Camping holidays in Switzerland

Camping holidays in Switzerland

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Welcome in Switzerland

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witzerland is a holiday resort, which offers all you may long for on a small surface. The mountains are ideal for walking, hiking and skiing. The lakes and rivers for swimming and all sort of water sports. There are bike trails, which cross the entire land, several golf courses and beautiful horseback riding paths. Pure nature is to be found in the numerous nature reserves with breathtaking views on the eternal snow covered mountains. There are various wellness and thermal bathing places for recreation and relaxing moments.

The cities offer great amusement with their shops, culture such as museums and exhibitions and the exciting nightlife until the small hours.

The gastronomy is as varied as the regions. From north to south, there is always some delicious dish to

enjoy. The cheese specialties for example, are worth an exploring trip throughout the different regions with their own typical recipes. The Swiss chocolate is known as one of the best in the world and every Swiss city has its own secret way of making it. There are at least 50 different kinds of chocolate, which are produced in Switzerland. This is also a good reason to explore the lakeshore of Geneva, the surroundings of the lake of Zurich and the Grison landscape. By the way: the region Lavaux, in the western part of Switzerland, belongs to the UNESCO world heritage.

Switzerland is a family friendly country, which offers unforgettable adventurous opportunities and where

adults and children may enjoy from the museums, zoos, outdoor facilities, adventure parks, theme paths, climbing facilities and much more. Even paddling down a river, catching sight of some beavers or climb on great mountain peaks watching the marmots, biking through the beautiful countryside, building sand castles or counting the stars: the unique nature of Switzerland is a wonderful playground for the whole family.

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witzerland offers plenty of wild nature and even though there is only one national park in the upper Engadine, almost all regions have their own natural reserve. Each of these reserves astonishes because of its unique flora and its history. Walking and biking will bring you close to this wonderful nature. In Ticino, on the Monte San Giorgio which is an UNESCO world heritage, the walking tracks will carry you into a geological treasure chest, where preserved fossils show that 200 million years ago there was a 100 meter deep lake basin.

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witzerland is like a little Europe, with its regions which differ from each other through the landscapes and the languages. Here you will find any kind of natural landscapes, such as the eternal snow, the sand beaches or the stony gorges in the southern part. Even the cities are always provided with gardens, parks and most of them with lakes and rivers. Bern is crossed by the Aare river, Zurich has 2 rivers and the lake and Geneva shares its lake with France.

Switzerland looks forward to welcome you!

Switzerland the land of the mountains‌

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t is impossible to imagine Switzerland without mountains. A third of the Swiss surface is made of mountains and they also have a historic and geopolitical importance. Switzerland is very proud of its mountains because of many reasons. Nowhere is Europe are as many 4000 m high mountains (48 in Switzerland!) to be found.

A great number of mountain railways reach the mountain peaks or platforms with stupendous views and walking paths. Choose one of the 100 mountain railways in the region you like the most.

Switzerland, the land of the mountains, is a paradise for walking and biking fans.

On many learning paths you will be informed about the flora and fauna and on your way you will maybe sight an ibex or a marmot.

Where are the most breathtaking views to be found?

Ten of the highest Swiss mountains are located in the Pennine Alps. De highest peak, with its 4634 m, is called Dufour and is a part of the Monte Rosa massive. The Dufour mountain peak is therefore the highest point of Switzerland. The best-known Swiss mountain of the Alps abroad is the Mattehorn (4478 m), above Zermatt. Further well-known mountains in the Bernese highland are the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau.

The most important peaks of the eastern Alps of Switzerland are the Piz Bernina, the easternmost four thousand meter high Alps and the Piz Palü. The heights in the Voralps are significantly less but even here there are well-known mountains such as the Pilatus in Luzern, the Titlis near Engleberg, the Rigi in the canton Schwyz or the Säntis in the eastern part of Switzerland, the Alpstein.

Wonderful mountains can be admired also in Ticino. The highest mountain of the Swiss Jura is the Mont Tendre with its 1679 m.

Although the best-known mountain probably the Chasseral is. Further mountains are the Dôle, the Chasseron and the Suchet.

Switzerland, the water-land‌

Because of the numerous lakes and

rivers and also because different European rivers find their origin in Switzerland, is this land often called the “water castle of Europe”. Six percent of the European fresh water comes from the Swiss Alps. Switzerland has, beside a large number of rivers, more than 1500 lakes. The two biggest lakes are shared with the neighbor lands: the lake of Geneva (Lac Léman) in the southeast with France and the Bodensee lake in the north with Austria. The biggest parts of the 1500 lakes are small mountain lakes but there are also very large lakes among them, which are very attractive vacation destinations. The contrast between mountain and water landscapes is fascinating. Water sportsmen will be very pleased with the excellent quality of the water of the lakes. Even some mountain lakes reach enjoyable bathing temperatures.

The Rhine has its origin in the Swiss Alps and forms the natural border between Switzerland and Germany. This important waterway, which goes from Basel to the North Sea, is navigable. The Gotthard massive in the middle of Switzerland is a continental watershed: the Rhine flows from here into the North Sea, the Rhone into the Mediterranean Sea, the Ticino (Po) into the Adriatic Sea and the Inn (Danube) into the Black Sea. Withal the Swiss lakes and rivers offer great fun and adventure for everyone: walking along the lake or river shores, swimming, water sports, fishing, relaxing on a sand beach or on an island, admiring a waterfall, cruising on the lake ships, canoeing, exploring the pond landscapes, experiencing the beautiful sunsets on a mountain lake…

The Swiss water landscapes are also very

exciting for bikers. The Swiss bike track nr. 9, for example, is 500 km long and goes from Geneva across Thun, Luzern, Zug and Sargans up to Rohrschach on the Bodensee.

Switzerland, your leisure

time paradise‌

Switzerland is an excursion paradise! Whether you

choose for a walk across the meadows, through the forests, on the highest mountain peaks or you go for a walk of several days, here all your wishes will be granted. There are easy stroll tracks suitable for the whole family or sport tracks, which include climbing and staying in an Alp, hut overnight. The walking tracks are signaled and information is at large disposal both through maps or internet.

The Swiss walking track maintenance is well organ-

ized and the signage is based on guidelines, which ensue from the collaboration of the Swiss road department (ASTRA) and the Swiss Alpine Club SAC.

Switzerland is a nature paradise for active people

and “SchweizMobil” is the ideal route planner to find out about the most beautiful trips. The route net for “gentle mobility” is worldwide unique and covers the whole Swiss territory.

For more information: www.schweizmobil.ch

Content index Swiss map

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Grison Landquart Disentis Lenzerheide St. Moritz Samedan Scuol

Neue Ganda Fontanivas Gravas Olympiaschanze Punt Muragl Gurlaina

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Wine land Zurich Flaach

Steubisallmend

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Schaffhausen on the Rhine Langwiesen Rheinwiese

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Solothurn Solothurn

Lido Solothurn

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Central Switzerland Zug Horw Buochs, Sempach

Zugersee Steinibachried Sportzentrum Seeland

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Bern Hinterkappelen Gampelen Salavaux

Bern Eymatt Fanel Salavaux Plage

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Thunersee Interlaken Seeblick

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Haute Gruyère

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Le Signal

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Les Neuvilles Les Iles

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Ticino Bellinzona Gordevio Muzzano-Lugano Meride

Bosco di Molinazzo Bella Riva La Piodella Parco al Sole

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Landquart,

Camping Neue Ganda

★★★

The gateway to the Grison land…

This peaceful camping is located

in the middle of a beautiful natural landscape, which invites to relax.

The proximity to the mountains is both in the summertime and during the winter ideal for any kind of excursion. Whether with the bike or by foot, on the mountains or along the Rhine plain, the choice range is very large. At a handful of kilometers there are great ski areas

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such as Grüsch-Danusa or Klosters.

In the winter there is a free bus, which brings the skiers to the cable car station in Grüsch (during the local holidays and on week-ends).

In the cozy camping day room are fresh drinks, a coffee machine and the internet corner. WLAN is available on the whole camping area.

Over a little wooden bridge are a restaurant and a shop to be found.

From the covered terrace near the day room, the parents will be able watch their children having fun on the playground. Available are also an outdoor chessboard, a ping pong table and a trampoline.

«Neue Ganda» Ganda 21 CH-7302 Landquart Tel. +41 (0)81 322 39 55 Fax +41 (0)81 322 68 64 camping.landquart@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch Malans quart

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ohanna Spyri’s “Heidi” wazs written in 1880 and is since then very famous. The Heidi house and the Heidi village above Maienfeld will bring the visitors back in time. By the saying “Heidi-yesterday-today-tomorrow”, the small Heidi village will arouse enthusiasm in the children and even in the adult Heidi fans. Bad Ragaz is located on the Rhine plain of St. Gallen at the bottom of the Pizol mountain and has a long tradition as natural spa bathing place. Nowadays it is developed into a wellness resort with the best hotels, excellent thermal baths and golf courts. From the deep and mystic Tamina gorge bubbles 37°C warm water from the inside of the mountain.

Located nearby Landquart is Chur, the capital of Grison, the new Swiss leisure time region. It covers the area from the Rhine plain of Chur and Grüsch-Danusa in the Vorderprättigau over the Domleschg onto the Viamala gorge near Thusis. Enjoy the very attractive prices and the cozy atmosphere of our six winter regions: Chur-Brambrüesch, Feldis, Grüsch-Danusa, Obermutten, Sarn-Heinzenberg and Tschappina. The jump arena, the toboggan run, the ice rink and the cross-country ski tracks are waiting for you and the snow is assured!

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Over the big bridge after 400 m follow the road signals to the camping (turn right).

GPS 46º58'14"N, 9˚35'37"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, baby room, washing machines, suitable devices for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, cooking opportunity, recreation room with fresh drinks and coffee machine, internet corner, WLAN, kiosk and restaurant nearby Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground with water attractions, ping pong, trampoline, outdoor chessboard, heated ski room, bus rides to the ski area Grüsch-Danusa for free during the local holidays and week-ends in the winter In the surroundings: thermal bath, tennis courts, horseback riding, fishing, paragliding, kayak or canoeing, skating, walking, biking, Bernina Express, Glacier Express, Tardisland: shopping street with coffeehouses and kindergarten etc. right at the A13 Landquart exit

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Disentis,

Camping Fontanivas

★★★

“Cordial benvegni”

This camping is located in the

middle of the Surselva plain and surrounded with beautiful mountains and is ideal for nature and sport fans. The fresh mountain air and the peaceful ambiance call you on to relax. The campsite, with its mountain meadow on the natural lakeshore, is also very attractive for families with little children. The playing and bathing opportunity

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may thrill adults as much as children. The little lake is fitted for swimming, playing, making boat rides and much more. Are you looking for more than walking and biking? Then you could pan for gold in the Rhine or visit the climbing park nearby the campsite. After having enjoyed the excursions and the fresh air, the restaurant’s big terrace with view on the playground where the kids may horse around, is a perfect place to taste a delicious meal or a glass of wine. It is also possible to barbecue on

the lakeshore. For guests without own equipment tent bungalows and caravans for rent are available.

Disentis and surroundings

The Vorderrrein (anterior Rhine) counts, among the different river sources, as the official Rhine fount. It flows off the Lake Toma, or Lai da Tuma, in the Surselva at the foot of the Piz Badus near Disentis/Sedrun. It is written that the Rhine covers exactly 1324 km before it reaches the North Sea. On the Rhine fount lies the resort of Sedrun. The sunny terraces in the fresh and aromatic mountain air are ideal to restore and the Aquawellness Oase Bogn Sedrun offers great refreshment.

