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GRAND TOUR The No. 1 road trip of the Whether you’re travelling by car or by motorcycle – mountain pass roads like the Tremola are one of the highlights of the Grand Tour of . Switzerland in 10 stages Marvel at the sunrise over the 1 =XULFK࣠±࣠6W࣠*DOOHQ Matterhorn at least once in your lifetime. p. 12 Don’t miss wandering through the vine- yards of the winemaking villages of the 2 6W࣠*DOOHQ࣠±࣠6W0RULW] . Or conquering the cobblestoned p. 15 Tremola on the south side of the . The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a 3 6W0RULW]࣠±࣠/XJDQR PDJQL¿FHQWKROLGD\DQGGULYLQJH[SHUL- p. 20 ence – and a concentration of all things 6ZLVVWKLVNLORPHWUHURDGWULS 4 /XJDQR࣠±࣠=HUPDWW VSDQVIRXUOLQJXLVWLFUHJLRQVOHDGVDFURVV p. 24 ¿YH$OSLQHSDVVHVWR81(6&2:RUOG +HULWDJH6LWHVDQGDORQJVWXQQLQJ 5 =HUPDWW࣠±࣠/DXVDQQH ODNHV0\6ZLW]HUODQGLVKDSS\WRSUHVHQWD p. 30 selection of highlights from 10 fascinating VWDJHV+DYHIXQH[SORULQJ 6 *HQHYD±࣠1HXFKkWHO p. 32

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The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a journey of sights and discoveries. You will meet many different people along the tour, and thus enjoy the most enriching of experiences.

4 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR Rolf Meier, fisherman in Ermatingen “I mostly catch whitefish, along with some perch and pike. I tell my guests: that’s my breadwinning fish.”

5 6 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR Philippe Martin, distiller in Boveresse “Absinthe was banned until 2005. Today, you no longer have to drink it on the sly – stop by my distillery for a perfectly legal taste. One you are sure to enjoy.”

7 8 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR Bettina Richter, curator at the Museum für Gestaltung in Zurich “Our museum boasts 400,000 posters. You can admire some of them during exhibitions or guided tours of our archives.”

9 10 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR Urs Grossniklaus, wildlife specialist on the Niederhorn “Ibexes are not hunted here. They are therefore somewhat tame. Sometimes they even lie down in the middle of the hiking path.”

11 =XULFK௘±௘6W*DOOHQ 152 km

Schaffhausen

Romanshorn

St. Gallen Zurich

A guest of Frau Gerold’s 6PDOOVKRSVIUHVK cooking, lively events, art – Frau Gerold’s Garten in the trendy ³=UL:HVW´GLVWULFWLV an oasis of urban green DQGDZRQGHUIXOSODFH WRPHHWSHRSOH

12 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR Zurich honey 1 from a hotel rooftop 5 Zurich’s Marriott Hotel specialities on the accommodates almost one Grand Tour million extra guests – on its 2 rooftop. These special guests Bratwurst are bees, living in 26 hives St. Gallen locals have always In the Zurich Region, and cared for by beekeeper enjoyed their delicious bratwurst “Zürihonig” is plain, with no mustard at all. included in the Grand Tour Snack Box. Peter Schneider. “City honey This Snack Box is has more of a complex flavour available in the Zurich restaurant Adlisberg. and features more taste nuances than honey from

the countryside, where bees often obtain nectar from mono- cultures”, says the beekeeper, 3 who also produces the honey Capuns A traditional Graubünden for the Marriott Hotel. dumpling wrapped in chard leaf.

4 Minestrone This vegetable soup from , available in countless varieties, always hits the spot.

Hiltl 5 If you find yourself delighted Vaudois sausages by limitless choice and the These smoked sausages, both heavenly scents of curry, Zurich West cooked and raw, have been turmeric and masala, then Once an industrial neigh- relished in the Canton of Vaud \RXDUHSUREDEO\VWDQGLQJLQ bourhood, today the centre of since medieval times. front of the Hiltl buffet in FRORXUIXOXUEDQOLIH$PRQJ =XULFK:LWKPRUHWKDQ WKHKLJKOLJKWVLQ³=UL:HVW´ 1 2 KRPHPDGHVSHFLDOLWLHV are the Prime Tower, the 4 and freshly squeezed juices, 7RQL$UHDO)UDX*HUROG¶V 3 +LOWO±RSHQHGLQE\ Garten and the )5(,7$* 5 $PEURVLXV+LOWO±ZDVWKH 7RZHUZKLFKLVPDGHXSRI 4 world’s very first vegetarian VWDFNHGFRQWDLQHUV restaurant, and today remains DVSRSXODUDVHYHU

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At the Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, hundreds of cubic metres of water shoot down from a height of 23 metres every second.

