The hippie commune of Birmenstorf (Swiss Press Audio 2019, by Wilma Hahn) - Swiss Press Award

Regionaljournal Aargau Solothurn, Radio SRF

Wilma Hahn

1968 took place not only in Swiss cities, but also in the countryside. For example, in Birmenstorf, Aargau. Young, wild people founded a commune. They encountered resistance in the village. In this report, two former hippies look back on the turbulent period. A local historian also puts the events into context. Unfortunately, the critical voices have either passed away or fallen silent.