New Glarus has plenty of beautiful things: chalet-style buildings, rolling hills, Swiss flags, flower boxes, festivals, fondue, old buildings and one of the most photographed downtowns in southern Wisconsin.

But beauty alone does not explain the village’s charm.

Part of what makes New Glarus feel like New Glarus is its proud collection of oddities, traditions and local habits that might seem unusual anywhere else. Some are rooted in Swiss heritage. Some are the result of smart tourism instincts. Some are just plain funny.

In no particular order, here are 10 of the quirkiest things about New Glarus.

1. Dollar Bills on the Ceiling at Puempel’s Olde Tavern