Karola Lüthi, Munot guard in Schaffhausen The first female guard in the 400-year history of the town fortress lets the Munot bell ring for five minutes every night at 9 p.m. She and her husband also organise festivities in the Munot, care for a colony of deer and offer guided tours to guests who have just admired the Rhine Falls.

St. Gallen at its best: the Textile Museum 6W࣠*DOOHQLVNQRZQWKHZRUOG over for its legendary textile H[SHUWLVH±MXVWDVN0LFKHOOH Obama or Kate Middleton. 7KH6W࣠*DOOHQ7H[WLOH0XVHXP features magnificent historical embroideries as well as con- WHPSRUDU\WH[WLOHGHVLJQV such as this hand-embroi- dered cocktail dress. The From an alcohol depot to a museum museum offers Grand for top-of-the-line automobiles 7RXUJXHVWVWKHSRVVL- The “Autobau Erlebniswelt” (car construction theme bility to embroider park) in Romanshorn is just the place for automobile in a frame and leave fans to get their adrenaline rushing while contem- behind their own plating cars from the world of racing, such as light- SHUVRQDODUWLVWLF ning-fast Sauber Formula One models and luxury touch. sports cars like Lamborghinis and Ferraris.

14 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR 6W*DOOHQ௘±௘6W0RULW] 223 km

St.Gallen

Appenzell

Chäserrugg Maienfeld Bad Ragaz

Davos

National Park

Segantini hut St. Moritz

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15 6W*DOOHQ௘±௘6W0RULW] 223 km

Craftsmanship abounds in the Lipp Winery (DFKRIWKHERW- tles of Intuiva Pinot 1RLUIURPWKH/LSS :LQHU\LVXQLTXH)RU &DULQD/LSS.XQ] marks every label with words of wisdom. By hand, in ink. The Grand 7RXUSDVVHVULJKW Tamina Thermal Wellness Spa, Bad Ragaz Need time to disconnect and recharge your batteries? WKURXJKKHUJUDSHYLQHV At the “Tamina Therme” in Bad Ragaz, Europe’s in the heart of the largest thermal water spa, relaxation is guaranteed. Enjoy water temperatures of 36.5°C (98°F) as ³%QGQHU+HUUVFKDIW´ you alternate between waterfalls, bubble loungers and massage jets.

A guided tour through the National Park For animal lovers, Val Trup- chun is heaven on earth. It is the play- ground of elks, cham- ois, ibexes and marmots. Naturally, our guides know all the best spots for watch- ing the wildlife. Tip: before setting off on the tour of the park, have a look

It is definitely worth stopping off at the Lipp Winery & around the visitor centre in Zernez. Distillery in Maienfeld and having a look in the shop.

16 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR Climb up to 2 the Segantini hut 5 ³,ZDQWWRVHHP\PRXQWDLQV´ZHUHVXSSRVHGO\WKHODVWZRUGVXWWHUHG walks along the E\WKHSDLQWHU*LRYDQQL6HJDQWLQLLQWKHKXWWKDWEHDUVKLVQDPH Grand Tour RQWKH6FKDIEHUJ)URPWKHKXWWKHYLHZRIWKH(QJDGLQPRXQWDLQVDQG ODNHVLVQRWKLQJVKRUWRIVSHFWDFXODU7KH&KDPDQQD6HJDQWLQL is located a good hour from the Muottas Muragl mountain station.

The “Segl-Maria”, 1 Europe’s highest Pearls on the Rhine shipping route, traverses the lake between From picturesque Stein am Sils Maria and Maloja in Rhein across the vineyards to

40 minutes Hemishofen (approx. 45 min.). at 1,796.6 metres above sea level.

