Switzerland People & Culture

Riggisberg is a nice little village in the country near Bern, a must in Riggisberg is the Abeggstiftung it is a museum... If you don't like museums you can go into the seilpark, thats something for climbers... and for the normal people: the gantrisch region is verry nice to do some hikes and biking

Great city to visit. Very clean. Friendly people.

Luzern was absolutely beautiful. I'd wake up in a cabin about 200 meters from the lake with some locals blaring Johnny Cash out of a tent. Walk to town to get a bite to eat and see the mountains surrounding the lake on my trip into town. There was also a castle wall that you could see the entire town form. Very tight. The people were very nice if you really didn't try communicating with them. The food was fairly expensive, I think I paid $10.00 for a value meal ;but who eats McDonald's in europe? If anything to avoid there it would be the swans. Vicious little fuckers.

A quaint little town, nestled in between the mountains on a nice little lake. Freindly people and good food.

We stayed at the Mandarin Oriental – which has an excellent location on Lake Geneva but if we were paying for it ourselves we probably would have looked elsewhere. http://www.mandarinoriental.com/geneva/ Quai Turrettini 1, 1201 Geneva , Switzerland | T: +41 (22) 909 00 00
When we leave Geneva we are staying at: Hotel President Wilson which is really close to Botanical Gardens and the United Nations. It is also on the lake but could take a good 20 minutes to walk to the center of town. Mike Mills has stayed here when he has been in Geneva for work. I think it is a “starwood” hotel so if anyone has points, etc. it could be worth it. http://www.hotelpwilson.com/
Hotel President Wilson 47, Quai Wilson
Geneva , Switzerland
+41.22.906.66.66 We have heard good things about Hotel Les Armures it is in the heart of the Old Town which makes it an amazing location. If you don’t stay there, we highly recommend the restaurant – it is one of the best fondues in Geneva . http://www.hotel-les-armures.ch/
1, rue Puits-St-Pierre
1204 Genève
Tél. +41.22.310.91.72 | Fax +41.22.310.98.46

We have also had friends stay at Swissotel Geneva Metropole . This hotel is on the same side of the Lake that Alexis and I live. The location is great. Walking distance to the old town, the flower clock and Park de Bastions. http://www.swissotel.com/geneva/
34 Quai Général Guisan, Geneva , Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 318 3200
Fax: +41 22 318 3300 The Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva just opened this past summer. It is in the location where the Hilton used to be – right on the lake and in a central location. Supposedly they have completely re-done and updated the inside. http://www.kempinski-geneva.com/en/home/index.htm
19, Quai du Mont - Blanc
CH - 1201 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 9089081
Fax: +41 22 9089090 Geneva Restaurants we’d recommend:
Ku De Ta – Route de Drize 1 (Place du Rondeau) CH 1227 Carouge. +41.22.342.58.58 – this is one of our favorite restaurants. The Mussels are delicious and the entrecote is excellent. You’ll need a reservation but the hotel can make them for you. This restaurant is easy to get to on public transportation!! Demi Lune – reasonable for lunch in the Old Town . Plus they have a non-smoking room. www.demilune.ch – 3, rue Etienne Dumont, Vielle Ville Geneve. +41.22.312.12.90 SoupCon – 8, Place du Bourg-de-Four, 1204 Geneve. You will need to make a reservation! In the old town. www.soupcon.ch +41.22.318.37.37
La Favola – you need a reservation or you won’t get in! This is a cute restaurant in the heart of Old Town . The food is fabulous (and expensive) and they only take cash!
http://www.lafavola.com/home.htm La Favola ristorante , 15, rue Jean-Calvin , 1204 Genève Tél. +41.22.311.74.37
Hotel Les Armures – we call this “the bill Clinton restaurant” because he ate there once and there is a plaque. The food is reasonably priced for Geneva and the food is excellent. If you want to take a fondue this is a great place to do it. It is not “touristy” at all. You will need a reservation. Summer events that may make Hotel prices increase: Fete de Geneve is July 31 – August 10, 2008 - www.fetes-de-geneve.ch (The site will update with times, etc. as we get closer to summer) The last Saturday of the Fete there is a huge fireworks display. The Swiss pride themselves on it. Orange Cinema (a big deal in GVA) – it is basically a movie on the lake. You can check out the times on the website: http://www.orangecinema.ch/en/index.htm if it says “VO” it means “version original” aka English. It is an all evening event. You can have dinner on the lake and then the movie. Restaurants:
- You’ll need a reservation at most restaurants.

