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

(updated 29 June 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.

The snow cover at the Swiss glacial resort of Zermatt (180 cm) has decreased significantly, but still there is fantastic skiing and snowboarding found on three red and five blue pistes, so those planning to visit Zermatt will be able to enjoy some great summer snow sports. The other glacier resort of Switzerland - Saas Fee is closed for skiing and snowboarding; they are planning to open for the summer ski season on forth of July. Changeable weather is predicted at both Swiss ski resorts this weekend with light precipitations.

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Montreux Jazz Festival - July 2009 Montreux, Switzerland

The Montreux Jazz Festival which is carried out on the shore of Lake Geneva is another very popular event in the world.
Since the first such festival in 1967, most of the most famous jazz and blues musician have performed there. Some of the names include Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Charlie Mingus and Dexter Gordon and the festival attracts around 200 000 people.
In the Montreux Jazz Café you can see many musicians perform every night. The “Off” festival also offers free access to young and new artists. You can listen to the music from your terrace, combined with the great views of the Alps and Lake Geneva. You should also know that the festival has its own currency – the Jazz, so you should exchange your francs beforehand.

Book your accommodation for the fest online at Montreux hotels.

Paleo Festival 21 - 26 July 2009 Paleo Festival Grounds, Switzerland

The Paleo Festival is carried out in Nyon and there can be as many as 40 000 people a night. It is usually located on the fields around the town with views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. In 2009 some of the most popular artists who will perform include Placebo, Kaiser Chiefs, The Prodigy, Franz Ferdinand, Moby, Pete Doherty and many more. The festival continues six days and you can easily travel the 25 kilometers long distance from there to Geneva. On the place where the festival takes place there are playgrounds for the children and a campsite with free wood for fires. There are also numerous food stalls from everywhere in the world which combined with the great music make the event some of the best in Europe.

Zurich Festival, 19 June - 12 July 2009, Zürich, Switzerland

During the Zürich Festival, which is known all over the world, you can admire a great mixture of theatre, opera, dance and classical music. The performers are not only from Switzerland, but also world-famous foreign artists, playing in different places around Zurich.
According to the tradition in 2009 there will also be very popular artists. The Opera House’s Festival Première this year will be dedicated to Mozart’s “Così fan tutte“, conducted by Franz Welser-Möst. Other highlights of 2009 Zurich festival include Peter Stein and Katharina Fritsch. You can also visit different theatre and dance performances as well as readings. For more detailed information and the full fest programme please visit the official Zurich festival website. Make your hotel reservation online at Zurich hotels.