3 Cultural walk From Ascona to Monte Verità, a must for art and architecture lovers (approx. 60 min.).

4 View of the Three Lakes From Sugiez to Mont Vully with a fabulous view of the Three Lakes and the Alps (approx. 90 min.).

5 All aboard … The Way of St. James … for an unforgettable train From Rapperswil to Pfäffikon, ride in one of the Rhaetian partially along a wooden walk- Railway’s convertible cars. way that forms part of the Way In July and August, these of St. James (approx. 60 min.). cars travel along the Bernina line, part of the UNESCO 1 World Heritage route. 5 This railway line, the highest 4 in the Alps, begins in St. Moritz, crosses glaciers 2 and ends under the palm 3 trees of Tirano.

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18 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR SIGG A must-have for any trip: the classic aluminium drinking bottle. Swiss-made with a love for detail since 1908, and known the world over.

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19 6W0RULW]௘±௘/XJDQR 225 km

Viamala

St. Moritz

Verzasca Ascona

Lugano Montagnola Morcote

Meride Mendrisio

Viamala – from obstacle to natural monument This wild gorge, with its PHWUHKLJKURFN faces, was once an ob- stacle on the journey WKURXJKWKH$OSV7KXV WKHQDPH³9LDPDOD´ ZKLFKPHDQV³EDGSDWK´ in Latin. Today you can WDNHLWVVWHSVDOOWKH way to the bottom.

20 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR Bellinzona 1654, from an engraving by Matthäus Merian the Younger. 5 forts and castles on the Grand Tour

1 Arenenberg Castle This castle in Salenstein, Thurgau, is also home to the Napoleon Museum.

Welcome to history 3 During the Middle Ages, the Bellinzona forts formed a bulwark 2 against intruders from the north. Today Werdenberg Castle UNESCO World Heritage Property, their The Werdenberg Castle and village – first referenced in 1289 sky-high towers and crenelated walls – are definitely worth a visit. welcome all who visit them.

4 Chillon Castle This moated castle is the most-visited historical building in Switzerland.

5 Spiez Castle Enjoy 1,300 years of interactive history inside this wonderfully situated castle.

For world-record jumpers 1 James Bond’s leap from the 220-metre-high Verzasca dam 2 wall in the film “Golden Eye” is legendary. And recommended 5 only for those who are brave at heart: this free fall from the 4 world’s highest fixed bungee jump station lasts 7.5 seconds 3 – and is sure to get your adrenaline flowing.

21 6W0RULW]௘±௘/XJDQR 225 km

With the Kings of the Air in Locarno Eagles, vultures and falcons cir- cle above the heads of visitors while the fal- coner tells the story of his ancient art. Pio Nesa from Locarno Fal- conry: “Not only do we train the birds of prey, but we also breed and take care of them.”

Nice rice The Terreni alla Maggia LVWKHQRUWKHUQPRVWSORWRI ODQGWRJURZULFHLQ(XURSH ,WSURGXFHV5LVR1RVWUDQR 7LFLQHVHWKHSHUIHFWULFH IRUDFUHDP\ULVRWWR(QMR\ Sant’Abbondio: a church with a view WKLVULFHSUHSDUHGLQDYDULHW\ The origins of the Sant’Abbondio wedding church near of delicious ways by chef Montagnola can be traced back to the year 1372. Enjoy Mattias Roock at the Hotel the distinctly Tuscan feel of the cypress-lined trail to the &DVWHOORGHO6ROHLQ$VFRQD cemetery, where the writer Hermann Hesse was laid to rest.

22 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR Dream route

A charming village on a dreamlike route The former fishing village of Morcote on Lake Lugano ZDVYRWHG6ZLW]HUODQG¶VPRVWEHDXWLIXOYLOODJHRIE\RQH 6ZLVVPDJD]LQH6REHVXUHWRVWRSJHWRXWDQGHQMR\

The sun shines more deeply here, the mountains are redder, chestnuts, wine, almonds and figs grow wild Hello, my name and the people are is Ticinosuchus good, civilised Just after passing through the glass and friendly. door of the Museo dei Fossili (Fossil Museum) in Meride, you will be wel- Hermann Hesse comed by this “mini-T-Rex”. While there, marvel not only at the dinosaurs and fossils, but also at the building designed by star architect Mario Botta.

