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Switzerland Newsletter August 2001, Volume 07
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Gruezi from your friends at Switzerland Tourism!
http://usa.myswitzerland.com/en/welcome.cfm
You can find previous news items, sorted by topic at
http://usa.myswitzerland.com/en/na/news_archive/news.cfm
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FEATURES IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
1. This train is going to a Swiss Spa
2. H2Ooohh: Wellness in Graubuenden
3. Swissair News Briefs: From Sale Fares to Mileage Offers and More
4. Fresh vegetables and lentil curry - Vegetarian Restaurants in
Switzerland
5. Not to be missed in September: The 39th Grape-Harvest Festival in
Russin near Geneva (15-16 September 2001)
6. Berne News: Did you know that....
7. The Harder Kulm above Interlaken - so easy to reach
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1. This train is going to a Swiss Spa
Spa fans will appreciate that Scuol-Tarasp, a major wellness center
in
Graubuenden (Southeastern Switzerland) was made more accessible with
the
new Aqualino package offered by the Rhaetian Railways. This combined
train-spa package is available from every Swiss train station and priced
according to point of departure. It includes the train transfer, entry
to
the spa for 2 1/2 hours and a cup of coffee after a meal of your choice
(meal not included).
The Aqualino package offers a great train journey through valleys, over
viaducts and bridges and through tunnels to emerge in the lovely Engadine
Valley. In the middle of the day the relaxing Roman/Irish bath ritual
of
Bad Scuol, maybe some lunch, and then back on the train for a relaxed
journey back.
For more information on the Aqualino train/spa experience contact
http://usa.myswitzerland.com/en/welcome.cfm and click on the link under
the "What's New" heading
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2. H2Ooohh: Wellness in Graubuenden
Water is at the center of all wellness- and spa-offers in Graubuenden
in
the Southeastern vacation corner of Switzerland. Therefore, the region
is
offering a new wellness brochure titled "H2Oooh! Graubuenden."
The
brochure provides details on the 6 spas of Graubuenden: Andeer,
Pontresina, Samnaun, Scuol-Tarasp, St. Moritz and Vals with special
tips
for local sightseeing, events, cultural happenings, culinary hotspots
and
sports activities.
The spa at Scuol offers an introductory package rate until October 20,
2001 during which time CHF 246 will buy 2 overnights including
breakfast
buffet in a three-star hotel, 2 entrance fees to the spa complex,
and -
depending on the hotel, the roundtrip train fare from the airport.
To order the brochure or for more information get in touch with
contact@graubuenden.ch
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3. Swissair News Briefs: From Sale Fares to Mileage Offers and More
Mature Travelers Companion Offer
Swissair announces a new discount fare for mature travelers, with the
same
low fare for a companion of any age. This special fare to select European
cities is offered to travelers 62 years of age or older, for travel
from
October 1 through December 15. Travelers can fly roundtrip from a Swissair
or Sabena U.S. gateway to any one of 10 European destinations, and
take
along a companion of any age for the same low fare. Fares begin as
low as
$498* plus taxes and fees. Fares are valid to the following European
destinations: Brussels, Basel, Geneva, Zurich, Frankfurt, Madrid, Paris,
Milan, Rome and Stockholm. For reservations and ticket purchase contact
your travel agent, or Swissair at 1-800-221-4740 or Sabena at
1-800-955-2000.
*fare shown is from Boston and New York
Free Shuttle Bus Service at New York's JFK International Airport
To coincide with the opening of the International Air Terminal at New
York's JFK airport, Swissair and Sabena are offering a complimentary
transfer bus service for passengers connecting to and from their partner
carrier American Airlines. Buses depart every 20 minutes from the
International Air Terminal #4 and the American Airlines terminals #'s
8
and 9. There are signs at each terminal giving directions to the pick-up
location outside of each terminal's arrival area.
Swissair Wins IGGY Award
The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association has awarded Swissair
top honors for excellence in print advertising. During the 8th Annual
IGGY
awards, Swissair received the "Best Advertising" award for print
advertisments targeting the gay and lesbian community.
American Airlines AAdvantage Members Double Miles Program
Swissair and Sabena passengers who are AAdvantage members can earn
double
miles when traveling this summer in First or Business Class to more
than
200 worldwide destinations. This offer is valid for travel on full
fare
tickets from July 1 through August 31, 2001. Passengers must originate
travel from any of the following North American cities: Atlanta, Boston,
Washington or Montreal for Swissair; or Boston, Washington or Montreal
for
Sabena. To qualify for this program AAdvantage members must first register
by calling 1-800-882-8880. Then for reservations, call Swissair at
1-800-221-4750 or Sabena at 1-800-955-2000.
