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Business Travel and Tourism
Switzerland at a glance 䊉 䊉 䊉 䊉 䊉 䊉 䊉
Magnificent panoramas. Quality and service. Reassuringly safe. Cultural diversity. Multilingual. Short travelling distances. Traditional standing.
Source: Switzerland Convention and Incentive Bureau.
The country also offers some beautiful and interesting locations in which to hold business conventions and meetings.
Switzerland – some memorable locations Fribourg The superb old town is the example par excellence of medieval European architecture. Numerous festivals, concerts, theatres, shows and sporting events confirm that the town is right up to date.
Grindelwald No other Alpine resort can match the imposing panorama of Eiger, M¨onch and Jungfrau as seen from this glacier village. The local chairlifts and gondolas are Europe’s longest and beat all records.
Davos Highest town in Europe and the largest Alpine resort. Its special atmosphere and limitless leisure possibilities tempt you to come here for meetings, seminars, sports, relaxation and enjoyment – and return.
Leysin Leysin is like a south-facing balcony with superb views of Lake Geneva, the Rhone plain and Mont Blanc. Nestling amidst a nature reserve this typical mountain village offers an authentic background for sports, culture and folklore.
Lugano Swiss town with Mediterranean flair idyllically situated on Lake Lugano. Attractions for visitors are the traffic-free historical town centre, superb buildings in the Lombard style and exclusive museums.
Geneva World Metropolis with famous views of Mont Blanc displaying French savoir-vivre, cultural delights and lively nightlife. In addition, this United Nations city has all the advantages of a holiday resort.
Lausanne On Lake Geneva, surrounded by vineyards, lies the Olympic capital, with none of the hustle and bustle of large city life. Historic sights, the Olympic Museum, markets, wines, culture and sheer joie de vivre.
Pontresina Every corner oozes traditional Engadine charm. The artist Salvador Dali visited Pontresina with his paintings, and here hospitality is also elevated to an art form.