Chez Ma Cousine – For lunch or dinner there are many locations in Geneva , super casual. I suggest going to the one in Old Town . We call this ‘the chicken place’ it is probably the most reasonable restaurant in Geneva . For 16 CHF you get half a rotisserie chicken, potatoes and a salad.
6, Pl Du Bourg-de-Four. Tel – 022-310-96.96 http://www.chezmacousine.ch/index_fr.html Demi Lune Café – this is a big hangout for the expat community. Get there early if you don’t want to stand!! Or, if you want to eat make a reservation in the non-smoking room (although eating/lounging on the couches is more fun!). It is also located in the Old Town and is great for lunch or dinner. Go for dinner to mingle with locals and find out where the hot spots are for late night! 3, rue Etienne Dumont. Tel – 022.312.12.90. www.demilune.ch Le Pain Quotidien – (Lunch or breakfast) this is actually a chain, the first one was opened in Brussels and now they are all over Europe and a few in NYC LA. There are 3 locations in Geneva . I have been to all 3 the most convenient for visitors are Plainpalais or Rive.
Genève, Plainpalais - 32 Boulevard Georges Favon - Tel.: 022 781 81 90
Genève, Rive - 21 Boulevard Helvétique - Tel.: 022 736 36 90 http://www.lepainquotidien.com/ Pizzeria da Paolo – This is very casual dining in Geneva and one of the best Pizzeria’s! They don’t take reservations and most weekends there is a line out the door starting from 8:00PM . 3 rue du Lac. (Down the street from La Bodega) Tel – +41(0)22 736 30.49 La Bodega – (Lunch or dinner) This is a great Tapas bar and hang out in the heart of Geneva and close to the lake. They take reservations.
21, rue des Eaux Vives – Tel - +41.(0)22.786.58.46 Ku De Ta – (this is our favorite restaurant in Geneva !! We eat here at least once a month!!) This restaurant is in the area called Carouge. You can take the 12 tram to the Carouge stop. They have an extensive mussels menu, the ‘entrecote de paris’ is to die for and they usually have a fresh fish dish as well. Start with the ‘salad du jardin’ or the ‘tuna sashmi’ and you won’t be disappointed! Make a reservation. If they don’t answer, leave a message on the machine in English, they will get it.
Route de Drize 1 (Place du Rondeau) Carouge. Tel - +41.22.342.58.58 SoupCon –. If you are here for work, chances are you will be taken here. The menu is small but the steaks and fish are great (they even have a vegetarian option). You will need to make a reservation! In the Old Town (pop into demi lune before or after dinner for a cocktail). 8, Place du Bourg-de-Four, +41.22.318.37.37 www.soupcon.ch

