After the pandemic: Retreat into creative and digital pursuits, especially among the young
Neuchâtel, 14.11.2025 — In 2024, visits to cultural institutions and participation in outdoor leisure activities fell compared with 2019, with the exception of festival attendance. Nearly 80% of people would like to have more cultural outings, the main obstacles being lack of time and money. More individual activities like online and amateur creative pursuits have risen sharply, particularly among 15–29 year-olds. The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) presents a first snapshot of cultural and leisure practices in Switzerland following the Covid-19 pandemic.