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Switzerland Ski Resorts Snow Levels & Skiing Conditions Reports. Swiss Glacier Resorts and Ski Season 2009 / 2010 Holidays.

(updated 26 Nov. 2009)

Similar to most of the other glacier resorts in Europe which are open for summer skiing, typical weather and snow conditions are found and across the open ski destinations in Switzerland.

In Switzerland, the ski resort of Davos is now open for skiing and snowboarding. They have 2 pistes open on Jakobshorn, served by 4 lifts. The glacial ski resort of Saas Fee (18 - 64 cm; 5 lifts) in Switzerland provides with great skiing and snowboarding conditions and they received some new snow in the beginning od the week. Glacier 3000 at the Swiss resorts of Gstaad and Les Diablerets is also open for snow sports and good skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed by their visitors. All these resorts in Switzerland provide with daily snow sports. The Titlis glacier at the Swiss resort of Engelberg is now open for the winter season 2009/2010 after their lifts were closed for regular maintenance. The Swiss ski resorts of Zinal and the Lac des Vaux skiing area at Verbier are open, but only for weekend skiing and boarding and both have very good skiing on offer at their higher pistes, with riding down to the resort level. Both Swiss ski villages of Flims and Laax (0 - 90 cm; 6 lifts) are open for daily snow sports of ski season 2009 - 2010. Arosa was planning to open this weekend, but they set up a new date - next weekend due to the insufficient snow base on their runs.

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Zürich Christmas Market Nov - Dec 2009, Zurich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland

The ShopVille - RailCity Zürich, located in Zurich’s Hauptbahnhof brings a true festive spirit during the Christmas holidays, filling its halls with any kinds of Christmas gifts, tasty foods and delicious wines, packing over one hundred and sixty stalls.
As a part of Zurich’s traditional festivities, the Christmas market tempts visitors with a huge variety of colorful handcrafted trinkets, tasteful St Nicholas pastries, traditional Swiss chocolates, cookies and spiced Glühwein.
Other highlights of this year’s Christmas Market in Zurich include the nostalgic carousel & the Marli tent, with various activities for kids. Browse our Zurich hotels.

International Christmas Market Nov - Dec 2009 Place de la Fusterie, Geneve, Switzerland

If you want to buy some new things for the December celebrations, you should definitely visit Geneva. For a whole month on the Place de la Fusterie you can look around the Christmas market in the Swiss city. There you will find amazing crafts, arts and knick-knacks from all over the world.
On the market there is also a kind of an international village where every chalet offers different goods and gifts. The shopping area also offers nice cafes and restaurants for those tired of shopping or the one who just want to feel the festive atmosphere of the place. If you are planning to visit this great event, check out our Geneve hotels and book your accommodation in advance online.

Depeche Mode Swiss Tour Tickets. Geneva & Zurich Concerts 2009, Switzerland

The rock stars from Depeche Mode will visit Switzerland in November and December for three shows - one in Geneva on 10th November, and two in Zurich on 6th and 7th of December. The concert in Geneva will be held in Palexpo Exhibition Centre and the Zurich shows at the Hallenstadion Zurich. The Depeche Mode tour attracts huge interest and if you are planning to see them live better get your tickets in advance. Below you will find links to tickets for the shows in both Swiss cities:

Depeche Mode Tickets Geneva 10.11.2009 | Depeche Mode Tickets Zurich 6.12.2009 | Depeche Mode Tickets Zurich 7.12.2009
Also check out our Geneva hotels and Zurich hotels.

FIS Ski-Jumping World Cup Engelberg 19 - 20 December 2009, Titlis Glacier, Switzerland

Except for the awards of the Olympic Games, the best ski-jumpers also crave to win the FIS World Cup. In December in Engelberg this is the most awaited event. It takes place on the majestic Titlis Glacier, part of the Swiss Alps.
If you have ever seen the beauty of the ski-jumps you will probably desire to see this competition live. The jumpers gather maximum points if they jump farther with style and in perfect balance. Just before they land they have travelled around 200 meters in the air. This sure is a spectacular event not only for the participants but also for the public. Engelberg hotels.