The unique natural and cultural landscape at the Oberalppass leads up to unforgettable impressions. The cloister village of Disentis is located down the Rhine river. In the Rhine nearby Disentis people have already found several gold nuggets. The region Disentis Sedrun has 350 km of walking tracks, which are ideal to explore the natural treasures and cultural memorabilia around the Vorderrein, as for example the wonderful Benedictine constructions. Kirk mysticism lives in Disentis Sedrun beside western consumerism. The fascinating traces can be observed everywhere on the constructions, the museums, the paths and on the historical transit region of the Gotthard Oberalp. In the upper Surselva (Oberland) people

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«Fontanivas» Via Fontanivas 9 CH-7180 Disentis Tel. +41 (0)81 947 44 22 Fax +41 (0)81 947 44 31 camping.disentis@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch

A2, exit Göschenen, cantonal road AndermattOberalp-Disentis; A3 until Chur, Flims, Disentis, in Disentis approximately 2,5 km direction Lukmanierpass, then 100 m turn left GPS 46˚41'48"N, 8˚51'11"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, baby room, washing machines, suitable WC for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, kiosk, restaurant, tent bungalows and caravans for rent, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, lido, beach, water fun attractions, pan for gold, ping pong In the surroundings: indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, golf, mini-golf, horseback riding, fishing, paragliding, climbing, rockclimbing, climbing structure, guided tours, lama trekking, downhill with trottinette or bike

still lives and speaks according to the tradition. Disentis Sedrun shows itself as modern but also deep rooted in its traditions and culture. It is very cozy and authentic and far from the hurly burly. The mountain railways of Disentis Sedrun are a comfortable way of moving on the mountains both in the summer and in the wintertime.

Whether it is to do some walking, paragliding or simply to enjoy the fabulous view from a restaurant on the mountain summit, you will have an amazing time!

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Lenzerheide,

Camping Gravas

★★

In the middle of the forest on a roaring river…

This camping is located just a

stone’s throw away from the village heart of Lenzerheide and is a perfect starting point for wonderful excursion possibilities. The lake of Heid and the Parpan Rothorn Mountain are part of the multiple choice in order to fully enjoy pure nature. In the winter this place turns into a ski paradise. The ski lift is to be found right in front of your cara-

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van, which you can therefore leave with your skis on. Cross-country skiing fans will be very pleased with the ample scope. In the cozy day room you may read, play, watch TV or surf on internet. If instead you prefer to profit from the WLAN connection you may do it comfortably sitting in your own caravan.

In the village you will find plenty of shops and restaurants of all sorts.

The lido of the lake of Heid in LenzerheideValbella is a beloved place by families and the pirate ship is a real attraction for the kids. Besides there are many other nice attractions such as climbing

of the Mini-Lenzerhorn or using all your nous to cross the small lake.

Lenzerheide and surroundings

Once only a passage between Chur and Tiefencastel, is

nowadays the vacation resort Lenzerheide with its 1500 m a beloved place, both in the summer and wintertime, for families and sportsmen. In the summer does the lake of Heid gleam like a diamond in the middle of the high plains of Lenzerheide. The mountain peaks all around are fascinating and the perfumed alpine meadows are overwhelming. Imagine sitting on the lake of Heid watching the sunset with your feet in the fresh water after a wonderful walk or a nice bike trip. Would it not magically put a smile on your face? For biking lovers there is a 250 km cycle track with different degrees of difficulties and a great number of GPS information. The top of the line of the cycle tracks is without any doubt the one that goes from Lenzerheide through Arosa to Davos. The summer sport program, the “dolce far sport”, is for free and offers the fitness fans a choice between 20 sport kinds. Enjoy the shiny winter days in Lenzerheide. The landscape and forests covered by a layer of pure snow and the frozen lakes are a dream and ideal to go walking, do some cross-country skiing, go sledding or simply make the most of all the beauty around. This very sunny region

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A13, exit Chur-South, direction Lenzerheide, after the shopping center SPAR Puracenter turn right, follow the road signs GPS 46˚43'21"N, 9˚33'18" Facilities Hairdryer, washing machines and tumble dryer, motor-home sewage disposal station, ski room, recreation room, internet corner, WLAN, in the summer little playground and ping pong Entertainment and sport On the campsite: direct access to the ski lifts and the cross-country tracks, paradise for bikers and walkers In the surroundings: indoor swimmingpool, lake and grassy beach, sailing, boat rental, tennis courts, mini-golf, squash, fishing, ice rink, toboggan run, walking, golf course

offers 155 km of perfect set ski runs on snow sure heights.

In double-quick time you will be on one of the various ski runs, you will just have to choose which of the 40 ski lifts you prefer to catch.

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St. Moritz,

Camping Olympiaschanze

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Paradise of nature and adventure…

H ere you will meet holiday-

makers from the whole world in living nature and within a stone’s throw from the worldly village St. Moritz. Located on 1800 m is this campsite a paradise to while away on vacation, walking and mountain biking. Your camper, caravan or tent can be set on the big meadow from which the view on the surrounding mountains is breathtaking. In front of the reception and the buvette with its pretty

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terrace, you will find a second tent meadow. The tent owners will experience the sensations of living nature and freedom in the middle of a small forest. Many delicious dishes and the specialty “Cheese Fondue in the Holzfass” are very appreciated by the locals and the camping guests. Beside the sanitary half block there is a recreation room tent with cooking opportunity as well as a little playground. St. Moritz is easily reachable by car, bike, foot or by public transport.

Maybe you will test the new electro bikes “Flyer” which are for rent. During the high

season the kids may profit from the animation program on the campsite whereas the adults may enjoy from the various propositions of the region.

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n the morning the lakes reflect the beautiful mountain shapes in their clear water, while the first sun rays sparkle on the surface and a light breeze blows silently. The fascinating lake landscapes of the Oberengadine are simply stupendous.

The walking, hiking and mountain-biking opportunities at various altitudes are endless. Amuse yourself while fishing or doing some kiting, surfing or sailing. What about a refreshing plunge in the water of a mountain lake with nothing but nature all around? Here you will find sports recreation for mind and soul in the middle of amazing landscapes and healthy air.

St. Moritz is located on the southern part of the Swiss Alps at a height of 1800 m. The holiday resort of Engadine is known in the entire world as the “feast hall of the Alps” because of its harmonic lake landscapes. The valley offers an over averaged number of sunny days, several spring water sources and a very nice climate. The “slowest express train in the world” connects St. Moritz with Zermatt, which is situated

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«Olympiaschanze» CH-7500 St. Moritz Tel. +41 (0)81 833 40 90 Fax +41 (0)81 834 40 96 camping.stmoritz@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch

1 km past St. Moritz direction Maloja and Julierpass, turn left and cross the river.

Bus stop “Campingplatz” GPS 46˚28'42"N, 9˚49'30"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, baby room with bathtub, washing machines, tumble dryer, motor-home sewage disposal station, recreation room tent with cooking opportunity, kiosk, snack-bar, fully equipped caravans for rent, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: animation program for children 2 x week during the high season, playground, bike rental, ping pong, outdoor chessboard, table soccer, bowls

at a distance of 270 km. It does not matter in which season you go sightseeing, on the trip from the Rhine to the Rhone river you will experience the most exciting moments passing through wild canyons, over 90 m high bridges and on a stone’s throw from the glaciers. This impressive tour goes over 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and over the 2033 m high Oberalp pass.

The Glacier Express rides daily. The Engadine region is one of the most wonderful Swiss holiday resorts. It will certainly enchant you! We look forwards to welcome you!

In the surroundings: mountain lake, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, squash, golf course, mini-golf, horseback riding, fishing, Nordic-walking, inline skating, go shooting, adventure sports, windsurfing, daily concerts

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Samedan,

Camping Punt Muragl

★★★

Ski and walking paradise…

Samedan is located in the middle

of the upper Engadine, where the nature, the light air and the climate are awesome. The campsite Punt Muragl is a peaceful oasis where you will enjoy your evenings sitting around the barbecue fully relaxing.

The zillion excursion possibilities are swell. Directly set on the Flazbach river is the camping area partially shady. During your stay you

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will have the opportunity to take part to a number of tournaments or make new friends while enjoying a delicious risotto meal. There are caravans for rent in case you will arrive without any equipment.

In the winter there is a ski lift for beginners to be found just above the village and a wonderful toboggan run which will delight the kids.

The beautiful landscape, its flora and fauna can be explored by foot, horse or bike. Professional mountain guides lead the walking fans, which have great expectations.

The Engadine bus rides you to the ski runs while the

cross-country tracks start right in front of the camping area. In the village of Samedan is a 16. century patrician house and the “Chesa Planta”, in which you will find a museum and a library.

Samedan and its mountain world Samedan, with its altitude of 1720 m, is located in the midst of the 42 km long Engadine landscape. Here you will be able to admire the beautiful houses decorated with the typical graffiti. Strolling through the little streets it is possible to recognize the characteristic “rätroromanisch” language and culture. The Romanesque village culture is strongly felt in Samedan. The village has at its disposal the “Chesa Planta”, which includes a lifestyle museum, a “rätroromanisch” library and a cultural archive. In the winter is Samedan an excellent skiing and snowboarding resort. The cross-country tracks and snowy walking paths are awesome, too. In the summer belongs Samedan to one of the best liked health resorts of the upper Engadine because of its central position. The exceptional wide range of walking and strolling opportunities, the proximity to the national park, the guided wild animal watching, the most ancient and highest located 18 holes green of Europe, the perfect paragliding place, the interesting natural learning paths, the 1.st climate path on the Muottas Muragl mountain and much more are some of the marvelous attractions of this region. As soon as the oldest mountain railway

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«Punt Muragl» Via da Puntraschigna 56 CH-7503 Samedan Tel. +41 (0)81 842 81 97 Fax +41 (0)81 842 81 97 camping.samedan@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch

From the roundabout in the south of Pontresina (ca. 2 km), then on the next roundabout further 50 m, follow the road signals GPS 46˚30'36"N, 9˚52'46"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, washing machines, motor-home sewage disposal station, shop, snack-bar, caravans for rent, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, recreation room, TV room, ping-pong, bowls

reaches its destination, one of most beautiful views of whole Engadine can be enjoyed. During the summertime it is a wonderful place with numerous walking tracks and breathtaking views, while the philosopher’s path on the high plateau of the Muottas Muragl may be discovered in the winter. On the 4,2 km long toboggan run you will have great fun going down from the mountain like a shot. Recommended for dinner is the elegant but rustic panorama restaurant, which is set on an altitude of 2456 m.

In the surroundings: mountain bike rental, adventure swimming pool, tennis courts, minigolf, squash, horseback riding, canyoning, fishing, climbing, cross-country and downhill skiing, curling, golf course, ice rink, winter- and summer walking tracks, various manifestations (Engadine ski marathon, horse races, polo, inline marathon, jazz concerts)

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Scuol,

Camping Gurlaina

★★★

Paradise of nature and adventure…

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hether it is a ski or wellness holiday, in Scuol both will arouse your enthusiasm. This campsite is located on a beautiful meadow surrounded by the forest. Not at all far from the health resort “Engadin Bad Scuol” with its numerous bathing opportunities; it is also located nearby the railway.

