Small, mountainous and prosperous, with a population of just seven million,
Switzerland is well-known for its enviable quality of life in a country that
ticks along like clockwork. Its products are sought after the world over,
from dangerously mouth-watering cheese and chocolate to luxurious watches
whose timekeeping is as sharp as a Swiss army knife, another popular export
from this clever little nation in the Alps.
Switzerland’s famed political neutrality and isolated location,
ring-fenced by mountains, have enabled it to play a secure but central role
in European affairs. These factors also gave rise to the coveted Swiss bank
account, whose secrecy, along with tax relief and what may be the safest
banks in the world, have made Zurich one of Europe’s major financial focal
point.
Euro 2008 hotels
After
the announcement of the match schedule, the number of reservations for
hotels in Austria and Switzerland has increased spectacularly.
We offer an overview of all matches and available hotels.
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Lufthansa is introducing special Euro 2008 gourmet meals German airline Lufthansa is introducing special gourmet meals with a Euro 2008 theme.
Celebrity chefs from Euro 2008 host nations Switzerland and Austria have been called in by the airline to create meals for First and Business Class travellers on ... Euro 2008 hotels After the announcement of the match schedule, the number of reservations for hotels in Austria and Switzerland has increased spectacularly.
We offer an overview of all matches and available hotels.
Click here for current ... Swissôtel opens its 5th Hotel in China Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has opened its Swissôtel Grand, Shanghai.
Located in Jing?An, the leading business district of Shanghai, this hotel is near to the famous Nanjing West Road, ideal for business and leisure travellers.
It is home to some ... Alila appoints new manager in Thailand Alila Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Urs Aebi as General Manager, Alila Cha-Am, Thailand.
Urs came on board to open Alila Cha-Am in November 2007. Previous to this, he was General Manager of The Racha in Phuket, ... Italy: Hotel Parco San Marco Beach Resort, Golf & SPA Situated on the beautiful Lake Lugano, in a vast subtropical park of 30,000 square metres, the resort offers villas, studios and suites, each with a breathtaking lake view.
Located in the small village of Cima di Porlezza, the hotel is only 15 km ...
Zurich and its Beautiful Surroundings Afternoon Tour What a perfect combination of culture and nature! Allow your guide to first introduce you to the sites of Zurich , its famous historic buildings and elegant shops. Continue to the Grossmunster, one of the most magnificent constructions of Zurich with the high romanesque cloister. The City-Tour includes a short walk through the Old Town.
Gstaad and Les Diablerets Fancy something completely new? Then how about a breathtaking walk across a glacier at 3000 meters above sea level? Couple this with the extraordinarily vibrant colors of the Swiss meadows and mountains and you will have a truly memorable day. Whatever you do, don't forget your camera! This tour is seasonal and only operates from June through to September.
Switzerland may be neutral but it is certainly not
flavorless. The fusion of German, French and Italian ingredients has formed
a robust national culture, and the country's alpine landscapes have enough
zing to reinvigorate the most jaded traveler.
Goethe summed up Switzerland succinctly as a combination of 'the colossal
and the well-ordered'. You can be sure that your trains and letters will be
on time. The tidy, just-so precision of Swiss towns is tempered by the lofty
splendor of the landscapes that surround them.
Switzerland conjures up a fair swag of clichés: irresistible chocolates,
yodeling Heidis, humorless bankers, international bureaucracies and an
orderly, anally-retentive and rather bland national persona. But Harry Lime
was wrong on more than one account when, in The Third Man, he said
500 years of Swiss democracy and peace had produced nothing more than the
cuckoo clock. For a start, the Germans invented this monstrous timepiece;
secondly, the Swiss, who are a brainy lot, have won more Nobel Prizes and
registered more patents per capita than any other nation on earth.
Switzerland Tourist Attractions & Sights
- Switzerland has some of the most beautiful and lively cities and tourist
attractions in the world. These sites not only play host to descending
tourists and curious travelers, they also shield the raw beauty of
unexplored regions and unique fests from the rest of the world. more ...
Zurich
Airport to Hotel transfer - Travel from Zurich Airport to your Zurich
Hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This
is a private transfer service so the price is the same for groups of 1 - 4
who will be transferred in a private car (Mercedes 500) and the same price
will apply for groups of 5 - 9 people who will be transferred in a private
minivan. book here
Shopping in Switzerland is pure joy. Whether you wish to rummage through
flea markets, look at colorful markets, or comb through luxury goods
boutiques, you will not be disappointed. Of course, you will encounter all
the world's well-known brands but above all, don't miss out on Swiss
designers. Indeed, many of them have acted as ambassadors in far-flung
places, making Switzerland synonymous with well-crafted, well-designed
merchandise. To give you an idea of what awaits you in Switzerland, we would
like to present to you Switzerland's best known shopping places. More about Shopping in Switzerland
Area: 41,290 sq km Population: 7.31 million Capital City: Bern People: 65% German, 18% French, 10% Italian, 1% Romansch, 6% other Language: German, French, Italian, Raeto-Romance Religion: 46.1% Roman Catholic, 40% Protestant, 5% other, 8.9% other.
Visas: Citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South
Africa, the UK and the USA do not require a visa. A maximum stay of three
months applies, though passports are rarely stamped.
You can visit Switzerland any time throughout the year. Summer lasts
roughly from June to September, and offers the most pleasant climate for
outdoor pursuits. Unfortunately, you won't be the only tourist during this
period, so prices can be high, accommodation hard to find and the mainstream
sights crowded. You'll find much better deals and fewer crowds in the
shoulder seasons of April-May and late-September-October.
If you're keen on winter sports, resorts in the Alps begin operating in
late-November, move into full swing around Christmas, and close down when
the snow begins to melt in April.
Events
February is carnival time, or Fasnacht, in many towns, but
Basel really funks it up with elaborate parades beginning at a bleary 4am.
In the lower Valais, from March to October, cows battle it out in the
Combat de Reines (cow fighting) to see which beast is most suited to
lead the herd up to the summer pastures. The world-renowned Montreux Jazz
Festival takes place in July. National Day (August 1) is
celebrated with fireworks throughout the country, and Swiss wrestling in the
Emmenthal area east of Bern. On the fourth Monday in November, Bern hosts
its famous Onion Market (Zibelmarit), where traders take over the
whole town centre and many a tear is shed.
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Swiss Q Hotel Lucerne
Zurich and its Beautiful Surroundings Afternoon Tour
Gstaad and Les Diablerets
Switzerland Tourist Attractions & Sights
