Dreaming of a White Christmas in Europe
Dreaming of a White Christmas in Europe Delight yourself with a festive tour over Christmas deep in the heart of the Black Forest, near the lovely town of Triberg. Commencing in Frankfurt, and finishing in Luzern, expect to visit the medieval towns of Heidlberg, Freiburg and Strasbourg – and their Christmas markets (which date back to 1570, making them some of the oldest and finest in Europe). Christmas Eve (der Heilige Abend, literally the “Holy... Read More
Montreux Jazz Festival 2012, Switzerland - June 29 to July 14 2012
Montreux Jazz Festival 2012, Switzerland - June 29 to July 14, 2024 Each year musicians, bands and fans from around the world descend on the beautiful mountain town of Montreux on the banks of Lake Geneva in Switzerland for the annual Jazz Festival. Situated at the foot of the Swiss Alps, Montreux is a great location for an event that in the past has attracted such music greats as Miles Davis, Count Basie and Bob Dylan. The musical programme has... Read More
Family Biking & Hiking in the Swiss Alps
Family Biking & Hiking in the Swiss Alps Switzerland’s terrain of jagged snow-capped peaks and charming alpine villages is a sensory delight. Discover this stunning landscape with the help of an inventive network of cable cars, chairlifts and funiculars that take you up close to famed Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau Mountains. Here in the Bernese Oberland, you and your family will have plenty of time to enjoy the astonishing scenery during inspiring... Read More
Drink and fly in Swizterland
Drink and fly in Swizterland Ever thought about a flight over the Bernese Alps and landing on a glacier to have a glass of champagne? Erika arranged this heart-stopping surprise for a client’s father for his 80th birthday. Flights take off and land from near fashionable Gstaad in Saanan, but landings, as well as take offs, can only be guaranteed when the snow is firm, even during the summer months. A wondrous activity that can be arranged for you... Read More
Bernina Express Switzerland
Bernina Express, Switzerland A delightful Swiss rail experience with snow covered peaks, mountain lakes and pine forests. Erika Affolter believes this is a perfect place to experience a white Christmas! One of our advisors, Erika, a native of Switzerland, recalls what it is about her homeland that remains one of her favourite travel experience even today. “Being Swiss born, my psyche is imbued with images of all the mountains and beautiful scenery.... Read More
Bicycle tour from Switzerland to Austria
Bicycle tour from St Moritz, Switzerland to Innsbruck, Austria 7 days and 6 nights of bike touring in Switzerland, staying in atmospheric inns. The journey from St Moritz to Innsbruck, takes you through picturesque countryside and villages and is approximately 225 kilometres in length. Suggested Itinerary: DAY 1: ARRIVE ST MORITZ Receive information and collect your bicycle for the start of the cycle tour. If you have time take a walk or ride your... Read More
Glacier Express train journey in Switzerland
Glacier Express Journey in Switzerland The Glacier Express train ride crosses 291 bridges, passes through 91 tunnels and masters the 2,033 metre high Oberalp pass. Travel in style on the new Glacier Express with its panoramic windows. You can do some mountain walking or simply relax in the surroundings of the Matterhorn. Suggested Itinerary: DAY 1: ARRIVE IN ST MORITZ Begin your Switzerland travel arrangements with travel by rail from Zurich or Geneva... Read More