23 /XJDQR௘±௘=HUPDWW 264 km Furka Pass Tremola

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24 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR The Tremola 4 will even have expert riders sweating 5 Alpine passes on the The Tremola is one of the most daunting Grand Tour RIDOOPRXQWDLQSDVVURDGVDQGIRU motorcyclists, also one of the most dan- JHURXV%XLOWLQWKHHDUO\WKFHQWXU\ and redone with hundreds of thousands RIJUDQLWHEORFNVEHWZHHQDQG WKLVXQVXUIDFHGURDGVWDUWVLQ$L- 1 rolo and climbs countless winding bends Flüela The Flüela mountain pass road WRUHDFKWKHWRSRIWKHPHWUHKLJK ranks number 4 on the Avis list Gotthard Pass. This one-time marvel of the “world’s best roads”. RIURDGEXLOGLQJGHVLJQZLWKLWVEXPS\ VXUIDFHDQGQDUURZFXUYHVZLOOVSHHG 2 XSWKHKHDUWUDWHRIDQ\ULGHUZKRGDUHV Julier to tackle it. In wet weather, however, On the Julier Pass, you will cruise by rugged rock faces and WZRZKHHOHUVDUHDGYLVHGWRSURFHHG picturesque lakes on your way to Tiefencastel.

3 San Bernardino This pass marks the border between Italian- and German-speaking Switzerland.

5 Furka The Furka Pass, at 2,429 metres Manoeuvring heavy machines around winding above sea level, is the highest mountain pass roads is not only fun, but also point on the Grand Tour. makes you hungry. ZLWKH[WUHPHFDXWLRQ1RZRQGHU 1 Harley riders enjoy the sausages at 5 4 3 2 WKHWRSRIWKHSDVVZLWKDVPLOH± and slightly shaky hands.

25 Sophie Harnisch from the Grand Tour’s highest souvenir shop Since 2017, Sophie Harnisch, 88, the kind soul at the souvenir shop atop the Furka Pass, has cut back her hours and “only” works part-time. The shop is also the entrance point to the Rhône Glacier’s ice cave. You can walk 100 metres into the deep blue ice. Valais speciality: views Marco Imwinkelried runs the Horli Hitta on the (JJLVKRUQDFFRUGLQJWRWKH PRWWR³OHVVLVPRUH´ Guests forego all the bells and whistles for a genu- inely cosy hut-style atmos- SKHUHDQGVFUXPSWLRXV 9DODLVVSHFLDOLWLHVOLNH fondue, melted cheese on bread or a dried meat SODWWHUZLWKDOLWWOHJODVV RI)HQGDQW DV&KDVVHODV LVFDOOHGLQWKHVHSDUWV  Incidentally, the With magnificent a length of 23 SDQRUDPLF kilometres, view of the the Aletsch Glacier is the glaciers longest glacier in the Alps. DQG It weighs 27 billion tons, or as much as 72.5 million PHWUHSHDNV jumbo jets put is always together. Sophie Harnisch now spends more time with her daughter and grandchildren. included.

Lengenbachite or wallisite? The Binn valley is famous for its wide variety of minerals. More than a dozen minerals have been discovered here alone. They bear names from the region, such as “lengenbachite” and “wallisite”. Local excursions allow visitors to see why the Binn valley is a paradise for stone lovers. Rarely does a guest return home without at least one little gem.

26 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR /XJDQR௘±௘=HUPDWW 264 km

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27 0DWWHUKRUQ 4,478 metres above sea level

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28 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR 5 local mountains on the Grand Tour

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Uetliberg At 871 metres, this local Zurich mountain offers a stunning view of both the city and the Alps.

The Matterhorn 4 near Zermatt is said to 2 be the most-photographed mountain in Säntis the world. Each morning, the sunrise over Six countries can be seen from the summit provides for a magnificent the peak of this summit, ’s highest mountain. light show. Whether you prefer the Riffelsee, Gornergrat or the centre of the village – the best spot for taking pictures is an entirely personal choice.

