Page 110 of Alpine Summer 2008 by Schweiz Tourismus

summer events the lakes mountains and countryside of the lake geneva region provide the perfect setting for a wide range of events from music sport theatre opera and shows to gardens cinema weekly markets and much much more amongst the many festivals international events and celebrations taking place throughout the year are the athletissima athletics championship lausanne s festival de la cité the montreux jazz festival and the paléo festival in nyon and history also plays a role here ­ from the amphitheatre in avenches to the orbe mosaics and from nyon s roman columns to mediaeval towns churches and castles ­ all are reminders of the rich history lausanne nyon avenches montreux morges vevey yverdon-les-bains orbe of this region to order your free fun festivals and events and a cultural journey brochures please contact us at info@lake-geneva-region.ch montreux jazz festival between mountains and palm trees each year montreux is transformed into a mecca for jazz rock blues soul pop world funk and more further details under www.montreuxjazz.com olympic museum lausanne a symbol for unity through sport art and culture ­ full of history and emotion further details under www.museum.olympic.org typical avenches opera festival a must for music lovers ­ the annual opera festival at avenches held in the atmospheric arena famous artists in a magnificent setting further details under www.avenches.ch travel in a new light typical gourmet boat trips combine a boat trip with fine cuisine ­ take one of our gourmet cruises and enjoy culinary delights in an unforgettable setting further details under www.cgn.ch glacier cable car glacier3000 diablerets­gstaad the fast ascent is simply the prelude to the breathtaking view admire europe s trains winding their way through fields of wheat funiculars and trains transporting you up to distant peaks boats post buses cable lake geneva region ch-1000 lausanne 6 tel +41 021 613 26 26 www.lake-geneva-region.ch cars and chair lifts the extensive public transport network helps you to see the sights and explore the countryside at your own pace order a copy of our dream lines brochure at info@lake-geneva-region.ch panoramic train sit back in this most modern of trains and enjoy the fantastic views between montreux and château-d oex/gstaad further details under www.mob.ch highest mountains from 3,000 m further details under www.glacier3000.ch 110 lake geneva region visit myswitzerland.com for the latest offers.

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