The camping is very well equipped with several camper pitches, a

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playground, a shop and a snackbar. During the wintertime there are horse-drawn sleigh trips on request to S-Charl and the ski bus, which is for free, stops nearby.

Both in the summer and in the wintertime there are a variety of sport, cultural and gastronomic activities to attend, such as biking over the high plains of the lower Engadine, walking through the national park, river rafting, skiing, playing mini-golf, drift boat tripping, horseback riding, fishing and much more. The historical part and the beautifully pre-

served typical buildings of the village Scuol are worthwhile a nice promenade. This region offers an ample scope schedule, which will fulfill any expectation.

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he sunny region of Scuol is located between the Silvretta mountain peaks and the “Engadine Dolomites”. Here culture and nature are still intact. The cozy wine pubs, the restaurants and disco clubs are to be fully enjoyed through the funny atmosphere, delicious food and good wine. The high alpine ski area Motta Naluns, which overtops Scuol, can be reached by funicular. Further 11 transport installations will bring you to the hump runs, the slope runs as well as the plain runs through the larch forests and large deep snow landscapes. Also the snowboard-, cross-country- and air-board runs will arouse the enthusiasm of all skiers. The community of Tarasp has on its sunny plain a ski school for kids and also a great number of walking tracks. The castle of Tarasp, which dominates from its rock, is an excellent place to enjoy the breathtaking view on the surrounding mountains. During the summertime is the wild rafting water of the Inn river, which flows through the lower Engadine, extremely adventurous. The Inn, calm at the start, changes into a roaring river which flows across huge rocky walls just past Giarsun. At the bike rental beside the railway station of Scuol, trottinettes and downhill bikes are let

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Bypass Scuol is very well signaled. Extra road signals for bikers and pedestrians GPS 46˚47'28.32"N, 10˚17'53.49"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, washing machines, motor-home sewage disposal station, shop, snack-bar, internet corner, WLAN, parking pitches at the entrance Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground ping pong, tennis courts, during the winter horse-drawn sleigh trips to S-Charl on request In the surroundings: Mini-golf, horseback riding, fishing, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, winter- and summer excursion tracks, indoor swimming pool, steam bath, sauna, solarium, organized drift boat trips, national park, indoor ice rink, fin ground

out. A trip with the funicular and you will reach the spectacular signaled tracks, through the mountain landscapes and meadows covered with flowers, which encourage slow or even reckless bike rides. With the first “Roman-Irish bath” of Switzerland, has also Scuol developed into a health- and wellness resort. In the Engadina Bad Scuol bathing installation you may follow hours of bathing rituals which will relax you and provide you with new energy.

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Flaach,

Camping Steubisallmend

★★★★

Directly located on the Rhine river shore…

This oasis of relaxes and family

fun is located directly on the right shore of the Rhine river. Here you can choose between many activities such as canoeing, biking, playing badminton, swimming, fishing on the Rhine river or simply go for a stroll through the beautiful nature. The tracks along the Rhine and Thur river shores are particularly nice. There is a big swimming

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pool with a water slide and a diving board right on the campsite.

There are also a nice grass lawn to play on and a wading pool for the young guests. A plain meadow, on which soccer, billiard, ping pong, table soccer and badminton can be played, provide great amusement for adults and kids. The cozy restaurant with its shady terrace will offer you refreshment or if you prefer you may enjoy a romantic evening sitting around a campfire.

The kiosk will take care of your daily needs, especially vegetables and fruit, which come from the region peasantry. Very well known here are the vineyards and the asparagus fields. A short

journey will take you to the neighbor land Germany or to the “Rheinfall” in Schaffhausen, the biggest waterfall of Europe. In a few minutes you may reach the city of Winterthur and visit the museums or learn about its culture.

Also Zurich, one of the most fascinating cities in Europe, is located close to the campsite.

The village Flaach, which is located next to the camping

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From the calm Thur it is possible to paddle into the powerful Rhine, coasting the shores made of juicy green grass, gravel beaches, beaver traces, picturesque vineyards and romantic villages with the typical wooden inlays on the front of the houses. The Thur river, which formerly flowed free through the region, has nowadays a new arranged river bed and flows between gravel bunches in the middle of an idyllic landscape.

The river stream alternates from quite calm to very wild. On the gravel beaches you may rest as well as put some sausages on the barbecue. Please watch the nature-protected areas and do not enter them. The beavers enjoy this place, too. Here they have been successfully settling and by paying attention you will be able to discover some footprints. Important in this region is the farming but also the intensive cultivation of vine, tobacco, melons and asparagus. Every year, during springtime, many gourmets come to Flaach from whole the canton and from east Switzerland to enjoy the delicious asparagus, which

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have been fresh-picked in the early morning.

Pure nature is to be found right here. Particularly beautiful is the Au landscape, where the Thur river flows into the Rhine.

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Langwiesen

– Schaffhausen, Camping Rheinwiese

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Directly set on the Rhine river shore…

The elongated grassy landscape, including the beach and camping area, is directly located on the Rhine river shore. To spend your holidays on the natural river shore is an experience in a class by itself.

The water is the main element of this region therefore are swimming, canoeing or exploring the Rhine shore opportunities not to be missed. The simple camping

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restaurant with snacks as well as the kiosk take care of your primary needs. Parents can watch their hildren sitting comfortably on the terrace. All over the campsite you can surf on internet through WLAN connection. The campsite is located only 2,5 km from the city

Schaffhausen, where the medieval houses still have their original splendor. The Munot fortress of Schaffhausen and Stein an Rhein, which is a fabulous little city with its Hohenklingen castle, are worth a nice excursion. A visit to the Rhinfall waterfall is an absolute must.

Rheinfall at Schaffhausen The canton of Schaffhausen offers various marvelous places

to get over. The historical inner cities and pedestrian precincts of Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen, with its picturesque 171 bow windows and the unique fountains, belong to the best preserved cities of the Middle Age. The region of the Blauburgunderland of Schaffhausen is well known through its roots, the wines, the people and its many attractions. Enjoy one of the most beautiful river cruises in Europe on board of the original Rhine ship up till Stein am Rhein, where the lake of Boden turns into the Rhine river again. The Rheinfall, Europe’s largest and most powerful waterfall, is a magnificent show! This natural beauty, developed 17’000 years ago, is a great attraction for tourists from the whole world nowadays. Each second, on a width of 150 m, there is an amount of 700’000 liters of roaring water falling down from a cliff edge of 23 m. The climbing of the rocks around the waterfall is an unforgettable experience and is part of the Rhine boat trip. After cruising

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around the Rheinfall waterfall basin and climbing its rocks in the middle of the falling water, the trip may continue. On the way there may be time for a visit to the famous Baroque cloister church of Rheinau, where the local wine is to be tasted in its cellar.

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Solothurn,

Camping Lido Solothurn

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Experience the Aare river…

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ere you will spend a vacation between lawn and water on a stone throw from the city of Solothurn. The campsite is directly located on the Aare river, near a little harbor with boat places and a boat rental. The leisure centre alongside of the camping has a swimming pool, fitness centre and tennis courts. On sunny days is the grassy beach ideal to sunbathe or to fresh

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up by swimming in the river. From here the opportunities to explore nature are many: on land by biking, strolling and walking, on the water by boat trips or canoeing and in the air by paragliding. In the restaurant, on its beautiful shady terrace, you may enjoy daily dishes as well as the menu à la carte. The kids will be delighted by the wading pool and the playground.

The city of Solothurn, with its paved small streets, the historical buildings, the shops and coffeehouses can be reached by foot or biking. The Weissenstein, also called “the mountain of Solothurn”, is surrounded by a natu-

ral reserve, at only one kilometer from the city. More adventures are to be experienced through a walk on the planet path or in the zoo.

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«Lido Solothurn» Glutzenhofstrasse 5 CH-4500 Solothurn Tel. +41 (0)32 621 89 35 Fax +41 (0)32 621 89 39 camping.solothurn@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch Sonnenpark

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olothurn is located on the Aare river shore. The most beautiful Baroque city of Switzerland, with its many fountains, bridges and attractions, is very traditional and connects the harmonic Italian grandezza with French charme and the Swiss pragmatism. Some churches of European importance, like the Sankt-Ursen-Kathedrale or the Jesuit church, are part of the city. In the neighborhood you will find the residences of the most influent families and the town hall with its museum. All kind of styles are to be admired here: from Baroque to Classic and even some ruins of a Roman boundary wall. The clock tower with its famous astronomic clock face was build in the 12.th century and is therefore the oldest construction of the city. The city organizes many cultural manifestations all over the year, such as the Swiss film festival, the Carnival, the street markets feast, the classic open air festival, the jazz festival the Swiss walking event, alternative cultural shows and theatre.

Each Wednesday and Saturday there is a street market downtown, where the local farmers sell their flowers, fruits and

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vegetables. Strolling through the small streets or along the Aare river shore you will discover many restaurants and coffeehouses of this charming little city. A trip with the ship over the Aare river will reveal the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

In Altreu you may watch some of the 100 storks, which live there.

At the end of the trip you will reach the city Biel am See, with its two different local languages.

In the surroundings: leisure centre CIS with in- and outdoor tennis courts, squash, mini golf, fitness centre, canoeing, gliding, paragliding, rope fun park of Balmberg

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Zug,

Camping Zugersee

★★★

Right on the lakeshore of Zug…

This campsite, which is directly

located on the lakeshore of Zug, has a big lawn with high trees in leaf, which provide the area with shade during the hot summer days.

From here you can enjoy the view over the Swiss inland Alps and its beautiful sunsets. On the lake you will have a lot of sport opportunities, such as diving, surfing and wakeboarding. Fun and adventure

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are to be experienced in the surroundings, through paragliding, inline skating, squash, hot-air balloon trips, jogging tracks, kayaking, sailing, rowing, mini golf playing, playing ping pong or beach volley.

From the beach the lake water becomes slowly deeper, which is suitable for the children. People dance on the lake of Zug and in the evening there are tale-or theatre shows for adults and children.

The grill-restaurant in the open air is a very cozy meeting place. The path along the lake is especially suitable for bikers and is a lovely place to go for

a walk. The cities of Luzern an Zurich are scarcely half an hour of highway from the campsite away.

The Zugerberg and the Rigi mountains are a great challenges for bikers and walkers and the fresh mountain air is an excellent tonic.

«Zugersee» Chamer Fussweg 36 CH-6300 Zug Tel. +41 (0)41 741 84 22 Fax +41 (0)41 741 84 30 camping.zug@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch Zürich

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he city of Zug is idyllically set on the lakeshore, in the middle of beautiful nature and between different mire landscapes. Strolling along the lake promenade the view on the Swiss inland mountains, which are the Rigi, the Pilatus and Bürgenstock, catch immediately your eye and by fair weather it is even possible to have a look on the Alp peaks of Bern.