3 San Salvatore San Salvatore and Monte Brè – Lugano has two local mountains with excellent views.

5 Pilatus The 2,132-metre-high Pilatus offers some of the best views in Central Switzerland.

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29 =HUPDWW௘±௘/DXVDQQH 178 km

Lavaux Lausanne Corsier-sur-Vevey

Aigle Sion

Martigny Zermatt

In 1976, Léonard Gianadda just wanted to build a house … ࣠EXWVWXPEOHGXSRQWKHUH- mains of Switzerland’s oldest *DOOR5RPDQWHPSOH7RGD\ the site is home to the Fonda- tion Gianadda Martigny cul- tural centre, which showcases archaeological findings as well as art, concerts and 50 vintage cars.

Niki de Saint-Phalle’s “Les Baigneurs” is just one of the many sculptures in the vast Gianadda Foundation park.

Aigle Olympic Museum Wine Museum Lausanne Discover nearly two millen- Chaplin’s World, This museum on Lake Geneva nia of viticultural history – Corsier-sur-Vevey is the world’s largest centre IURPJUDSHWRJODVV±LQWKH Today, the grand villa of RILQIRUPDWLRQRQWKH2O\PSLF LPSUHVVLYHKDOOVRIWKH/DNH WKH&KDSOLQIDPLO\LVD Games, from antiquity to *HQHYD5HJLRQ¶V$LJOH&DVWOH PXOWLPHGLDPXVHXPSD\LQJ modern times. tribute to the famous actor and director.

30 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR I love the Flon district. What was once an industrial area is now a meeting place full of cool bars, restaurants, galleries, cinemas and trendy boutiques.

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Lausanne’s industrial district Flon has evolved into an avant-garde neighbourhood that is vibrant both day and night.

Dream route

Spend a half-day as a winemaker Accompany a winemaker in his day-to-day work at the Lavaux UNESCO World Heritage Property. Depending on the sea- son, this enriching morn- ing is spent either in the vineyards or in the cellar, Almost too good to be true Enchanted vineyards and includes a visit of and quaint wine-growing villages, the winery followed by a small snack and some sparkling Lake Geneva and the Alpine wine tasting, in addition to peaks in the horizon: terrace after a nice bottle of wine to take home as a souvenir. terrace, the Lavaux vineyards are a never-ending feast for the eyes.

31 *HQHYD௘±௘1HXFKkWHO 190 km

Neuchâtel

Val de Travers Creux du Van

Yverdon-les-Bains

Col du Marchairuz

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Water is shot 140 metres into the air at a speed of 200 km /hour making the Jet d’Eau (water jet) Europe’s most powerful fountain.

32 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR Geneva Watch Tour Time flies when you’re having fun. This tour stops at a dozen historical locations which are all closely tied to the history of Geneva’s watch industry. And you will naturally have time to find the watch of your dreams in one of the hundred or so watch shops along the way. Full steam ahead! 7KH&HOWVFDOOHG/DNH *HQHYD³/HPDQ´RU ³ODUJHZDWHU´-XVWLILDEO\ so, for Lac Léman holds WZRUHFRUGV&HQWUDO (XURSH¶VODUJHVWLQODQG Dream route lake, and its lake with the most water. Those inter- ested in witnessing the full

VSOHQGRXURIWKLVERG\RI water can board one of the HLJKWLPSUHVVLYH%HOOH eSRTXHVWHDPERDWVZKLFK have been running between and Switzerland The Jura landscape is his workplace Eric Jeannod and between Geneva and the 8SSHU/DNHIRU\HDUV is one of the few people to continue Incidentally, the Lake the tradition of building and maintaining *HQHYD*HQHUDO1DYL JDWLRQ&RPSDQ\ &*1  dry stone walls. You can admire his holds another record: its work on the Grand Tour in the Jura SDGGOHVWHDPHUIOHHWFDU- Vaudois Nature Park. ULHVPRUHSDVVHQJHUVWKDQ DQ\RWKHUIOHHWLQ(XURSH

33 *HQHYD௘±௘1HXFKkWHO 190 km

In search of the green fairy )RUPDQ\SHRSOHLWSURYLGHG the thrill of a lifetime. “The JUHHQIDLU\´DVDEVLQWKH has come to be called, was SURKLELWHGLQ6ZLW]HUODQG EHWZHHQDQGIRU health reasons. But that rarely NHSWSHRSOHIURPPDNLQJLW Indulge all your senses on WKH³$EVLQWKH7UDLO´LQ 1HXFKkWHO¶V9DOGH7UDYHUVE\ JHWWLQJXSFORVHDQGSHUVRQDO with the history of this P\WKLFDOVSLULWDW distilleries such as this one run by the Martin family.

