Eastern Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Experiences on the Grand Tour of Switzerland

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1 Laténium: archaeological museum and park Located on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, the Laténium presents reconstructions of submerged pile-dwellings, and is Switzerland’s most important archaeological museum. Webcode: 37966 6

2 Town of Murten 4 Gruyères town and 8 Old Town of Bern The medieval town on the German- show dairy Few cities have preserved their French linguistic border is known for Near the medieval heart of town, the history as well as Bern. With 6 km its picturesque Old Town alleyways show dairy reveals the secrets in the of arcades, the city boasts one of and relaxed arcade strolls. making of Le Gruyère AOP cheese. Europe’s longest weather-proof shopping promenades. Webcode: 28455 Webcode: 36226 Webcode: 36509

3 City of Fribourg 5 Gstaad / Saanenland chalet More than 200 original gothic village 9 Emmental visitor cheese dairy facades from the 15th century lend Gstaad may be world-famous, but Tradition meets cutting edge in Fribourg’s Old Town its unique the holiday village still exudes a this show dairy village, where you charm. peaceful, relaxed atmosphere, with can learn all about the world-famous Webcode: 28449 its authentic Alpine farms, traditional Emmentaler AOP cheese. chalets and luxurious boutiques. Webcode: 37291 Webcode: 28380

6 Jungfraujoch At the highest railway station in Europe, the big three of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau seem close enough to touch and a breathtaking view of the Aletsch Glacier awaits. Webcode: 42577 4

7 Lake Brienz cruises Natural wonders drift into view on a relaxed boat ride across the turquoise-green Lake Brienz, framed by imposing mountains. Webcode: 39783

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4 Grand Tour of Switzerland. 10 Entlebuch Biosphere With its seemingly never-ending moors and rugged karst landscapes, the UNESCO biosphere reserve brims with outstanding natural beauty.

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11 Hallwyl moated castle 16 Grossmünster church 19 Abbey of St.Gallen Perched on an island in the River Zurich Crowned by its baroque cathedral, Aabach and looking back on almost Zurich spreads out before you from the St.Gallen Abbey District harbours 1,000 years of history, this is one the tower of the Grossmünster. one of the most beautiful libraries in of Switzerland’s most beautiful The spectacular view reaches across the world. moated castles. the city rooftops to the snow-capped Webcode: 36510 Webcode: 64764 peaks of the Alps. Webcode: 38276 12 Chapel Bridge Lucerne Dating to 1332 and deﬁ ned by 17 Rhine Falls its central Water Tower, the world’s Europe’s largest plain waterfall is oldest covered wooden bridge a thunderous, totally captivating links the two sides of the city and spectacle, with a width of 150 m and is Lucerne’s most visible landmark. a height of 23 m. Webcode: 43991 Webcode: 36187

13 Pilatus 18 Town of Stein am Rhein The world’s steepest cogwheel This charming little town is famous railway trundles up to this moun- for its well-preserved Old Town, with tain above Lucerne, which com- beautifully frescoed facades and 17 mands a phenomenal panorama of half-timbered houses. 73 Alpine peaks on clear days. Webcode: 36240 Webcode: 28286 20 Painted facades Appenzell Strolling through Appenzell is like stepping into the pages of a picture 14 Tell Chapel Sisikon book. Brightly painted gabled houses According to legend, this is where catch the eye, their frescoed facades Swiss freedom-ﬁ ghting hero revealing stories, coats of arms and William Tell jumped off the boat other motifs. to escape the brutish Austrian Webcode: 28403 governor Gessler. The Tell Chapel in Sisikon was built in his honour. 16 Webcode: 41703

15 Einsiedeln monastery With its breathtaking backdrop of jagged mountain peaks and a deep blue lake, the baroque monastery complex of Einsiedeln is one of Switzerland’s most important places of pilgrimage. Webcode: 28365

44 highlights of a journey. 5 21 Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona Visible from afar, the Glarus thrust is deﬁ ned by a razor-sharp yellow line that slices across the mountain faces of Piz Sardona between Flims and Elm. It’s a geological phenom- enon of global importance. Webcode: 36517

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Bündner Herrschaft is the home 26 Muottas Muragl of the much-loved children’s book character Heidi. The story of The Upper Engadine spreads the little orphan girl is brought to picturesquely at your feet from the life in Heidi’s village. summit of Muottas Muragl. The view of ﬁ ve lakes and imposing mountains Webcode: 45944 is simply breathtaking. 29 Webcode: 41424

