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Why spending a day at Jucker Farm is a hit for all ages juni 28, 2017
Jucker Farm is just around the corner from Zürich. It's an unmissable destination during any season with its playground, petting zoo and foodie heaven... Why spending a day at Jucker Farm is a hit for all ages first appeared on Newly Swissed
Melanie
Here are 16 brand new ways to piss off the Swiss juni 26, 2017
Look up "Swiss person" and you'll find a consensus seeking, cheese eating species. It's a cruel thought, but how to poke fun at such a nice human being? Here are 16 brand new ways to piss off the Swiss first appeared on Newly Swissed
Dimitri
Radio Man is a Swiss robot that actually yodels juni 24, 2017
So we fell in love with this quirky robot man from the past. That's because it features some of the finest Swiss engineering - and it yodels... Radio Man is a Swiss robot that actually yodels first appeared on Newly Swissed
Dimitri
Palestine Grill dishes out the best oriental food in Zürich juni 22, 2017
Authenticity. A meeting point. A place where you will be welcomed with a warm "Hoi!" That's Palestine Grill in Zürich, an authentic take-out... Palestine Grill dishes out the best oriental food in Zürich first appeared on Newly Swissed
Anina Mutter
This Zero Star Hotel offers views of the universe juni 19, 2017
Imagine a queen size bed with fine Egyptian linen sheets. Now, remove the walls of your suite. Et voilà: You're staying the night at the Zero Star Hotel... This Zero Star Hotel offers views of the universe first appeared on Newly Swissed
Dimitri
Museum Langmatt is ideal for celebrating the longest day of the year juni 16, 2017
Every June 21st, you’ll see them: Ladies with flowers in their hair. Little boys in white collared shirts. The Picnic Etude at Baden’s Museum Langmatt... Museum Langmatt is ideal for celebrating the longest day of the year first appeared on Newly Swissed
Chantal Panozzo
Eating like Egyptians with Chef Fabian Spiquel at Museum Rietberg juni 13, 2017
How would you go about dining with a spoon full of holes? At a dazzling gourmet event hosted by celebrated Chef Fabian Spiquel, our taste buds... Eating like Egyptians with Chef Fabian Spiquel at Museum Rietberg first appeared on Newly Swissed
Haewon
This Swiss town temporarily banned tourists from photographing juni 11, 2017
Beautiful flowers, mountains and cows: There is so much beauty in Bergün, it is quite unbearable! As of this May, the town banned tourists from taking... This Swiss town temporarily banned tourists from photographing first appeared on Newly Swissed
Dimitri
Why we fell in love with Monte Generoso in Ticino juni 9, 2017
Monte Generoso has always been one of the most important attractions in Ticino. It offers one of Switzerland's oldest cog rail trains combined with... Why we fell in love with Monte Generoso in Ticino first appeared on Newly Swissed
Alessandra
These are the best rooftop restaurants to visit in Zürich juni 5, 2017
Summer is the time to enjoy the great food, spectacular views and beautiful mountain backdrop of Zürich's best rooftop eateries. The seven rooftop bars... These are the best rooftop restaurants to visit in Zürich first appeared on Newly Swissed
Nuria McCrea-Grifoll

Summer sublet in Lausanne juni 28, 2017
We are renting our house in Pully (close to Lausanne center) for summer holidays. The house is about 250 m2 with 4 bedrooms. 11 sleeping places (we are a big family). Stunning view on the lake, house is next to the forest, very quiet neighborhood https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18606347?preview_for_ml
Lindochka
Holiday apartment in Perpignan area juni 28, 2017
Renovated 2 bedroom apartment (sleeps 6) is available for rent for holidays in a stunning Roussillon region of France, situated between the sea and the mountains. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19269210?preview_for_ml
Lindochka
GREAT family apartment, Adliswil ZH juni 27, 2017
4 ½ rm apartment in Adliswil, Zürich as of October 1st 2017. We are moving to New Zealand and our amazing family apartment will be coming up for rent. We have been very lucky to live here. This flat is ideal for families with kids of any age. - lovely spacious 4 ½ room apartment in Adliswil. - situated in the township - has a large open lounge area with a fi […]
narco
Sunny 2.5 room flat in the heart of Seefeld juni 23, 2017
Bright, airy 2.5 room flat with terrace at the heart of Seefeld. Seefeldstrasse 116 - 98 sqm - 2.5 rooms (spacious, sunny living room) with wooden parquet - Own washing machine/dryer (Miele) - Dishwasher, oven, steamer, ceramic hobs x4 (V-Zug) - Large terrace (10 sqm) - 2 bathrooms (one large bath, one tropical walk-in shower) - Gigabit fiber available - Ele […]
amckayn
20m2 furnished studio, 8002 juni 23, 2017
-Rieterstr, 8002 -Furnished -1187chf incl. NK -Available: 1.9.2017 More info, contact details and photos on: https://flatfox.ch/en/flat/rieterstrasse-8002-zurich/17159/
deutschmaad
Furnished apartment in Wollerau available July 1st - 2000 CHF / month juni 22, 2017
