Catalog: Alpine Summer 2008 | |
| from 3,454 m to 4,027 m in two hours the ascent of the allalinhorn is short and ... an incredible alpine experience stand on a 4,000 m summit at some point in your ... life the allalinahorn can make this dream come ... true experienced mountain guides take hikers safely across snow ... and short rock sections and all this in only two hours from the top station of the ... metro alpin to the summit 500 m higher up the effort is ... worth it the panorama from mont-blanc to the ... matterhorn to the jungfrau massif is a just reward for ... hut map page 44 45 d5 tip 22 zermatt the matterhorn in your sights no other ... mountain is quite as photographed as the matterhorn the views from the five ... lakes route are some of the most popular five lakes in five hours ... | |
| the glacier express goms valais glacier ... express looking for that dream trip then look no further simply climb aboard the ... express sit back and enjoy travelling on one of the world s glacier express c/o ... you won t be disappointed travel from the piz bernina to the matterhorn from st ... moritz to zermatt or vice versa the choice is yours through the glass roof ... of the panorama car enjoy uninterrupted views ... alpine meadows and steep rock faces the rivers of ice of the awe-inspiring ... glaciers may make you shiver but the sunshine reflecting off distant snow ... fields will warm you again to the thunderous roar of mountain rivers ... truly a dream journey up down up on leaving zermatt the train descends 1, ... s deepest valley from brig travel up the rhone valley past picturesque villages ... | |
| mountain lake in the sovereu valley upper val de bagnes ... val de bagnes from traditional villages on the valley floor up to the cosmopolitan ... of verbier and from lush meadows up to the year-round verbier/bagnes tourisme ch- ... 38 88 www.verbier.ch active relaxation on a network of footpaths covering some ... through forests and meadows right up to the foot of the glacier mountain-bikers ... km of marked trails to choose from and then there are a thousand other ... specialities served both in traditional mountain inns and in gourmet restaurants on the ... way to the peaks aim high it s easy with our ... cable cars the view from mont-fort takes in the most ... a busy programme of events all summer the 15th verbier festival 18 7.3 8 2008 ... | |
| typical unesco world heritage visit the aletsch glacier the largest in the alps ... set against a backdrop of mountains towering 4,000 metres and higher brig ... alpine town 2008 brig is only the second town in switzerland to have been ... this international title throughout the year residents and guests alike will be ... events brig and its surroundings make the perfect base for holidays in the alps ... in less than two hours you can reach the resorts of zermatt brig belalp ... interlaken up in belalp you can ride the longest chairlift in switzerland in ... summer as well as winter in rosswald the views of the magnificent mountain ... while rothwald offers glorious walks in the highest larch forest in europe rope ... all ages and to cool off take a dip in the big new bathing lake holiday region ... | |
| zermatt set amongst impressive mountains and glaciers this idyllic and car-free ... panorama of 38 peaks above 4,000 m and one in particular the matterhorn take a ... trip to one of our four peaks and experience ... nature at first hand choose from the matterhorn glacier paradise the ... gornergrat the rothorn paradise and the schwarzsee paradise matterhorn glacier ... paradise 3,883 m mountain summer hiking mountain-biking climbing golf and mountaineering tours ... are just some of the summer activities on offer in zermatt and the neighbouring ... than 1,000 species of plants grow in the lush alpine meadows above and around ... peak pass this offers unlimited rides on cable cars and cog railways up to many ... high level paths in the resort s 400 km network plus the train ... | |
| sierre-anniviers from the vineyards to the permanent snow typical hiking enjoy ... nature as it was intended on foot in sierre-anniviers 1,300 km of ... trails await you hiking tours cross the region in five stages on foot and it ... families happyland new in granges is the largest amusement park in switzerland ... while in vercorin there s an adventure forest high thrills and ... of fun for all ages bikers paradise the region boasts more than 800 km of ... mountain-bike trails of all levels of difficulty ... nature and lots of sunshine sierre and the five resorts of the val d anniviers ... unforgettable holidays here in the heart of the valais down in the valley ... of the rhone lies the charming town of sierre surrounded by ... | |
