Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979

Eurovision Song Contest 1979
Participating broadcasterSwiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR)
Country  Switzerland
National selection
Selection processConcours Eurovision 1979
Selection date(s)27 January 1979
Selected artist(s)Peter, Sue, Marc, Pfuri, Gorps, and Kniri
Selected song"Trödler und Co."
Selected songwriter(s)Peter Reber
Finals performance
Final result10th, 60 points
Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄1978 1979 1980►

Switzerland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 with the song "Trödler und Co.", written by Peter Reber, and performed by Peter, Sue, Marc, Pfuri, Gorps, and Kniri. The Swiss participating broadcaster, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR), selected its entry for the contest through a national final. Peter, Sue, and Marc had already represented Switzerland at the 1971 and at the 1976 contests. The entry finished on 10th place with 60 points at the contest.