27 Albula/Bernina railway line 30 Monte Brè One of the world’s most spectacu- Rising high above Lugano, Monte lar train rides, the Rhaetian Railway Brè is one of Switzerland’s sunniest Albula/Bernina line, is an epic mountains. The view over Lugano’s 122-km journey through magniﬁ cent rooftops and the vast blue lake is landscapes. simply extraordinary. 23 Webcode: 36516 Webcode: 36265

28 Three Castles of Bellinzona 31 Monte San Giorgio The skyline of Bellinzona, capital Monte San Giorgio, which lies on the 23 Mountain village of Guarda of Ticino, is defi ned by the fortifi c- southern shores of Lake Lugano, ations of its three mighty medieval is a magnet to fans of fossils. Admire This quintessential Graubünden castles, which feature among fi nds from long-forgotten times at mountain village was awarded the the best preserved in Switzerland. the Fossil Museum. Wakker Prize by the Swiss Heritage Society and has received the Webcode: 36511 Webcode: 36513 “national importance” distinction. Webcode: 36225 29 Ascona lake promenade 32 Tremola, old Gotthard Mediterranean fl air awaits on the Pass road 24 Swiss National Park lakefront promenade, which is On the southern fl ank of the one of the most photographed Beautiful hiking paths and impressive Gotthard Pass, the cobbled Tremola spots in Switzerland with its brightly nature trails lead through pristine road is a serpentine and spectacular painted facades and view of the wilderness in the Swiss National drive. With its breathtaking bends, Brissago Islands. Park, where nature always takes the road is the longest historical centre stage. Webcode: 28462 monument in Switzerland. Webcode: 37658 Webcode: 45836

25 Benedictine convent of St. John Müstair The monastery is one of the few existing architectural examples of Carolingian dynasty and contains treasures such as the world’s largest cycle of early medieval frescoes. Webcode: 36508

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6 Grand Tour of Switzerland. 40 Jet d’eau Geneva’s most visible icon is the Jet d’eau, Europe’s highest fountain at 140 m, which shoots water at 200 km/h into the sky. Webcode: 39446 34 37 Château de Chillon 41 Creux du Van rock Montreux amphitheatre Sitting on a rocky outcrop on With its 160-m-high vertical rock Lake Geneva, the medieval moated wall, the Creux du Van is a striking 33 Aletsch Glacier castle is Switzerland’s most-visited natural rock arena, which affords a With a staggering 27 billion tons historical monument. spectacular view into the void. of ice, the Aletsch Glacier is the Webcode: 36231 Webcode: 57250 mightiest ice ﬂ ow in the Alps and the centrepiece of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Property. Webcode: 37068

34 Matterhorn Shaped like a pyramid and no- toriously hard to climb, the mighty Matterhorn is the world’s most photographed mountain. Matterhorn glacier paradise grants the most spectacular view of the Swiss icon. Webcode: 45830 38 UNESCO World Heritage Property

35 Mountain village of Grimentz 38 Lavaux terraced vineyards 42 La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle Grimentz is famous for its sun- With 830 hectares of vines, the Town Planning & Watchmaking blackened timber houses and the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces are the ﬁ ery red geraniums that billow from La Chaux-de-Fonds was once the largest continuous winegrowing area their window boxes. world capital of the watchmaking in Switzerland, with terrace after industry. Today, the UNESCO World Webcode: 28443 glorious terrace of breathtaking views. Heritage Property also impresses Webcode: 40165 with its unique chessboard design cityscape. 36 Abbey of Saint-Maurice Webcode: 36518 The basilica of the Abbey of Saint- 39 Olympic Museum Lausanne Maurice hides one of Europe’s The museum in the Lausanne district richest church treasuries and was of Ouchy is the world’s largest 43 Town of St-Ursanne once the spiritual centre of the information centre revolving around Burgundy Empire. The picture-perfect town on the the theme of the Olympic Games. banks of the Doubs is a place Webcode: 36256 Webcode: 36125 of peaceful respite and beautifully preserved medieval architecture. Webcode: 28505

44 Basel, city of culture When it comes to culture, Basel has the cutting edge. Ever innovative and eclectic, it is home to 40 museums – more than anywhere else in the country. Webcode: 28358

44 highlights of a journey. 7 Eastern Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

No other stage on the Grand Tour of Switzerland has valleys and mountains packed with so many experiences. From the Rhine Falls in the Schaffhausen region to the seven Churfirsten peaks in Toggenburg, from Werdenberg, Switzerland’s smallest town, to the Principality of Liechtenstein – a unique little land on the four-country border. The Appenzellerland entices with its rich heritage and tradition, while in Heidiland you can immerse yourself in the homeland of Heidi, Peter and the Alps Uncle.