https://goo.gl/photos/6muLff9SaWvyZkbz9 We have to leave our lovely furnished apartment near Wollerau train station on the 1st of July. It is available for at least 3 months, maybe more. For a 3 month stay, the rent would be 2000 CHF per month, to be verified with the owner depending on the agreement. It includes: - 2 spacious bedrooms (one with a large very […]
axelleco
2.5 piece flat in center of Lausanne juni 18, 2017
Monthly rent: 2200 CHF (2000 rent + 200 charges) 2.5 piece flat in the center of Lausanne--Avenue des Alpes 5. It's a 2 minute walk from the Alpes bus stop, a 2 minute walk from the Georgette bus stop, and a 4 minute walk from Eglantine bus stop. 6-7 minute walk to St. Francois. Flat consists of: -one very large bedroom -living room -dining room -new, f […]
JimAcierno
5 room flat with fireplace+2 balconies in Adliswil, from 1. Aug juni 18, 2017
Were looking for someone to take over our spacious and bright flat (5 room apartment), as of *1 August*, in *Adliswil*, Büchelring. The *spacious flat* (*115 m2*, 2nd floor), has a large living and dining area with an *open fireplace*. *2 balconies* (1x large balcony - accessible from kitchen & living room, with nice view, 1x small balcony). *1 large ma […]
Nube
Fully Furnished Accom. 5 mins walk to SWISS RE, Adliswil, ZURICH, 999 chf, no bills juni 18, 2017
Hi there, A large room (5M X 3.5M), fully furnished, with a king sized bed, furnished with IKEA style open shelving... in a 5 room apartment. Friendly flatshare. :-) Just two others. Available now! No Bills. There are no additional costs for lighting, heating, water, electricity etc. Additionally there is no charge for super fast broadband internet.. This is […]
Ninja-Ninja
5 Rooms / 127 sq.m. Küsnacht near S-Bahn - from AUG. lease transfer - "Nachmieter" juni 17, 2017
We originally intended to sublet the apartment but now we are planning to take our furnishings with us and are willing to transfer the lease to our wonderful apartment to a new tenant who can take it over from August (flexible). IDEAL LOCATION IN KÜSNACHT (https://www.google.ch/maps/@47.3803887,8.4889784,12.2z) CLOSE UP VIEW (https://www.google.ch/maps/@47. […]
Küsnacht

‘Swiss marijuana champion’ finds new markets with ‘cannabis light’ juni 28, 2017
There’s decaffeinated coffee, alcohol-free beer, and now marijuana that doesn’t make you high. The product known as “cannabis light” or “CBD cannabis” is sold in many Swiss shops, generates millions of Swiss francs in sales and has stirred up a legislative debate. A producer reveals the hidden side of the market. In the basement of an industrial shed with n […]
New museum opens for finance fans juni 28, 2017
A new museum dedicated to the world of finance, combining multimedia installations and rare historical exhibits, has opened its doors in Zurich. It's the first of its kind in Switzerland. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) The Swiss Finance Museum is located in the new global head office of SIX, which operates Switzerland's financial infrastructure including its […]
Basel police archives reveal lives of past city residents juni 27, 2017
Nazi sympathisers, a brothel owner, a political refugee and an independent young woman – these are just some of the cast of characters in Basel’s archive of immigration police files. Their stories reveal much about the history of those who settled in the Swiss city on the Rhine. The State Archive of the Canton of Basel City is home to up to 500,000 immigrati […]
How Swiss tourism is trying to regain its footing juni 27, 2017
Swiss tourism is picking up some momentum, thanks in part to tourist operators focusing on creative new ideas, quality and cultural offers. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) The Swiss Economic Institute (KOF) at Zurich’s Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ) last week issued its Summer 2017 economic forecast which in general paints a reassuring picture of the Swiss econo […]
Activist fund aims to spur ‘staid’ Nestlé into action juni 27, 2017
The world's largest food and drinks company is in need of a shake-up, according to its newest big shareholder, the activist hedge-fund Third Point. Will it provide one? Mark Schneider, Nestlé chief executive, addressed a conference in Berlin last week. "Size alone won't protect you from change," he told the Consumer Goods Forum and, after […]
On the value of pensioners living abroad juni 27, 2017
The centre-right Radical Party is considering cuts to old age pensions for those living outside Switzerland. Reactions have been furious and plentiful. Many are wondering, what was party leader Petra Gössi thinking? The Radical Party prides itself on its values and liberalism, says Gössi. Liberal means having freedom to express yourself and flourish as best […]
‘A virgin by day, a wench by night’ juni 26, 2017
As a candidate for the priesthood at Zurich's Grossmünster, Huldrych Zwingli is on the verge of a decisive career step. But on December 3, 1518, in the middle of the selection process, his friend Oswald Myconius tells him about a rumour going around that he allegedly seduced the daughter of a high-ranking Zurich official. Myconius is mistaken. Zwingli, […]
Pursuing a degree after fleeing to Switzerland juni 25, 2017
We follow a refugee from Zimbabwe getting his first taste of Swiss university life through a new "discovery semester" offering.