Open arena Beholding the rocky Creux du Van arena on the border of the Vaud and Neuchâtel cantons for the first time is some- thing not easily forgotten: vertical, 160-metre-high rock faces surround a basin four kilometres long by over one kilometre wide. With a little patience and luck, you will also spot some of the cham- ois, ibexes and lynxes which populate this pris- tine natural landscape.

34 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR Basel %DVHO௘±௘1HXFKkWHO 158 km

St-Ursanne Delémont Goumois

La Chaux-de-Fonds

Neuchâtel

Urban Art Basel In Basel, art not only abounds in museums, but also in the street. Events, exhibitions and workshops by the “Urbane Kunst” (“Urban Art”) Association prove that street art is much more than just messy scribblings and graffiti on walls.

35 5 museums on the Grand Tour

1 Technorama, Winterthur The Swiss Science Center is an exciting museum for hands-on experimentation.

2 Hermann Hesse Museum, Montagnola This museum is dedicated to the 43 years the writer spent in Southern Switzerland beginning Take in Monet in front of a real lily pond in 1919. 0RQHW¶VZDWHUOLOLHV3LFDVVRVDQG DWWUDFWLYHWHPSRUDU\H[KLELWLRQVQR wonder that the Fondation Beyeler 5 LV6ZLW]HUODQG¶VPRVWSRSXODUDUWPXVHXP DWWUDFWLQJJXHVWVSHU\HDU

3 Sasso San Gottardo Once a secret fortress, today an exhibition on energy and mobility.

4 La Maison du Gruyère Discover all the secrets of Feel good Gruyère AOP cheese. in Basel $FRFNWDLOLQRQHKDQGDQGDOO Splash your way of Basel at your feet. This one- to fun 5 1 of-a-kind feeling can only be :KHQLWJHWVWRRKRWIRU%DVHO H[SHULHQFHGDW%DU5RXJHDW UHVLGHQWVWKH\VLPSO\MXPS WKHWRSRIWKHPHWUHKLJK into the Rhine for a nice good 4 3 Messeturm (Basel Trade Fair soak. But never without a 7RZHU (YHQDWULSWRWKH ³:LFNHOILVFK´WKHVZLPPLQJ 2 toilet is an adventure for those bag created by designer who aren’t afraid of heights. 7LOR$KPHOV

36 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR %DVHO௘±௘1HXFKkWHO 158 km

Doubs trout Naturally, this Jura fish speciality Lively hermitage tastes best directly on the border Legend has it St-Ursanne was founded by river after which it was named. Such the Irish monk Ursicinus, who withdrew to this isolated spot of land to live as a hermit. as in the “Auberge du Theusseret” Although several hundred people live here in Goumois. today, the town on the banks of the Doubs has remained a place of rest and relaxation.

Jura weather can be extremely harsh: the village of La Brévine once recorded a temperature of – 41.8 °C (– 43°F), Switzerland’s coldest ever. At the heart of the watch industry La Chaux-de-Fonds, the birthplace of the architect Le Corbusier, was the worldwide of the watch industry for more than 100 years. As a result, it is home to the International Museum of Horology, which features 2,700 watches and 700 clocks.

37 0\6ZLW]HUODQGFRPIRWRVSRWV #6:,66 GRAND TOUR Our photo spots reveal the places on the tour which offer the most stunning views. Share your best pictures with us and your friends: #INLOVEWITHSWITZERLAND #SwissGrandTour #grandtourphotospot

1HXFKkWHO௘±௘%HUQ 252 km

Neuchâtel

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Visit to the pile-dwellers Life is good by Lake Neuchâtel. The pile-dwellers already knew this. You can see one of the most extensive and comprehensive collections of that time at the Laténium, Switzerland’s most important archaeological museum.