The traditional party on the lake of Zug called Seenachtfest happens in June and ends with fireworks. The charming inner city is riddled with late Gothic buildings. The most emblematic is the “Zytturm”, the time tower. The modern part of Zug has a number of very nice shopping passages and the train station of Zug is converted into a trendy artistic object through light installations made by the artist James Turrel. The art house, the historical museum in the castle, the African museum, the fishing museum and the prehistoric museum are worth seeing too. Zug is well known through its Kirschwasser, the cherry liqueur, which is brewed from the delicious fruits of the region and which is to be found also in the “Zuger Kirschtorte”, the typical cherry pie. Another characteristic specialty is the “Zuger Rötel”, which is a particularly delectable fish type of

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Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, washing machines, tumble dryer, motor-home sewage disposal station, kiosk, snack, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, bike rental, ping pong, beach, diving, surfing, beach-volley In the surroundings: tennis courts, mini golf, squash, fishing, boat rental, inline-skating, bikes to let for free in the city of Zug

the lake. The city and the surroundings are easily reached by bike and there are bikes hired for free. A popular bike tour goes over the Zugerberg mountain along the lake of Ägeri and through the Lorzentobel back to Zug. A vast footpath network extends along the lakeshores, over the Zugerberg and across beautiful landscapes. Also nice boat rides and romantic sunsets are to be enjoyed in this region. During the hot summer days is the shady wild and romantic canyon Schlucht der Lorze a fascinating place to go for a walk and to visit the dripstone cavern “Höllgrotten”. The mountain tours offer plenty of fresh air and wonderful views.

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Horw,

Camping Steinibachried

★★★★

Wildlife reserve on the Vierwaldstättersee…

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ocated on the lake Vierwaldstättersee, nearby the wildlife reserve Steinbachried, you will find this nice campsite. A flat sandy beach on the lakeshore with view on the mountains can be reached in only 2 minutes by foot. The entrance is free for camping guests.

Not far you will also find a beach volley court and a circuit. The playground, ping pong as well as the

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soccer table and the outdoor chessboard are right on the camping area. The garden restaurant and the day room are very cozy places to enjoy with your family and your friends. The walking paths on the Pilatus and Titlis mountains and the ones along the lakeshore will lure you to go for a stroll or a bike ride. There is a reduction for camping guests on the tour tickets Krienz-Pilatus, which are sold at the camping reception. In Luzern you may have a look to the museum, the Gletchergarten and the shopping streets. The

restaurants and coffeehouses of the inner city are perfect to discover all about the typical specialties and for the most curious there is the “Kirschstrasse”, the cherry street, which starts from Luzern and crosses the cherry-tree and liqueur landscape.

Horw-Luzern and surroundings The village of Horw is located on a peninsula of the lake

Vierwaldstätten. Far from the chaotic city life one may enjoy the beautiful landscape strolling around. The well-known Pilatus peak is the mountain of the neighbor city Luzern. In the Pilatus region are more than 900 plant species and a great number of ibex to be found. The steepest rack railway of the world climbs towards the mountain peak Pilatus Kulm along flowering alpine meadows, crystal clear lakes and fascinating rocky cliffs. On the top the view on the city of Luzern, the Alps and the lakes of central Switzerland is breathtaking. Adventure and fun are to be found on tours, the summer toboggan run, the rope fun park, on picnic spots and barbecue places. On the other side of the lake lies Küssnacht. Where once the folk hero Wilhelm Tell defeated his adversary Gessler, there is a peaceful Swiss holiday and excursion region nowadays. The “Hohle Gasse”, an historical small street, which goes to the Gesslerburg castle, is worth seeing. From the Rigi, “the king between mountains”, the view ranges from the Pilatus mountain as far as the Alps and on good weather days even until the Jura and the Vosges. A little farther, in the middle of a romantic forested mountain area, the 17 hectares

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wildlife reserve Goldau will astonish you with its numerous deer, wolves, bears, lynxes and predatory birds.

Luzern can be reached in a few minutes by bus from Horw. The promenade of the inner city of Luzern, which boasts the oldest wooden bridge in Europe, the Kappelbrücke, is worth seeing as well as the great historical monuments and the churches.as well as the great historical monuments and the churches.

In the surroundings: sport court, lakeshore beach, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, fishing, mini-golf, walking, hiking, boat excursions, day-trips, Pilatus mountain, Luzern: transport museum

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Buochs-Ennetbürgen,

Camping Sportzentrum

★★★

Water sports and high mountains…

This campsite is located on the

lake Vierwaldstätten between a sports ground and a lakeside beach.

The grassy lawn provides a comfortable place to sunbathe and the lake gives the needed refreshment.

This is an ideal excursion starting point to discover mountains, lakes and the various natural treasures of this beautiful region in the middle of Switzerland. The public lido,

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which is only 100 meter far from the campsite, is admission free for camping guests. There are a wading pool, a playground, a beachvolley court and a sandy beach, which are suitable for adults and children. Boat places are available on request. The camping offers animation for kids, canoes, bikes for rent, ping-pong tables, a playground and a recreation room.

To discover the surroundings there are several bicycle paths with different difficulties, which will fit the sportsmen as well as the families. Resting, relaxing and variety is to be found also at the nearby sports ground, where

walking, skating, playing beachvolley and tennis, fishing and boat trips are some of the offered opportunities. In the village of Buochs you will experience genuine hospitality and in the cozy restaurants you will be treated with local and international dishes. If you feel like city life and culture you may find them in Luzern, which is easily reached by bus or by train.

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uochs is placed on an idyllic gulf of the lake Vierwaldstätten, far from the hurly-burly and surrounded by breathtaking mountains and picturesque villages. The numerous chapels and churches are worth seeing. The parish church St. Martin is a late Baroque-Classic building where you may discover one of the few still functioning Bossard-church organs. The reformed church is therefore an example of modern architecture. The name “Buochs” means a “settlement on a hill”. As a matter of fact is the central part of the community Buochs situated on a slightly higher location. Discovery of Gallo-Roman ruins are witnesses of these distant times. The home town of the famous painter Melchior Wirsch can be found out through land, mountain or water. The Buochserhorn mountain is a forest and meadow covered panorama peak over the lake Vierwaldstätten. On the Bürgenstock, which is surrounded by wild nature, you will have five lakes, the central Swiss territory and wide landscapes at your feet. The majestic alpine peaks look really close, too. The longest cableway of central Switzerland starts from the neighbor village Beckenried and soars until the walking- and biking region Klewenalp Stockhütte.

On the top you will find a playground, a petting zoo and the “Murmelipark”. During a guided wild observation tour in the early morning you may have the chance to sight some deer,

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«Sportzentrum» CH-6374 Buochs Tel. +41 (0)41 620 34 74 Fax +41 (0)41 620 64 84 camping.buochs@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch

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A2, Luzern-Gotthard, exit Buochs-Beckenried, follow the road signals GPS 46˚58'46"N, 8˚25'5"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, washing machines, tumble dryer, motor-home sewage disposal station, kiosk, snack-bar, caravans for rent, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, ping pong, recreation room, beach, canoeing, bike rental In the surroundings: sport court, port, lido at 50 m distance (included in the price), tennis courts on request, beach-volley, fishing, boat excursions, day-trips: city of Luzern at 30 minutes, Rütli, Pilatus, Titlis glacier, bad weather program: glass blowing, traffic museum, openair cinema during the high season.

ibexes, marmots or eagles. Lower you may stroll along the lakeshore. Historic steamer ships and barges invite you to discover the landscape from the lake. And if you feel like shopping or cultural city life, Luzern can be reached from Beckenried in 75 minutes by ship.

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Sempach,

Camping Seeland

★★★★

An idyllic location on the lake of Sempach…

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ere you will spend your holidays right on the wonderful lake of Sempach. This well equipped campsite provides entertainment and sport opportunities to the whole family. Relaxing but also swimming and sunbathing may be enjoyed either on its own little beach or on the adjacent lido. The big lawn, with a wading pool, a playground, a beach-volley court

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and a boat rental is great fun for adults and children. The restaurant terrace offers a wonderful view on the lake and the amazing sunsets.

The bird observatory is to be found right next to the lido. Here you may learn some interesting aspects about the local bird world. The region of Sempach provides great variety through walking paths, bike tracks, play and sports facilities. If you like action, such as hiking, Nordic walking, jogging, biking, riding on electric bikes, inline-skating, rowing, sailing, surfing, swimming, fishing and playing golf here you are in the right place.

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of Sempach can easily be reached by bike or by foot. The delicious gastronomy offers, as well as the interesting history and the beautiful inner city, promise an exciting stay.

The lake of Sempach and its surroundings The lake of Sempach, right in the heart of Switzerland, is sur-

rounded by wild nature. A million years ago the ice of the Reuss glacier covered this whole region. By drawing back, the ice left the lake and the morass wetland in its place. The calm environment and the healthy air of the forests are a great balsam for people who need to regenerate. On a wide surface of walking tracks along lakes or rivers, on the hills or over the mountain of Nottwil, the jewels of nature are numerous. Sempach is located directly on the lakeshore, where the tracks and the outstanding views invite to go for a walk. After an exciting day is the sunset to be enjoyed while rowing, sailing or swimming on the lake.

The history of Sempach goes back a long way. There are excavations, which testify the origin of pile-dwelling buildings into the Stone and Bronze Age. Well-known is this site however because of the bloody slaughter in 1386, where the young Winkelried sacrificed his life for victory fighting against the Habsburgs.

Therefore is Sempach abounded with historical buildings such as churches, gates, towers and the well-preserved city boundary wall. In the castle of Beromünster you may discover the first book printing of Switzerland. Even the cultural aspects of

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this region are very interesting such as the festivals and customs, which are maintained and celebrated by the population. The sports occasions, like for example the halberd run in Sempach or the inline-skating marathon and the slowUp around the lake, are real funfairs, which attract locals as well as foreign guests.

In the surroundings: tennis courts, mini-golf, fishing, rafting, golf, bird watching, jogging track

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Hinterkappelen,

Camping Bern-Eymatt

★★★★

Bern the capital city of Switzerland…

This campsite is located on one

of the Aare river bows, between the lake of Wohlen and the forest, on a meadow landscape nearby Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, which is easily reached by public transport. The bus stop is right in front of the camping area.

Bungalows and caravans are available for improvised stays. This place is an excellent starting point for various excursions, such as mountain railway rides, hiking, bike tours, ship tours, water sports, skiing, visiting the Swiss midlands or the Berner highlands. A zoo and an indoor swimming pool are situated near the campsite. Through a bike track from Bern to Biel it is possible to discover the region and enjoy from the beautiful nature. The lake of Wohlen, with its typical bows and the many forest parts, offers an ideal relaxing place in the outskirtsof the city of Bern.

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Its shores are mostly undeveloped, so that many breeding birds and rare animals and plants settled safely. The lake of Niederried is a protected area of national importance. Between its bed of reeds a great number of water birds go through the wintertime every year.

The cute little city of Aarberg and the picturesque inner city of Biel are surely worth seeing. The most modern adventure swimming pool and shopping centre are to be found westwards from the midtown of Bern.

