Never too late for a SWISS holiday
So what if summer is over,
it’s still not too late to travel to Switzerland with Switzerland Tourism this
year
Have you ever looked at
the wallpaper on your screen that showcases the vibrant, warm colours of autumn
and resisted the strong urge to jump right into the picture? Yes? Then head
straight to Switzerland to experience the season of Fall in all its unmatched
glory!
The Swiss forests and
trees are ablaze with dazzling hues and shades of red, orange and yellow.
Autumn in Switzerland is truly magical as you can feel the shift in seasons
from warm summer days to cold winter nights.
It’s also the ideal time
for great deals! Since this is a ‘shoulder season’, there is more choice, more
special offers and since most of the summer tourists have left, there is more
serenity, more space, more of everything to enjoy in beautiful surroundings.
And of course there are
some special events at this time of the year that gives you more reasons to
visit.
Grape Harvest Festival
Many people are not aware
that there are a lot of vineyards all over Switzerland – even using tiny spaces
on steep hills and in valleys to grow grapes for some very delicious wines.
However, since the overall production of wine by small independent families is
so limited, it’s unusual to find Swiss wine outside Switzerland – even in
Europe.
Naturally, when the
grapes are ready to be harvested in autumn, there is a Harvest Festival all
over Switzerland. Following a religious service in the morning, the parade
starts with many colourful floats, bands and local participants leading up to
the festival party tents for the rest of the evening.
The Lavaux Region
This is also the best
time to visit this Unesco heritage site. Stroll or bike through the region
stopping at the many little vineyards to try the local wine and produce. For
those who are looking for a more relaxed way, there is of course the little
train – the Lavaux Express.
And if autumn is too soon
to plan a trip, there’s still December when winter sets in and the mountains
are covered in snow. When the skies are blue, the air is clear and there are
Christmas celebrations all over the country.
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By Deepa Nair
Get
free days on the Swiss Travel Pass
The
Swiss Travel Pass is the best way to discover Switzerland by train, bus and
boat and it has an exclusive offer for India until December 31, 2018 where
visitors can get one extra travel day free with the four-day consecutive travel
and two extra travel days free with the eight-day consecutive travel on the
Swiss Travel Pass.
Christmas is that time of year when the air is filled with
love and magic. While Christmas is becoming increasingly commercial in many
countries, Switzerland has managed to stay loyal to its tradition. The Swiss
Christmas typically lasts from the beginning of Advent (December 2, 2018) to
the end of Epiphany (January 6, 2019). Several Christmas markets are seen
during this period in Switzerland, which makes this festive season even more
delightful for visitors.
Stopover
Switzerland’ on SWISS
If
you are planning to travel anywhere on SWISS, you can now get a free stopover
in Switzerland: Travellers on Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) can now get
to their final destination and also explore Switzerland en route. Both leisure
and business travellers can extend their stopover in Switzerland by one to four
nights by adding a customisable travel package under the new “Stopover
Switzerland” offer. Visit Swiss.com/stopover
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