Archive for the ‘Switzerland’ Category

What’s your Swiss Style? Win a Trip to Switzerland!

Are you a curious city explorer or a dauntless adventurer? Discover your personal Swiss style with Switzerland’s new Facebook app and enter for a chance to win tickets to make your Switzerland wish come true! Find your perfect Swiss excursion and try to get the two flight tickets from Swiss International Air Lines and two [...]

June 14, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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75th Anniversary of the First Climb of the Eiger North Face

The Eiger North Face is one of the greatest north walls of the Alps. In the 1930’s the Eiger North Face was the ‘last problem’ of the Alps. To conquer this famous wall was the dream of many mountaineers from all over Europe. The many tragedies and finally the successful climb are reason enough to celebrate the “75th [...]

June 11, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Wagner Blooms Once More at the ZĂźrich Festival in Switzerland

The first Wagner Festival was held in ZĂźrich in 1853. This summer, a number of the city’s cultural institutions are devoting themselves to the years that Richard Wagner spent in ZĂźrich. The Festival, which takes up the theme of “Wagner Hothouse”, opens with a talk by the composer’s great granddaughter, Nike Wagner. This is followed [...]

May 23, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Nothing Beats the Schilthorn Region of Switzerland When it Comes to Pure Mountain Life

Nothing beats the Schilthorn region when it comes to pure mountain life. From Schilthorn peak, visitors enjoy a unique panoramic view of an alpine landscape and the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau – just the right spot for an unforgettable excursion, a conference with an exclusive touch or a great family celebration.

April 24, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Badminton Swiss Open to be in Basel – 12 – 17 March 2013

The world’s largest and most important Gold Grand Prix tournament takes place in Basel’s St. Jakobshalle in the middle of March 2013. Competitors in the Basel badminton tournament will be playing for crucial qualification points for the World Championships in China. Around 300 world-class players from 40 countries are expected to take part. Any badminton [...]

March 6, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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ZĂźrich is the Setting for Blockbuster TV Series from China

From February 11–15, 2013, a 15-member TV crew from China will be shooting part of the new production, “Remembering Lichuan”, in Zürich. Back home, this TV series is followed by millions of viewers and the actors are revered as superstars. This project is supported by the Zürich Film Office.

February 8, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Carnival in Lucerne, Switzerland, is a Crazy Time of Year!

“Carnival in Lucerne” will be celebrated from 7 – 12 February, 2013. This is the most beautiful season of all for many natives of Lucerne. Bizarre characters with imaginative masks and costumes roam through Lucerne’s alleys during these days. Carnival musicians blast out the off-beat march and thousands of people dance and bring the winter [...]

January 25, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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2013 in Switzerland – Where Traditions are Alive

This year the people of Switzerland go back to their roots and introduce you to their traditions and heritage. Switzerland is known as the ultimate destination for nature enthusiast. However, the majority of guests also enjoy the cities and encounters with Swiss people. A great way to meet locals is to participate in one of [...]

January 23, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Free Internet at Zurich Airport

Since 1 January 2013 Zurich Airport has been offering passengers and visitors the opportunity to surf the Internet anywhere in the airport for 60 minutes free of charge every six hours,.-.whether via WiFi or at a fixed Internet station. Passengers who fly out in the morning and return in the evening can take advantage of another [...]

January 15, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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The World’s Top Equestrians To Meet and Compete at the CSI Basel 2013 in Switzerland

CSI Basel 2013 | 10 to 13 January 2013 The main event on Sunday of CSI Basel 2013 will be shown live by Swiss Radio and Television on SRF two. Now in its 4th. year, the biggest show jumping event in Switzerland has reached another milestone. The inclusion of CSI Basel in the SRF Sport [...]

January 4, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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