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LUNCHING OUT
FESTIVAL GUIDE
Photos: I&I fotografie Zurich, Hotel Business Zug, Jail Hotel Lucerne, Moon and Stars Locarno
QUIRKY OVERNIGHT
Readers' wall 4 Letter from the Editor 5 The Hello Switzerland team 7 Contributors 8 World of Hello Switzerland 9 Photo competition 10 What's on 12
FEATURED PARTNERS
WINTERTHUR REGION
Our Featured Partners 31 Autociel 32 National Suisse 33 Packimpex 35 Credit Suisse 37 PwC 38
Artists from industry
BASEL REGION
Swiss designers go global 41
Bonner's inside view Top two in Basel
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Café culture gets a boost 24 Shrinking world in Muggestutz 27 Switzerland's quirky overnight stays
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Badi-Bars
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ZUG REGION Lunching out
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Speed through Sweden
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TICINO REGION Surprising sights
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Contact us An alpine idyll The stay-at-home dad
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L AUSANNE REGION The new Olympic Museum 45 Alpine appetite 47
BERN REGION
ZURICH REGION
GENEVA REGION Loving the lake
Swiss Legends: Alfredo Häberli
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Hello Switzerland Community Workshops Definitive summer festival guide
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BRING THE SUNSHINE IN Dear readers, It's a “hello” to you all and a “hello” to Hello Switzerland. I'm thrilled to be joining this dynamic team of writers, editors and social media hounds and I look forward to bringing you exciting news and views from all over the country in future issues. In this edition we're inspired by a Swiss legend, Alfredo Haeberli, the Buenos Aires born designer who's lived in Zurich since the age of 13. As Switzerland's most prolific industrial designer - everything from shoes to furniture to whole hotels and more, he tells us how he settled in to the city and built himself an international reputation. We also discover the weirdest and most wonderful places to stay in the country. If you fancy an extraordinary overnight stay, why not try a Mongolian yurt, a tree house or a nuclear bunker? If you're gearing up for a long hot summer, then Hello Switzerland's Ultimate Festival Guide will acquaint you with the big events as well as introduce you to some of the lesser known gems that will appeal to “fest-guests” of all types. Heading to cities in Switzerland in the holidays? Try our guide to water sports in Geneva, cafés in Bern, lunch spots in Zug, happenings in Ticino and Badi-Bars in Zurich. Get an inside view on Basel with iconic writer Roger Bonner, take a closer look at the new Olympic Museum in Lausanne or experience a miniature world in Muggestutz. Our Featured Partners section of the magazine is one key area to head to for trusty advice and information from internationally renowned businesses who can make your life a little easier. And, as ever, we're online and on hand to bring you the best offers and competitions through Facebook, our app and through our website. Enjoy! Jennifer Davies Managing Editor-in-Chief jennifer.davies@helloswitzerland.ch
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MARITA FUHRER
managing editor in chief
chief operating officer
production manager
QUERIDA LONG Bern editor and layout
CATHERINE NELSON POLL ARD
KATE ORSON
ALLISON TURNER
Basel editor
Zurich and Zug/Lucerne editor
Romandie editor
LUKAS HAYOZ
EMMA BAUMHOFER
STEFANIE TANNER
ADRIAN AELLIG
commmunity and account manager
social media coordinator
project officer
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? e t i r w o t Love re a d CAROLINE THONGER
ROGER BONNER
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10 PHOTO COMPETITION
Photo Competition With the World Cup and other summer sports events approaching, people around the world and all over Switzerland are getting ready for a global celebration. Hello Switzerland is joining the party! Did you study in Italy? Fell in love in Rio? Married a Scotsman? Love Thai food? Share your stories with us through pictures.
Global Celebrations Some ideas: • Do you have national traditions? • Do you prepare particular food or wear crazy costumes? A lucky jersey?! • Maybe you have a one of a kind celebratory dance when your team scores?! Images should be high quality, clearly sports-related, and focus on people. We’ll be sharing your photos on social media for the whole global community in Switzerland to enjoy!
As always, the winning photos will be proudly featured across all Hello Switzerland platforms, attributed to the photographer. The trophies: Two lucky winners will receive Le Shop gift vouchers to stock up their World Cup party. 1st prize: CHF 200 Voucher / 2nd prize: CHF 100 Voucher. Deadline: Submit your photos by Sunday 6 July, 2014, before the semi-finals so our vouchers reach you in time for the big game.
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Terms and Conditions: Submitting your photos to this contest gives Hello Switzerland permission to use your images on the Hello Switzerland website, its social media pages, and in the Hello Switzerland Magazine. Photos will be attributed to the photographer. Entries must be the original work of the entrant. Multiple entries per person are accepted. Winners will be notified via email or comment on their social media post. They must reply with the requested information (photo, contact info, bio, photo caption) within 48 hours or another winner will be selected.
Photos: © Claudia Paulussen/Fotolia.com , Andrew Rich_iStock, maximult_iStock
What nation are you supporting in the World Cup? Is it your country of origin or is it simply a country you love? The World Cup is a time for all countries to come together!
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ISSUE 2 WINNER Diem Van Späni Chung’s Swiss magic moment From the photographer: My sister -in-law strolled ahead with my daughter on this lovely day when we hiked through Seelisberg in Central Switzerland and enjoyed the view of Lake Lucerne in the background.
WHAT WE LOVED ABOUT DIEM VAN SPÄNI’S IMAGE: Congratulations Diem Van Späni Chung for photographing a beautiful moment shared between aunt and niece! Not only is this photo full of love but it's also right in the heart of Switzerland close to the meadow where the Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291! We're captivated by the two of them ....What do you think they’re chatting about?
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MAY Music, marathons and men in lycra 03 to 04
11
Geneva Marathon International runners pass through the city and the beautiful surrounding landscape.
Fairmed Benefit Concert The Mother's Day FAIRMED classical concert benefits mothers and children in Nepal.
Geneva
www.genevemarathon.org
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Lucerne Ben Harper The American singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist rocks Lucerne’s KKL.
www.benharper.com
09
Château de Coppet Jardins en Fête A delightful weekend of competitions and floral displays of the highest quality.
www.jardinsenfete.ch
09 to 11 Vevey
Bern
www.fairmed.ch
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Lausanne The Village Players The theatre group present "Conversations", a play about Philip Larkin and John Betjeman.
www.villageplayers.ch
15 to 18 Lugano
Autonassa car show One of the most important open air car exhibitions in Switzerland.
www.autonassalugano.ch
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Bern
Fête de la Bière Get your beer goggles on! Free entry plus music concerts and 57 new beers to sample.
Summer fête at St. Ursula's Quintessential English Church fete with a British food stall and second hand English books.
www.fetedelabiere.ch
www.stursula.ch
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18 to 07 Sept.
Bellinzona Blues Session This event promises great music in the city’s impressive Mediterranean ambience.
Gerhard Richter at the Fondation Beyeler A collection of works from every period of Gerhard Richter's art career.
Bellinzona
www.coopaso.ch
Basel
www.fondationbeyeler.ch/en
21 to 25
27 to 31
Animai This 5 day event plans all kinds of artistic festivities for young people and children.
Francomanias Love the French language? Enjoy this festival of French songs and music.
www.animai.ch
www.francomanias.ch
23 to 25
29 to 01 June
5th Annual Zurich Writers’ Workshop Two workshops offered this year at the 5th Annual Zurich Writers Workshop.
Special Olympics Switzerland National Games Athletes with learning disabilities compete in the national event building to the Olympics.
Vevey
Zurich
www.zurichwritersworkshop.com
24 to 25 Ticino
Open wine cellars days Bottoms up! Wine producers open for visitors to taste their wine for free.
www.ticinowine.ch
25
Zurich Women's Expo Switzerland Bringing Swiss and international business women to network and showcase their skills.
www.womenexpo.ch
Bulle
Bern
www.specialolympics.ch
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Zollikofen Turbulence Big men in spandex! This is the biggest wrestling tournament in Switzerland.
www.swe-wrestling.ch
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Check ou tival Guide Ultimate Fes 9 on page 4
JUNE
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19 to 22
25 to 27
Robbie Williams The entertainer presents his new swing album "Swings Both Ways" at the city’s Hallenstadion.
