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The Castle of Chillon is the castle, which attracts the greatest number of visitors in Switzerland. It now proposes a new discovery tour, which is the result of four years of intensive scientific research and much creative preliminary legwork.
Montreux: The Castle of Chillon is innovating!
 
 
The new SPA opened its doors in a totally new look in December 2007. It features authentic decor and ambiance which radiate a magic charm.
Opening of new spa at Gstaad Palace
 
 
The Papiliorama at Kerzers has inaugurated the «Jungle Trek,» a new domelike structure housing the flora and fauna from the Central American rain forest.
Kerzers: Jungle Trek at the Papiliorama
 
 
The Urban Golf of Fribourg! A 9 or 18 holes golf course which guides you through the fascinating old town of Fribourg. Combine sport and fun and discover the history of one of the most beautiful medieval towns of Switzerland.
Fribourg: Urban Golf
 
 
 
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Roche's new headquarters to be Switzerland's tallest building.
 
 
Outdoor activities form an integrate part of leisure time in Switzerland, a country whose natural resources provide the perfect playground for young and old.
 
 
In Switzerland, an increasing percentage of the population are opting for preventative healthcare instead of relying solely on medical assistance to treat health problems related to modern civilisation.
 
 
Are you dreaming of a chance to relax, enjoy special events and cultural happenings, and delight in lakes and attractive scenery? And all that in a central, easily accessible location?
 
 
Bergell - the many different facets of a place that defies national boundaries.
 
 
All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree. All these aspirations are directed toward ennobling man's life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual towards freedom. - Albert Einstein
 
 
In an area of 25’000 square meters, the island hosts 1’800 scientifically registered plants divided into several geo-zones, such as Mediterranean, subtropical Asia, Southern Africa, North and South Africa and several Oceanic Islands.
 
 
For visitors wanting to buy a watch in Switzerland, there is quite a choice.
 
 
National production covers around 30% of the domestic consumption and only a small percentage of the wine is exported, making Swiss wine something of an insider tip.
 
 
A transformed Swiss hotel industry attracts today’s young professionals and international globetrotters.
 
 
For its “cultural landscape”, Lavaux was formally registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2007.
 
 
A glimpse behind the scenes.
 
 
Some twenty years ago, Gault Millau decided to publish a Swiss edition of their guide. “Long before Michelin thought Switzerland worthy of their attention, Gault Millau made a tremendous effort to judge and evaluate the restaurant scene of our country.
 
 
Swiss artists continue to put a stamp on the international scene today, especially in the field of new media, graphic design and commercial art.
 
 
It is one of the most ancient fabrics known to man, one associated with elegance, wealth and success - the material of kings and queens.
 
 
The Swiss are blessed with a travel system which, rather than a nuisance, is traveler-oriented and convenient.
 
 
Switzerland’s cosmopolitan cities made affordable
 
 
Switzerland may not have produced a Tiger Woods yet, but golf is on the rise in the alpine nation. While in 1975, fewer than 8,000 golf enthusiasts were registered members of a club, the number is closer to 51,000 today – amongst them are more than 5,500 juniors and an ever-rising number of professional players.
 
 
A safe and beautiful place boasting a kaleidoscope of activities, Switzerland has always been a popular family destination – be it for short or long-term stays.
 
 
What do Renée Zellweger, Bob Lutz, Johann August Sutter, and Louis Chevrolet all have in common? Read on and find out...
 
 
Reuters refered to it as "the type of madness that can only come from five hundred years of democracy and peace". The Unspunnen (Cowherd's) Festival near Interlaken, is certainly an experience of a kind.
 
 
For the first time in its 119-year history, Chocolat Frey AG is exporting Switzerland’s number one chocolate brand – and it’s landing first on U.S. shores.
 
 
Switzerland has received an Emmy, the coveted "TV Oscar."
 
 
Swiss people like to make an evening out of a dinner - sitting and talking till midnight, finishing off their wines and sipping coffees.
 
 
They say Christmas brings out the child in an adult - at the Zurich Christkindlimarkt, business men and women alike stand in awe underneath the Swarovski Christmas tree, their eyes wide open like those of a child.
 
 
A pioneer and prime example in many areas of eco-tourism today, Switzerland has performed remarkably well in the face of present-day ecological and economical challenges – on a national as well as an international level.
 
 
Just as long as the list of unique winter sports is that of unusual events hosted in Switzerland during the cold season.
 
 
 
 
This summer, Switzerland is co-hosting the 2008 European Soccer Championship – one of the most important continental tournaments in world soccer.
 
 
The mention of Swiss music typically evokes images of yodelling as well as the supposed signature instrument, i.e. the alphorn.
 
 
Preserving Switzerland’s Cultural Heritage
 
 
 
 
10 fun ideas to make the most of your trip
 
 
Swiss International Air Lines LTD. & US Airways Team up.