La Favola – (dinner only) you need a reservation or you won’t get in! This is a cute restaurant in the heart of Old Town . The food is fabulous (and expensive) and they only take cash! La Favola ristorante , 15, rue Jean-Calvin +41.22.311.74.37 http://www.lafavola.com/home.htm Hotel Les Armures – (Lunch or dinner) we call this “the bill Clinton restaurant” because he ate there once and there is a plaque. The food is reasonably priced for Geneva and the food is excellent. If you want to take a fondue this is a great place to do it. The restaurant is in the heart of Old Town and is not “touristy” at all. You will need a reservation. 1, rue Puits-St-Pierre - Tél. +41.22.310.34.42 http://www.hotel-les-armures.ch/fr/restaurant-geneve.php U Bobba Restaurant – this restaurant is just outside of the ‘chess park’ or Parc de Bastions. They change their menu frequently and the food is good.
22, rue de la Corraterie. Tel (0) 22.310.53.40 www.ubobba.ch Asadal – Korean restaurant in Geneva . If you are French/Swiss food out this is great alternative. It is right downtown. 9, rue des Eaux-Vives Tel – 022.786.01.98 www.asadal.ch La Baguette d’Or – typical Chinese restaurant in Geneva . It is in the Plainpalais area (across from the winter circus at Plaine de Plainpalais). 15, av. Henri-Dunant. Tel-+41.22.328.13.61 THAI – This is a fun/funky restaurant right downtown! The food is excellent and most of the servers speak English. The location on Molard Square is great. There is an Artisanal Beer Bar called ‘Lord Nelson’s Pub’ in the square that serve excellent hand-crafted beers. It is a great place to stop in before or after dinner!
Restaurant Thaï - 3 rue Neuve-du-Molard - Tel : +41 (0)22 310 12 54 - http://www.thai-geneve.com/ Brasserie LIPP – this place gets good recommendations from friends, etc. After dinner hours check out “le cave” when the block gets hot for cocktails, etc. in the evening.
Confédération Centre, Rue de la Confédération 8 - Tél (022) 318 80 30 Cocktails/Bars Lady Godiva Pub – Yes, it’s an English Pub but it is the place to be in the evening! The food is good and they serve until 11PM . Be careful, if there is an ‘football’ match it might be hard to get in the door!
Lady Godiva English Pub - 53, Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve Plainpalais, - Tel: 022 328 2300 - http://www.ladyg.ch/ Soleil Rouge – Popular pre-dinner/after work cocktails. Not open on Saturday nights!!
This wine bar is non-smoking inside so don’t be alarmed by the mounds of people standing outside!! Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is great! The bar is in downtown Geneva . Boulevard Helvetique, 23 – TEL – (0)22.700.00.24
www.soleilrouge.ch La Cave Calvinus – wine bar in the Old Town . (It is next to Demi Lune). A good option when Demi Lune is packed! Buy a bottle of wine at the bar and sit on the couches drinking with friends! Rue Etienne-Dumont 3 – tel. 022.310.79.05 www.calvinuscave.ch Lord Nelson Pub - Artisanal Beer Bar. excellent hand-crafted beers. It is a great place to stop in before or after dinner!
9, Place du Molard Tel +41. (0)22. 311.11.00 Alhambar – we have grabbed drinks here a couple of times. The atmosphere is nice and you can grab a snack if you like. 10, rue de la Rôtisserie • entrée Parc Pélisserie
Tél. : 022 312 1313 - http://www.alhambar.com/index.html L’Ethno – it serves good cocktails and offers a nice selection of wines and on week-ends it features good Dj's It is near the Plainpalais area.
Rue Bovy-Lysberg 1, Tel: 022 310 25 21 http://www.ethnobar.ch Late night/Clubbing… La Sip – open from 10-4:30am . They have a couple bars and a ‘disco’ lounge. In the Plainpalais area. Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 8-10. http://www.lasip.ch/ Heaven Lounge – pretty new and non-smoking! Rue Philippe Plantamour 25, phone: +41 (0)22 732 10 22 Java – Late night club under the Kempinski Hotel. Very upscale and expensive! (from their website: Java Club is an all-in-one restaurant nightclub. Fine world cuisine, lavish sofas and good music: a place where you can relax, have dinner, dance and enjoy.) 19 Quai Du Mont Blanc - Tel: +41 22 908 9081 http://www.kempinski-geneva.com/en/bars/index.htm?item_id=24686
Shakers – I don’t think you are supposed to go here before 2:00AM !! Late night booty shakin’ Admission fee on the weekends! Rue Winkelried 4, Tel. +41 (0)22 310 55 98, http://www.shakers.ch/ Platinum Club – This is a new trendy spot in Geneva . Admission fee. You can make a reservation by visiting their website: http://www.platinum-club.ch/ 18 Quai du Seujet, 022.738.90.91

Lucerne is one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. The city is seperated by the river Reuss, the one side of the city is called the old city and the other side the new city. The new city holds the train station and variuos new buildings. The most impressive of all is the KKL which stands for Art and Culture of Lucerne. The building is right next to the train station and is huge, well huge for swiss standards. The building has a concert hall, restaurants and bars, a gallery and a museum like walkabout path in the top floors that has a fantastic view over the city, lake and alps surrounding the lake of Lucerne. The building is deffinitly a must see! In the old city, across the river you will find lot's of shop's and café's, nice restaurant's and lovely cobblestone streets and paths, as cars are forbidden in the old city, one can stroll around and enjoy the beauty of this old and neat place. If you go there, then i recomend going to a shop called the Manor, the shop itself is full of crap, hideous tarts with far to much make up and drenched in perfume. But if you manage to get pass these dreadful creatures and make it to the escalator, then go all the way to the top floor. There you will find the Manor restaurant, the food is not bad at all, if you still have your apetite. In the middle of the restaurant there are stairs leading you to the jewel of it all, the terasse on the roof. Here you can enjoy your far to exspensive food and drinks while looking over the entire old city of Lucerne. It's really worth it.