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Rhine Falls Brauquöll Appenzell Toggenburg Sound Trail Hohenklingen Castle visitor centre Living traditions Schaffhausen Hoher Kasten Panorama circuit trail with Munot Fortress mountain viewpoint Chäserrugg 2,262 m a.s.l. Schaffhauser World-famous Aescher Toggenburg family paradise Blauburgunderland mountain guesthouse Sound forge in Alt St. Johann Rhine boat trip Appenzell Museum Kronberg bob run and rope park

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Little town of Werdenberg New Treasure Chamber Schlossmediale festival New museum of the Werdenberg museums Hilti Art Foundation Birds of prey park The princely wine cellars Grabser Millstream Eagle’s Trail & guided tours All-inclusive Liechtenstein Adventure Pass

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Eastern Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. 9 Schaffhauserland.

With pristine nature defined by the Rhine and Rhine Falls, the alluring historic charm of medieval Old Towns in Schaffhausen and Stein am Rhein, fruity, refreshing wines and much more besides, Schaffhauserland is a little paradise, where adventure awaits on every corner.

Rhine Falls Schaffhauser Discover Europe’s biggest Blauburgunderland waterfall by boat, in the rope The largest continuous wine- park or from the comfort of growing region in German- a restaurant. The Schloss speaking Switzerland invites Laufen panorama trail leads visitors to linger over a glass of straight down to the falls. excellent pinot noir or a scenic horse-drawn carriage ride. Hohenklingen Castle Perched majestically above Rhine boat trip Stein am Rhein, the castle The Rhine is naturally best and its restaurant command explored from the water. The a breathtaking view of the stretch of river between Stein Rhine, Alps and the Hegauer am Rhein and Schaffhausen volcanoes. is one of Europe’s most beautiful. Schaffhausen with Munot Fortress Schaffhausen has 171 oriel windows to discover in its 2 enchanting medieval Old Town – more than any other Swiss city. The Munot and the International Watch Co. (IWC) are also worth exploring.

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10 Grand Tour of Switzerland. Appenzellerland.

Alpine dairy traditions are still kept alive in the Appenzellerland. This is one of Switzerland’s most cultured and sociable regions by far. The Alpstein range captivates with stunning Alpine landscapes and offers hikers boundless possibilities – from easy strolls to challenging treks. Six cable cars whisk you up to the heights.

Brauquöll Appenzell Hoher Kasten visitor centre mountain viewpoint A spin of Brauquöll Appenzell What a panorama! The whole gives a fascinating insight of Eastern Switzerland into the world of brewing and spreads out before you at reveals how Appenzeller beer Hohen Kasten, where the 3 is brewed from fresh spring view reaches deep into the water and Säntis malt. surrounding mountains of Switzerland and neigh- bouring countries.

World-famous Aescher mountain guesthouse Appenzell Museum Clinging to a cliff face, the Culture buffs can find all there dramatically perched mountain is to know about Appenzell’s guesthouse Aescher is just a hand embroidery, traditional 15-minute walk from Ebenalp costumes, folklore, customs through the well-known Wild- and decorative hand-painted kirchli caves. farmhouse furniture in the cantonal museum. 4

Kronberg bob run and rope park To up the adventure, test out the 1,000-m-long bob run or the biggest rope park in Eastern Switzerland, both at the foot of Kronberg.

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Eastern Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. 11 Toggenburg.

At the foot of seven mountains, it is a thousand times more beautiful than elsewhere. But beauty is not everything, so it’s good to know that Toggenburg at the gateway to the seven Churfirsten mountains has it all – not only is it more beautiful, but also more relaxing, tuneful, exciting and enjoyable. And all just an hour’s drive from Lake Constance and Zurich. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

Toggenburg Sound Trail Panorama circuit trail The trail at the foot of the Chäserrugg 2,262 m a.s.l. Churfirsten takes in 25 sound The easygoing trail, with just installations, which you 60 m elevation gain, opens up can test out and play to a spectacular 360-degree your heart’s content. The view. The circuit trail begins Sound Trail seamlessly directly at the new Herzog & brings together culture and de Meuron mountain restau- 2 a beautiful walking trail. rant and takes between 45 and 90 minutes to complete. Living traditions Alpine blessings und cow Toggenburg Sound forge in shows, Swiss wrestling family paradise Alt St. Johann festivals and folk parades – Toggenburg is one of For a behind-the-scenes peek in Toggenburg these living Switzerland’s most family- at the craft of bell forging, visit traditions are still an important friendly regions. It offers a this workshop and museum, part of daily life. Locals take wide range of diverse excur- which has rotating exhibitions pride in their heritage and love sions and play opportunities, and fascinating sound experi- to share it with guests. as well as child-friendly ments to test out. walking trails and an activity programme.

