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***Hotel Tralala's decor articulates around music, every room is unique and dedicated to one of the artists that has made the reputation of Montreux.

A new pavillon housing luxurious suites, a spacious wellness zone and own treatment products containing selected ingredients from the hotel vineyard: The hotel Castello del Sole in Ascona on the borders of lake Maggiore offers a new "discrete luxury".

No other region in the mountains is so densely blessed with good restaurants like Saanenland. And the Gault Millau restaurant guide yet again officially confirms the regions good taste with new prestigious rankings!

The IMAX film theatre is well prepared for a stunning future. For the first time, 3-D digital films can be seen on Switzerland’s biggest permanent screen.

The first Xtube tyre slide with steep banked curves and a length of 100 metres has now emerged in Switzerland. The existing 70-metre long tube slide was extended to 120 metres and equipped with two 360° twists.

Another area in Switzerland to be added to the UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Zurich ranks as one of the trendiest cities to visit in Lonely Planet’s just released “Best in Travel” guide book for 2009

Like the American Santa, Samichlaus doesn’t work alone. But rather than cute little elves and reindeer, Samichlaus has a hooded helper named “Schmutzli”.

Swiss universities are constantly developing new methods of reducing energy consumption.

World-first SWISS Business Seat sets new comfort benchmarks

New direct air service between the United States and Switzerland.

A pioneer and prime example in many areas of eco-tourism today, Switzerland has performed remarkably well in the face of present-day ecological and economical challenges – on a national as well as an international level.

Just as long as the list of unique winter sports is that of unusual events hosted in Switzerland during the cold season.

The mention of Swiss music typically evokes images of yodelling as well as the supposed signature instrument, i.e. the alphorn.

Preserving Switzerland’s Cultural Heritage

Swiss International Air Lines LTD. & US Airways Team up.

Here are some suggestions for experiences that will yield exciting stories to tell your grandchildren.

Five things you alway wanted to know about cheese, but didn't dare to ask.

Fall is a fantastic time for dining in Switzerland. Called “Wildzeit” in German, this is your chance to go wild and enjoy hearty three-, four- and five-course meals.

Swiss entrepreneurs portrayed

October 28 - December 31, 2008