National Absinthe Festival Taste the largest variety of Absinthe in the world, at the source of this formerly illegal liquor.
Art Basel The world's top international art show for contemporary works. Our Basel pages have more info.
TCI Conference International policy makers, academics and business leaders share ideas and networks.
www.robbiewilliams.com
www.fetedelabsinthe.ch
www.artbasel.com
www.tcihightech2014.org
06 to 14 Sept.
15
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27 to 28
“Cindy Sherman - Untitled Horrors” The famous photographer and artist is the subject of a solo exhibition in Zurich’s Kunsthaus.
Schweizer Frauenlauf The premier national running event for women is a testing ground for athletes of all ages.
Bol d’Or Regatta More than 600 boats take to Lac Leman. Check out our Geneva pages for more about the event.
Braderie de Romont Upscale flea market with stalls, bars, music and family friendly activities.
Zurich
Zurich
www.kunsthaus.ch
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Mülenen The Niesen Stairway Run Watch in awe as athletes run up the track of the funicular train on the Niesen Mountain.
www.niesenlauf.ch
07 to 08
Estavayer-le-Lac
Boveresse
Bern
www.frauenlauf.ch
16 Zug
The Cherry Storm An age-old tradition where teams race with cherrypicking ladders through Old Town.
www.zugerchriesi.ch
18 to 19 Ponte Brolla
Elsa Bike Trophy A competitive yet friendly bike race through the beautiful Estavayer-le-Lac region.
European Cliff Diving competition Daring and dangerous, this sport has spectators gasping. See more in our Ticino pages.
www.elsabiketrophy.ch
www.whdf.com
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19 to 21
Salsa Ship Learn to move to the beat of passionate salsa - on the waves. C’mon, those hips don’t lie!
Red Pigs Festival A range of musicians, often from the local area and region perform on two stages.
Zug
www.zugersee-schifffahrt.ch
Payerne
www.redpigsfestival.ch
Basel
Mirabaud
www.boldormirabaud.com
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Lausanne Fête de la Musique The "shortest night" music festival with street performances and busking in the plazas.
www.fetemusiquelausanne.ch
Bern
Romont
www.braderiederomont.ch
28 to 29 Brienz
The Platzger Cup Discover the traditional Swiss throwing sport of Platzgen at the nation’s top event.
www.platzger.ch
14 HELLO SWITZERL AND EVENTS
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MEET UP AND DISCOVER SWITZERLAND! Hello Switzerland events in 2014 HELLO SWITZERL AND FOX TRAILS
HELLO SWITZERL AND MÖVENPICK WINE TASTING EVENTS
Foxtrail is the most thrilling paper chase in Switzerland – that Foxtrail fox will do anything to hide his tracks!
The international language of good wine Hello Switzerland is organising Wine Tastings at Mövenpick Wine Cellars throughout Switzerland. In a relaxed, international atmosphere, we’ll taste fabulous wines and enjoy gourmet appetizers. Let us set the scene for you to meet people from all over the world. Everyone’s welcome!
Hello Switzerland has teamed up with Foxtrail to offer special trail events to the Hello Switzerland community. Foxtrails consist of one wily task after another, and you need to solve each one of them along the way. Every Foxtrail is different. Whether you come alone or in a group, you’re 8 or 80, you’re a tourist or you live here – Hello Switzerland Foxtrails are a fun and interesting way to meet people and discover Swiss cities from another perspective. Our Hello Switzerland Foxtrail host will welcome our readers personally and await the groups at the end of the trail for a drink and a snack. Come along and let’s fox the fox this summer!
Hello Switzerland Foxtrails start at 6pm at the main railway station in the following cities: 24 April 15 May 22 May 26 June
Luzern St. Gallen Lausanne Zurich
3 July 28 August 4 September
Basel Thun Bern
Participation is CHF 41 for adults and CHF 26 for children. Advance registration is required. Please note that registration closes on the Monday before each Hello Switzerland Foxtrail event.
For information and bookings simply visit www.helloswitzerland.ch/foxtrail
A year of fine wine Our Hello Switzerland Mövenpick Wine events will begin in summer.
For full information, meet-up dates, and registration, simply visit www.helloswitzerland.ch/events To your health!
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JULY Opera, Metallica and beach volleyball 02 to 02 Aug
04 to 06
LongLake Festival A festival covering the topics of art, jazz, words and much more.
Wake & Jam Great event with wakeboarding, wakesurfing, stand up paddling and much more.
Lugano
www.lugano-tourism.ch
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Murten/Morat
www.wakeandjam.ch
04 to 12
ATHLETISSIMA This prestigious track-andfield event features worldclass athletes at the Pontaise Olympic Stadium.
Avenches
www.athletissima.ch
www.avenches.ch
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18 to 26
Metallica at St Jakob Park One of the world's biggest heavy metal bands rocks Basel this summer.
Alvin Ailey - American Dance Theater A group of young modern dancers perform a breathtaking live show.
Basel Tattoo Bagpipes and brass bands. See out Basel pages for more
Basel
04 to 05 Twann
Lakesplash Reggae Openair Festival Enjoy the sound of reggae music at Lake Biel/Bienne.
www.lakesplash.ch
04 to 06
Estavayer-le-Lac SWATCH FREE4STYLE The biggest FMX (Freestyle Motocross) event in Frenchspeaking Switzerland.
www.free4style.com
Avenches opera Prestigious classical festival with open-air performances in the Aventicum Roman arena.
Zurich
www.musical.ch
08 to 13 Gstaad
FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour – Gstaad Grand Slam 2014 One of 11 Grand Slam tournaments of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. www.e.beachworldtour.ch
08 to 28 Aug
Thun
Thunerseespiele AIDA Musical Production on Lake Thun.
www.thunerseespiele.ch
25 to 27 Interlaken
Basel
www.baseltattoo.ch
19 to 20
Interlatina A festival dedicated to Latin culture. Lots of fun!
www.interlatina.ch
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Geneva
26e Triathlon International de Genève Help cheer on the participants of this amazing race through Geneva.
Bielerseefest Get a head start on 1 August celebrations. Complete with fireworks!
www.bielerseefest.ch
www.tig.ch/en
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THE INSIDE VIEW WITH ROGER BONNER Roger Bonner is a writer from Basel with cult status in Switzerland, whose incisive anecdotes on local culture in our HELLO SWITZERLAND magazines and in his book Swiss Me (Bergli Books) have captured a fan base of both Swiss and internationals. He took writer Kate Orson around some of his favourite places to give our readers some inside tips on the city. “I am Swiss but grew up in Los Angeles, California and when I was twenty-one, my family moved to Basel where I have been living and working as editor, writer and English teacher ever since. When I saw the city, it was love at first sight! The beautiful Old Town, the rich cultural life, the situation on the Rhine, and the proximity to Germany and France, have all inspired my writing over the years.”
www.roger-bonner.ch Swiss Me can be found at www.bergli.ch
STUNNING VISTA AT THE PFALZ The large terrace behind the Münster is called the “Pfalz”. It is my favourite place in Basel. The Pfalz affords the best view of Kleinbasel, the Black Forest and the Rhine with its many barges chugging up and down the river. The promenade on the other side, locally known as the Riviera of Basel, makes me feel like I’m on a holiday. I can relax here and forget the hustle and bustle of daily life.”
www.basel-virtuell.ch/en/highlights/places/pfalz HEART OF THE CIT Y Cathedral Square is truly the heart of Basel. More than two thousand years of history have left its mark on this site, where Celts and Romans came and went, where medieval jousting tournaments took place, where the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche taught in a nearby school, and the artist Hans Holbein the Younger, famous for his portrait of Henry VIII, supposedly had his studio. With its beautiful Cathedral overlooking the Rhine, this is the city’s striking landmark.
www.basel-virtuell.ch/en/highlights/places/muensterplatz CLOISTER CONTEMPL ATION Walking through the Münster Cloister, with its memorial tombstones of Basel’s famous families, reminds me how transient life is. Many came as highly skilled refugees during the 16th Century and turned Basel into a very prosperous city. For me it's a place for contemplation, sometimes dappled with sunlight, and not for brooding, for I soon come to the Rhine pulsing with life.