Bern and surroundings

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«Bern-Eymatt» Wohlenstrasse 62c CH-3032 Hinterkappelen Tel. +41 (0)31 901 10 07 Fax +41 (0)31 901 25 91 camping.bern@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch

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the Aare river, which has been formed by the homonym glacier. On a good weather day is the view on the Alps from the city breathtaking. Bern has been grounded in 1191 and after burning completely down it has been rebuilt in 1405. This city owns an unusual number of historic buildings, such as the clock tower with its moving figures and the astronomic sundial, the cathedral and the confederate square. The romantic inner city enraptures through its architecture, the fountains decorated with colored figures and the roofs, which are the witnesses of the medieval building skills in Europe. The longest covered shopping promenade in Europe invites to go for a stroll. Shops, pubs and coffeehouses line up under an arch gangway. Several times a week there is a market in the city centre. During summertime people swims in the Aare river and the well-trained even reach the confederate square, the Swiss government headquarters. The biggest exhibition of Paul Klee’s paintings is placed in the wavy cultural centre in the outskirts. The residence of Albert Einstein arouses enthusiasm in the physicists and the numerous exhibitions and muse-

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Highway A1/A12 in Bern direction Morat-Neuchâtel, exit Bern-Bethlehem, direction Wohlen/ Aarberg, follow the road signals GPS 46˚57'50"N, 7˚23'2"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, baby room, washing machines, tumble dryer, suitable devices for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, recreation room, barbecue place, shop, restaurant with winter garden, caravans for rent, bungalows for rent, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, wading pool, swimming pool, ping pong, lawn and soccer pitch, badminton and beach-volley court

ums delight the culture lovers. The musical events are many, too. The choice goes from the open-air Gurten festival to the Jazz festival and the Buskers street festival.

Bern is directly connected to the international railway network and is the only European capital where all three high velocity trains such as the TGV, the ICE and the Cisalpino are available.

In the surroundings: indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, fishing (with authorization), Bern Westside 15 min.: shopping mile, bowling, cinema, adventure swimming pool

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Gampelen,

Camping Fanel

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On the lake of Neuenburg…

This large and extensive camp-

site is located directly on the lake of Neuenburg, in the middle of the wildlife and bird reserve called “Fanel”. A wooden wharf, which is especially suitable for children, reaches the flat beach and the beautiful lawn provides a marvelous place to spend the afternoon.

The playground and the wading pool will delight the little guests.

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This site offers a great variety of water sports opportunities. Pingpong tables, the archery and a bike rental are to be found right on the campsite. The restaurant has a wonderful view on the lake of Neuenburg, where the parents may comfortably watch their children playing on the playground and in the wading pool. Family friendly bike tracks along the Zihl canal and the lake of Biel as well as a ship roundtrip on the lake of Biel are only some of the possible excursions. Hikers, bikers and inline-skaters particu-

larly appreciate the natural landscape. Lakes, picturesque villages, vineyards, hills, mountains and canyons will surely impress you. The cities of Biel, Bern and Neuenburg are to be reached in double-quick time by train or car.

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more than 200 species of birds and also to boars, beavers and foxes. The place is located between the 3 lakes, on the border to the French part of Switzerland. Between fields and barns, away from villages and cities, the bike paths can be enjoyed also by inline-skaters. Aside from farm tractors are this paths off limits for all other vehicles. The village of Ins is placed sideways to the former swamp area and offers an outstanding view over the lakes of Biel, Murten and Neuenburg. On the ship roundtrip over the lake of Biel you will stop at the little island of St. Peter, which is absolutely worth seeing and walking through the Twannbachschlucht canyon you may explore the impressive rock walls and roaring waterfalls. Culture and tradition is to be found in all little cities of the region. The small town of Erlach, with its picturesque downtown and its castle, is an original city picture of Switzerland. The zoo and adventure park Seeteufel will provide plenty of excitement to adults and children. In the Nordic Park of Niederried you will be ab le to observe wolves and polar foxes. In the Papillorama in Kerzers you will experience tropical wonders, given that thou-

«Fanel» Seestrasse 50 CH-3236 Gampelen Tel. +41 (0)32 313 23 33 Fax +41 (0)32 313 14 07 camping.gampelen@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch

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Highway A5, exit Thielle/Gampelen, A1 exit Kerzers, direction Neuchâtel, follow road signals GPS 47˚0'5"N, 7˚2'23"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, washing machines, tumble dryer, suitable devices for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, self-service shop, restaurant, caravans for rent, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, wading pool, ping pong, bike and pedal boat rental, recreation room, bowls, garden chess, beach, archery, boat docking places

sand of butterflies fly free around. The zoological park of Biel lodge lynxes, goats and deer. The pony-ranch in Nods organizes rides through forests and fields. Who longs for pure nature, will feel granted in the Parc Régional du Chasseral. The Chasseral is the highest mountain peak of the Swiss Jura.

In the surroundings: tennis courts, mini-golf, walking, squash, horseback riding, fishing, canoeing

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Salavaux,

Camping Salavaux Plage

★★★★

Entertainment, beach and water amusement…

This large campsite, which is

partially shaded, is placed only 100 m from the lakeshore of Murten. The gently sloping sandy beach is especially suitable for children but it also invites to relax, have a picnic and even the sportsmen will be very pleased with it.

A great number of water sports are part of the offer as well as the exploration of the lakeshore

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through the beautiful bike and inline-skating paths. An animation program for the whole family is available. Fun and amusement are provided by musical evenings, sports tournaments, games and archery. On the campsite you will have a shop and on the cozy restaurant terrace you may enjoy delicious dishes or a good glass of wine. The surroundings offer

plenty of exploring excursion targets, such as historic cities, culture and museum in Avenches and Murten, the vineyards and the nature teaching-paths and also the boat trips on the three lakes. Various music festivals are held in the authentic Roman amphitheatre of Avenches.

Salavaux and surroundings

Salavaux belongs to the community of Costantine and is

placed nearby the shore and the natural beaches of the lake of Murten. The soft beach sand is ideal to sunbathe and to picnic with the whole family after a quick dip. This region is a paradise for bikers, hikers and horseback riders. There are plenty of paths across forests and fields and along the lakeshore. At the end of April a slow-up round is organized. Over more than 32 km no vehicles will be allowed on the principal streets, so that for the whole day they will belong to bikers, inline-skaters and walkers. Avenches was once the Helvetian capital and therefore has a rich cultural heritage. The old town is located on a hill and in its amphitheatre several music festivals take place over the whole year. 2100 years ago there was a Celtic settlement on the Mount Vully, from which the view over the lakes of Neuenburg, Murten and Biel, over the Alps and Jura is breathtaking. Across the vineyards you will find many paths through which you may discover some facets of the vine culture and of the local gastronomy. The three lakes are connected through canals, which allow marvelous cruises. From the lake you will enjoy one of the nicest views

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«Salavaux Plage» Route de la Plage CH-1585 Salavaux Tel. +41 (0)26 677 14 76 Fax +41 (0)26 677 37 44 camping.salavaux@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch

A1 exit Murten, direction Salavaux, follow the road signals GPS 46˚54'49"N, 7˚02'02"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, washing machines, tumble dryer, baby room, suitable devices for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, dog shower, selfservice shop, restaurant, caravans for rent, recreation room, cooking opportunity, barbecue, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: bikes and Flyers rental, playground, water playground in the arena, ping-pong, bowls, archery, “Babyfoot”

of the city of Murten. In the wellpreserved medieval inner city, the castle, the roundtrip on the boundary wall, the towers, the historical buildings, the arcades and the picturesque mews are surely worth seeing. The ASPO natural park in Cudrefin has a wonderful nature-watching path.

In the surroundings: tennis courts, mini-golf, horseback riding, fishing, beach, swimming pool, vineyard learning-path, skate-board ramp, soccer field, beach-volley court, indoor carting, bowling centre, Papillorama in Kerzers, IENA (horseback riding centre of the Confederation), opera and rock festival in the amphitheatre of Avenches, Roman museum

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Thun-Gwatt,

Camping Thunersee

★★★★

The main subjects here are water sports…

A room in a tube for an out-

standing stay! Wake up in a “Swisstube” with view on the lake!

This campsite is placed in the middle of a green oasis, directly on the lake of Thun. Water sportsmen and nature lovers will fell home in this place. A soft wind blows over the lake and the view on the mountains spread a relaxed mood all around. There is a direct access to

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the slowly sinking beach, which is well suited for children. Dogs are welcome, too. The large lawn and the playground are nice places to enjoy the afternoons with the family. A little haven, where boat places are available is there also.

Fishing is allowed. In the cozy restaurant, provided with a nice terrace, it is possible to taste some delicious local dishes. In the supermarket you will have the opportunity to choose between a great assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables but also many other products. With regard to excur-

sions through the picturesque region and transportation such as funiculars, liners, trains and busses, there is just to make a choice.

The city of Thun is to be reached in a few minutes and the Alps of Bern are hard by.

Thun and surroundings

Gwatt is located on the lake of Thun, on the southern part of the city of Thun. “Wat” means swamp. The lower part of the place was once a swamp area, from which only a small part called the Gwattlischenmoos is left until today. Here you will find the Bettlereiche, the biggest oak tree of the canton of Bern. This region is a unique combination of lake and mountains and is sometimes called “the Riviera of the highlands of Bern” because of its mild climate, the clean water and the beautiful beaches. The main subjects here are water sports.

Romantic villages and splendid castles surround the lakeshore.

A Roman castle overlooks the medieval inner city of Thun.

The with snow covered Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountain peaks surround the tenth biggest Swiss city. A big choice of bike tracks of different difficulties is available and there is a walking path to the castle of Schadau, which was build in the style of the Loire castles. Here you may want to take a break and go to the restaurant or visit the gastronomy museum.

The train station, the bus stop and the haven lie close to each other so that any excursion can be easily organized using different public transport. For example a day-trip to the Jungfraujoch or to the next ski location, to the Stockhorn in the

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«Thunersee» Gwattstrasse 103 CH-3645 Gwatt-Thun Tel. +41 (0)33 336 40 67 Fax +41 (0)33 336 40 17 camping.gwatt@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch Thun-Süd

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Highway A6 Bern-Thun-Interlaken, exit 17 Thun South, direction Gwatt, in the village follow the road signals GPS 46˚43'40"N, 7˚37'39"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, washing machines, tumble dryer, baby room, suitable devices for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, self-service shop, restaurant, “Tubes” for rent www.swisstubes. ch, bike rental, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: ping pong, go-carts, beach, grass playground, boat-docking places, fishing In the surroundings: big playground, horseback riding, boat rental, boat trips, water-skiing, direct connection to public transport

Simmental region or to the Niederhorn near the Beatenberg mountain, where the legendary and famous cavern is worth seeing.

Even if you are heading to the ski resorts of Gstaad, Adelboden or Lenk and therefore just transiting through the region of Thun, you may enjoy an adventurous break on your journey.

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Interlaken,

Camping Interlaken

★★★

On the Aare river shore, near the city…

The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

mountains covered with eternal snow are the fascinating scenery around this campsite. The flourishing landscapes, the dewy alpine air and the refreshing river and lake water lead up to exciting experiences. How about conquering the peaks of our amazing mountains?

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experience unforgettable holidays.

This campsite is located 300 meters from the lake of Brienz and directly on the Aare river shore. It will take you only 7 minutes by foot to reach the train station of Interlaken-East and the pier of the tour boats, which will carry you around the lakes of Thun and Brienz. And in 10 minutes by foot you will get to the “Bödeli” swimming pool and to its wellness area. On the campsite you will find tents for rent and you will find room availability in the backpack hostel RiverLodge, with

its cozy courtyard and the recreation room with cooking opportunity.

