Archive for the ‘Switzerland’ Category
Strokes & Rocks in Switzerland
Switzerland currently lies under a thick blanket of fluffy snow, the sun sparkles from a crystal blue sky and people can’t wait to hit the ski slopes! The same rings true for Bachelor Ben Flanjik who had to make difficult choices in the snow on the other side of the world!
February 3, 2012
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Cross-country Skiing Trail on the Matterhorn Longer and More Technically Demanding in Täsch (Zermatt) Switzerland
The network of the Matterhorn cross-country skiing trails has been extended this season with the re-opening of the trails used for the Junior World Championship in 1989. The new section is technically demanding, and perfectly rounds off the range of trails on offer.
January 26, 2012
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Deep Snow and Good Deals in the Lake Geneva Region of Switzerland Will Attract Winter Adventure Enthusiasts
January 5, 2012 Lausanne, Switzerland — While many U.S ski resorts struggle with an unusually dry and warm winter, the Lake Geneva Region of Switzerland is covered in a deep blanket of fresh snow – with more on the way. The ski season has just begun, but Lake Geneva Region resorts are reporting impressive snowfall [...]
January 5, 2012
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Grindelwald Switzerland Hosts a World Snow Festival and International Snow Sculpture Contest
Monday, 16 January 12 – Saturday, 21 January 12 The World Snow Festival is one of the most popular winter events in the glacier village of Grindelwald. It would indeed be hard to imagine a month of January without it! This fascinating festival was launched in 1983, when a Japanese artist carved a giant Heidi [...]
December 7, 2011
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The Igloo Village on Rotenboden, Zermatt in Switzerland is Closer to the Stars
Snow lovers who appreciate unusual locations with a cool ambiance will be delighted: the Igloo Village on Rotenboden is back from the beginning of December 2011 after a one-year break. There’s also a new attraction: the Hot Igloo. It can’t get more romantic than this! [...]
October 25, 2011
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Zurich Airport to have a New Observation Deck as of December 1st, 2011
The new observation deck at Dock B will be opened on 1 December 2011. Airport fans can look forward to a restaurant, play area, a wide range of information and entertainment and the impressive, contemporary architecture.
October 25, 2011
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Ticino, Switzerland – So Much Fun Planned for Winter 2011
There’s always something happening in Ticino – and this winter is no exception! With some of these ideas and suggestions, you’re sure to be inspired to come and visit Switzerland’s southernmost canton.
October 18, 2011
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Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) 2012 to be Held in Lucerne, Switzerland
(SAN FRANCISCO/TORONTO) – SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 – Lucerne, the famous resort town at the shores of Lake Lucerne in the heart of Switzerland, right at the foot of Mount Pilatus and the Alps, has won the bid to serve as Destination Host to the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) ninth annual Adventure Travel World Summit [...]
September 28, 2011
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Zermatt is Switzerland’s Most Sustainable Holiday Resort
Zermatt Matterhorn was today presented with the highest award as a touristic sustainable holiday destination by the VCS (Swiss Motor Club). In the related survey entitled “mobile & ecological”, Zermatt was honoured with first place.
September 23, 2011
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Falling for Switzerland
When the leaves start to change, it’s high time to enjoy the last ray of summer to the fullest. Why not have a picnic al fresco or take the time to experience the majestic beauty of the Swiss mountains on the historic hiking routes. And now, with our special offer, you not only get to [...]
September 19, 2011
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