www.baslermuenster.ch/bauwerk/rundgang/aussenbau/kreuzgang
MÜNSTER FERRY FROLICS Crossing the Rhine with the Münster Ferry is always a thrilling experience. It’s just a short ride, propelled by the current and though it only takes a few minutes to get to the other side, I feel like I’m embarking on an adventure, with the wind tousling my hair and the waves lapping against the sides of the boat. The ferry can be hired by the hour, for example, a fondue dinner to which you can bring your own cheese and wine. The Ferryman sometimes entertains his guests with a story, which can be a tall tale. So, if you do not always tell the truth in Basel, you tell it to the Ferryman…
www.faehri.ch/ www.basel.com REL AX IN THE READING ROOM The Lesegesellschaft is a charming place that only insiders (and now Hello Switzerland readers) know about. I’ve been a member here for over twenty years. Stepping into the reading room is like going back in time. It dates back to 1787 and has over 80,000 books and many current newspapers and magazines with a good selection in English. The floors creak and the air is pleasantly musty with the smell of history. It is my refuge. Here I can sit in one of the leather-coated armchairs and read an English newspaper or magazine or peruse the new arrival of books. And if I need a break, then I can walk to one of the large windows and watch the Rhine flowing past.
www.lesegesellschaft-basel.ch
Photos: Roger Bonner, Toni Davidson, Swiss-image.ch/Beat Mueller, Basel Tourismus/Andreas Zimmermann, Daniel Petkovic. Background Swiss-image.ch/Gian Marco Castelberg & Maurice Haas.
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BASEL’S BIGGEST CROWD PULLERS Kate Orson throws the spotlight on the top two annual events which take place in June and July in Basel, known as Switzerland’s most culturally diverse city.
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BANGING BEATS AT BASEL TAT TOO
SPOT TING STARS AT ART BASEL Attracting more than 75,000 art lovers and übercool contemporary art fans, and with 285 leading galleries from 34 countries, this is the Grandaddy of all art shows. It’s also your chance to spot new talent and perhaps even some celebrities. Among the star artists, Ai Wei Wei, Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry (dressed as a woman or as a man) are tipped to attend. Among the celebrities, Brad and Angelina and Robert De Niro have all been seen here shopping for something to hang on their walls. Head out to the rest of the city for the many side events including Art Parcours in Kleinbasel, a series of sitespecific sculptures, inter ventions and performances by emerging and renowned international artists. 19 - 22 June
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With over 120,000 visitors each year the Basel Tattoo is the city’s most popular event. This year it lights up the Kaserne for its ninth edition. The festival encompasses military music with dance, a light show, choreography and a spectacular firework display. Dominik Nyfenneger from the event explains it’s success: ‘’The drum is an integral part of Basel’s culture, we have Fasnacht, so Baslers love it. But visitors also come from all over Switzerland and beyond.” Some of the more exotic acts include the Singapore Armed Forces band and hopefully (still yet to be confirmed) the Changxing Lotus Dragon Folklore Group from China, bringing performances that will transport you to the Orient. From the bagpipes of bonny Scotland to the didgeridoos of Down Under, it’s a musical world tour in military style. 18 - 24 July
www.baseltattoo.ch
WIN TICKETS! Would you like to experience Basel Tattoo for yourself? Hello Switzerland has 3 pairs of tickets to give away. Leave a comment on this article at www.helloswitzerland.ch/ features, letting us know why you want to be at the Tattoo. We will choose three winners on 7 July. Good luck!
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ALFREDO HÄBERLI: DESIGNER WITH A DIFFERENCE Buenos Aires-born and Zurich-based Alfredo Häberli is Switzerland's most prolific furniture, product and interior designer. Fresh from his last project, the award-winning 25hours Design Hotel in hip Zurich West, he talks to Jennifer Davies about his life and work in the city.
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You moved to Zurich from Argentina – a real contrast of cultures. How did you adjust? When I first arrived, I was 13 years old, nearly 14, and suddenly found myself going to school here in Zurich. I missed the relaxed Latino way of life and actually my Dad worked for Swissair, so I was able to fly almost for free and I spent many weekends “Once you’ve left your home travelling to Milan, Madrid, country, you’re at home Barcelona, Paris and London. That everywhere. It’s more about brought me a sense of balance and distance from the German part of yourself than about the city.” Switzerland. However I soon learned some very positive things from the Swiss, such as how to remain calm, be humble, not to bluff or boast and to be straight and direct when you meet people...and I also learned to speak six languages. I think once you’ve left your home country, you’re at home everywhere. It’s more about yourself than about the city: Today I'm a very proud resident of Zurich. Here, what you see is what you get.
As a designer why do you choose to live and work in Zurich rather than in one of the more famous world design capitals, like Milan, for example? When I was in Milan on a trip as a teenager, I discovered the work of (the legendary Italian designer) Achille Castiglioni, who inspired me to study design. I opened my studio – on the advice of Castiglioni himself – in Zurich, in 1991, the week after I graduated with my degree from the University of Zurich's Design School. I also
received the diploma prize. That was quite unique for a non-native Swiss! Since then I have never felt out of place here. Zurich offers a perfect symbiosis between nature and culture, calm and activity. It has just the right size, distance and diversity I need. If I need more, I simply go to a bigger city. If I need less, I go into the forest. Zurich works perfectly.
What were the challenges of starting a design business here? For the first ten years it was hard to make an impression in the international design field from such a small country. England compares itself with Germany, France with Italy. Yet here we live in a small country with four different language barriers. But I've had a lot of luck and my parents gave me a lot of self-confidence to fight for my dream and eventually the vision came true. Step by step, little by little.
How does being from Argentina influence you? I always express it like this: my rational side and my ability to think in complex ways are from Switzerland, while my direct, open and playful side is from Argentina. The combination of both sides – that's me.
How do you keep your work innovative when it's been in the public eye for decades? I never follow trends. Instead I ask myself “what would I need? What would I buy? What touches me?” I design things that are made for looking
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FAST FIVE Q&A: 1 Favourite colours? Dark blue with a thin pale green line.
2 Favourite place? A room with a view.
3 Biggest inspiration? Just a sheet of paper and a pencil.
4 Motto for how to live life? There’s no rush, but time.
5 How would you like to be remembered in life?
Photos: . p.21 Herbert Zimmermann, p.22 Jonas Kuhn, Isabel Truniger, p.23 Jonas Kuhn
As a gentleman who treated his fellow human beings and their passion for design with respect and joy.
twice, are not judged at first sight, they don’t shout or scream too loud. I always try to innovate a little bit, with just a small step and with the twinkling of an eye. I try to create the maximum amount of soul in my pieces, with the minimum of materials.
What do you think has been the secret to your success? In the last 10 years I've been able to harvest the fruits of the seeds I planted and the international design companies I've worked for have now became friends. The trust, and the challenge to reciprocate that trust, motivates me a lot. Also becoming the father of two children and being able to survive financially from what I love to do has also made me very relaxed. There is space for everyone. I don’t have to take it all.
Although you love designing, have you ever felt trapped by your job? No, not so far. Last year, when I finished the 25hours Hotel Zurich West (I designed everything from door handle to the carpets, from the lamps to the cutlery – in all around 60 new products), I was tired. Then I took time just for me, creating a lot of distance from work. Actually I've never really been a workaholic.
What are your plans for the future? I'm working on four knitted fabrics for Kvardrat (top Danish textile company) and I've started to work on a children's book – now, at 50 years old! I’m also working on a pre-fabricated house. And I soon will work on a simple pencil. These are all dreams from my childhood.