12 Grand Tour of Switzerland. Werdenberg.

The Werdenberg region lies on the eastern border of Switzerland in St. Gallen’s Rhine Valley, surrounded by spectacular mountains. The small but perfectly formed region entices with outdoor activities and cultural events aplenty. Werdenberg is famous for being Switzerland’s smallest town and it has kept its unique medieval charm to this day.

Little town of Werdenberg Werdenberg is one of the few remaining medieval wooden settlements in Europe and has been inhabited for almost 800 years. 4 Schlossmediale festival The first culture and art castle brings together classic and contemporary art. The 3 annual Schlossmediale festival presents early and new music and audiovisual art. Werdenberg museums Bird of prey park The storied landscapes home With more than 60 species to the little town, baroque of birds of prey and owls, the Schlangenhaus (“Snake beautifully situated bird of House”) and castle evocatively prey park in Buchs is one of brings to life the tales of the Europe’s very best. castle rulers and the common people in the town below. Grabser Millstream Built for local industry, the artificial millstream once powered a range of mills, blacksmiths’ workshops and other commercial enterprises. Guided tours are available on request.

Eastern Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. 13 Principality of Liechtenstein.

Picture Liechtenstein: the princely castle perched high on a mountain top and soaring into a blue sky above Vaduz. Embark on a cultural tour and plenty of surprises await – from the new treasury to the new “white cube” at the Museum of Fine Arts showcasing works from the Hilti Art Foundation, sculptures in Vaduz and numerous other exhibitions. Around a dozen museums and walking trails round out the princely offerings.

New Treasure Chamber The princely wine cellars With an exhibition entitled The cellars of the Prince of “From the Principality to Liechtenstein offer excellent the world and into space”, the wines from his vineyards, new Treasure Chamber shows as well as wine tastings and the crown jewels, art works, visits. Guided tours, the weapons, gifts from kings and Barrique Hall and the history emperors, lunar rocks and are all highlights. much more. Eagle’s Trail and All-inclusive Liechtenstein New museum of the guided tours Adventure Pass Hilti Art Foundation The award-winning Eagle’s 25 sights, one price: discover From classical modernism to Trail in the mountain village of and enjoy all the highlights contemporary art, the private Malbun (1,600 m) in the Liech- Liechtenstein has to offer (e.g. collection in the Kunstmuseum tenstein Alps is unique in the Prince of Liechtenstein’s wine presents works from Beck- world. For more details on cellars, museums). For more mann, Picasso, Seurat and nature trails and cultural guided details, visit www.erlebnispass.li Giacometti to Beuys, Trockel tours, visit www.tourismus.li or stop by the Liechtenstein and Kimsooja, among others. Center in Vaduz.

14 Grand Tour of Switzerland. Heidiland holiday region.

The Bündner Herrschaft area in the Heidiland holiday region is famous for being Heidi’s home. This is where author Johanna Spyri found the inspiration for world-famous stories. The scenery between the spa town of Bad Ragaz and Lake Walen is also pure picture-book stuff, with its high mountains, green Alps and gushing mountain streams.

Sleep in a wine barrel Ever fancied spending the night in a wine barrel? Now you can sleep in one right in the heart of Bündner Herr- schaft and enjoy some of the region’s culinary delights.

Excursions in the region If you would like to linger longer, Lake Walen and the walking areas of Pizol and Flumserberg are perfect for day trips and excursions.

Thermal water Bad Ragaz Discover wine The Bad Ragaz thermal water Savour the best wines the springs forth in the mystical region has to offer with a Tamina Gorge. You can take proper tasting in a Torkel the waters in the town’s nume- (wine cellar) or on a guided rous thermal baths. wine tour.

Heidi’s home The Heidi village and the Heidialp mountain in Maienfeld 2 whisk you back to life in Heidi’s time, exploring where the little girl played with Peter, Clara, her Alps Uncle and the goats.

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