Basel lies in the so called "three land corner" as it boarders to France and Germany. This makes the city very open minded and more or less easy going. The city has a sweet little zoo, and many marvelous museums. Switzerland's largest multi-culture city. Worth seeing any day.

economy: see the headquater of swatch, the worlds largest watch company. culture: experience the two-language culture (german and french) when talking to people, reading road signs and listen to the local radio station. sport: visit switzerlands national sport campus in magglingen history: learn about the correction of lakes and rivers in the 19th century

LUGANO IS A GREAT CITY FOR POEPLE WHO LIKE BEING AROUND A LAKE VISIT CULTURAL SITES FOR SHOPPING AN HAVING FUN IN THE SUMMER SWIMMING IN THE LAKE WITH SEVERAL ACTIVITIES AROUND. THE CITY IS QUITE MODERN WITH ALL THE HOTELS BUT IT HAS STILLTHE CHARM OF AN INTERESTING OLD CITY. I LOVE IT.

The movenpick ice-cream shop on the shores of the lake is a MUST! The sight of the mountains as a backdrop with the glistening lake and the tidiness that epitimises the swiss culture is a sight I will hold in my mind forever.

Basel, beautiful Check out the trendy sushi bar called, NOOHN. I'ts located near Aeschenplatz; very cool, great music, good food and sexy astmosphere...unfortunately the bar is still smoking.

The place I went to college, boring industrial town. But once you get to know it, it's allright. Shopping along the Marktgasse. Great music festivals on easter (African) and in fall.

Enjoy Montreux in July during the Jazz festival. Music every where along the lake, on the themed party boats or trains as well in concert halls. Two weeks of music 24/7...

We stayed at the Mandarin Oriental – which has an excellent location on Lake Geneva but if we were paying for it ourselves we probably would have looked elsewhere. http://www.mandarinoriental.com/geneva/ Quai Turrettini 1, 1201 Geneva , Switzerland | T: +41 (22) 909 00 00
When we leave Geneva we are staying at: Hotel President Wilson which is really close to Botanical Gardens and the United Nations. It is also on the lake but could take a good 20 minutes to walk to the center of town. Mike Mills has stayed here when he has been in Geneva for work. I think it is a “starwood” hotel so if anyone has points, etc. it could be worth it. http://www.hotelpwilson.com/
Hotel President Wilson 47, Quai Wilson
Geneva , Switzerland
+41.22.906.66.66 We have heard good things about Hotel Les Armures it is in the heart of the Old Town which makes it an amazing location. If you don’t stay there, we highly recommend the restaurant – it is one of the best fondues in Geneva . http://www.hotel-les-armures.ch/
1, rue Puits-St-Pierre
1204 Genève
Tél. +41.22.310.91.72 | Fax +41.22.310.98.46

We have also had friends stay at Swissotel Geneva Metropole . This hotel is on the same side of the Lake that Alexis and I live. The location is great. Walking distance to the old town, the flower clock and Park de Bastions. http://www.swissotel.com/geneva/
34 Quai Général Guisan, Geneva , Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 318 3200
Fax: +41 22 318 3300 The Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva just opened this past summer. It is in the location where the Hilton used to be – right on the lake and in a central location. Supposedly they have completely re-done and updated the inside. http://www.kempinski-geneva.com/en/home/index.htm
19, Quai du Mont - Blanc
CH - 1201 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 9089081
Fax: +41 22 9089090 Geneva Restaurants we’d recommend:
Ku De Ta – Route de Drize 1 (Place du Rondeau) CH 1227 Carouge. +41.22.342.58.58 – this is one of our favorite restaurants. The Mussels are delicious and the entrecote is excellent. You’ll need a reservation but the hotel can make them for you. This restaurant is easy to get to on public transportation!! Demi Lune – reasonable for lunch in the Old Town . Plus they have a non-smoking room. www.demilune.ch – 3, rue Etienne Dumont, Vielle Ville Geneve. +41.22.312.12.90 SoupCon – 8, Place du Bourg-de-Four, 1204 Geneve. You will need to make a reservation! In the old town. www.soupcon.ch +41.22.318.37.37
La Favola – you need a reservation or you won’t get in! This is a cute restaurant in the heart of Old Town . The food is fabulous (and expensive) and they only take cash!
http://www.lafavola.com/home.htm La Favola ristorante , 15, rue Jean-Calvin , 1204 Genève Tél. +41.22.311.74.37
Hotel Les Armures – we call this “the bill Clinton restaurant” because he ate there once and there is a plaque. The food is reasonably priced for Geneva and the food is excellent. If you want to take a fondue this is a great place to do it. It is not “touristy” at all. You will need a reservation. Summer events that may make Hotel prices increase: Fete de Geneve is July 31 – August 10, 2008 - www.fetes-de-geneve.ch (The site will update with times, etc. as we get closer to summer) The last Saturday of the Fete there is a huge fireworks display. The Swiss pride themselves on it. Orange Cinema (a big deal in GVA) – it is basically a movie on the lake. You can check out the times on the website: http://www.orangecinema.ch/en/index.htm if it says “VO” it means “version original” aka English. It is an all evening event. You can have dinner on the lake and then the movie. Restaurants:
- You’ll need a reservation at most restaurants.