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nterlaken is placed on the highlands of Bern, between the lakes of Thun and Brienz and at the feet of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. It is internationally well known and it is an excellent excursion starting point. The composer Felix Mendelsson wrote: “Who has not seen the landscape of Interlaken, does not know Switzerland”. The fashionable as well as rustic resort of Interlaken, with its spacious parks, is located on a height of 570 meters. The Höhenweg, a 700 meters long boulevard, is the saunter mile of Interlaken. Here you will find the most exclusive boutiques, watches-and jewelry shops and the most luxurious hotels. There are trains that depart from the train station of Interlaken-East heading for Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, where they connect to the railways of Mürren-Schilthorn as well as to the Kleine Scheidegg-Jungfraujoch. On the lakes of Thun and Brienz you may cruise on a number of excursion boats among which also an historic paddle steamer. The panoramic railway “Golden Pass”, which goes from Montreux on the lake of Geneva through the wellknown resort of Gstaad and the Brünig mountain pass to Luzern, crosses Interlaken. Only 10 km away from Interlaken,

«Interlaken» Brienzstrasse 24 CH-3800 Interlaken-Ost Tel. +41 (0)33 822 44 34 Fax +41 (0)33 822 44 56 camping.interlaken@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch Goldswil BRIENZER SEE Interlaken

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Highway A8, exit 26 Interlaken-East, Ringgenberg, after the viaduct turn left, then follow the road signals Camping TCS nr. 6 “River Lodge”, after 300 m turn left GPS 46˚41'33"N, 7˚52'7"E Facilities Recreation room, cooking opportunity, bar, campfire place, hairdryer, washing machines, tumble dryer, baby room, suitable showers and toilets for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, Roby-dog, rooms for rent www.riverlodge.ch , bike rental, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport

on the sunny mountainside of Beatenberg-Niederhorn, you will find a paragliding Eldorado. Hikers will enjoy from the wide net of walking tracks. On the Niederhorn, with its height of 1950 m, ibexes, chamois and marmots are at home.

On the campsite: Flyer-mountain and city bike rental, bike cleaning and repair station, kayak rental, ping pong, boat docking places, fishing, suitable for dogs (Roby-dogs), nice walking paths, all local bus transportation is for free In the surroundings: canyoning, paragliding, river rafting, rope fun park, skydiving, zorbing, glacier hiking, Nordic-walking, bike tours, inline-skating, pooling, bowling, horseback riding, fishing, sailing, swimming, windsurfing, water-skiing and wake-boarding, beach volley court, golf course, tennis courts, mini-golf

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Bönigen,

Camping Seeblick

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On the lakeshore of Brienz with view on the mountains…

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arved and decorated with flowers wooden houses and the turquoise water of the lake make of Bönigen the ideal holiday resort, far from the city with its stress and its noise. Here you will enjoy the peacefulness, the mild climate and the fresh alpine air. The campsite is placed on an idyllic spot of the lake of Brienz. Very well equipped with a snack-bar, a playground and

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a wading pool, it is also suited for families. Next to the camping area there is one of the nicest bathing lidos on the lake of the whole region, which includes a heated swimming pool, water fitness course for free, swimming courses for children as well as a pedal boat rental. The excursion opportunities are various, such as walking along the Aare river shores until the lake of Thun and the village of Interlaken or skirting the Lütschine river by horse-drawn carriage until Wilderswil. If you are looking for adventure, here you will find the most exciting rafting rivers in Switzerland. The

Lütschine river buds from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau carrying the glacier water directly to Interlaken and into the lake of Brienz. Near Interlaken the rope fun park will provide great amusement to the entire family. The great sports, adventure and cultural offer will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience!

If you are looking for a wide range of activities such as river

rafting, canyoning, flying kites or just relaxing, here you will be in the right place. Every excursion target is to be reached by train, bus and boat from Interlaken. During the summertime there are excursion opportunities such as walking through the valley, on the mountains, the glaciers as well as along roaring waterfalls, clear mountain lakes and eternal snow. On the Jungfraujoch mountain peak you will feel on top of the world. The view goes on to the mountain peaks of the Vosges in France and even on to the Black Forest in Germany. Here the big Aletsch Glacier develops itself and becomes the longest alpine Ice stream. The rail ride towards the Jungfraujoch is spectacular. The intermediate stops Eigerwand and Eismeer in the 7 km long rocky tunnel offer an unequalled look at the panorama and at the glacier world. The Shpinx panorama building, the ice palace, the plateau where walking in the eternal snow is possible, are all-year opened. Among the numerous adventurous activities you will find snow disking, Tyrolienne and even husky sleigh riding. In September the most beautiful mountain marathon in the world takes place and is

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called the Jungfrau-Marathon, which goes from Interlaken until the bottom of the famous mountain.

The cultural offer of Interlaken is full of surprises too.

You may want to attend a classic concert as well a rock festival or a sports event. Some of these events have a long tradition, like for example the Wilhelm Tell open-air games.

In the surroundings: swimming pool, fishing, water-skiing, boat rental, excursions Jungfrau region (ticket sale at the camping reception)

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Enney,

Camping Haute Gruyère

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Embedded in pure nature…

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middle of green meadows between mountains and plane landscapes. It is an ideal excursion starting point. In the little camping restaurant you may taste several local dishes as well as the famous cheese-fondue. While the children have fun on the playground, the adults may play bowls right next to it. The Saane river will delight the

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fishermen and the overlooking medieval castle in Gruyère is a nice excursion target for the history lovers. The land of Greyerz has kept intact its handicraft traditions.

Paintings about the country life are to be found on the buildings of villages. Many museums and exhibitions show the folk art of the past and of nowadays. The fondue cheese and the double cream cheese of Greyerz are simply delicious. It is even possible to have a look at the cheese production and to visit the chocolate factory Cailler in Broc.

The “Tour du Gibloux” is a tower provided with a panoramic terrace, from which you may admire the beautiful surroundings. The

nature around the lake is very relaxing as well as the wellness en thermal bath in Charmey, 15 km away from the campsite.

The village of Enney is located in the middle of the Haute

Gruyère, on a gulf, which has been formed more than a thousand years ago through the Saane river. A prehistoric lake covered once the whole region. Over the years the name of the village has been changed many times. “Eneis” means “place surrounded by water”. Graves of the Bronze Age show that this place was populated already 4000 years ago. Enney is well-known among the botanists world because of its alpine violets. This rare flower is protected, even though it may be plucked as long as the tuber remains untouched. The region has a particularly healthy climate. The valley of Greyerz is provided with excellent train-and road connections and lies between the very famous Swiss holiday resorts of the lake of Geneva and the highlands of Bern. During the wintertime is the view on the snow covered mountain peaks breathtaking and the whole region turns into a ski paradise. During the summer and fall whereas, it is the perfect place for kiting, hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. Intyamon, the valley between two mountains, is crossed by the Saane river. The origins of this village belong to the XVII and XVIII century, when

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«Haute Gruyère» Chemin du Camping 18 CH-1667 Enney Tel. +41 (0)26 921 22 60 Fax +41 (0)26 921 22 60 camping.enney@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch Les Pâquier

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the production of the Greyerz cheese began. In Estavannes the well preserved houses are partially restored. Each summer the locals decorate their balcony with colorful flowers. Estavannes is also the village of the “Poya”, which is a feast that symbolizes the transhumance of the flocks. Two barns of the 19th century picture the first Poya paintings of the Greyerz.

From out the church terrace you will enjoy the wonderful view on the Intyamon valley and on the Vanilskette, the Broc-, Chamoi-, Bourgo- and Coryon-Zahn mountains. The Dah chapel has been completely restored and is a beautiful construction in the middle of nature and not far from an amazing waterfall.

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Orbe,

Camping Le Signal

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Relaxing in the middle of wild nature…

This peaceful campsite is placed

in the middle of wild nature. This place is ideal if you are looking for some rest and a familiar environment. Here you may take part in the mini golf tournaments, the bowls plays or simply enjoy the cozy and animated evenings with your friends. Do not miss the chef’s delicious dishes! The admission to the lido next to the campsite is free

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for camping guests and the tennis courts are nearby. In July and August there is an animation program for the children. There are a little snack-bar and a well-provided shop. Through a visit to the picturesque old town you will discover interesting historical facts and the medieval mosaic works are marvelous. The wild nature of the surroundings lends itself to relaxing moments, hiking, walking, mountain biking and horseback riding. In the canyon of Orbe you may have a glimpse at wild animals and the fishermen will be pleased with the op-

portunity to catch a brook trout.

In Vallorbe you will find the fairy caves, the iron museum and the Jurapark with its bison, wolves and bears. The thermal bath of Yverdon-les-Bains is only 10 km away from the campsite.

Orbe and surroundings

The medieval city of Orbe is located in the middle of a fairy

landscape. Urba, which is its real name, is been subjected to a number of changes in the past. After a shiny period during the Roman Age, it has been completely destroyed by the Barbarians. Some items have however reached the present day, such as the mosaic works showing mythology scenes, which are seen as the most beautiful of northern Switzerland. In the “Bourg des Clées”, an old small town, the bridge over the Orbe river and the old watchtower are worth seeing. In the near surroundings fishermen have the opportunity to fish in the rivers or in fish farms and the hikers will have the chance to cross magic environments. Walking through the valley and the canyon you will see several waterfalls, a dam and a viaduct, where you may observe some wild animals such as foxes, boars or even ibexes. The “Grottes des Fées” are the dripping caves of Vallorbe. The funny forms of stalagmites and stalactites are very impressive. A path across the forest from Vallorbe to the caves reaches the spring of the Orbe river.

The cave tour lasts over an hour, in the course of which you will discover an incredible number of natural treasures at every

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Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, washing machines, tumble dryer, baby room, suitable devices for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, shop, snack-bar, tent bungalows for rent, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, ping pong, bowls, mini golf, Kids club July/August, free admission to the swimming pool next to the campsite In the surroundings: tennis courts, fishing, thermal bath Yverdon, museum Orbe, mosaic works, Vallorbe: caves, Jurapark, iron museum

step and at the end you will reach the “Trésor des Fées”, a beautiful collection of minerals. Halfway between Vallorbe and the Vallée de Joux, you will find the Jurapark, a natural reserve in which the firs forests mingle harmonically with the meadows and where you may have the opportunity to watch a bison herd, a wolf family or a bear.

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Morges,

Camping Le Petit Bois

★★★★

On the lakeshore of Geneva near the vineyards…

This campsite characterizes itself

through a familiar sphere and an idyllic position between the haven, the lido and the sports centre.

From here you will take only a few minutes to get downtown. Accommodation-and boat places rental as well as suitable devices for handicapped persons, cooking opportunities and barbecue places are available. A little supermarket and

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a hairdresser are to be found on the campsite, too. The admission to the lido is free. Further activities are: tennis, ping pong, bowls, bike rental, pedal boats and water-ski.

The Tschu-Tschu train and animation program will delight the children. This is an ideal excursion starting point if you like to hike, walk, follow beautiful bike routes, do any kind of water sports, taste some delicious wine, fish, stroll through the city, learn something about the history of the place, visit museums and castles and much more.

The restaurant terrace will wait for you

at the end of the day with excellent dishes and good wine. A single stay will certainly not be enough to experience all the beauty and the opportunities of this region!

Morges is placed in a privileged location on the outer

edge of the great Swiss vineyards of the lakeshore of Geneva with view on the famous Mont Blanc. A distance of 49 km separates Geneva from Morges, which is easily reachable by train, highway and even by taking the national road along the lakeshore. Morges was once an important commercial crossing. The castle has been built under the regency of Louis of Savoie in 1286. The haven of the 17th century and various museums are witnesses of more than 7 centuries of history.