| last my summer holidays have begun the red rhaetian railways train is taking ... 00 01 www.engadin.stmoritz.ch me up to the mountains and a cool alpine freshness ... is drifting in through the open window how good it feels to leave ... the summer heat behind viaducts gorges and ... all pass in a blur until we emerge from the albula tunnel into the picturesque val ... bever over the loudspeaker a voice welcomes us in ... pine wood through my window i can see the snow-covered mountain peaks cosy and ... about for starters i take a walk around the idyllic chasté peninsula on lake sils ... in the footsteps of the philosopher nietzsche the wednesday the ... accommodation i have booked operates the mountain railway inclusive deal ... which means i get a free mountain ride ticket i use it today to take the ... | |
| the bernina massif thursday after all this ... i take it easy and visit st moritz the shops cover just about every big name ... in fashion but admiring the paintings at the giovanni segantini ... keep this entry short a fabulous day at the swiss national park unspoilt nature ... memories sunday by afternoon the clouds have disappeared i head for lake ... sils and ride on the highest scheduled boat service in ... europe on a dreamy cruise i soak up the gorgeous mountain atmosphere i end the ... day at one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the region ... muottas muragl from the mountain restaurant i watch as the whole valley ... to find it difficult turning my back on this valley with its amazing light on ... | |
| bernese oberland the alpine peaks tower into the sky high ... over typical high snow-capped mountains such as the eiger mönch jungfrau and bl ... summer skiing at glacier3000 in the gstaad region wild mountain rivers ... natural landscapes for instance at the grimsel and susten passes delightful ... mountain villages with local traditions and ... culture such as the saanenland and the kander valley adventure and ... excitement in the jungfrau region or peace and relaxation ... in the simmental for example lively and ... varied programme of events the valley floor the wild rivers thunder ... down from the mountains towards lake thun and lake brienz and ... the celebrated resorts of brienz interlaken ... | |
| the eiger mönch and jungfrau world-famous mountains and ... resorts only the best for your mountain holidays grindelwald the historic ... resort of grindelwald lies right in the heart of switzerland in a stunning and ... wonderfully varied mountain setting the impressive and world-famous wetterhorn ... eiger mönch and jungfrau capped in snow and ice are the backdrop to this resort ... ,034 m grindelwald is well connected to the national route network and easy to ... and bewitching sights starting with the eiger mönch and jungfrau which make an ... unforgettable impression as they tower over the tranquil car-free resort ... of wengen way below stretches the most impressive glacial valley in all ... of the alps the celebrated staubbach falls and trü ... | |
| schilthorn best view of the eiger mönch and jungfrau jungfrau region railways ... 33 www.maennlichen.ch harder kulm climb the romantic panoramic mountain on ... s doorstep in just eight minutes the railway celebrates its centenary in ... gorgeous view from lake bachalp of the grindelwald valley and the surrounding ... mountains männlichen the sun terrace with panoramic views the mä ... nnlichen a sunny plateau on a high ridge is famous for its gorgeous ... cable car from wengen schynige platte the historic cog railway brings you to one ... of the most beautiful hiking regions in ... views of lake thun lake brienz and the eiger mönch and jungfrau jungfrau ... railways jungfraujoch top of europe the summit station is the highest in europe ... | |
| interlaken the gateway to the jungfrau region blue-green lakes ... picturesque villages snow-capped peaks interlaken is picture-book ... and rail connections this resort at the heart of the bernese oberland has for ... decades been one of the most popular stops on any tour of ... located between two lakes and at the foot of the majestic eiger-mönch- ... jungfrau massif interlaken is the ideal base for excursions into the ... unrivalled mountain landscape of the jungfrau region adventure sport heaven ... whether on the water or up on the slopes interlaken can offer an ... a leading centre for adventure sports the paraglider pilots for example who ... circle over the town before landing on the höhematte have become a muchloved ... | |
