Vaud is having a turn at the Open Days for its wineries Friday 21 and Saturday 22 May, hot on the heels of the successful similar event in Valais. The list of 300 wineries is daunting, however, so I’ve put together a list of a small number of my favourites, cellars I am happy to […]
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Traffic alert: A1 autoroute, Gland-Nyon, closed Wednesday night
Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The A1 autoroute will be closed between Nyon and Gland Wednesday night 17 February on the lake side of the road, heading towards Lausanne, from 21:00-05:00. Roadworks which have been going on since late January to repair a damaged bridge joint will be finished on the lake side by 18 […]
Swiss winter weekend and sports report, 29 January
Switzerland winter holidays traffic jam areas, times Jura in its winter glory Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The main news this weekend: expect snow! That sounds good, but it promises to come with something less welcome, the potential for major traffic problems. The Swiss federal government has issued its annual end-January winter holidays traffic predictions, so […]
Le Vertig’O: perfect place for business lunches
Le Vertig’O: free WiFi and low-calorie nice-price menus This well located, ultra contemporary restaurant is handy for upscale lunches near Cornavain train station, particularly for those who need WiFi access, which is free in the entire hotel. It is located in the Hôtel de la Paix on the Quai du Mont Blanc, right on the […]
Glorious Swiss weekend ahead, but first the hot shower
Saint Prex, Vaud, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Prepare for a weekend of 18-25C temperatures and sunshine alternating with some cloud cover – a change from this week’s sweltering heat, with Geneva recording its hottest day of the year, over 36C, Thursday 20 August. But before the great Saturday and Sunday weather, prepare for late Friday highs […]