Chez Ma Cousine – For lunch or dinner there are many locations in Geneva , super casual. I suggest going to the one in Old Town . We call this ‘the chicken place’ it is probably the most reasonable restaurant in Geneva . For 16 CHF you get half a rotisserie chicken, potatoes and a salad.
6, Pl Du Bourg-de-Four. Tel – 022-310-96.96 http://www.chezmacousine.ch/index_fr.html Demi Lune Café – this is a big hangout for the expat community. Get there early if you don’t want to stand!! Or, if you want to eat make a reservation in the non-smoking room (although eating/lounging on the couches is more fun!). It is also located in the Old Town and is great for lunch or dinner. Go for dinner to mingle with locals and find out where the hot spots are for late night! 3, rue Etienne Dumont. Tel – 022.312.12.90. www.demilune.ch Le Pain Quotidien – (Lunch or breakfast) this is actually a chain, the first one was opened in Brussels and now they are all over Europe and a few in NYC LA. There are 3 locations in Geneva . I have been to all 3 the most convenient for visitors are Plainpalais or Rive.
Genève, Plainpalais - 32 Boulevard Georges Favon - Tel.: 022 781 81 90
Genève, Rive - 21 Boulevard Helvétique - Tel.: 022 736 36 90 http://www.lepainquotidien.com/ Pizzeria da Paolo – This is very casual dining in Geneva and one of the best Pizzeria’s! They don’t take reservations and most weekends there is a line out the door starting from 8:00PM . 3 rue du Lac. (Down the street from La Bodega) Tel – +41(0)22 736 30.49 La Bodega – (Lunch or dinner) This is a great Tapas bar and hang out in the heart of Geneva and close to the lake. They take reservations.
21, rue des Eaux Vives – Tel - +41.(0)22.786.58.46 Ku De Ta – (this is our favorite restaurant in Geneva !! We eat here at least once a month!!) This restaurant is in the area called Carouge. You can take the 12 tram to the Carouge stop. They have an extensive mussels menu, the ‘entrecote de paris’ is to die for and they usually have a fresh fish dish as well. Start with the ‘salad du jardin’ or the ‘tuna sashmi’ and you won’t be disappointed! Make a reservation. If they don’t answer, leave a message on the machine in English, they will get it.
Route de Drize 1 (Place du Rondeau) Carouge. Tel - +41.22.342.58.58 SoupCon –. If you are here for work, chances are you will be taken here. The menu is small but the steaks and fish are great (they even have a vegetarian option). You will need to make a reservation! In the Old Town (pop into demi lune before or after dinner for a cocktail). 8, Place du Bourg-de-Four, +41.22.318.37.37 www.soupcon.ch

