They came as refugees, tourists, or those seeking peace. They sought freedom, adventure, or refuge: artists from all over the world. And for centuries, Switzerland has been many things to them: exile, workplace, promised land, spa, home, a stop on their educational journey, and ultimately, once in the country, a source of inspiration. Painters or writers, musicians or filmmakers, they all found inspiration in Switzerland for works that we still admire today. Editors and staff of the "Tages-Anzeiger" have traced these Swiss inspirations 70 times. From A for Andersen to Z for Zelda Fitzgerald, from A for Ascona to Z for Zurich and Zizers. Thus, a fascinating artistic portrait of Switzerland has emerged from this years-long newspaper series.