The Capital City of Bern – An ideal place for an Add-on
By Bob Enzel As an inveterate traveler I am conscious of my three P’s of traveling: planning, patience, and politeness. Patience and politeness are merely a matter of good manners and courtesy honed to silence during critical moments. But planning takes thought ahead of time. What does this have to do with Bern you may […]
Great Swiss Train Rides
Great Swiss Train Rides 1. The Captivating North Shore of Lake Geneva 2. Along The Rhone and Rhine By Ted Heck The Captivating North Shore of Lake Geneva Lake Geneva is listed as the largest lake in Europe, 45 miles long and nearly nine miles across at its widest point. But I don’t measure it linearly; I […]
Spotlight On Meiringen
By Ted Heck Elementary, my dear Watson. There are clues everywhere to point out that Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland canton of Switzerland is a noteworthy ski destination. Sherlock Holmes died in the Reichenbach Falls in Meiringen during a tussle with his archenemy Professor Moriarty. Died temporarily, that is. Fans of the famous, fictional detective […]
Switzerland Revisited
By Ted Heck Connie and I spent two weeks in Switzerland this spring, where I spent a couple of days on the slopes of Meiringen and a week in the gigantic Jungfrau Region. It was a trip I organized myself, showing that I sometimes fail to practice what I preach. In touting merits of membership […]
Zurich Airport
If you’re traveling to Switzerland via Zurich request the continually updated compact Airport Guide, “Flughafen Zurich”…and if you don’t read German don’t be concerned, it’s in English also. Or, go on-line at www.zurich-airport.com/ and view this neat little guide book to airport facilities, such as, duty free; railway connections and special services. Some of these special […]
Switzerland Golf
Switzerland has a neat little book titled, “Swiss Golf.” It’s neat because it includes helpful advice on golf, lodging and packages by Swiss region. It’s also neat because the book is soft cover and just slightly bigger than a pocket sized book. Go to www.swiss-golf.ch or www.myswitzerland.com and request a copy. In poking through the book looking for golf […]
EUROPEAN AIRPORTS WANT YOU… Munich and Zurich Airports
It seems the latest in travel amenities are being contested by airports. Two of Europe’s finest have updated their facilities and not only want you to fly their country’s carrier, but visit awhile in its airport and do a little dining and shopping. A little overview on the amenities of both the Zurich and Munich […]
Aviation Heroism Award
A most prestigious award was given at the Swiss Embassy in Washington, DC I was privileged to be present when the Laureate Heroism Award was presented to Capt. Daniel Aufdenblatten, pilot of Air Zermatt and Richard Lehner, mountain guide from Zermatt, Switzerland. These two men performed a record breaking aerial rescue of 3 Spanish mountain […]
Switzerland Spoofs Itself
By Bob Enzel Die Schweiz – Chur die Alpenstadt City Breaks Swiss Tourism Preparations Switzerland Walking Holidays A visit to Zürich means you will experience the finest culinary highlights. The selection ranges from outstanding gourmet restaurants and traditional guild houses with eventful histories to gastronomy hidden behind former factory walls, dining surrounded by nature, and […]
Swiss Mountain Biking Marathon
Start training now for one of the most spectacular bike marathons: The National Park Bike Marathon. On August 29th, 2009 over 2000 participants will get ready for a tough course around the Swiss National Park with its breathtakingly rugged beauty. The fresh mountain air will help them get through the 84-mile distance with a combined […]