Exhibitions and culture provide this town with color, sphere and originality. The old town, the markets and the promenade along the lake are beautiful places to go for a stroll. A replica of a 17th century galley, steamships and liners are there to take you on a lake roundtrip. The regional train BAM rides through the picturesque landscapes till the canton of Jura and to the vineyards, where you may explore the beautiful nature by foot or bike. The small neighbor villages such as Rolle, Aubonne, Vufflens-le-Château, St. Prex, St. Suplice are absolutely worth seeing. A natural path crosses 4 communities and offers an opportunity to have a look to the trout’s world.

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«Le Petit Bois» Promenade du Petit Bois 15 CH-1110 Morges Tel. +41 (0)21 801 12 70 Fax +41 (0)21 803 38 69 camping.morges@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch Chigny Morges-est

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Over one hundred tulips, daffodils and hyacinths flourish in April and May into the “Parc de l’Indépendence”. Around the castle of Vuillerens you may admire 300 different Iris and Hemerocallis varieties, which grow on more than 200 hectares and which make of Morges the most flowery town of the Leman region.

In the surroundings: swimming pool, tennis courts, fishing, sports ground, diving lessons, boat and pedal boat rental, castle of Morges, doll museum, chocolate museum, Olympic museum in Lausanne

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Genève-Vésenaz,

Camping Pointe à la Bise

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ere you may relax on the shady lakeshore near a natural reserve and only 4 km from the international city of Geneva. The grassy beach and the willow provide a superb area on which you may sunbath, rest or swim in the lake. The wading pool will delight the children. Bowls tournaments, ping pong-and pooling tables and animation for the whole family are

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available directly on the campsite.

A few km from the camping area, on the lakeshore, you will find the lido equipped with a 50 m swimming pool and a big slide as well as a sailing club. By public transport you will reach downtown with ease and visit the cathedral of St.-Pierre, the palace of the United Nations, the international museum of the Red Cross, the fountain and the haven for an excursion by ship. Or you may like a more relaxing activity, such as going to the flea market, the open-air music festivals or to the cinema.

In the neighbor land France you may explore the “Salève” mountain and the magic of Yvoire, Thonon and Evian.

«Pointe à la Bise» Chemin de la Bise CH-1222 Vésenaz Tel. +41 (0)22 752 12 96 Fax +41 (0)22 752 37 67 camping.geneve@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch AN

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he city of Geneva is located on the bay where the Rhine leaves the lake of Geneva between alpine peaks and the hills of Jura. In Geneva are the UNO and the Red Cross to be found. The symbol of the smallest metropolis in the world is the “Jet d’eau”, a fountain that has a 140 m high water jet.

In the city you may stroll along the lake or through the marvelous mews in the old town. The “Place du Bourg-de-Four” is the oldest square of the city. You will have a lovely time sauntering through the quays, lake promenades, numerous parks and elegant shops. The nightlife is often multicultural. The landscape around Geneva is varied. To wit is the city situated on the largest alpine lake in West Europe, at the foot of an imposing mountain and is crossed by the Rhine and Arve rivers. Furthermore rivers flow through the region such as the Laire, which is wild and romantic and the Allondon, which has a considerable biotope. The Salève mountain is located in France and offers a beautiful view on the lake, the canton of Jura and the Savoyard Alps. The way up to the “pas d’Echelle” pass is adventurous and the descent with the gondola is breathtaking. On the river shores of the Rhine live 70 different

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bird and animal species. A ship will carry you to the river dam in Verbois, where the wonderful landscape is worth seeing. The villages, the forests, the alluvial planes and the vineyards are reachable by train or bus.

In the surroundings: fishing, boat rental, lido “Genève Plage”, with swimming pool and slide, “Baby Plage” (sandy beach), boat excursions with or without provender, canoeing, rafting, sailing school, guided hiking on the “Salève” mountain, open-air cinema in July/ August

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Martigny,

Camping Les Neuvilles

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In the middle of the Rhone valley, near the city…

This campsite is located aside

from the city of Martigny on a beautiful grassy plane. This place is a perfect excursion starting point and ideal to relax. On-site you will find a shop and a very cozy restaurant with a terrace. The playground, mini golf and wading pool are there to delight the children, whereas the outdoor chessboard, the bowls and the ping pong tables will amuse the adults. You will be

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able to reach the city, its several shops and its large-scale cultural offers, by foot or bus. Dormitories are available for the groups.

In the recreation room, where you will find a TV and games, you will have a great time with your friends. As a novelty you may have your steady vacation residence in Wallis by buying a mobile home, which you will be able to choose between different models.

The prices vary with the dimensions and the provided equipment.

Further information is available on site.

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artigny has a two thousand years old history: Celtic tribes, the Romans and Napoleon’s troops left their mark right here. Nowadays it is possible to admire a restored amphitheatre, the Roman thermal baths, the temples and residential areas. Later on became Martigny the first city in Switzerland to have its own bishop, therefore there are several historic city parts, such as la Bâtiaz and Vieux-Bourg and a great number of beautiful churches and buildings. The Pierre Gianadda foundation (Fondation Pierre Gianadda) is the most important cultural attraction because of its Gallo-Roman museum, motorcar museum and above all because of the two times a year world famous artist exhibitions. The building was raised on the ruins of a Roman temple. The land of the Saint Bernard dogs is located right in the middle of the Alps, on the foothills of the Mont Blanc. The legend of Barry, the rescue dog, belongs to this alpine landscape, where the rescue tradition has been handed down until the present day. These dogs, which are a Swiss symbol, still walk on the mountains delighting the hikers. The land of the Saint Bernard dogs offers protected wild nature and wonderful alpine landscapes, which are abso-

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lutely worth seeing. It is possible to reach any station by train or bus. The land of the Saint Bernard dogs is looking forward to welcome you!

In the surroundings: tennis courts, squash, fishing, swimming pool (admission free), Gianadda foundation, old town, Mithraeum, amphitheatre, Mont-Blanc Express, cow fights, city tour by train “Le Baladeur”, thermal baths in Saillon (14 km) and Lavey les Bains (17 km)

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Sion,

Camping Les Iles

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amilies, wild nature lovers, sportsmen and gourmets will feel home on this huge campsite. Located only a few minutes from the city of Sion, it is partially shady giving refreshment during the hot summer days. The camping site is provided with a great infrastructure, such as the beautiful swimming pool for example or the awesome green lawn and the private

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beach. The huge animation and amusement program and the many sports activities, such as playing volleyball, ping pong, table soccer, badminton as well as the recreation room with an extra large TV screen will entertain you at any moment of the day. The wading pool on the playground will delight the children. In the camping restaurant you will enjoy delicious dishes or just comfortably sit on the terrace with a good glass of wine. Enchanting and fully equipped chalets or tent bunga-

lows are available, too. During the wintertime a bus will ride you to the ski runs in Nendaz.

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ion, the sunny city, is recognizable from far through the tower of the Tourbillon fortress. From this place is the view on the vineyards and the surrounding mountains simply marvelous. This is the oldest Swiss city, grounded around the fourth century. In the church of Valère you will find one of the oldest still functioning organs in the world. The organ festival and the international music festival of Sion are held each year. In the mews of the old town you will find all sorts of art galleries, museums and historical buildings. The restaurants obviously serve the well-known raclette but also a lot of other delicious local dishes. The famous wine of Wallis can be tasted in rustic wine cellars. Starting from this point, you will be able to explore the valleys and surroundings through a great number of possible excursions. Like the little and surprising villages on the mountain slopes or the numerous walking tracks, which will carry you far from the noise and right in the middle of wild nature. The primeval forest of Derborance, with its magnificent Mediterranean pines and larches and the highest dam in the world called Grande Dixence, will astonish you. The 190 km long Rhine road track, along the river shore, goes from the glacier until the lake of Geneva. The ski resorts of

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A9 exit 25 Vétroz-Conthey, follow road signals GPS 46˚12'42"N, 7˚18'50"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, baby room, washing machines, tumble dryer, suitable devices for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, cooking opportunity, self-service shop, restaurant, tent-and wooden bungalows for rent, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, swimming pool, wading pool, lido, ping pong, outdoor chessboard, bowls, recreation room with extra large TV, billiard table, volley ball, badminton, soccer, ski bus during the wintertime In the surroundings: tennis courts, mini golf, squash, horseback riding, archery, adventure park, exploring stroll through the old town, music festivals, wine cellars, skiing

Anzère, Nax, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, Val d’Hérens, Val d’Anniviers and Crans-Montana have enough snow almost the whole year over.

On more than 600 km signaled ski runs even the best skiers will experience unforgettable moments. In the thermal baths of Saillon and Ovronnaz you may fully relax.

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Bellinzona,

Camping Bosco di Molinazzo

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At the city gates and on the Ticino river shore…

If you drive down the highway

A2 southwards, you will find this nice and shady campsite, which is located on the Ticino river shore, next to the city and on the northsouth highway so that it may be ideal just for a transit stop as well as for a prolonged stay. This marvelous region is well-known because of its beautiful castles and towers. A swimming pool and a

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snack-bar with a cozy terrace are to be found directly on the campsite. Here you may taste some typical local dishes as well as little snacks. The shop will take care of your primal needs, otherwise you will have plenty of shopping opportunities at a stone’s throw.

The playground and the wading pool are going to delight the kids. The walking-and biking tracks are reachable directly from the campsite and the sandy beach of the Ticino river shore is just a few minutes away by foot. The bus stop is right in front of the camping area, so that the city of Bellinzona can be easily reached by public transport. In front of the entrance you will find some overnight pitches,

which are available for the transiting guests during the low season.

A varied animation program will entertain and amuse the adults as well as the children in the high season.

Switzerland and on the exit of the valleys, which connect north to south, such as the Gotthard, the Lukmanier and the San Bernardino. Several excavations witness the settling of Ligurian and Celtic populations through relics of the Bronze and Iron Age. During thousands of years the particular landscape of this region determined its historical importance.

Rome turned it into a bastion against the Barbarians. The fights between Franks and Lombards took place right here.

The name “Bilitionem castrum in campis situm Caninis” entered history during 590 AD. Kings, emperors, the bishop and the city of Como, the Visconti and the dukes Sforza from Milan fought for this city until it finally became of federal dominion in 1500 AD. This submission lasted until the birth of Helvetia; the canton of Ticino came into being through the mediation act of 1803 AD. The emblem of the city shows three medieval castles, which are part of the preserved fortifications. Since the year 2000 the towers, walls and castles belong to the UNESCO world heritage, which recognizes herewith the uniqueness of this fortifications.

«Bosco di Molinazzo» CH-6500 Bellinzona Tel. +41 (0)91 829 11 18 Fax +41 (0)91 829 23 55 camping.bellinzona@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch

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Railway: train station Bellinzona, direction campsite by bus GPS 46˚12'44"N, 9˚2'19"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, washing machines, tumble dryer, suitable devices for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, shop, snack-bar, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, wading pool, swimming pool, ping pong tables In the surroundings: tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, fishing, river rafting, jogging tracks, horseback riding, mini golf, squash, river shore beach

The Bellinzonese region’s gastronomy is known as a big chef’s country, which has a long tradition that goes back to the Middle Age and which is confirmed by the numerous good restaurants downtown.

The grotti are the typical eating houses of this region, where you may taste several delicious local dishes made of the unique local products.

