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Happenings for Tourists in Zurich, Switzerland, 2010

BODY WORLDS & the Mirror of Time
Type of event: Fair
Puls 5, Zürich
The time has finally come in 2009/210: after an absence of 10 years, the most successful special exhibition in the world is returning to Sw …
Date: Friday, 11.09.2009 - Sunday, 28.02.2010

February 5, 2010   Posted in: Switzerland

The Best in Ticino Switzerland for Travelers Spring 2010

Anniversaries: Monte San Salvatore Funicular | Monte Genero Railway | Brissago Islands | Cardada: An important number of anniversaries are celebrated in 2010. In Lugano the historic funicular of Monte San Salvatore celebrates 120 years. Over the years the “mountain of Lugano” has become a pleasant meeting place, from where you can enjoy a magnificent 360-degree view. [...]

January 28, 2010   Posted in: Switzerland

Kunsthaus Zürich: Homage to Pablo Picasso’s first retrospective in Zürich, Switzerland

Friday, Oct 15, 2010 - Sunday, Jan 30, 2011
From 15 October 2010 until 30 January 2011, the Kunsthaus Zürich will revive the first museum exhibition devoted to Pablo Picasso. The 1932 show, personally curated at the Kunsthaus Zürich and featuring pieces all chosen by the artist himself, covers Picasso’s work from his pink and blue [...]

January 22, 2010   Posted in: Switzerland

Celebrating 100 years of the Bernina Line in Switzerland

It all started a hundred years ago: the Bernina Line. The line has also been a UNESCO World Heritage site since last year. Direct train operations between St.Moritz and Tirano started in 1910. These 61 kilometres of high-altitude engineering wizardry operate against the backdrop of the tallest peaks in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Indeed, [...]

January 21, 2010   Posted in: Switzerland

New guided tours of the Zurich Airport with drinks reception in the Airside Center

Guided tours of the Zurich airport followed by a drinks reception in the Airside Center have been available to book through the Visitor Service since December 2009. Visitors can celebrate birthdays or other important events in the Airside Center and combine their celebration with a guided tour of the airport.

January 19, 2010   Posted in: Switzerland

Enjoy Bochselnacht in Weinfelden, Switzerland this Christmas!

On Thursday of the last full week before Christmas, the children of the town of Weinfelden in Canton Thurgau parade through the streets with their decorated fodder beets, which have been hollowed out and furnished with a lighted candle.

December 11, 2009   Posted in: Switzerland

Perfume of biscuits and mulled wine - Check out the Christmas Markets in Ticino, Switzerland

Strolling through the Christmas markets is a unique experience, not only for the eyes, but for the delicate perfumes and flavours as well: gastronomy has a special place on the stalls, specially decorated for the occasion. Biscuits and sweets flavoured with cinnamon and anise, cheese from the alps, homemade jams and marmelades, chestnuts, acacia and [...]

November 30, 2009   Posted in: Switzerland

Stars Awarded to Restaurants of the Lake Geneva Region

The Michelin Guide was published on 17 November. It awarded two stars directly to the cuisine of Anne-Sophie Pic at the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne. Three new addresses are included in the prestigious guide, once again putting the Lake Geneva Region (Canton of Vaud) at the head of the Swiss honours listing.

November 27, 2009   Posted in: Switzerland

Valais, Switzerland, has a Weather Specialist that brings a Report on Ski Conditions

forecasts for the winter come from truly understanding the weather. Georges Nellen is one of those people, and he has a lot to say about the conditions in Switzerland, especially where skiing is concerned. He is known for his unique weather statistics and the reliability of his predictions. He belongs to the ranks of native [...]

November 18, 2009   Posted in: Switzerland

Switzerland’s Luxe Beau - Rivage Palace Announces Plan to Boost Immune Systems

Lausanne, Switzerland - November, 2009: With concern surrounding the flu spreading like wildfire - especially for travelers - Lausanne’s renowned Beau-Rivage Palace, located near the Swiss Alps on the peaceful shores of Lake Geneva, has introduced a new Boost Your Immune System Package to help keep guests healthy - and calm their nerves. While [...]

November 11, 2009   Posted in: Switzerland