American expats, Nazis and a churchman gone astray juni 25, 2017
Here are some of the stories we will feature in the week beginning June 26. Monday: Huldrych Zwingli, a key figure in the Protestant Reformation movement in Zurich and Switzerland, is presented in a different light. The latest in series of reports on the 500th anniversary of the religious, political, cultural upheaval that changed the Christian Church and so […]
New publication aims to be ‘good for the head’ juni 25, 2017
As media habits shift in Switzerland, new projects are emerging to complement traditional publications. One of them launched last week. Zeynep Ersan Berdoz is full of energy. When swissinfo.ch meets the president of new online publication Bon pour la tête in Lausanne, in May, the project is in full construction phase: she is dividing her time between meeting […]

Sponsorlauf Tag 5: L’Auberson – Mouthe
Gestern Abend kam ich im christlichen Ferienzentrum La Grange an. Da mir nicht klar war, was dieses “Christliches” beeutet, habe ich nachgefragt. Das Gebäude ist als Blindenzentrum verwendet worden und danach drohte in den 70er Jahren Leerstand. Die Dorfsgemeinschaft möchte … Lees verder →
Twan Laan
Sponsorloop dag 5: L’Auberson – Mouthe
Gisterenavond kwam ik in christelijk vakantiecentrum La Grange aan. Omdat de christelijkheid me even ontging, vroeg ik, waar die “c” voor staat. Het blijkt dat het gebouw als blindeninstituut is gebruikt en daarna in de jaren ’70 leeg kwam te … Lees verder →
Twan Laan
Sponsorlauf Tag 4: Noiraigue -L’Auberson
Die Auberge de Noiraigue ist speziell. Von der Rezeption in mein Zimmer muss ich draussen über zwei Treppen nach oben. Das Zimmer ist dann schön und geräumig und hell, mit Fenster an zwei Seiten. Die Möbel kommen klar von Ikea, … Lees verder →
Twan Laan
Sponsorloop dag 4: Noiraigue – L’Auberson
De herberg van Noiraigue (zo noemen ze ‘m zelf) is wat merkwaardig. Zo moet ik van het receptie-restaurant buitenom via twee trappen naar mijn kamer. Die is dan wel weer mooi groot en licht, op een hoek van het gebouw … Lees verder →
Twan Laan
Sponsorlauf Tag 3: Ligerz – Noiraigue
(Von sowohl Sponsoren als Nicht-Sponsoren kriege ich tolle Rückmeldungen. Zu den letzten möcht ich sagen/fragen: mitlesen steht natürlich offen für alle, aber überlegt doch, ob ihr einen kleinen oder grossen Beitrag für den guten Zweck geben könntet?) Nach einem feinen Zmorge (Müesli, … Lees verder →
Twan Laan
Sponsorloop naar Taizé dag 3: Ligerz – Noiraigue
(Ik krijg heel veel leuke reacties van sponsors maar ook van meelezende niet-sponsors. Voor die laatsten: natuurlijk is meelezen vrij – maar overweeg eens of je een kleine of grote bijdrage voor mijn goede doel kunt missen?) Na een ontbijt met müesli, … Lees verder →
Twan Laan
Sponsorlauf Tag 2: Weissenstein – Twann – Ligerz
Heute morgen war ich wieder fitt nach einem Nacht im Schneewittchen-Zimmer mit 7 Betten. Nur die Knien waren mit den Zusatzmetern wegen Armee und Felssturz nicht einverstanden. Insbesondere abwärts laufen fanden sie gar nicht lustig. Auf dem Weissenstein ist das … Lees verder →
Twan Laan
Sponsorloop dag 2: Weissenstein – Twann – Ligerz
Vanochtend was ik weer helemaal fit toen ik in mijn Sneeuwwitje-kamer-met-7-bedden wakker werd. Alleen mijn knieën waren niet te spreken over de omwegen die armee en steenlawine hadden veroorzaakt. Zoals gebruikelijk met dat soort gewrichten houden ze vooral niet van … Lees verder →
Twan Laan
Sponsorlauf Tag 1: Olten – Weissenstein
Heute war es dann endlich so weit: meine Wanderung nach Taizé konnte beginnen. Vor unserem Haus noch ein Abschiedsfoto Und dann bin ich mal weg. Es ist gewöhnheitsbedürftig. Nur wandern. Auf Iona sagt man: das ist deine Arbeit für heute … Lees verder →
Twan Laan
Sponsorloop dag 1: Olten-Weissenstein
Vandaag was het dan eindelijk zover: mijn wandeling naar Taizé kon beginnen. Voor ons huis nog een afscheidsfoto En dan ben ik zomaar vertrokken. Het is even wennen. Alleen maar lopen. Op Iona zouden ze zeggen: dat is je werk … Lees verder →
Twan Laan

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