40 mySwitzerland GRAND TOUR Ave Aventicum! $YHQWLFXPZDV the Helvetic FDSLWDORIWKH 5RPDQ(PSLUH \HDUVDJR 7KHSLFWXUHVTXH town is now known as $YHQFKHVDQG SURXGO\GLVSOD\V the remnants of these times, such as the famous DPSKLWKHDWUH with room for VSHFWDWRUV

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Gruyère in Gruyères Enjoy the sublime taste of the Murith family’s fine Alpine cheese, both in your B & B in the village of Gruyères and beyond. On Moléson mountain, for exam- ple, you can watch over father Jacques’ shoulder as he crafts his famous cheese. Afterwards, sit down for a hearty snack of fresh bread and Gruyère d’Alpage AOP (protected designation of origin).

Once per year, a stair climbing competition is held on the stairs next to the Niesenbahn, whose 11,674 steps make it the largest Luxurious staircase in simplicity the world. 8SPDUNHWERXWLTXHVOLQHXS right next to down-to-earth chalets in the village of Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland. Many international VWDUVKDYHSURSHUW\KHUH HQMR\LQJWKHSULYDF\DQG SULVWLQHQDWXUDOVXUURXQGLQJV

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I have been winding the Bern Clock Tower (‘Zytglogge’) clock every day since 1978. I really can’t imagine a more beautiful place to work.

Markus Marti Clock Tower mechanic

The best gelato in Bern ? On the Aare? That’s exactly what you might find yourself thinking after trying the astonishing ice cream creations on offer at Gelateria di Berna. Flavours such as red raspberry & sage, pepper & grapefruit, raspberry & ginger, Fior di Latte & lavender and salted caramel are made fresh daily.

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From Wednesday to Sunday, when the shops in Lucerne’s Bruch district close for the evening, the La Madeleine bar really comes to life. This bar is the ideal place to meet up for a drink, concert or reading.

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Setting sail on Lake Lucerne Hand over the reins for 20 minutes, inhale the lake air, savour a breathtaking panorama – and still make headway … the car ferry from Gersau to Beckenried is one of the highlights of the Grand Tour.

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51 E-Grand Tour: for electric cars

Swiss e-milestones Absolutely electric: the E-Grand Tour 7KHUXVWOLQJRIWKHIRUHVWWKHULSSOHRIWKH 1947 PRXQWDLQVWUHDPDQGWKHFKLUSLQJRIELUGV± The first authorised electric car ZLWKRXWDQ\PRWRUQRLVHDWDOO:LWKDQ drives through Zermatt. Today electric car, the beauty of the Grand Tour there are around 500. stands out even more. The entire 1985 route is energised Launch of the Tour de Sol, by an extensive with solar-powered cars driven between Romanshorn network of around and Geneva. FKDUJLQJ stations, guaran- 1994 teeing 1,600 kilo- Nicolas Hayek presents the metres of comfort- Swatch mobile featuring able and clean an environmentally friendly electric motor. GULYLQJSOHDVXUH The numerous charging stations along the route &KDUJLQJDQG ensure that you always have enough energy. UDSLGFKDUJLQJVWD- 2007 tions are located both in hotels and restau- Louis Palmer becomes the first man to drive a solar-powered rants as well as near the various sights and car around the world. attractions. This

makes the Grand Tour 2016 of Switzerland the The “grimsel” electric racing car world’s first road designed by ETH Zurich and Lucerne University breaks WULSWREHHQWLUHO\ the world electronic car navigable by electric speed record, going from vehicles. 0 to 100 km/h in 1.513 seconds!

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Get to know local hosts and discover Switzerland with them. MySwitzerland.com/ myswissexperience 995 REASONS TO DISCOVER SWITZERLAND ON THE GRAND TOUR:

Extreme fun around winding bends: 5 Alpine passes higher than 2,000 m Tons of fresh water: 22 lakes larger than 0.5 km² Multicultural society: 4 national languages, numerous dialects World-class road signs: 650 official Grand Tour signposts The very first electric road trip: 300 charging stations for electric cars Outstanding highlights: 12 UNESCO World Heritage Properties and 2 Biosphere Reserves

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