ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – WWF Switzerland is calling on the Swiss to tax flights, saying the country should do as its neighbours do. The Swiss travel, on average, twice as often by air as do French, Germans and Italians, according to WWF. The environmental organization says that air traffic is one of Switzerland’s worst pollution sources, […]
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More on the Swiss air build-up in Geneva
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Details are emerging of the changes to the winter schedule for airline Swiss, announced last week. In addition to new rates and the new flights to six destinations from Geneva, year-round service will go into effect for three destinations that have been summer-only: Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Porto. The growth in […]
Swiss likely to import butter as mountains melt
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Switzerland traditionally has a surplus of butter but this month it may be importing 500 kg, for the first time in years. Stocks fell during the first six months of the year, butter production was down and consumers bought more butter than usual. The result: the country’s butter industry body has reserved […]
Vevey artisan food (folk) market
Find inspired chefs and local food artisans in the annual Vevey food markets.
The largest folk markets of the country welcome thousands of visitors each year.
From wine-makers to goose-breeders and yodelers, a great way to spend the day.
18th Century-themed farmer’s market at the Prangins castle
Spend a day as the residentes near the Chateau de Prangins in canton Vaud, must have done back in the 18th Century.
The now-museum of the Chateau de Prangins will hold a picnic in the park, a parade, a fashion contest and an 18th Century old market.
The Baron and his wife are rumored to show up for the occasion.
Free entry.