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Bahnen | Grimselwelt. מפת שוויץ. Traditional Festivals in Switzerland | SwissVistas. Our customs are as diverse as the Swiss themselves. The fact that we originate from different cultures, and speak four different official languages makes the festivals we celebrate even more interesting. Valleys that were cut off in winter from the rest of Switzerland developed unique traditions that are alive to this day.

Our various customs and folk traditions celebrate our rich visual and acoustic heritage. In our fast-paced world, our culture survives only when celebrated! And celebrate we do. There's probably not a weekend that goes by without a fair, a festival, or a concert. The festivals listed below are some of the most interesting Swiss celebrations that take place throughout the year. Traditional Festivals in Switzerland Year-round January Horn sled races Where: Mostly in the Alpine regions of Graubünden, Glarus and the Bernese Oberland When: Anywhere between January and March More Harder Potschete Where: Interlaken West (Bernese Oberland) When: Always on January 2nd More More More More.

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Geneva. Geneva to Bern. Bern. Basel. Zurich. North-east. South-west. Next time. Fishing. Adventure parks. Vacation, Holiday, Travel, Meetings. The Swiss franc and other currencies in Switzerland. Swiss franc or Euro, what to use? The Swiss franc (CHF) is the only official currency in Switzerland (and in Liechtenstein). The franc is the only currency accepted everywhere. The Euro is the currency in the neighboring countries Germany, France, Italy and Austria, and in many other European countries. Nevertheless, you can pay with Euros in many shops, hotels, rail stations and gas stations in Switzerland. This is convenient if you're only in transit or only stay for one night.

Many smaller shops, market stalls, kiosks, etc. only allow payment in Swiss francs. How to pay in Switzerland Credit cards and debit cards are widely accepted, so there is no need to have large amounts of cash at hand. Swiss francs can be obtained from ATM's. Your bank may charge fees for both cash withdrawal through ATM's and credit/debit card payments. Swiss franc notes and coins Notes 10 francs 20 francs 50 francs 100 francs 200 francs 1000 francs Coins Current Swiss franc exchange rates Is Switzerland expensive? Chocolate tourism in Switzerland: museums, factory tours and other chocolate-related experiences.

Switzerland is famous for its chocolate... After the Rain Urban Day Spa Location: Central GenevaType of experience: beauty spaDetails: After the Rain offers a wide range of spa treatments, including chocolate body wraps and chocolate baths, both of which incorporate grated chocolate. Alimentarium Food Museum Location: On the Lake Geneva shoreAddress: Quai Perdonnet, 1800 Vervey, SwitzerlandType of experience: food museumDetails: Alimentarium is a food museum run by the Nestlé foundation. Although it covers foods of all kinds, it also has a permanent exhibition tracing the origins and history of Nestlé, including its chocolate products. Alprose Chocolate Museum (Shokoland) Location: Lugano areaAddress: 36 Via Rompada, 6987 Caslano-Lugano, SwitzerlandType of experience: chocolate museumBackground: Chocolat Alprose was founded in 1957, and the factory produces over 8,000 tons of chocolate a year.Details: The museum presents the world of chocolate from its origins through to the present day.

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