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4. Fresh vegetables and lentil curry - Vegetarian Restaurants in
Switzerland
Hungry on vacation, but don't eat meat? Vegetarians and people wose
pleasure of eating meat is temporarily spoilt because of BSE or foot
&
mouth disease are often at a loss where to eat away from home.
To est
well and meatless in Switzerland can add to the vacation pleasure -
therefore, here are a few noteworthy suggestions:
In Zurich, Europe's oldest vegetarian restaurant, the Hiltl (Sihlstraase
28) is right off the Bahnhofstrasse and enjoys cult status among
vegetarians. Give yourself time to choose
from the extensive menu offering Asian specialties, delicious salads
and
exotic fruit juices.
„Menuetto counts among the best contemporary vegetarian restaurants
of
Europe" raves Gault Millau about the Restaurant Menuetto in
Berne(Herrengasse 22) awarding its kitchen 14 points. Also quite
popular:
the Bubenberg Vegi close to the main train station in Berne
(Bubenbergplatz 8). In Lucerne, vegetarians would choose the restaurant
of
the Hotel Hofgarten (Stadthofstrasse 14) which serves inventive dishes
using organic produce exclusively. Combining vegetarian dining
with a
cultural or philosophical experience? It's possible at the Goetheanum
in
Dormach near Basel where during a meal guests can also find out about
the
teachings and life of Rudolf Steiner, founder of the anthroposophical
movement.
Strict agricultural laws and controls in Swiss veterinary medicine
and
meat processing make it quite safe to bite into a good piece of meat
in
Switzerland. However, the increasing demand for creative vegetarian
dishes
has enticed many restaurants to offer more extensive vegetarian
selections. For a detailed listing of restaurants offering meatless
dishes, fresh produce and organic vegetables and fruit, look up
www.vegetaris.ch or www.vegetarismus.ch.
More tips about culinary adventures with or without meat are available
from http://usa.myswitzerland.com/en/welcome.cfm. Click on the
"Foodd and Wine" link in the SPECIAL FEATURES drop down box on the
left.
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5. Not to be missed in September: The 39th Grape-Harvest Festival in
Russin near Geneva (15-16 September 2001)
A Grape-Harvest Festival heralds the fall season in the Geneva
country-side with the offer to taste 150 wines from the Genevan
vineyards.. Sponsored by the Counsellor-of-State, Mr. Gérard
Ramseyer, the
2001 Festival will feature many concerts, products of the soil, a
multi-denominational open-air ceremony, fair-ground attractions and,
of
course, the children's cortege and the magnificent flower-bedecked
floats.
As the star will undoubtedly be « the vine », there will
be
representatives of the numerous vines cultivated in the Canton of Geneva.
For more information contact http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch
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6. Berne News: Did you know that....
... Picasso is coming to the Berne Museum of Fine Arts
>From October 5 to January 6, 2002, visitors can view 80 paintings
and
sculptures as well as drawings and lithographs from all of Picasso's
creative periods. The exhibition contains first-class works from public
and private Swiss collections. For details contact www.kustmuseumbern.ch
... The Onion Market will once again attract thousands of visitors to
Berne this year. On the fourth Monday of November at hundreds of stalls
farmers from the region sell their plaited strings of onions. In the
evening, a carnival spirit brings confetti battles, people disguised
as
onions, general merrymaking. The original version of the onion market
dates back to the city fire in 1405. The farmers from the region who
helped the destitute Bernese were given the right the sell their produce
in the city.
... Berne Tourism has a new internet presentation. Log on and check
it
out. You will find them at http://www.bernetourism.ch
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7. The Harder Kulm above Interlaken - so easy to reach
The trip by tiny red funicular from Interlaken up to Harder Kulm is
not
just recommended when time is too short for a more lengthy excursion.
The
scenic summit offers some of the most spectacular views in the remarkable
Jungfrau Region. A bird's-eye view of Interlaken and the area nestling
between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. The two emerald green lakes, surrounded
by Alpine peaks. And the crowning glory - an uninterrupted view of
the
awe-inspiring peaks of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau.
The Harder has lost none of its magical attraction since composer Felix
Mendelssohn set the words of poet Eichendorff to music "O magnificent
forest, who planted you there, so high above?" Over 100 years ago,
Mendelssohn reached the summit by foot, through the same woods and
along
the very same paths which are still in use today. Visitors can now
take it
a lot easier and make the trip to the top by nostalgic funicular railway!
The elegant building at the top is now an excellent restaurant, with
a
wonderful garden terrace. Seen from Interlaken, the building is often
mistaken for a chapel. The restaurant and two railway stations are
of
historic interest as nostalgic period pieces, and undoubtedly add to
the
captivating charm of the Harder Kulm Railway.
For more information please contact
http://www.jungfraubahn.ch/english/pages/RE/RE_AgHr.htm
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