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PROVOCATIVE CAFÉ CULTURE The “Seitensprung: Trink fremd” program (Seitensprung and fremdgehen are German terms for infidelity) encourages café regulars to “step out” of their favorite locale and try somewhere new on the side. And, as Emma Baumhofer and Querida Long reveal, the idea has been a boon for café culture in the capital. The mastermind behind the concept is Tobias Roder, one of four owners of the Wartsaal Kaffee in the Lorraine neighborhood, who deliberately chose a name that would provoke and prick the curiosity of the public – something that people just couldn't ignore. Seitensprung aims to highlight Bern’s developing café scene. “It's a way of letting café lovers know that there are more excellent venues than they realize around the city. I wasn't afraid of losing our regulars,” Tobias explained. “In fact this is a way for all of our businesses to get more customers.” Together with Su Canonica from Volver, Roder developed the concept of giving loyal visitors a card on which they collect a stamp from each of the twelve participating establishments. After they gather the stamps,
customers earn themselves a free drink from the café of their choice, plus half-price on the rest of their drinks for that visit. So far the concept is proving successful. Around 6,000 cards have been distributed in the year since the program started and it has also received attention from local media. Each of the participating coffee shops are independently-owned and bring their own unique flair to the city's café scene. So, if you're ready to “step out” on an old favorite and unearth a new café gem in Switzerland's capital, then pick up your card from any of the following locations and embark on your journey of discovery.
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Step out with ! rland Hello Switzteour team ee Come and m drink m m for a su er al sa at Café Wart ay! M 1 on from 6 -8pm
Adrianos Bar & Café Theaterplatz 2
Bonbec Rathausgasse 18
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www.apfelgold.ch
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Artisan coffee
Whimsical sweets
Casual, old-world ambience
Café Alpin Gerechtigkeitsgasse 19 A quiet hideaway in Old Town
Einstein Kaffee & Rauchsalon Kramgasse 49 A great place to meet friends
Fariboles café & canaperia Herrengasse 10 Canapes with a French flair
www.alpinbern.ch
www.einstein-kaffee.ch
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Leichtsinn Kornhausplatz 10 Oasis in the city
Vetter Herzog Herzogstrasse 12 Charming café in Breitenrain
www.leichtsinn.ch
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Volver BarTapasCafé Rathausplatz 8 Trendy tapas
wartsaal kaffee bar bücher Lorrainestrasse 15 A local gathering point
ZAR café*bar Pestalozzistrasse 9 Cozy neighborhood bar
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Café-Bar Parterre Hallerstrasse 1 Chilled atmosphere, not just for students Photos: © Natalie Kauer & seitensprunginbern
Apfelgold desserts & livres Bonstettenstrasse 2
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HONEY, I SHRUNK THE LANDSCAPE! If Lilliputian dreams and childhood fantasies could be etched out of the forest, then, as Melinda Taylor Schoutens writes, the Muggestutz Trail is the perfect hideaway for any dreamer. The cuteness of it all is simply contagious, with tiny dwarf houses, ladders to climb, bells to ring, and gondolas to ride. Adults cannot help but fall in love with the scenery, and the creative mastermind behind both of these incredible theme trails. And they are win-win for a multitude of reasons. 1. Parents get to finally hike without the whimpers and constant whining of little people tugging at their sides wondering, “Are we there yet?” Children get to play and explore among some impressive scenery and forget all about the miles their little feet are actually covering. 2. The trails are well marked and well maintained. At each stop there is a sign that tells you all about the destination you have reached in three languages (one of which is English…whew) and then a marker for how long it will take to reach the next interactive site. What a great way to encourage your children to keep walking! 3. The picnic site along one of the trails is simply remarkable. Set along a babbling brook with BBQ pits and free wood to burn. Why not have a campfire and enjoy a picnic lunch with your family?
Photos: Melinda Taylor Schoutens
4. Did we mention that the trails are as sweet as sweet can be? Seriously, the photos, the maps, the tiny hand sewn clothes make you long for more.
The nitty - gritty details for those up for the adorable adventure:
THEME TRAIL NAME Muggestutz Zwergenwege am Hasliberg Two trails to choose from, but please do both, but not necessarily in a single day! The trail is only open from mid – June through October. The trail is NOT stroller friendly, so don’t even attempt it. Get yourself a sturdy backpack just in case your little one gets tired along the way. Trail Number One Zwergenweg Mägisalp-Bidmi Time: 2 hours minimum, but just so you know, children love to take their time while on the trails. They frolic, tinker and simply absorb all of the joy these trails have to offer. Length : 5km This trail is lovely with open meadows and grand views. Check the last times down for the gondola, (usually 5pm).
Trail Number Two Zwergenweg Käserstatt – Lischen Time: 1.5 hours minimum Length: 3km This trail is home to the gorgeous picnic site, so pack your sausages and bread and get ready for some good old-fashioned fun! The children might stop playing in the stream just long enough to scarf down some lunch and then back again to get wet, dirty and full of natural fun. Don’t forget the last bus and gondola down the mountain for the day!
Here’s to incredible views and fun adventures!
www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/family-hike.html
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DISCOVER SWITZERLAND: ODDBALL OVERNIGHTS
Renowned for its luxury accommodation, Switzerland's more idiosyncratic hospitality choices have been overlooked for too long. While igloos were all the rage last season, the summer also has some unique outdoor and u nderground options, as the team from Hello Switzerland discovered. NOMADIC YURTS IN VAUD AND HUT TWIL Longing to lodge like nomads on the Mongolian steppe, without straying too far from home? Several places in Switzerland offer nights in a yurt: a tent with a felt covered circular wood frame that can be easily collapsed, moved and reassembled. They are surprisingly spacious, warm and most have a skylight at the top. At 2000 m, the Rochers de Naye yurt village in Vaud lies at the end of a cog train line. Here you can gaze at the stars before sleeping, then wake to a spectacular mountain sunrise. Each of the seven yurts sleeps up to eight. The full Discovery Package includes train journey, yurt rental, dinner and breakfast for CHF 300 per person.
www.goldenpass.ch
A more rural yurt experience is to be had in Huttwil, near Bern at the Spycher Handwerk farm, specialising in wool making. As well as sheep, there are llamas, alpacas, camels and a couple of Border Collies. Spend the night in one of the six yurts on offer, including a special honeymoon yurt - included is a special farm breakfast. There are also yurts for self-catering. CHF 109 for 2 people per night including breakfast. QUERIDA LONG
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LOCKED UP IN LUCERNE'S JAIL Do time at the former Löwengraben jail in the heart of Lucerne’s old town. The landmark building was built in 1862, housing prisoners until 1998 and just a year later it opened as a hotel. Choose between a cell-sized room, with prison bunks, or suites with a matrimonial double bed. In the heart of the old town, this is an ideal budget choice for explorers. The sparsely decorated rooms with iron barred windows may leave you desperate to escape, so if you are lying awake counting down the hours then head to the hotel bar to imbibe enough to dull your senses. Or if reading is more your style then the library suite houses the original book collection from the jail house. The breakfast buffet, with cereals, bread, meat and cheeses has certainly improved since it was a prison. But however you decide to spend your time, the jail hotel promises to be an authentic experience. CHF 60 for a single or CHF 85 if you're bringing a cell mate. Dogs welcome for extra CHF 15. No website – check www.booking.com. KATE ORSON
TREE HOUSES IN NEUCHÂTEL AND KLOSTERS Nurturing a secret desire to sleep amongst the treetops? These days it's not just lovers of the vintage cult TV series the Swiss Family Robinson who are seeking out a leafy retreat. In parts of Switzerland you can even find luxury, fully serviced tree houses with a cook and butler at your beck and call. Les Nids (the nests) comprise four glazed tree houses perching between five to eight metres above ground in the the ash trees of Le Locle, Nêuchatel. Each is equipped with its own kitchen, shower, toilet and wood oven, designed for two to four people. The treehouse site is near to the recreation area of the town, close to the public swimming pool. From CHF 160 per night for two.
