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Find Tickets for the available Events and Festivals in the Swiss cities via the banner below:
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Switzerland Festivals Events Tickets
Engadine Ski Marathon
(14 March 2010, St Moritz, Switzerland)
Except the fact that St Moritz is an elegant Swiss resort, it is a host to one of the most famous marathons in the world - the Engadine Ski Marathon. The event goes through 42 exhausting kilometers and it gathers nearly 13 000 contestants from all over the world who spend a whole day in cross-country skiing. The race begins from Maloja, nestled in the gorgeous mountains of Upper Engadine. Then the route passes through St Moritz, down the near valley and finishes in S-chanf. This marathon was first held in 1969 and in its early days not more than 1000 dared going through that distance. Nowadays it not only gathers cross-country enthusiasts, but also a large amount of other competitors from all over the world. St Moritz hotels
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Ski by Moonlight (Ski Nocturne)
(28 Nov. 2009 - 19 March 2010, Grand Signal, Crans-Montana, Switzerlan)
The dedicated snow sport fans as well as anyone who is into the late hours is able to enjoy an additional few hours of skiing and snowboarding at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana. The Crans-Montana's Grand Signal piste is lit up every Friday night from the end of November to March for the popular "ski nocturne".
Although this title suggests snowsports in the dark, actually the ski slope is illuminated by huge floodlights so skiers and snowboarders can ride an extra 3 hours across this excellent run. However, note that although quite well illuminated, without sunshine, the temperatures for night skiing are way too lower the day time, so wrap up well! Crans Montana hotels |
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Triftji Bump Bash
(April 2010, Zermatt, Switzerland)
Each year in the famous Swiss ski resort of Zermatt the Triftji Bump Bash is held on the runs surrounding the impressive three thousand meters high Triftji glacier, providing with top-class skiing and boarding.
The Bump Bash is a lighthearted contest providing with a serious partying in one of Switerland's most popular winter resorts. The event which attracts pretty large international visitors is divided into amateurs and pros category, regarding the ability and experience of the participants.
The Triftji Bump Bash event ends with a Mega Party with lots of live music, including some of the best DJs until the wee hours. |
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Fuchstival
(March 2010, Grüsch, Switzerland)
Every year Grusch gathers many people at 1800 meters elevation, who take part in the Fuchstival ski and snowboard festival. The skiing area of Grüsch-Danusa also becomes a stage for some of the best rock and pop bands. Another reason for celebration is also the fact that the oldest European 24 hour ski competition takes place at the same time.
There you can also enjoy a great variety of after-ski bars and beer tents and the fun is guaranteed both on the pistes and near them.
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Swiss Open-Air Museum Ballenberg
(10 April - 31 October 2010, Switzerland)
The Ballenberg open-air museum represents the rural life of Switzerland’s peasants and countryside at the turn of the nineteenth century, offering an authentic sense of Switzerland. Activities at Ballenberg include encounters with farmyard animals, oil pressing technique, local pottery craft and saddlery.
As part of this interesting project, over ninety farmhouses from every canton and region across Switzerland were meticulously dismounted and brought part by part to the Ballenberg site, where they were reconstructed and exhibited to the public. The authentic site now forms a complex housing traditional craftsmen and farming methods.
The Bernese Oberland, with its magnificent lakes and mountains, was the ideal location for this open-air museum. |
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Palais des Nations (United Nations in Geneva)
(Various dates till the end of October 2010, Geneva, Switzerland)
One can visit the building which houses the United Nations in Geneva with guided tours in 15 languages.
The above-mentioned seat is called the Palais des Nations and was first the home of the League of Nations (the precursor of the UN). The building of the edifice took 7 years – from 1929 to 1936 and it was designed by numerous European architects. In 1975 a newer wing was added due to the expanding organization, but the main building still preserves its original, marble look. It may not be very beautiful, but it surely is very impressive – it is twice as big as Versailles.
In the park in front of the building you will see many famous sculptures, including the world-known Armillary Sphere, which is now the emblem of the United Nations. In the halls of the huge building work delegates from the 185 member countries as well as non-governmental organizations and journalists. Around 2 000 people can gather in the Assembly Hall with the fresco by José Maria Sert and the library has a separate wing. |
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Schipfe Daily Zürich
The "Schipfe" is one of the oldest parts of Zurich. Its name comes from the word "schupfen" (meaning push), used by the fishermen when they pushed their boats on and off the shore.
In the Middle Ages the area was an important junction of merchants. During the 16th century it turned into the centre of the silk and boat-building industries. Nowadays the Schipfe is a beautiful part of the city with lovely streets along the Limmat River and little shops offering authentic items and handicrafts.
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Moods Jazz Club Daily Zurich
In the place of the old shipyard in Zurich, there is now a modern complex projected by Ortner & Ortner – architects from Vienna. There are located the Moods jazz club, the La Salle restaurant and the Zürich theatre, the Schauspielhaus.
In the Moods jazz club you will certainly hear the best jazz in Zurich, served in a cozy and nice atmosphere. Every day, you can enjoy there not only a good meal, but also amazing jazz music. In front of the big audience play international as well as local artists.
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