Things to do in Switzerland
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The Walkers Haute Route
9 days (Arolla)
Trek along stunning sections of one of the world's most iconic mountain trails.
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The Haute Route Guided
9 days (Arolla)
Challenging guided alpine trek along stunning sections of one of the world's most iconic mountain trails.
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Kaserne
Opening times depend on what’s on at this busy location for alternative theatre as well as drinking over in Kleinbasel.
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Restaurant St Martin
You can stay at Restaurant St Martin, the perfect base for a couple of days’ majestic walking.
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Rousseau's Birthplace
Walk south down the narrow, cobbled Rue de la Cité until it becomes Grand-Rue. Rousseau's birthplace is at No 40.
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Vinethek Viniterra Bielersee
In Twann taste and buy 300-odd vintages by Lake Biel winegrowers at the Vinethek Viniterra Bielersee.
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Rathaus Bräuerei
Sip home-brewed beer under the vaulted arches of this buzzy tavern that brews its own, or nab a pavement table and watch the river flow.
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Prétexte
With a healthily kitsch décor, two bars and a dance floor, this opulent place is the main gay club in the city.
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Arboretum
Wander down the west bank of the lake in Old Town and the concrete walkways give way to parkland in the Arboretum.
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Les Scala
Watch films in English at Les Scala. Programs are online at http://geneve.cinemas.ch (in French).
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Camping Gwatt
Camping Gwatt offers lakefront camping and top facilities including a restaurant, shop and wi-fi.
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Eo Ipso
Lip-smackingly fresh produce underpins a menu ranging from Italian to American to Japanese at this trendy bistro.
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Tramway Tour
Tired feet can take a 45-minute Tramway Tour departing 12 times daily from Place du Rhône or Cour St-Pierre.
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Jules Verne Panorama Bar
Decked out like the basket of a hot-air balloon, this classic bar - welcoming all ages - boasts fantastic views.
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Villa Ciani
The ochre-hued Villa Ciani, just in from the lake, is also the site of regular art exhibitions.
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Broken Bar Disco
In Hotel Post’s vaulted cellar, you can jive on a wine barrel to ’80s cheese and Europop till 4am.
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Fizzen
For decent second-hand garb (along with loads of crazy coloured condoms) visit this locally recommended place.
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K44
Squeeze in some climbing practice at K44. The 14.5m-high hall offers a variety of wall types.
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XIIIeme Siècle
In a grand medieval setting with stone vaults and huge timber beams, this is a great place for a beer or six.
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Pery Bar
A popular venue with a young crowd, the Pery Bar boasts a good-time atmosphere and pavement tables in summer.
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Heimatwerk
Good-quality, if touristy, souvenirs are found here, including fondue pots, forks, toys and classy handbags.
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Rex
Watch films in English at Rex. Programs are online at http://geneve.cinemas.ch (in French).
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La Cité du Temps
La Cité du Temps hosts a lounge bar and restaurant, and contemporary art exhibitions.
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La Ferme Vaudoise
This store sells an interesting array of cheeses, sweets, liqueurs and local farm produce from around Vaud.
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The Wildstrubel Circuit
8 days (Kandersteg)
A classic stroll along quieter trails between German and French speaking cantons.
Not LP reviewed
from USD$1,320