La Favola – (dinner only) you need a reservation or you won’t get in! This is a cute restaurant in the heart of Old Town . The food is fabulous (and expensive) and they only take cash! La Favola ristorante , 15, rue Jean-Calvin +41.22.311.74.37 http://www.lafavola.com/home.htm Hotel Les Armures – (Lunch or dinner) we call this “the bill Clinton restaurant” because he ate there once and there is a plaque. The food is reasonably priced for Geneva and the food is excellent. If you want to take a fondue this is a great place to do it. The restaurant is in the heart of Old Town and is not “touristy” at all. You will need a reservation. 1, rue Puits-St-Pierre - Tél. +41.22.310.34.42 http://www.hotel-les-armures.ch/fr/restaurant-geneve.php U Bobba Restaurant – this restaurant is just outside of the ‘chess park’ or Parc de Bastions. They change their menu frequently and the food is good.
22, rue de la Corraterie. Tel (0) 22.310.53.40 www.ubobba.ch Asadal – Korean restaurant in Geneva . If you are French/Swiss food out this is great alternative. It is right downtown. 9, rue des Eaux-Vives Tel – 022.786.01.98 www.asadal.ch La Baguette d’Or – typical Chinese restaurant in Geneva . It is in the Plainpalais area (across from the winter circus at Plaine de Plainpalais). 15, av. Henri-Dunant. Tel-+41.22.328.13.61 THAI – This is a fun/funky restaurant right downtown! The food is excellent and most of the servers speak English. The location on Molard Square is great. There is an Artisanal Beer Bar called ‘Lord Nelson’s Pub’ in the square that serve excellent hand-crafted beers. It is a great place to stop in before or after dinner!
Restaurant Thaï - 3 rue Neuve-du-Molard - Tel : +41 (0)22 310 12 54 - http://www.thai-geneve.com/ Brasserie LIPP – this place gets good recommendations from friends, etc. After dinner hours check out “le cave” when the block gets hot for cocktails, etc. in the evening.
Confédération Centre, Rue de la Confédération 8 - Tél (022) 318 80 30 Cocktails/Bars Lady Godiva Pub – Yes, it’s an English Pub but it is the place to be in the evening! The food is good and they serve until 11PM . Be careful, if there is an ‘football’ match it might be hard to get in the door!
Lady Godiva English Pub - 53, Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve Plainpalais, - Tel: 022 328 2300 - http://www.ladyg.ch/ Soleil Rouge – Popular pre-dinner/after work cocktails. Not open on Saturday nights!!
This wine bar is non-smoking inside so don’t be alarmed by the mounds of people standing outside!! Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is great! The bar is in downtown Geneva . Boulevard Helvetique, 23 – TEL – (0)22.700.00.24
www.soleilrouge.ch La Cave Calvinus – wine bar in the Old Town . (It is next to Demi Lune). A good option when Demi Lune is packed! Buy a bottle of wine at the bar and sit on the couches drinking with friends! Rue Etienne-Dumont 3 – tel. 022.310.79.05 www.calvinuscave.ch Lord Nelson Pub - Artisanal Beer Bar. excellent hand-crafted beers. It is a great place to stop in before or after dinner!
9, Place du Molard Tel +41. (0)22. 311.11.00 Alhambar – we have grabbed drinks here a couple of times. The atmosphere is nice and you can grab a snack if you like. 10, rue de la Rôtisserie • entrée Parc Pélisserie
Tél. : 022 312 1313 - http://www.alhambar.com/index.html L’Ethno – it serves good cocktails and offers a nice selection of wines and on week-ends it features good Dj's It is near the Plainpalais area.
Rue Bovy-Lysberg 1, Tel: 022 310 25 21 http://www.ethnobar.ch Late night/Clubbing… La Sip – open from 10-4:30am . They have a couple bars and a ‘disco’ lounge. In the Plainpalais area. Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 8-10. http://www.lasip.ch/ Heaven Lounge – pretty new and non-smoking! Rue Philippe Plantamour 25, phone: +41 (0)22 732 10 22 Java – Late night club under the Kempinski Hotel. Very upscale and expensive! (from their website: Java Club is an all-in-one restaurant nightclub. Fine world cuisine, lavish sofas and good music: a place where you can relax, have dinner, dance and enjoy.) 19 Quai Du Mont Blanc - Tel: +41 22 908 9081 http://www.kempinski-geneva.com/en/bars/index.htm?item_id=24686
Shakers – I don’t think you are supposed to go here before 2:00AM !! Late night booty shakin’ Admission fee on the weekends! Rue Winkelried 4, Tel. +41 (0)22 310 55 98, http://www.shakers.ch/ Platinum Club – This is a new trendy spot in Geneva . Admission fee. You can make a reservation by visiting their website: http://www.platinum-club.ch/ 18 Quai du Seujet, 022.738.90.91

