The story of SWISSskulls

We specialize in the sale of skulls and bones and want to support you with our passion – whether in your education or professional development. Whether you're studying anatomy or veterinary medicine, continuing your education as a student or zookeeper, or pursuing hunting training – we offer a wide selection of skulls, skeletons, and accessories that can help you on your educational journey or serve as decorative elements in your interior design.

But how did it all begin?

My fascination with skulls and bones began in childhood. I always had a special eye for nature, animals, and especially bones, which fascinated me. During school holidays, I would roam through the woods with my daycare provider, collecting bones. My big dream was to one day find a magnificent pair of deer antlers.

During my school years, we moved near a school where our neighbor was a hunter. One day, he gave me two hunting trophies, and my fascination with antlers and skulls grew even stronger. I began contacting hunters and deer breeders throughout Switzerland, traveling across the country by train. Eventually, I had the idea of ​​preparing my own skull. So I got hold of a fallow deer skewer and began boiling it. It took some effort to work on this strong-smelling piece of bone, but the result was impressive.

Over time, my interest in preparing other animals grew. When the skulls piled up at home and I lost interest in the individual pieces, I started selling them. At first, I used my father's Ricardo account because I was still a minor. At 16, I created my own online shop. At 18, with some savings from my carpentry apprenticeship, I could afford a better and more complex shop. The name changed from "Tierschaedel" to "SWISSskulls," and I registered a sole proprietorship. The online shop continued to grow, allowing me to develop the business more and more professionally.

After my training, I specialized even more in bone preparation and began selling other decorative items in addition to real skulls. To ensure financial security, I founded Skullstore GmbH in 2023, as more purchases and a larger warehouse became necessary. Since December 2023, SWISSskulls has been part of Skullstore GmbH and offers everything related to skulls, bones, and matching decorative items.