Currently, avalanche blasting specialists (for lack of a proper English job title) are very much in demand in Switzerland, as the snow heaps are getting bigger everyday. But there are different types of blasting. Swiss performance artist Roman Signer blows …
Water Love Story
Fondation Beyeler in Basel currently shows masterpieces of painter Pierre Bonnard. Bonnard whose early works bear a hauntingly similarity to Monet’s water lily gardens is one of the true great impressionist. Among his paintings is a series of over 100 …
Winter Symphony
Between Christmas and New Year, the Engadin is steeped in a festive ambience, not just because of its enchanting snowy-white landscape but also because of the magical concerts performed by the Engadin Symphony Orchestra. This classic concert is one of …
Spengler Cup
During the last six days of the year, Davos is the top address for European ice hockey. The traditional Spengler Cup tournament takes place in the Davos ‘Ice Hockey Cathedral’ between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. During the first …
Charles Vögele Fashion Days Zurich
From November 9 – 12, 2011, the Charles Vögele Fashion Days Zurich will turn the Swiss metropolis into one of the hot spots of this fall’s fashions. National and international designers will present their newest collections in an exclusive …
Swiss Event of the Year
And now: Ladies and Gentlemen… Experience the THRILL! The PASSION! And the GLORY of… the mighty SWISS PLASTIC DUCK RACE! Watch, as those brave creatures throw away all caution and fling themselves into the deadly currents of the river Menthue …
Cowboys & Aliens in Switzerland
Glamour alarm in Ticino! Have a Martini with James Bond, do adventure talk with Indiana Jones and slagg off Dr. House with beautiful “Thirteen”. The annual film festival in Locarno is one of the true glam events in Switzerland. This …
Pop Princesses
Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce: LENKA! The Australian pop princess will present her new album “Two” at the Blueballs Festival in Lucerne. (I know. Don’t ask.) But that’s not all! American R&B queen Macy Gray will grace the stage …
CSI Ascona
Crime Scene Investigation in Ticino? Nah, this time the 3 renowned letter stand for “Concours de Saut International” which translates into “International Contest of Showjumping”. I simply like the atmosphere at those kind of events and the gentrified Ascona is …