www.lesnids.ch The tree houses at Madrisa Land, a park in Klosters, are the first in Switzerland to be accessible for physically disabled people and also offer luxury stays. There are three tree houses with four to six beds and one luxury suite available - all of which are connected by bridges. From CHF 350 per night for a 4 person treehouse to CHF 999 for a luxury couples all inclusive with personal butler and cook. JENNIFER DAVIES
www.madrisa-land.ch
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TAKE COVER IN A VERBIER BUNKER Nuclear bunkers in private homes are one of the quirks that have defined Switzerland for over half a century. It is said to be the only country in the world able to shelter most of its 7.8 million population in a bunker. A change in the law two years ago saw that only buildings with more 38 apartments now require basement fallout shelters. Today, most bunkers are used for storage but one has been converted into a hostel, The Bunker in Verbier. In a resort renowned for its upmarket accommodation, this, a real Swiss atomic bomb shelter, is one of Verbier's four backpacker hostels and its four large dorm rooms can house up to 45 beds. The Bunker is part of the Verbier Sport Center and guests can use swimming pools and jacuzzis as part of their stay, as well as having internet access and cable TV. In the summer there's beachvolleyball and a skate park. The Bunker is just 800m from Verbier's main square, with a free bus to the ski lifts and town centre. This has to be the safest hostel in the world! Starting at CHF 29 per night per person with breakfast. CAROLINE THONGER
www.centre-sportif-verbier.ch
This daring overnight is not for those afraid of the dark. The Hölloch cave in Muotothal, Schwyz, has been explored to almost 200 kilometres and is one of the longest cave systems in the world. Formed by water erosion some 600,000 years ago, it reaches thousands of metres underground. On the two-day tours and on the first night of the three-day tours, you’ll sleep in the relative comfort of the Dombiwak, designed to fit in with the cave surroundings, with running drinking water and toilets. You’ll be served a fondue with the group before your well-earned rest in the pitch-black night. Bring your own sleeping bag suitable for the chilly -5C temperatures. For the second night of the three-day tour, you’ll stay in the Researcher’s Bivouac, which has all the equipment you’ll need, but is not as comfortable as the Dombiwak. The upside is that this tour gives you time to explore much more of the further reaches of the cave. Tours are physically demanding but the two-day option has no special prerequisites. However, the three-day tour is only open to those with some cave experience. From CHF 195 for two nights basic to CHF 595, three nights advanced. ALLISON TURNER
www.trekking.ch www.incave.ch
Photos: Pages 28 to 30, Goldenpass.ch, Jailhotel Lucerne, Madrisa Land,Trekking.ch, Le Centre Sportif Verbier
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OUR FEATURED PARTNERS A network of experts We’re delighted to introduce Hello Switzerland’s new Featured Partners concept– a network of experts to reduce complexity and make life easier when relocating. Are you currently relocating? Did you move to Switzerland recently? If so, you’ll already be familiar with the complexity of relocating to Switzerland. At Hello Switzerland we’ve being doing our utmost to simplify relocation and settling in for our readers since our launch in 2008. It can be hard to know where to start when moving to a new country. We’re faced with masses of information, hundreds of tasks to complete, important decisions to take in a short space of time and all of this often without any real knowledge of Switzerland or the local market. Hello Switzerland decided to tackle the problem. We’ve worked closely with our relocation partner Packimpex and with groups of Hello Switzerland readers to identify which topics are of critical importance for a successful relocation. We identified a range of issues - opening a Swiss bank account, taking out the right insurance policies, dealing with Swiss and homecountry taxes, immigration, moving, finding a place to live, buying or importing a car, and furnishing and decorating your new home - as being the critical success factors when moving to Switzerland.
EXPERT ADVICE To address these issues, Hello Switzerland has chosen to partner with leading Swiss companies in these fields. Our Featured Partners provide Hello Switzerland magazine readers and online community members with relevant, accurate, and upto-date expert advice. Featured Partners advise our teams, write feature articles, provide practical information to our readers, and organise events of interest and benefit to the Hello Switzerland community.
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Stronger together Our Featured Partners offer their services in English. They are committed to providing Hello Switzerland and our community with tailored and personalised service. We have chosen to work with these partners because we are convinced that their expertise and commitment adds true value to the Hello Switzerland community. Together, their dedicated, long-term commitment to Hello Switzerland covers all mission-critical aspects of relocation to Switzerland. Their know-how is your key to a smooth and efficient relocation and settlingin process in Switzerland. We stand by and fully recommend the services of our Featured Partners. We are proud and excited to bring the Featured Partners concept to our readers, and thank all partners warmly for their dedication, involvement and commitment to the Hello Switzerland community. Mike Tomsett Chief Operating Officer, Hello Switzerland michael.tomsett@helloswitzerland.ch
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WHAT’S DIFFERENT WHEN DRIVING IN SWITZERLAND? BY MARKUS HÄFELI, FOUNDER AND OWNER , AUTOCIEL .CH
Every country has its idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving. Luckily, Swiss roads are generally safe, and driving culture is to follow the rules, not re-write them. So what are the key things to bear in mind when taking to the road here?
DON’T FORGET… • Highways are indicated with green signs, and main roads by blue signs - exactly the opposite of the EU signage system. • Renew your “vignette” sticker (the annual highway toll) by the end of January - the police do lots of checks in February and the fine is steep. • In the mountains, carry snow chains if you don’t have a 4WD!
SLOW DOWN! • There are a lot of speed cameras on highways, at junctions and at traffic lights. It’s wise (and much cheaper) not to exceed the speed limit or gamble on the lights.
• On highway stretches with lots of tunnels, the speed limit can change ever y few kilometers, so keep an eye on those road signs! • Exceeding the speed limit by as little as 20km/h on highways can lead to a temporary ban.
DRIVE SAFE! • Don’t drink: the permitted blood alcohol level is zero for new drivers and 0.05% for all other adults, which for most people means one beer. • From November through spring we change to winter tyres for better grip on snow and ice. Most insurance companies regard this as compulsory. Wishing you a safe trip!
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THE GOTTHARD BASE TUNNEL A “ground-breaking” insurance project When construction is completed, the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland will be the longest rail tunnel in the world. It will significantly shorten travel times between northern and southern Europe. Insuring the construction project of the century is also a major challenge. With its comprehensive construction site insurance, Swiss company Nationale Suisse is one of the two principal insurers for this project of superlatives. 15 October 2010, 2:17pm: Switzerland holds its breath as the tunnel boring machine “Sissi” breaks through the last section of rock to open up the world’s longest rail tunnel at the Gotthard. It’s a milestone, not just for the workers inside the mountain but also for the insurance specialists. The New Rail Link through the Alps (NRLA), with the 57-kilometre Gotthard Base Tunnel at its heart and the 15.4-km Ceneri Base Tunnel, is one of the most remarkable construction projects of the 21st century. It opens the way for a flat route through the Alps which is just 550 metres above sea level at its highest point – the same altitude as the city of Bern. More than 20 million people live in the catchment area on the two sides of the Gotthard in Switzerland, Italy and Germany. The
new rail line will noticeably shorten transit times between northern and southern Europe and link Switzerland to Europe’s high-speed rail network.
A HIGHLY COMPLEX PROJECT Nationale Suisse and Allianz Suisse are each taking 50 percent of the responsibility for supplying the construction site insurance to the tunnel’s constructor AlpTransit Gotthard Ltd, a subsidiary of the Swiss Federal Railway company (SBB/CFF) that is also building the Ceneri Base Tunnel. The project is highly complex, not least because it will have taken two decades to complete. Both the technology and the safety issues are evolving constantly. In addition, the geological challenges are considerable and their impact difficult to assess.
BENEFITING FROM EXPERIENCE The very complexity of this construction project of the century actually adds value for clients of Nationale Suisse. They benefit from the experience gained by the insurer under the extreme conditions of the Gotthard. Clients also need to know that their insurer is a solid partner that they can rely on for decades, even when unexpected difficulties arise and needs change – something Nationale Suisse is amply demonstrating as insurer for the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
Read more at www.helloswitzerland.ch/features © AlpTransit Gotthard Ltd
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RELOCATING YOU Packimpex destination consulting services Interview with Ursula Christen, Destination Services Consultant at Packimpex. BY EMMA BAUMHOFER
In destination consulting, expert consultants share their local knowledge so you can hit the ground running in your new country. We met experienced professional Ursula Christen to find out more.
How do you set expectations for life in Switzerland? Many expats struggle with the small house sizes in Switzerland. They associate living in an apartment with being a student and are used to having lots of space at home, more parking, and more services. But I find that perspectives can change over time. One American family I worked with was anxious about the prospect of living in an apartment. By the end of two years however, the wife told me she didn’t want to go back to a house because it was too much work! Another common struggle is with the lack of Sunday shopping. Similarly, I have heard many times that after adjusting to it, people begin to appreciate having Sundays to spend quality time with their family exploring Switzerland.
What does a typical Packimpex home search tour look like? Well, every tour is different, that’s what's exciting about this job! But generally, I pick the client up at their hotel and we spend the day visiting home options. I arrive with our visits mapped out. We make 6-10 home visits with each client and our goal is to meet as many as possible of the requirements we have mutually consulted and agreed on.
