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Take a Hike on the Zermatt Lake

Trail
With thousands of miles of well-marked trails,
Switzerland is a mecca for hikers of all abilities.
Stroll in the shadow of the
iconic Matterhorn on
the
take
Zermatt Lake Trail,
in the country’s Float Down the Aare
history on the
Swiss
Luzern,
Path along Lake
or spot native
River
animals like the ibex or marmot The Aare River winds through Bern, the country’s
hiking through Swiss National
charming capital city. In the summer, thousands jump
Park in Graubunden. Switzerland Tourism
offers a free iphone app that details 32 of the into the water and drift down to one of the handy red
country’s routes. Tip: walking poles and sturdy exit bars you can grab onto as you float by. A favorite
hiking boots help prevent twisted ankles and local option is to leave your clothes at the Marzili
knee injuries from uneven ground.
outdoor pool, walk upstream beside the river, jump in WEATHER
and float back.

Switzerland is located within a temperate climatic zone. In

Ride the Rails
Swiss trains run like clockwork and they’re an efficient, easy, and
speedy way to get around. They also wind through such stunning
scenery that the journey becomes the experience. The Glacier
Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz and the Bernina Express
between Chur and Tirano, Italy are two of the most scenic. The
Glacier Express takes travelers over 291 bridges, past glaciated
valleys, steep gorges, and ancient towns while the Bernina
Express, the highest Alpine railway, crosses famous bridges and
viaducts through Europe’s highest concentration of hilltop castles.
the west and northwest the influence of the temperate
Atlantic climate is felt more strongly, in the east the influence
of the continental climate. At a latitude of 47 North, the
climate is moderate and generally agreeable. Temperatures
depend largely on altitude, with averages 5°C lower for each
additional 300 m of elevation.
Seasons
The seasons are clearly distinguishable. In autumn (September to
November), the fruit ripens and the leaves of deciduous trees
Eat Chocolate change colour.
The winters were formerly generally cold and snowy, but now
freezing temperatures and snow are no longer the rule, especially in
It’s hard to resist chocolate in Switzerland, so just give in. In the the lowlands. Nowadays, many ski resorts could hardly survive
quiet town of Broc, Maison Cailler offers a 90-minute tour with without artificial snow.In spring (March to May) the trees blossom
chocolate tasting. In Lucerne, the Chocolate Tour takes small and the meadows turn green. Sometimes in April the winter returns
for a short period and sometimes there are summer conditions as
groups on a 90-minute bus through the city and surrounding area
early as May.
for a background on the town and Swiss chocolate that ends with Summer temperatures rise to 25 to 30°C, with temperatures
tastings from Confiserie Bachman, a famous bakery with a wall of exceeding the 30°C mark during hot summers.
chocolates.
 GRAND HOTEL DES BAINS KEMPINSKI ST.
MORITZ (5-STAR HOTEL)

Details: Address:
A kilometer from Lake St. Moritz and Via Mezdi 27, 7500
surrounded by mountains, this high-end St. Moritz, Switzerland
hotel is 3 km from St. Moritz train Contact:
station.
+41 81 838 38 38
Polished rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat- Check-in time
screen TVs and work desks; upgraded 3:00 pm
rooms have balconies with mountain
Check-out time
views. Suites add sitting areas with pull-
out sofas; some offer minibars, iPod 12:00 pm
docking stations, kitchenettes and/or
dining rooms. Room service is provided
24/7. Apartments are also available.

Breakfast is free. There are 4 refined

restaurants, and a lobby lounge offering
entertainment. Other amenities include a
luxe spa with 4 saunas, an indoor pool, a
gym and a ski school, plus a terrace with
mountain views.

fun switzerland facts

Hotel Villa Honegg

1. Switzerland was originally called
Helvetia.
2. Switzerland produces the most chocolate
in the world
3. The Swiss eat more chocolate compared
to any other country.
4. They have four official languages:
French, Italian, Romansch, and German.
5. Switzerland is one of the world’s leading
exporters of chocolate.
6. Most of the world’s luxury watches are
produced in Switzerland like Tissot, TAG
Heuer, Rolex and Patek Philippe.
7. Snowboarding, skiing, and
mountaineering are popular sports in
Switzerland.
8. August 1st is Switzerland’s Independence
Day.
9. Rosti is one of Switzerland’s popular
dishes
10. To apply for Swiss citizenship, you have
to live in Switzerland for at least 12 years.
Details:
Get the celebrity treatment with world- Address:
Honegg, 6373
class service at Hotel Villa Honegg
Rising high on Mount Bürgenstock, this early Ennetbürgen,
1900s villa offers luxurious rooms with Switzerland
balconies and a heated infinity pool Contact:
overlooking Lake Lucerne. Facilities include a
private movie theater and a spa center. +41 81 824 34 56
All rooms feature a Nespresso coffee machine Check-in time
and are equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen
1:30 pm
TV and safes. All guests receive coffee and tea
in the room, as well as bathrobes and slippers. Check-out time
Guests can exercise in the modern gym or 12:00 pm Submitted by:
relax in the spa area, with hammam, sauna,
steam bath and indoor pool. A wide selection
of massage and beauty treatments are also
MICHAEL S. CARDAÑO
available.
There is an elegant restaurant with terrace that 8- Aristotle
serves local dishes and Lebanese specialties,
while the lounge bar offers a fireplace and an
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extensive cigar and cocktail menu.
Solo travelers in particular like the location –
they rated it 8.9 for a one-person stay. MRS. RAQUEL BASA
(English Teacher)
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