First started in 1956 (at the same time as the introduction of FM broadcasting in the country) as DRS 2, the channel was relaunched under its present name on 16 December 2012.

Its programming is designed to appeal to listeners of all ages for whom knowledge and learning are sources of interest and pleasure.

The channel's speech content consists of features, talks, drama, readings, magazine and discussion programmes in which the emphasis is on dealing with matters extensively and in depth.

Listeners to Radio SRF 2 Kultur may join SRF Kulturclub which publishes a monthly magazine, organizes activities related to the channel's programmes and other cultural activities, and offers its members reduced admission to selected events.

Radio SRF 2 Kultur is available in all of Switzerland via DAB and cable, across Europe via satellite, and worldwide via the Internet.