Lausana (ciudad): esta ciudad suiza, ubicada en la parte francófona del país (frente al lago de Ginebra), es conocida por dos universidades de renombre, la corte más alta del país (el Tribunal Federal), el Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI) ) y diversas federaciones deportivas. El casco antiguo está dominado por la catedral, considerada la pieza […]
Lake Lucerne – located 45 minutes (51 km) south of Zürich, this lake is the fourth largest in the country, and located toward its center. It’s also known as the Lake of the Four Cantons (Vierwaldstättersee in German) due to its location within the Swiss cantons (provinces) of Uri, Schwyz, Unterwalden, and Lucerne. Encircled […]
Lake Geneva – this land-locked lake (a.k.a. Lac Leman in French) is the largest body of water in Switzerland, with France taking up its southern shore, and the Alps themselves acting as a picturesque backdrop. The north shore (east of Lausanne) is nicknamed the “Swiss Riviera” because of the pricey real estate found there. During […]
Interlaken (town) – located 90 minutes (118 km) southeast of Zürich, Interlaken got its name due to its location between lakes Thun and Brienz in central Switzerland. The area around Interlaken presents a wide variety of attractions and activities, both during winter and summer. The nearby mountains attract climbers and hikers during the Summer, and […]
Geneva (town) – located about three hours (276 km) southeast of Zürich, the French-speaking city of Geneva is the most international in Switzerland. Naturally, Geneva has that reputation, since it is the European seat of the UN, and the International Red Cross has a prominent presence there. Geneva has two faces: one of them […]
Golf Engadin St. Moritz (Samedan) — this 18-hole golf course was opened in 1891, making it the oldest in Switzerland. Its open parkland layout with gently undulating terrain is no effort to walk. It is well worth a visit and should provide an enjoyable and testing round. See its website for more info: www.engadin-golf.ch
Golf Club Crans Sur Sierre (Crans Montana) — Set on a plateau at 4,921 feet (1,500 meters) overlooking the Rhone Valley. Golfers face the highest peaks of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. The Golf-Club Crans-Sur-Sierre dates back to 1906 and is home to four courses, including the famous 18-hole Severiano Ballesteros, named after its creator, […]
Fribourg (town) – located 90 minutes (153 km) southwest of Zürich, Fribough is a French-influenced Swiss town that’s immersed in medieval structures (such as the Cathedral of Freiburg, a 13th century house of worship that’s known for its extraordinarily beautiful stained-glass windows). For art-lovers, a favored destination in Fribourg is the “Espace Jean Tinguely […]
Davos (town) – located about 2 ½ hours southeast of Zürich, this Alpine town is known for being a popular winter sports resort, as well as being the annual site of the World Economic Forum (which brings together major business movers & shakers, international political leaders, intellectuals, and journalists to discuss the most pressing issues […]
Chur (city) – located just over an hour southeast of Zürich is the Alpine town of Chur. one of the oldest city in Switzerland, Chur has been inhabited since at least 3000 BC. Chur is the capital of the canton of Graubunden (or Grisons in French). A Stone Age relics which was found here has […]