Switzerland. The original winter.

If this message is not displayed correctly please click here. Dear youcef 1864: the St. Moritz hotelier Johannes Badrutt makes a bet with some summer guests from England, promising them heaven on earth – in the Swiss winter. He kept his promise – and thanks to our pioneering guests, our country is regarded as the birthplace of winter tourism, home of the original winter vacation.   The things that made the Swiss winter so special are still the same today: gorgeous mountain scenery, snow-blanketed valleys and romantic villages that took shape centuries ago. And of course you – visitors from all over the world! Join us today on a journey of discovery into the magical world of the Swiss winter. Discover the best the season has to offer – from cosy hotels to snowy activities and sparkling cultural attractions. Welcome to the Swiss winter – the original winter for the past 150 years! Alex Herrmann  Switzerland Tourism, Director Americas How about some winter nostalgia? We've picked some wonderfully nostalgic snowy experiences that will take you on a trip back in time to the original Swiss winter: authentic, original and great fun! Experience the original Swiss winter Swiss winter resort finder Rustic or modern? Peaceful or buzzing? Exclusive or good-value? Use our winter resort finder to pick the vacation destination that suits your needs perfectly. Find your perfect holiday resort The best winter offers Whether you're looking for a winter sports trip, a spa break or a long weekend away, we can offer you a variety of attractive deals for unforgettable vacations in the snow. Pure winter charm Best of Swiss Historic Hotels Travel in grand style Why not take a journey back to the pioneering days of Alpine winter tourism? Experience authentic period charm without missing out on the conveniences offered by modern ski areas. Take a trip in time   10 city spas Drop in and bliss out Our stylish city spas promise the ultimate in relaxation. Why not incorporate a visit into a city break or winter vacation? You know you deserve it... Treat yourself   10 fascinating museums Experience living history Feel Swiss history come vividly to life: our November selection of Top 10 Museums promises fun and fascinating visits for guests of all ages. Start exploring SWISS: new restaurant on-board Passengers who travel with Swiss International Air Lines on November 21 on Flight LX 16 from Zurich to New York are in for a culinary treat as internationally-renowned Swiss Chef Andreas Caminada will personally prepare and serve a special meal for First, Business and Economy classes. SWISS.COM Jungfrau Railway explained The Jungfrau Railway rates as one of the most impressive railway-construction achievements in Switzerland. Continue reading to learn more about the “Top of Europe" railway with its CEO, Urs Kessler. Raileurope.com/blog     #SwissSelfie of the month Switzerland Tourism on Twitter J. Blackhawk, Verbier October 24th at 06:58 Send us your best #SwissSelfies! Just post your #SwissSelfie at twitter.com/MySwitzerland   For your smartphone & tablet Best Swiss Hotels Looking for ideal places to stay on your next trip to Switzerland? This app from Switzerland Tourism makes exploring your hotel options an adventure in itself – with more than 500 to choose from. Booking couldn't be easier. Download the free app now   Advertisement Grindelwald – Stay 7 nights, pay for 6 Reside at the 5-star Hotel Schweizerhof in Grindelwald and enjoy some world-class skiing on perfectly prepared runs with your 5-day Jungfrau Region lift ticket. Book now for unforgettable days of sun and snow at the foot of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. 7 nights, from $2,423 per person Lausanne Interactive City Tour See Lausanne through the eyes of the local artist Pierrick Destraz. A city tour with a difference: witty, individual, revealing and full of charm. All offers 17 October – 30 November 2014 Sparkling light show Bern Every evening for six weeks, a spectacular sound-and-light show brings to life the facade of Bern's Federal Parliament Building. The dazzling "Trip in Time to Paradise" lasts half an hour and is free for everyone. More information   Now   22 – 30 November 2014 Lucerne Festival at the Piano Lucerne Magic at the keyboard: in November, the world's greatest pianists gather in Lucerne. Leif Ove Andsnes performs all of Beethoven's piano concertos, while "Piano Off-Stage" promises scintillating evenings of jazz. More information From 22 NOV Winter events   Newsletter Forwarding Change address Unsubscribe Contact MySwitzerland.com   Find us on the Web   150 years of Swiss winter holidays  Winter resorts Winter offers Nostalgic winter experiences Premium events         MySwitzerland.com/winter This e-mail was sent to: bj.youssef.tourisme@blogger.com. This Newsletter has been sent to you with your prior consent. Should you no longer require this service, you can cancel your subscription at any time. Text and photos for events listed here were prepared and uploaded by regional/local tourist offices, therefore Switzerland Tourism can accept no responsibility for them. The prices of all offers in Swiss francs are definitive. Prices given in foreign currencies are for guidance only. These are subject to the usual exchange rate fluctuations. Prices and programmed events are subject to change. © 2014 Switzerland Tourism, 608 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10020