Bern - capital of Switzerland. A must see will be the "Bundeshaus" the seat of Switzerlands "7 presidents" with its nice fountain-play on the big place before it. Bern - city of the Bärengraben. Ever wanted to see brown bears upclose? So then, thats your place to go. Rock, Pop, Football - Berns huge Stadium is inviting you to see some of the most exciting sports or music events Shopping. Once out of the Mainstation, you'll dive into a special shopping experience. Lots of small shops, designers, independent, galeries, restaurants, tiny lovely hotels and much more is awaiting you. Enjoy! =)

The Greifensee close to Zurich is anice lake which on a nice trip can rounded by skates, bicycles or on foot (about 20 km) In fall every year the Greifenseelauf is taking place here. This halfmarathon (10km can be done as well) is one of the oldest and biggest annual running events in Switzerland. One should also mention the Climbing centre (Milandia) in Schwerzenbach which was opened in 2007. Next to the climbing centre other sport activities like tenis and golf can be performed as well.

Riggisberg is a nice little village in the country near Bern, a must in Riggisberg is the Abeggstiftung it is a museum... If you don't like museums you can go into the seilpark, thats something for climbers... and for the normal people: the gantrisch region is verry nice to do some hikes and biking

Go canyonning and waterfall rapelling! Imagine white water rafting without the raft! It's amazing!

good place for hiking beginners, you reach stoos either from Brunnen by Seilbahn or from Schwyz by Bus and Standseilbahn, once up on the hill there are many easy hiking trails, best is the gratwanderung from Fronalpstock with a great view down on the Vierwaldstättersee und Urnersee mit gigantischen Ausblich auf die Voralpen und Zentralschweizerberge!

Nicely located on the lake of Biel on the border to the French spoken part of Switzerland. Biel is a very happening place for a small town - lots of bars, clubs and discos. In Summer, it offers great opportunities for water-sports as well...

When you go up to the Messeturm there is a lovely bar -the "Bar Rouge". You have a wonderful view over the whole city. Especieally in the night it is very pretty The Zolli: in this zoo you can see a lot of different animals and all of them are living in a very trimly and broad enclosure.

Lucerne is one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. The city is seperated by the river Reuss, the one side of the city is called the old city and the other side the new city. The new city holds the train station and variuos new buildings. The most impressive of all is the KKL which stands for Art and Culture of Lucerne. The building is right next to the train station and is huge, well huge for swiss standards. The building has a concert hall, restaurants and bars, a gallery and a museum like walkabout path in the top floors that has a fantastic view over the city, lake and alps surrounding the lake of Lucerne. The building is deffinitly a must see! In the old city, across the river you will find lot's of shop's and café's, nice restaurant's and lovely cobblestone streets and paths, as cars are forbidden in the old city, one can stroll around and enjoy the beauty of this old and neat place. If you go there, then i recomend going to a shop called the Manor, the shop itself is full of crap, hideous tarts with far to much make up and drenched in perfume. But if you manage to get pass these dreadful creatures and make it to the escalator, then go all the way to the top floor. There you will find the Manor restaurant, the food is not bad at all, if you still have your apetite. In the middle of the restaurant there are stairs leading you to the jewel of it all, the terasse on the roof. Here you can enjoy your far to exspensive food and drinks while looking over the entire old city of Lucerne. It's really worth it.

The Greifensee close to Zurich is anice lake which on a nice trip can rounded by skates, bicycles or on foot (about 20 km) In fall every year the Greifenseelauf is taking place here. This halfmarathon (10km can be done as well) is one of the oldest and biggest annual running events in Switzerland. One should also mention the Climbing centre (Milandia) in Schwerzenbach which was opened in 2007. Next to the climbing centre other sport activities like tenis and golf can be performed as well.

On the sunny day have a walk on the Rhein in klein Basel (between Mittelbruecke and Wetsteinbruecke). You will love it!

Wear more clothes in the winter, if you are planning go to the Junflaujoch

Switzerland's capital is a wonderfully charming city, with beautiful reminiscenes to bourgeois times ago. Every visitor to Switzerland ought to visit it. Especially the "Bundeshaus" (seat of the governement) is worth a visit.

Go visitting the Bundehaus, the home of the Swiss governement

economy: see the headquater of swatch, the worlds largest watch company. culture: experience the two-language culture (german and french) when talking to people, reading road signs and listen to the local radio station. sport: visit switzerlands national sport campus in magglingen history: learn about the correction of lakes and rivers in the 19th century