How do you prepare for a tour and how do you maximize your time? Prior to meeting I speak with my clients on the phone to assess their needs and learn what is essential to them. I also utilize every moment of the day. Between visits we elaborate on the pros
and cons of each housing option, otherwise, they would all meld together!
A lesson you’ve learned on the job? From one of my first clients I learned to never accept no as an answer before trying again. This transferee was told there was no room for her two children in her preferred school. However, after a wellstructured, polite and persuasive cover letter submitted with their application, the school enrolled her children. I was impressed! There are a lot of rules in Switzerland but there is also more flexibility than you think. The key is asking politely.
Why is it important to have DSP consultants? We are here to facilitate the relocation process and save our clients’ time. While focusing on the emotional and intellectual stress of changing jobs and location, my clients can trust me to take care of their housing search and provide guidance on topics such as schooling, day care, culture and much more. I live in the city so I am their local guide.
You’ve been a consultant for 10 years now, why do you love it? Every single day is different. I get to meet interesting people from all around the world and help them to feel comfortable and safe during a time of great change in their lives.
For guidance and support on relocating to Switzerland please contact: Ursula Christen Packimpex Destination Services +41 (0) 58 356 14 53 ursula.christen@packimpex.ch
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"TOO MUCH HARMONY CAN BE DAMAGING" Ottmar Hitzfeld, one of the most successful club trainers worldwide and trainer of the Swiss national team since 2008, talks about preparations for the World Cup in Brazil, tough opponents, and how he feels about saying goodbye. INTERVIEW BY MICHAEL KROBATH FOR CREDIT SUISSE, BONVIVA MAGAZINE
Mr. Hitzfeld, now you can admit it: France, Ecuador, Honduras – a dream draw for Switzerland. Out of Pot 2, I would rather have had Greece or England than France. But you're right – we are capable of making it through the group, but we should not underestimate the South Americans.
What makes them dangerous? They are instinctive footballers. Technically strong, lively, and very quick. And they're tougher than the Europeans. They always go for the body and hurt their opponents.
What makes the current Swiss team special? There's the mixture of youth and experience, as well as the team spirit. The way we play is more creative and flexible than at the 2010 World Cup, which means that we can go on the offensive much more.
What were the main things that you learned from the World Cup adventure in 2010? We were quite isolated in South Africa and occasionally got a touch of cabin fever. This time,
we have chosen a hotel in Porto Seguro. That's on the beach and will be housing other guests, so we'll be able to switch off once in a while.
Are you no longer "the general" as you were formerly known in Germany? The new generation of players needs more freedom and I give it to them. But even in Brazil, there will be a code of conduct that everyone will have to follow.
The World Cup is a giant shop window – everyone wants to play there. How do you prevent individual interests from being placed above those of the group? The players need to know that success comes only with teamwork, and I impose financial penalties for indiscipline. However, too much harmony can be damaging. The team should respect each other, but every player must want to be in the starting line-up.
It will be a stressful tournament, with heat, humidity, and long journeys. Is the team doctor your most important man? We shouldn't make a fuss about the climate. But of course, we're working hard to prepare. In that respect, I prefer practice over theory. That's why I've already spoken to my former players from Brazil, Paolo Rink and Giováne Élber, who know these conditions better than anyone.
The World Cup will mark the end of your coaching career. Have you felt the occasional pang of regret? I'm currently concentrating purely on our matches, and I'm confident that we'll see a strong Swiss team. But I have no idea how I will react after the final match. I'm not ruling out the possibility of the same thing happening as when I left Bayern Munich: then, the tears started to flow during the farewell in the stadium.
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EQUITY BASED COMPENSATION Have you received shares or options from your employer? We give you a short overview of the most important tax rules. On 1 January 2013, a new law regarding the taxation of equitybased employee compensation entered into force. Under the new rules, the taxation and reporting are mostly harmonized across all cantons, especially where the point of taxation, the international tax allocation and employers' reporting obligations are concerned.
The following two examples demonstrate the pro rata temporis taxation in international cases: Example Import grant in country A
POINT OF TAXATION
arrival in Switzerland
year 2010
The new law has not changed the point of taxation for shares (that are immediately transferred to the employees at grant with voting and dividend rights) which remain taxable at grant. In respect to share options, one has to distinguish between ”non-quoted and/ or restricted share options” and “quoted and unrestricted share options”. “Non-quoted and/or restricted share options” are subject to taxation at exercise, which is the major change in taxation practice since the new rules entered into force. The latter are taxable at grant. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and deferred shares (assuming a vesting period during which the employees do not hold any shares yet and do not have any voting and dividend rights) are taxable at share delivery after the vesting period. Phantom plan awards (i.e. cash-settled plans) are subject to taxation at actual payout.
vesting
year 2011
February 2010
year 2013
year 2012
February 2013
August 2011
exercise year 2014
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measurement period: grant to vesting
Swiss portion
According to this example for import, 50% of the exercise gain is subject to Swiss income taxation at the time of exercise. Example Export grant in Switzerland
departure from Switzerland
year 2010
February 2010
vesting
year 2011
year 2013
year 2012
February 2011
February 2013
exercise year 2014
August 2014
measurement period: grant to vesting
The following table provides a brief overview, when based on the new rules taxation takes place for the different instruments: Taxation at Grant
Share delivery (vesting)
Exercise
Pay-out
X
Free and restricted shares Share options (non-quoted and restricted)
X
Share options (quoted and freely disposable)
X X
Phantom plans (i.e. SAR) X
RSUs and deferred shares
INTERNATIONAL ALLOCATION In international cases, i.e. when the employee moves to or from Switzerland while holding equity-based compensation instruments, all equity awards subject to a vesting period are sourced from the point of grant until the point of vesting. This means that Swiss income taxation applies on a pro rata basis referable to a partial period of Swiss residency, determined based on the working days during the vesting period. The taxable income in Switzerland is calculated as follows: Total Taxable Amount
x
Total Swiss day s during the v esting period Total number of day s during the v esting period
However, the entire gain will be reported in the Swiss salary certificate, and the foreign-sourced portion will be excluded in the Swiss tax return.
Swiss portion
According to this example for export, 33% of the exercise gain is subject to Swiss income taxation at the time of exercise. The former Swiss employer has the obligation to withhold the income tax at source at a special flat tax rate of 11.5% for federal income tax plus applicable cantonal rate. Cantons are free to determine whether to impose a flat rate or to apply their standard income tax rates.
REPORTING OBLIGATIONS The employer is required to report all relevant information in connection with the grant and realization of equity compensation on an addendum to the Swiss salary certificate. Preferably, the qualification and taxation of employee participation plans should be assessed by the employer in advance in detail. With tax and social security rulings, unexpected tax results can be avoided.
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40 SPORT
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH GOLF… AND GLOBAL GATHERINGS Successful Irish golf professional Brian Murphy certainly found his niche in Switzerland’s international golfing scene and, as Andrea Neitzel reports, he believes it helped him connect with Swiss and international culture too. “Young or old, male or female and all creeds or colours - anyone can learn to play golf, ” says the 30-year-old Professional Golfing Association of America (PGA) trainer as he dispenses his considerable expertise on how to swing, pitch, chip and putt. Murphy, who has established a reputation as the “go-to” Pro for members of the international sporting group Golf4Fun, moved to Switzerland three years ago and met Nora O´Sullivan, who was just founding the non-profit association. He believes the organisation played an integral part in helping him adapt to his new life. “It´s integration in a very relaxed way. Golf4Fun created that atmosphere of feeling at home by having English-speaking people around, but at the same time mixing with Swiss people”, he says, adding that the sport unites people with all their various outlooks. “Everyone has something to add to the group, different views or different angles, and that makes it nice.” The community, now numbering more than 900 members, aims to get the right balance of events to chat and meet, as well as compete, so that even the more ambitious players feel as comfortable as hobby golfers; as Murphy explains, “you definitely don’t have to be a handicap golfer to join the events. We have some really good and enthusiastic players, but they are always up for a laugh as well.” Golf4Fun Sponsoring Partners:
The most rewarding aspect for him is helping new recruits to the sport to “find their swing”, as they improve and overcome their nerves. One young trainee had held her golf licence (Platzreife/ autorisation de parcours) for a while, but told him that bad tournament nerves had always prevented her from playing well in competitions. She seemed stuck at under 20 Stableford points on her scorecard, when she needed at least 36 to get the first handicap. “Remarkably, she played in her first Golf4Fun Tournament and immediately made 39 points. It was incredible!” Murphy says proudly. And she’s not the first. “Golf4Fun provides a way for people to feel comfortable and self-confident and that’s the key to a good round of golf.”
