|  |  | The hike around the dramatic rock pinnacles of the Gastlosen takes a good four hours, enough to give you a hearty appetite for a meal at this cosy mountain cabin. The traditional cuisine with local specialities is a highlight of a spectacular day's hiking in the Fribourg region.
|  | The Jura-Höhenweg is a classic long-distance hiking trail along the crest of the Jura mountains, linking Zürich and Geneva in a wide arc. One of the most attractive sections runs from the Col du Mollendruz to Mont Tendre through the Jura Vaudois Nature Park. The spacious meadows, picturesque lakes and striking rock formations provide thrilling contrasts.
|  | This mountain restaurant, open year-round, serves a sensational "charbonnade" (grilled meat) – but beware, the views over the Vaud Riviera are so breathtaking you might forget what you're eating...
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|  | | A taste of perfection | If you like the idea of experiencing a landscape with all your senses, head for the terraced Lavaux vineyards, high above Lake Geneva. Scenic walks offer plenty of opportunities to taste the fine local wines and delicious cuisine.
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| There are more than 200 members of Typically Swiss Hotels; each one is different, yet promises an authentic experience of its region. Take the Grand Hôtel du Lac in Vevey on Lake Geneva, for example... | | Spend the night in style |
| |  | | World Travel Awards | This year, Switzerland scooped no fewer than four of the "Oscars of the travel industry", which recognise outstanding achievement in the sector. Congratulations to Zürich Airport, Swiss International Air Lines, Geneva and the Hotel InterContinental Davos. | | More information |
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 | You can now explore Switzerland’s glorious mountain scenery before you’ve even put on your hiking boots thanks to Google Street View Trekker. The footpath from the Grimsel Hospiz to the Lauteraar hut is the first hiking trail in Switzerland that you can experience virtually with 360-degree panoramic vision. |  | Like us on Facebook until the end of September and put together a postcard with your favorite Swiss vista. Enter our sweepstakes for a last chance to win a trip to Switzerland. Fly with SWISS, stay at the Swiss Deluxe Hotel Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois and travel across stunning regions like Basel and Lucerne with a Swiss Pass. |  | This handy app, available for seven Swiss cities, also works offline, eliminating roaming charges. Each guide includes an integrated city plan, details of interesting sights and key events, and useful info from restaurant tips to the location of cash machines.
|  | The hiking and cycling maps from Hallwag Kümmerly+Frey are waterproof and rip-proof, making them the ideal companions for your explorations. New: each printed map carries a code allowing you to download a free digital version on to your smartphone.
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| | #SwissSelfie of the month | |  |  | Paul Jackson, Pilatus
August 26, 2014 at 12.33 | | Beautiful views, great action shots, inspiring scenes: post your favourite #SwissSelfie: fb.com/MySwitzerland |
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|  | | 7 September – 18 January 2014 Riehen, near Basel
The Fondation Beyeler presents an exciting exhibition of work by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877), one of the key figures in the history of art. The heart of the exhibition, which includes many rarely seen works, is the iconic painting "L'origine du monde". |
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