| a nutshell an enchanting lake acts as the link between unforgettable mountain ... adventures lucerne may be known as the gateway to the south but it also opens ... your way to a very special part of the world central switzerland and that is ... to our country s history and should be on the itinerary of anyone wishing to ... visit the real switzerland from the historic meadow of rütli to the year- ... round snow on the titlis and the celebrated resorts on the lucerne ... is within easy reach even in winter the range of transport on offer is ... travel in a more genteel era rides on cable cars and funiculars regularly ... drop as do our impressive superlatives the steepest rack railway in the world up ... to mount pilatus the oldest rack railway in europe on mount ... | |
| this much-loved holiday destination on the gotthard massif has a lot to offer from ... the mild southern shores of lake urner and ... the picturesque villages often under ... preservation order or the romantically wild valleys to the ... idyllic mountain lakes and the gleaming snow fields of the majestic mountains many ... of them over 3,000 m high and the range of activities on offer is as ... diverse as the landscapes from attractive hiking and ... golf packages and fun with the tell pass to biking windsurfing and ... climbing not forgetting the wide range of hotels and restaurants ... from rustic mountain huts to elegant hotels life is good in ... canton uri do as the locals do and resist everything apart ... to seeing you in uri from temptation the legendary gotthard discover beautiful ... | |
| switzerland happens in lucerne because the best that our country has to offer ... comes together here city lake and mountains lucerne will surprise you time and ... again cutting-edge design in the form say of the futuristic kkl culture ... nouvel fits in here just as well as the famous sights that have been around for ... hundreds of years the museums theatres and festivals combine tradition and the ... classics with hi-tech and the avant-garde to make lucerne a cultural ... city like no other immerse yourself in the pleasures of our historic city enjoy ... the spectacular landscape luzern tourismus ... .com welcome to our city stroll along the waterfront and don t be surprised to ... you or find out just how tough life in the middle ages was tours combining a guide ... | |
| route express lines travelling on the most scenic postbus routes discover ... stunning views get to know the most spectacular side of switzerland ... the route express lines escort you over the loveliest snow-capped mountain passes ... | |
| never far from water typical the three lakes region the region of the ... romantically beautiful lakes admire the picturesque vineyards along the shores ... in at neuchâtel and st peter s island on the way along the doubs a paradise for ... take a boat trip from les brenets to the saut du doubs waterfall to admire ... a wide choice of small lakes leave the beaten track behind and discover and ... enjoy the many beautiful natural small lakes of ... the area jump in or sit back and enjoy ... the peace and quiet sit back and relax or ... straight in indulge in a short siesta on a river bank or stroll through ... wild waterfalls or enjoy a boat trip on a lake take a spontaneous dip or ... range of water sports or simply dine on freshly caught trout or pike-perch ... | |
| festivals garden restaurants welcome to the great outdoors for the size of its ... population the zürich region offers an astonishingly ... zürich tourismus living life out in the open zürich stages a packed calendar of ... events through the summer in august for example the street ... thousands of revellers dancing through the city at the world s most colourful ... techno-party in total contrast is the zürich festival just beforehand in june ... music at celebrated city venues such as the opera house and tonhalle concert hall ... the atmosphere an infectious mix of ... cool and creative joie-de-vivre the stage for all this is the old town on ... along with other stylish city quarters the backdrop the snow-capped alps and all ... | |
| from abroad are entitled to a refund of the 7.6 swiss vat on items purchased during ... their visit min purchase amount chf 400 to ... obtain the refund please ask for form 1149 in the ... shop opening times the following opening times apply please be ... to friday/8.30 am to 4.30 pm closed on saturdays rural areas monday to friday/ ... to 12 pm and 2 to 4.30/5.30 pm closed on saturdays in important business centres ... the counter may remain open all day cash ... and euro cheques can be exchanged at the bureaux de change desks found in ... daily from 8/8.30 am until 6.30 pm and on saturdays until 4 pm department stores ... and other shops often remain closed on monday mornings in the cities late ... night shopping takes place once a week until 9 pm in smaller towns and ... | |