If you’re interested in joining Golf4Fun, join one of their meetings or tee-off for the summer 2014 tournament series on 25 May in Emmental, followed by 14 June at Quellenhof, 15 June at Kappellenberg and 13 July at Steisslingen. There are introductory and foundation courses with Brian Murphy, a regular after work golf meet, and friendly rounds at golf courses all over Switzerland. Summertime travellers can join one of the golf trips to Italy, Ireland or Turkey. Membership to the group is free. For more information and registration see:
www.golf4fun.ch
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SWISS FASHION HITS THE INTERNATIONAL CATWALK
Photos: Steven Mayatt for ch talents: Mode Suisse London 2014
You may not have heard of them on the runways just yet, but as Tsitaliya Mircheva reports, Swiss designers have made a real impact at London and Paris Fashion weeks.
For the first time ever Swiss fashion designers belonging to the Mode Suisse collective have shown their work at the London and Paris Fashion weeks. London saw fledging stars Marc Stone and Julian Zigerli exhibit their A/W 2014 men's collections. Zigerli became known after he was selected by Giorgio Armani and Italian Vogue to present his “One and Only” collection in Milan in January. “It was a big show with 350 guests. I met many important fashion industry people and I feel like I know my way better now in such an environment,” said the young Swiss designer to Hello Switzerland. Other Swiss talents on show in London were Katka and Zuzka Griesbach, popular for their exquisite leather handbags; Ginny Litscher, known for her feminine ethereal scarves; Claudia Zuber, famous for her surgical precision in cuts; Studio Winkler, whose designer established her name with a striking palette of colours and a futuristic take on belted robes and wraps; and the two fashion schools in Basel and Geneva. The British Fashion Council and the Swiss Embassy in the UK invited the designers, whose shows were curated by Swiss fashion platform
Mode Suisse, to the International Fashion Showcase to introduce them to interested buyers, the international press and public. “As for Paris, it was our own initiative as it is still THE most important place for all fashion labels and also for emerging designers, Yannick Aellen the co-founder of Mode Suisse told us, adding that the group is taking a measured approach to bringing Swiss fashion to the international stage – not least because of the cost.“Our approach is slow and reflected,” he says, “We would like to be able to give well selected Swiss designers a chance to visit Paris every season. This is important if one day we want to have one of these designers showing their collection down the catwalk in the official schedule. We need to create a certain buzz and are very hopeful that introducing some of these names in two of the world’s biggest fashion capitals, famous for nurturing emerging talents, will give them opportunities to grow and become globally known brands.”
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WHO NEEDS THE OCEAN? Without beaches, landlocked Switzerland might seem the last destination on your list if you want to splash about in the water… unless you head to Lake Geneva where, as Catherine Nelson Pollard reports, the nation's largest lake offers a wealth of aqua activities in the summertime. PEDALO PRACTICE Ahhh… What could be better than a genteel ride on a peaceful pedalo or paddle boat? Pick this if you want a relaxing view from the water of Geneva and its surrounding towns. Just add a picnic for a lunchtime on the lake. There are many outlets on Lake Geneva renting the boats by the hour. For a list of all of them see:
www.lake-geneva-region.ch/en/sportsleisure/watersports/pedalo
SAIL AWAY If you know your bow from your stern and you fancy going for a sail this summer, did you know it’s possible to hire a boat from various sailing schools along Lake Geneva? Les Corsieres sailing school is one of these. Based in Eaux Vives, it has a variety of boats to rent, from a four-seater motor boat to a seven-metre yacht.
www.lescorsaires.ch GB WayPoint in the port of Prangins also offers boat and yacht rental, along with team building activities on the water for groups and companies.
www.gb-waypoint.com If you’d like to know how to sail, sailing schools up and down the lake give instruction in sailing, preparation for acquiring a sailing permit, classes in windsurfing, regatta sailing and more. Many schools also offer classes for children and adolescents. For a full list of all schools see:
www.lake-geneva-region.ch/en/sportsleisure/watersports/sailing
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L ATEST SURF CRAZE Stand up paddle surf boards or SUPs are the latest craze originating from Hawaii: Hoe he'e nalu is what it is called in Hawaiian. The sport is an offshoot of surfing and the board enables surfers to paddle further than a surfboard. You can rent your gear at a shop in Préverenges, which also offers windsurfs and wakeboards.
Photos: Background swiss-image.ch/Stephan Engler, Bol d'Or swiss-image.ch/Christof Sonderegger, SUP swiss-image.ch/Ivan Purcell, Baby Plage © Genève Tourisme, Catherine Nelson-Pollard
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BABY BEACH Still want to feel the sand between your toes? Want to set up a deckchair in true seaside style, or battle with a melting ice cream cone? Head down to the Baby Plage, a stone’s throw from the Eaux-Vives park, with its combination of sand, grass and shady trees. Best of all it's close to shops and public transport, making it a popular option for families.
www.geneva.info/baby-beach/
YACHTS AT THE BOL D’OR If you are more of a landlubber and prefer to stay on terra firma to watch yachts sailing by, then don’t miss the Bol d’Or. This event, taking place in the second week of June, is one of the most important sailing regattas in the world on an inland lake. Hundreds of yachts race against each other to get from the Geneva end of the lake to the other in record time. It’s an impressive sight and makes for a fabulous photo opportunity. See the website for exact dates and race departure details.
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LAUSANNE'S NEW OLYMPIC MUSEUM Most first-time visitors to Lausanne know that it is home to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Yet, as Caroline Thonger reveals, the city also now boasts the stunning revamped Olympic Museum. The aims of the new museum are lofty indeed: a global, multidisciplinary project offering visitors the opportunity to discover the complex and fascinating history of all those helping to create a better world through the Olympic movement – athletes, champions, artists, architects and volunteers. After nearly two years of renovation, at the end of 2013 this fully revamped and redesigned museum re-opened its doors to the public. Prior to that, more than three million people from all walks of life had visited the museum since its opening in 1993. The museum now welcomes visitors on three floors, with over 3000 square metres devoted to permanent exhibitions. From April 2014 two educational zones aimed at young people and school groups in particular have been set aside.
Photo: Olympic Museum Lausanne
There are special programmes for each edition of the Games (the latest one featuring Sochi). This year is also the 150th anniversary of the birth of Pierre de Coubertin, recognised as the “father” of the modern Olympic movement. Situated on the top floor of the museum, the TOM café has one of the most sought-after terraces in the whole of Lausanne, with spectacular views over Lake Geneva and the Alps. The café can be accessed directly (without a museum ticket) from the north entrance. Sports fans will be fascinated by the legendary Olympic memorabilia displayed around the bar. The TOM café offers a range of food and drink, from the delicious seasonal menu concocted by their chef to an assortment of snacks with their own Olympic Museum twist.
