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Well, you’re not going to be hearing about much other than football for the next few weeks I’m afraid.
I’ll try to make it as informative as possible, but that’s the theme you are going to get.
So two things:
Firstly, England did not qualify, and this is the last time I shall mention that they didn’t, and […]
I’m feeling a bit moody, so a B&W shot today.
Bad Tiefenbrunnen is in fact, a jolly place. Located down at the end of the number 2 and 4 tram lines, it’s a very pleasant place to be in summer.
Open from 10 May to 15 September, usually to around 20:00, but that depends on the weather. […]
I went into town last week to watch the final of the Champion’s League in a bar, and I have to admit, it’s now time to start mentioning the football.
The European Championships (which is essentially all the world class teams apart from the South American nations) is being held in Switzerland and Austria from 7-29 […]
There aren’t many opportunities to drive quickly in Switzerland so when my ex-boss offered me the chance to drive his race kart, I jumped at the chance.
Jumped too much as it turns out, as my last skiing injury hadn’t completely healed and I ended up snapping a bone in my arm. Why is it […]
If you’ve never seen Telemark skiing done properly, how about a trip to Saas Fee this weekend?
And don’t forget, the new tunnel saves around 45 mins when travelling from Zürich.
It’s apparently a very friendly event, emphasis being more on style than speed but I daresay some will take it very seriously!
Here’s how it’s set […]
Dog time again.
The Swiss Championship for dog-pulled sleds takes place at Les Mosses, a Col situated between Aigle and Bulle in a couple of weeks time.
It’s a sprint race, run over a distance of 8 to 16 km, and around 500 dogs will run in two heats according to the categories and number of […]
If money’s no object, then the new spa at the Gstaad Palace Hotel might interest you.
You may have already heard of the Palace, but the Spa is new.
It was opened a couple of months ago, and covers 1800sq meters, which must be about 20,000 sq ft.
With spectacular views over the mountains, it’s sure to be […]
How can anyone resist this?
From February 23 to March 23, 2008, it’s possible to play golf on the snow at Wispile near Gstaad.
And it’s open to anyone; beginners, golf nuts and pros. I’m in the golf nut category, since you’re asking.
It’s a 9 hole course, which is probably enough as you have to assume it’ll […]
If you don’t fancy being surrounded by teenage snowboarders or hurtling skiers, then there are plenty of other possibilities to ski with the family.
One of these resorts is Amden, located about an hour east (by car) of Zürich.
One of the problems with most small resorts is that they are relatively low compared to some of […]
Engelberg is one of the most popular ski resorts near Zurich, featuring ice caves and a revolving cable car.
Next weekend it also becomes the centre of attention for all in the ski jumping world.
So if you have finished all of your Christmas shopping, the wrapping is done and the turkey plucked, then why not […]
Travel information for visitors and residents of Switzerland
Written by Geoff Collins [email] for b5media.
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