Weekly Top News

The watchmaking centres of La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle have been awarded World Heritage status by Unesco in Sevilla. The two neighbouring towns in canton Neuchâtel joined nine other Swiss sites that already benefit from the Unesco label, with the agency committee recognizing the merits of the region's unique architecture.

Following a several-month development and trial phase notably supported by both very successful test nights of last October and November in Sevelen (St. Gallen), the world’s first "zero-star hotel" has opened its doors for good in Teufen in Appenzell-Ausserrhoden in the norhteast of Switzerland.

Discover the Ticino by bike while measuring your time. Thanks to 40 tracks with time measurement biking in the Ticino makes even more fun this spring!

The Lausanne-based hotel has entrusted its new gastronomic restaurant to French chef Anne-Sophie Pic, the only woman who has been awarded three Michelin stars.

Visitors can now enjoy Bern’s sights as if ensconced in an armchair while taking this very special city tour. A video screen displays images, such as detailed photographs, provides historical reviews or flashes a route map to complement the audio-tour. Bern is the first city in Europe to use this comfort concept on city tours.

Discover this spectacular lake and surrounding landscape by canoe: The first stage of the Canoe Route on Lake Lucerne has been inaugurated. Starting at the canoe stops in Brunnen, Buochs and Rotschuo (Gersau), a variety of routes ideal for adventure-rich canoe vacations and exciting day tours have been developed.

The tree house of the Saignelégier campground has room for 5 persons and is fully equipped with a living room corner and a kitchen. An unforgettable night high up among Freiberg’s fir trees is guaranteed.

Saas Fee offers numerous activities for kids – the best can be found in the new brochure «Absolutely for kids ».

Stay in a selected two to five star hotel and benefit from the free use of all the mountain railways and postal buses throughout the Saastal.

For the 50th anniversary the Swiss Museum of Transport launched and completed what might well be a record-breaking new building and attraction-enhancing programme with a long-term impact on both the premises and content of the museum. Don't miss the new Road Transport Hall with its impressive facade!

This new relaxing area, in the heart of the resort of Crans-Montana, offers an island of fun for young and old, for guests as well as for residents.

The Lake Geneva Region capital highlights its treasure trove of parks this summer.

Auf die Sommerferien 2009 hin lanciert der öffentliche Verkehr zum zweiten Mal einen speziell günstigen Fahrausweis für Jugendliche in der Schweiz. Bis zum vollendeten 16. Altersjahr können Jugendliche zwischen dem 1. Juli und Ende August 2009 den «Magic Ticket»-Ferienpass lösen.

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

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

A 500-year-old tradition is getting a new lease of life.

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

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.

Swiss entrepreneurs portrayed

The fourteenth edition of THE AMAZING RACE got off to a rousing start as teams traveled to Locarno, Switzerland

From May 18 to September 19 2009, Zürich will be transformed into a huge Garden of Eden. Three hundred plants will flourish and grow in an area stretching from the city center to the airport.

The 43rd Montreux Jazz Festival rocks out.

The most important European art event in 2009: Kunstmuseum Basel stages unique Van Gogh exhibition, April 26 – September 27.