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Gordevio,

Camping Bella Riva

★★★★

On the Maggia river shore…

On a shady meadow of the

Maggia valley you will have an enchanting stay right on the clear Maggia river, where you will have plenty of climbing, diving and refreshing opportunities. During the high season funny games are organized in the swimming pool and on cold weather days the pool is heated. The beautiful river is an ideal place to go for a swim or

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float with a rubber dinghy. The kids will have the time of their life with the funny water attractions, on the playground or while doing some handicraft. In the evening you may meet at the barbecue place behind the recreation room or on the restaurant terrace enjoying musical entertainment. If the weather turns bad, the recreation room will be an excellent recreating place. A little shop, caravans for rent, internet corner and WLAN are part of the modern facilities of this beautiful campsite. There are also 700 km of walking tracks, ca-

noeing places, and various climbing walls. Cultural and musical events, among which the Dimitri theatre and the New Orleans jazz festival in Ascona in June, will certainly delight you. The very wellknown and international film festival of Locarno takes place in August.

Valle Maggia

The program “traces of art and living” has been introduced

by the Vallemaggia Tourism in order to create circuits with different main focuses and walking tracks which have as a main element the stone’s world. The museum of the Valle Maggia explains the typical rock structures and the Bavona foundation informs about the transhumance. The walking tracks are connected to the ancient paths, which cross the villages and their surroundings and which teach about the cultural and fine art history of the region. This new walking tracks are suitable for families, students and tourists, who want to learn more about this wonderful valley. It does not matter in which season you go for a walk, these paths are always marvelous: during springtime, when the weather is still unpredictable they astonish through the fragrant flowery meadows; in the fall they turn into a fan of golden colors and during the winter the rocky buildings will dazzle you. From

the “sentiero dei romani” you will have a great view on the lower valley, the enchanting villages and the high mountains. This walking track crosses interesting places such as the Madonna del Carmelo. The painter Antonio Vanoni made numerous chapels, murals and wall paintings.

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Highway A2, exit Bellinzona South, direction Locarno, Valle Maggia, at the entrance of the village of Gordevio the campsite is signaled GPS 46˚13'16"N, 8˚44'31"E Facilities Hairdryer, washing machines, tumble dryer, motor-home sewage disposal station, recreation room, cooking opportunity, barbecue place, shop, restaurant-pizzeria, caravans for rent, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, wading pool, swimming pool and whirlpool bath, beach, ping pong tables, bowls In the surroundings: tennis courts, fishing, river rafting, horseback riding, climbing, walking, canoeing, Locarno film festival, Ascona Jazz festival, each Wednesday: market in Luino, Lago Maggiore, Islands of Brissago, botanic garden, Magic Valley, chocolate museum, Monte Verità museum, Arch. Botta’s church in Mogno, glacier of Basodino, natural reserve “Bolle di Magadino”, Centovalli railway, zoo in Maglio, Swissminiature in Melide, Foxtown shopping center, typical “grotti” (restaurants), wine tasting, mountain walking tracks with different huts, cableways of: Robiei, Cardada, Rasa, Monte Cumino, Monte Tamaro

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Lugano-Muzzano,

Camping La Piodella

★★★★

The lake of Lugano…

This campsite, located directly

on the lake of Lugano, is provided with an own haven, a swimming pool, a wading pool, a grassy beach, a climbing wall, a playground, tennis courts and a sports ground. During the high season are fun and amusement, for adults and children, guaranteed through the “Piodella Tschu-Tschu” train, tournaments and musical enter-

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tainment. While the kids have a great time joining the Miniclub, the adults may profit from the various excursion opportunities, such as walking, going for a boat trip, visiting the zoo in Maglio or the natural reserve, the Monte-Caslano, the chocolate museum in Caslano or plenty of festivals and cultural events in Lugano. The cozy restaurant and its central fireplace as well as the shady terrace are a beloved meeting point among the camping guests and the local people. The village of Agno has an air-

port, which principally connects Lugano to the other main Swiss cities. Lugano is also situated on the Gotthard railway track, which connects the northern part of Switzerland with Italy.

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nic mountain peaks and turquoise waters. They are crossed by the Magliasina river, which flows into the lake from the Monte Lema from a height of 1600 m. Malcantone, a typical region of the Ticino canton in the Sottoceneri, is located between a part of the lake of Ceresio, the gulf of Agno, the Tresa river and the mountains, which separate Switzerland through the lake of Lugano from Italy. On the northern shore of the lake of Lugano is a bay surrounded by amazing mountains where

«La Piodella» Via alla Foce 14 CH-6933 Muzzano Tel. +41 (0)91 994 77 88 Fax +41 (0)91 994 67 08 camping.muzzano@tcs.ch www.campingtcs.ch

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Highway A2, exit Lugano-North, direction airport, passed the airport at the Suzuky garage veer right, follow the road signals GPS 45˚59'43"N, 8˚54'31"E Facilities

you will find the city of Lugano. The name of this city comes from the Latin word “locus” (“sacred forest”). According to several archaeological findings has this region been populated

by Etruscans and Gauls. Between the 14th and 16th century was the city of Lugano alternately controlled by the Italian, French and Swiss domination. The promenade of the old town, the various buildings in Lombard style, the exclusive museums, the mountains, the lake and the varied exhibitions invite you on an exploring, experiencing and “dolcefarniente” stay. The two local mountains, the Monte San Salvatore and the Monte Bré, offer an unforgettable view on the city, the lake of Lugano and the beautiful surrounding mountain scenery. A walking track goes from the Monte Bré down to the village of Bré, which is preserved and equipped with sophisticated artworks.

From the San Salvatore mountain a walking track crosses the wonderful village of Carona and ends in the enchanting village of Morcote right on the lake. Further excursions reach the fishermen village of Gandria, the Monte San Giorgio or the Monte Generoso as well as the Liliput world of the Swissminiature in Melide.

Single wash cabins, family cabins for rent, hairdryer, baby room, washing machines, tumble dryer, suitable devices for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, dog shower, cooking opportunity, shop, bar, restaurant, haven, recreation room, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, wading pool, swimming pool, beach, ping pong tables, tennis courts, bowls, multipurpose sports ground, Piodella Tschu-Tschu train In the surroundings: fishing, horseback riding, water-skiing, boat rental, mini-golf, mountain biking, paragliding

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Meride,

Camping Parco al Sole

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Typically “ticinese”…

This shady campsite is located

on a particularly idyllic green spot.

The pond and the stream make this charming place peaceful and relaxing, far from the city hurly burly. The swimming pool and the wading pool provide refreshment on hot summer days and the playground will delight the children.

Animation and amusement presentations take place during the high

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season. In the cozy grotto you may taste some delicious dishes, drink a good glass of wine and enjoy from the good mood on a typical “ticinese” evening with the whole family. The teaching- and theme paths will tell you about the region and the in the fossils museum you will find out about the reptiles, which lived here a long time ago. You may stroll through the stupendous mews of the picturesque villages or have a walk on the Monte Generoso, in the middle of astonishing natural treasures.

In the village of Sta-

bio you will find the peasant civilization museum and you may cross the nearby border to Italy and vary your stay.

a height of 1097 m. There are numerous pathways, which connect the villages of the region and from the mountain peak you will enjoy a wonderful view. Among the characteristic coppice vegetation of the mountains are rare flora and millennia old chestnut trees with hollow trunk to be found.

This region is worldwide known because of its fossils, through which it is possible to have a look back about 200 million years ago. At that time the region of the Mendrisiotto was a lagoon along the northern coast of the African continent. The fauna consisted mostly of reptiles, fishes, and invertebrates and at least one reptile (predecessor of the dinosaur), which lived on dry land. A great number of them are displayed in the fossils museum of Meride. Meride is the hometown of several artists and is situated at the foot of the Monte San Giorgio in the hilly Mendrisiotto region. The origin of this picturesque village, which has a Mediterranean flair, probably came into being during the Roman time. By walking around you may discover many 17th century buildings with Rococo balustrades, stuccos and frescos. The small town of Mendrisio with the

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Highway A2, Lugano-Mendrisio, exit StabioVarese, exit Rancate, direction Arzo, Serpiano By train: train station of Mendrisio, bus to campsite GPS 45˚53'21"N, 8˚56'54"E Facilities Single wash cabins, hairdryer, baby room, washing machines, tumble dryer, suitable devices for handicapped persons, motor-home sewage disposal station, pub, snack-bar, internet corner, WLAN Entertainment and sport On the campsite: playground, wading pool, swimming pool, ping pong tables, recreation room In the surroundings: teaching-and theme paths, Monte San Giorgio UNESCO cultural world heritage, fossils museum in Meride, Arzo, Italy

typical houses and their inner courtyards and the Medieval and Baroque churches, is a beautiful place to go for a sightseeing stroll. Several villages of the Mendrisiotto region can be reached by bus, funicular or by train. Over length en breadth, from the hills to the mountains and even on top of the Monte Generoso, you will find the typical grotti, where you may taste the delicious local specialties and the excellent wine coming from the surrounding vineyards.

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Our rental accommodations

Sion “Camping Les Iles” “Cabanes” for 4 to 6 persons 1 Room with double bed 2 Beds in the mezzanine 1 Sofa bed Separated kitchen Dining area – living room with TV Shower and toilet Covered terrace

Berne “Camping Bern-Eymatt” “Bungalows” for 4 persons 1 Room with double bed 1 Room with 2 single beds Kitchenette – living room with TV Shower – separate toilet Covered terrace

Solothurn “Camping Lido Solothurn” “Cabanes” for 4 to 6 persons 1 Room with double bed 2 beds in the mezzanine 1 Sofa bed Separated kitchen Dining area – living room with TV Shower and toilet “Tent bungalows” for 4 to 5 persons 1 Room with double bed 1 Room with 2/3 beds Kitchenette with fridge Electricity connection and gas stove

4 persons version: Disentis “Fontanivas”, Orbe “Le Signal”

Thun-Gwatt “Camping Thunersee” “Tubes” for 2 to 8 persons Shower-toilet-sink The three lower positioned “tubes” have a direct access to the beach.

All rooms with view on the lake www.swisstubes.ch

Caravans for rent for 2/4 persons Bönigen “Seeblick” Buochs “Sportzentrum” Disentis “Fontanivas” Gampelen “Fanel” Gordevio “Bella Riva” Horw “Steinibachried” Salavaux “Salavaux Plage” Samedan “Punt Muragl” St. Moritz “Olympiaschanze”

4 to 6 persons version: Geneva “Pointe à la Bise” Morges “Le Petit Bois” Sempach “Seeland” Sion “Les Iles”

Interlaken “Camping Interlaken” Backpack hostel “RiverLodge” with à la carte rooms with 1 to 4 beds Sanitary building – kitchen – internet corner www.riverlodge.ch

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Bike and E-bike rental on your campsite Thanks to the partnership between Camping TCS, Rent a Bike and Flyer it is possible to rent bikes and E-bikes on the biggest campsites. The C8 Flyer is available for everybody, who loves an easy ride. So step on a Rent a Bike and enjoy wonderful bikeland Switzerland!

Bikes CHF 28.– a day Flyer CHF 40.– a day

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www.rentabike.ch Do you love to go camping without own equipment or much camping experience or would you simply like to have an inexpensive stay in the middle of wild nature? Our offer about the accommodations for rent includes caravans, tent bungalows, wooden bungalows, “tubes” and even a backpack hostel. But opposed to a hotel stay, on the camping site you will live as free and comfortable as you choose to be, with or without own sanitary device.

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Shop, bar, snack-bar or restaurant: we take care of your needs!

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