Famous street artists from all around the world gathered in Crans-Montana last week for the first edition of the Vision Art Festival (VAF), a new festival of contemporary art focusing on street art. Gregory Pagès, VAF artistic director, invited artists with distinctive styles and techniques to decorate the walls of the ski lift buildings and […]
Geocaching: great summer fun
Looking for a fun outdoor activity, with or without kids, this summer? Then play geocaching! It is treasure hunting using a GPS unit! Geocaching is most often described as a game of high-tech hide and seek, sharing many aspects with orienteering, treasure hunting, and waymarking. It is an outdoor activity in which participants use a […]
Festival of May – an exceptional series of chamber music concerts in Suisse Romande
27 – 28 – 29 May 2015 Two expats in Switzerland from different centuries, connected over time by a passion for music and art that’s celebrated at the Festival de Mai—an exceptional series of chamber music concerts in Suisse Romande that celebrate music and art in the spirit of Isabelle de Charrière. The picturesque village […]
Geneva museum night: 160 exquisite cultural activities spread over 29 venues!
16 – 17 May 2015 This Saturday evening Geneva opens 29 museums, together offering 160 activities, workshops, screenings, visits and tasty nibbles. Starting on the evening of 16 May 2015, the event runs until the early morning of the 17th and then continues through Sunday. The theme this year “La Nuit des Exquis Musées“ evokes […]
Verbier freeride 2015 kicks off this weekend
The Freeride World Tour 2015 will be held in Verbier, at the Bec Des Rosses venue on Saturday March 28th. This year’s is the 20th edition. Here is a video of last year’s action – these guys are just a tiny little bit crazy. It can be viewed live on a big screen at Rue […]
Feast Away from Home: Where to go for Thanksgiving dinner
Every year in late November, Americans come together with family and friends to reflect, be thankful and help those in need, all while sharing a sizable meal composed of roast turkey, cranberry stuffing, mashed potatoes, string beans and decadent pies. There are few American celebrations that represent the comfort of home and family as whole-heartedly […]
Leman International Fair in Lausanne
The Leman International Fair at Beaulieu in Lausanne is always vibrant, eclectic and a pleasure to visit. Doors open at 11. 00 on Sunday 2 November. Entry is free and if you are a new arrrival in the area you will find over 100 exhibitors keen to help you settle in. If you’ve been here […]
Enjoying parks and nature reserves
SPRING-SUMMER-AUTUMN This is the first in a series of articles on Swiss national parks and nature reserves. This year’s bountiful grape harvest has been brought in, the migratory birds are gathering and the leaves are turning. Whether for bird-watching or simply to take the family on a Sunday hike, this is a superb time to […]
Cruising around Switzerland
SPRING-SUMMER-AUTUMN As summer moves into gear, why not take to the water to unwind and enjoy a calmer pace. No one living in the region can be unmoved by the beauty of Lake Léman, Western Europe’s largest lake. Taking one of the six Belle Epoque boats is a wonderful way to get a new perspective […]
Olympic Museum of Lausanne
ALL YEAR ROUND Following two years of renovation, the Olympic Museum of Lausanne is open again with an additional 1,000 m2 of exhibition space. The permanent exhibits have been redeveloped entirely for a new and improved visitor experience as well as innovative educational areas for younger visitors. The regular exhibits, which include ‘The Olympic World’, […]
