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Can you feel it?

The nights become longer, the days colder, and you have to dig out scarves, gloves and candles from their hiding place. Winter is on its way and snow will hopefully be delivered in time for a white Christmas. But no matter how much snow there will be this year, the featured winter highlights in this newsletter will be fun. For real!

News.

Get Your Christmas Market Fix.

Christmas is around the corner. In Switzerland, Christmas markets are as much a part of the holiday tradition as chocolates, cookie baking, and family gatherings. They vary in scope from the month-long markets in Montreux to weekend events in villages like Einsiedeln or Stein am Rhein. Yet all share the basics: Christmas ornaments, gifts, local specialties, plenty of traditional Swiss atmosphere, and snow.

Swiss Christmas Markets

Meet Swiss New Year’s Spirits.

On New Year’s Eve and on January 13 (“Old New Year’s Eve”), strange things are going on in the Appenzell region – at least for out-of-towners. Men dressed up as beautiful, ugly and beautifully ugly “Chläuse” make their way around the local farms. Upon reaching a farm, they form a circle, ring their bells in time with each other and perform a wordless yodel (a “Zäuerli”). They wish the family a happy New Year and are rewarded with money before moving on to the next farm.

Silvesterchlausen

Want to Pet the Famous Barry?

200 years ago, Barry passed away – the most famous rescue dog of all times. He is a legend up to this day. You can meet the celebrated Saint Bernard dog now – in the Museum of Natural History in Bern. A new exhibition is dedicated to the heroic dog from the Great St. Bernard Pass. Discover which stories about him are true and which are just a myth.

Barry Exhibition

Offers.

Romantic.

Reach for Stars.
Swiss Christmas markets are awesome, and each of them is totally different. For those who have a hard time deciding which one to visit, Swiss Moments has the perfect solution – surprises included.
Traditional Stuff.

Unbeatable.

Indulge Yourself.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps, The Chedi Andermatt nestles elegantly among the classic ski chalets. Alpine Adventures has designed a special ski offer for the luxurious hotel. No time to lose!
Early Bird Special.

Informative.

Stay Tuned.
Switzerland is safe, clean and everything runs like clockwork. That makes it the ideal place for meetings. Join our CVB on LinkedIn to get news about Switzerland as a meeting and incentive destination.
Perfectly Planned.

 

Maralyn D. Hill

Maralyn D. Hill

Maralyn D. Hill, M.Ed.,  The Epicurean Explorer

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