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The Lindner alpine spa has once again opened its doors following extensive renovation. The attractive inside and outside baths of the thermal spa, as well as Roman-Irish bath, now invite guests to even greater bathing and wellness enjoyment. Highlight is the new Valaise sauna village, and its all-embracing offer of a Valaise-style sauna experience.

In the midst of the mountains in the Valais, with a view of the famous Matterhorn, and at the base station of the mountain railway, Heinz Julen has realised a piece of art.

Hotel guests with cars don’t always have it easy in Bern. Therefore the well-known 4-star Best Western Hotel Baeren and Bristol have put in place a rickshaw service to make their guests’ life easier.

Surrounded by a stunning mountain panorama, the new Flims golf course cordially invites beginners and pros to an extraordinary game experience.

On this Panorama-excursion of the Rhaetian Railway one can experience the most spectacular views on the Alps: The Rheinschlucht gorge, the Schöllenenschlucht, the Gotthard mountainrange, the mediterranean climate in Lugano, the vineyards of the Veltlin and as a crowning finale the wildly romantic Albula valley.

With this 3, 4 or 7-day hiking tour along the Walensee and through the Sargans countryside, everything is organized for you. After completing the intended leg of your daily hike, you discover your luggage has conveniently arrived at your destination and the hotel is booked for you.

On October 4th, the Maison d'Ailleurs (House of Elsewhere) - the museum of Science Fiction, Utopia and Extraordinary Journeys in Yverdon-les-Bains will present it's new exhibition "Espace Jules Verne".

Zürich not only has the highest concentration of clubs in Switzerland, but is also internationally famous for its long, hot nights. A total of some 500 bars, nightclubs and discotheques provides a wide range of entertainment after dark.

For the thirteenth time since 1997, the 12-headed jury which consists of experts in the preservation of historical monuments, architecture, history, gastronomy and hotel industry has chosen ‘the Historical Hotel of the Year’. The ‘Gasthof Hirschen’ in Eglisau in the canton of Zürich was appointed the winner.

Children and teenagers under 16 can take advantage of this national travel pass, to be introduced by SBB for the autumn holidays.

European cities dominate the rankings of locations with the best quality of living, according to Mercer’s 2008 Quality of Living survey. Zürich retains its 2007 title as the highest ranked city, followed jointly by Vienna (2), Geneva (2), then Vancouver (4) and Auckland (5). A third Swiss City, Bern, ranks within the top ten.

Discover the history of the oldest city in Switzerland at your own pace. Thanks to the audio guide the city tour can last as long as the visitor likes and he is also free to take a break at whim.

Architect of Berlin's Jewish Museum and master planner of the new World Trade Centre Daniel Libeskind has introduced a new landmark to Bern - a giant shopping centre.

Another area in Switzerland to be added to the UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Planning a getaway to beautfiul Switzerland? Then you won't want to miss out on this opportunity to win two (2) eight consecutive day Swiss Passes from The Swiss Travel System.

"Le Gruyere" cheese beats contenders for world champion titel 2008.

Swiss universities are constantly developing new methods of reducing energy consumption.

World-first SWISS Business Seat sets new comfort benchmarks

New direct air service between the United States and Switzerland.

Switzerland has received an Emmy, the coveted "TV Oscar."

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.

Here are some suggestions for experiences that will yield exciting stories to tell your grandchildren.

Five things you alway wanted to know about cheese, but didn't dare to ask.

Fall is a fantastic time for dining in Switzerland. Called “Wildzeit” in German, this is your chance to go wild and enjoy hearty three-, four- and five-course meals.

Swiss entrepreneurs portrayed