THE OLYMPIC MUSEUM 1 Quai d’Ouchy 1006 Lausanne 021 621 65 11 Opening times May-Oct 09:00-16:00 (open daily) Oct-May 10:00-16:00 (closed Monday) Entry fee : adults CHF 18.- / kids CHF 10.-
www.olympic.org/museum
46 LIVING WELL
PRIVILEGED, BUT NOT IMMUNE: DEFYING THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC IN SWITZERLAND The small-scale solution to a global crisis
BY WILL REYNOLDS AND ERIN POTTER, GLOW FITNESS L AUSANNE
Olga Kotelko turns 95 in March. When she does, she will enter a new, even emptier category for the Masters Track and Field events in which she competes. She has won a roomful of medals and trophies; not bad considering she only took up the sport when she was 77. Olga’s age-defying life has attracted the attention of scientists demanding to know precisely what is responsible for her longevity, and she has been subject to much observation and experimentation. The answer is simple: Olga chooses to move more. In a world where 1 billion people are overweight and 300 million of them are obese, Olga stands out as a cultural anomaly. In the age of sedentism, the mechanisms of movement that account for Olga’s extended life can be applied to our own. Let’s set the scene. We are in the midst of an obesity epidemic that is undoubtedly one of the most worrying global issues of the 21st century, and with 57 million lives claimed every year it is one of the most deadly. According to research, European adults can be sedentary for up to 19 hours a day. It is the biggest cause of weight gain and contributes to many of our most pressing health problems. By keeping
our bodies immobile, we not only rob it of the health-enhancing effects of exercise; we are helping it to damage itself. Whilst Switzerland as a nation may be relatively sheltered from the global gut busting, as individuals we are all susceptible to the physiology of inactivity. The primary cause of our ill health is not what we do, but what we do not do. The problem is in our everyday behaviours, habits and choices. The good news is, so is the solution. First and foremost the solution is movement. Moving more means having the awareness to take the opportunities that present themselves in our daily lives. We compartmentalize exercise, and see it as an isolated time for movement and improving our health. But in reality, exercise only accounts for a fraction of our time. You can’t exercise for 8 hours a day, so what if we could maximize the opportunities that lie in the in between hours, the time between exercising and sleeping? Our daily activities require a certain amount of mobility; the opportunity is there to take the stairs, stand when tying your shoes or riding the bus, and to take a walking break from the office. See the opportunities to move in your daily activities, and develop this awareness to exploit any circumstance for the better. Don’t be seduced by modern conveniences; we are functional beings and designed to move. Switzerland is not a fat country. The obesity rate is a low 8% and life expectancy is among the highest in the world. We are privileged to be living in a nation that has not yet succumbed to an epidemic that continues to swell around the world. Privileged, but not immune. Take the opportunities to move; choose to be like Olga.
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ALPHORN ANTICS The Sound of Music It’s long, it’s strong and it’s certainly not for the short of breath, but what is it like to tackle that traditional Swiss trumpet? Jennifer Bridge booked herself on week’s course in Haute-Nendaz to find out. Once our very international group (consisting of Swiss, French, German, Belgian and English) had all gathered, we followed our teachers into the mountains to a perfect tree-shaded clearing. Immediately our senses were assaulted by the scent of pine, the clear fresh air and birdsong. When silent we could hear the sound of billions of tiny insects … and feel the bite of them too. By lunchtime on day one we were attempting to play simple pieces. By then my lips were numb and I knew I had a steep learning curve ahead of me. We were blessed to have three wonderful teachers, patient, kind and inspirational, each with a different style that complemented the others and all winners of various categories in the International Alphorn Competitions.
Photo: Swiss-image.ch/Andy Mettler
As the first day drew to a close we were told we would be doing our first group performance at the market in Nendaz on Wednesday, two days after starting the course. Had I heard correctly? Our teachers had more faith in us than I did in my own abilities! Hard work led to rapid progress however, and we acquitted ourselves acceptably. Only when the Nendaz Alphorn players performed afterwards did we realise just how much improvement we needed to make to meet their high standard. On the final afternoon of the course we enjoyed raclette and wine before performing our final concert of the week where we were presented with certificates from Nendaz Tourism. An unexpected bonus came when we were given the opportunity to perform at Tracouet on the last Sunday of July, with 150 alphorn players from all over the world, in front of thousands of spectators, at the 12th “Festivale de Cor des Alpes”. What an experience!
TRY IT YOURSELF Nathalie Monory provides taster sessions on Thursday mornings at the Centre Sportif in Haute-Nendaz all year round and there are also two-day beginners’ courses and one-week advanced courses. The one-week courses happen just before the Festivale de Cor des Alpes. You can sign up and rent an instrument via Nendaz Tourism Office on 027 289 55 89.
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THE HELLO SWITZERLAND FESTIVAL GUIDE The definitive guide to the most happening festivals for music lovers, partygoers and families in summer 2014. BY MIKE TOMSETT AND JENNIFER DAVIES
MAY FESTIVAL BALÉLEC, L AUSANNE
Best for: Early birds and under 30s. Organised by EPFL students. 9 May
balelec.ch JAZZFESTIVAL, SCHAFFHAUSEN
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Best for: Homegrown Swiss jazz. 14 to 17 May
TAKTLOS, ZURICH
Best for: Music lovers into genre-blurring bands like Sun Ra. 22 to 25 May
taktlos.com BLUES AND ROCK FESTIVAL, GAMS (ST.GALLEN)
Best for: Blues and rock fans who like local cover bands. 23 to 24 May
bluesundrockfestival.ch BLUES FESTIVAL, BADEN
jazzfestival.ch
Best for: Local blues buffs 24 to 31 May
MAPPING FESTIVAL, GENEVA
bluesfestival-baden.ch
Best for: VJs and audiovisual arts. 22 May to 1 June
mappingfestival.com
Festival Au Bord de l’Eau
VORSTADT SOUNDS (SUBURBAN SOUNDS), ZURICH
Best for: Suburbanites (this is the sound of the suburbs). 30 to 31 May
Camping allowed
Family Friendly
Trendsetting
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Party Hard
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OPEN AIR ST. GALLEN Afro-Pfingsten Festival
Best for: Campers, indie fans. Black Keys, Moderat, Imagine Dragons, The Notwist. 26 to 29 June, sold out already! Try Ricardo.ch?
openairsg.ch
ANYONE CAN PL AY GUITAR, BERN
Best for: Chilling out in the capital, non-commercial with alternative music and good food. 6 July
anyone-can-play-guitar.ch WEEKEND AU BORD DE L’EAU, SIERRE
LIVE AT SUNSET ZURICH –
Best for: Summer holiday vibes, music and visual arts with live painting, VJing, and balloon modelling. 27 to 29 June
Best for: Top easy-going music from people like Sting and Bryan Adams. 9 to 20 July
liveatsunset.ch
aubordeleau.ch OPEN AIR FRAUENFELD
JUNE AFRO-PFINGSTEN FESTIVAL, WINTERTHUR
Best for:African and AfroAmerican culture. Grooning: Kool & The Gang, Shaggy, Patrice. 3 to 8 June
afro-pfingsten.ch CARIBANA L AKESIDE FESTIVAL, NYON
Best for: Eclectic. Jessie J, Passenger, Pixies, Queens of the Stone Age, Bastian Baker. 4 to 8 June.
FESTI'NEUCH OPEN AIR, NEUCHATEL
CALIENTE! ZURICH Best for: Lakeside family fun. The Offspring, The Hives, The Roots, Earth Wind & Fire, Bastian Baker. 12 to 15 June
festineuch.ch
Best for: Swinging guitars and hair. Linkin Park, Iron Maiden, Dropkick Murphys. 12 June to 14 June
greenfieldfestival.ch
openair-frauenfeld.ch Best for: Latin, Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms over three days of fiesta, plus great food. 4 to 6 July
MOON AND STARS, LOCARNO
caliente.ch B-SIDES FESTIVAL, LUCERNE
Best for: The alternative crowd. 13 to 14 June
b-sides.ch
ESTIVAL JAZZ LUGANO
Best for: Pop stars in the Piazza Grande, the “Montreux of the Southern Alps”. 11 to 20 July
moonandstarslocarno.ch Best for: Cool jazz cats and jazz greats for afficienados. 4 to 12 July
L AKE PARADE GENEVA
estivaljazz.ch TOUCH THE AIR, WOHLEN
caribana.ch GREENFIELD OPEN AIR, INTERL AKEN
JULY
Best for: Europe's biggest hip-hop fest. Whassup: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Wiz Khalifa. 10 to 12 July
Best for: Urban and electronic animals. DMX, Tinie Tempah, Klingande. 20 to 22 June
touchtheair.ch
MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
Best for: Spandex sweethearts (Zurich's Street Parade has a new BFF). 12 July
lakeparade.ch Best for: Two eclectic weeks of world-class concerts. 4 to 19 July
montreuxjazzfestival.com
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STIMMEN FESTIVAL, LÖRRACH
Valerie June, Blue Balls Festival
Photos: © Afro-Pfingsten Festival, Winterthur, © Montreux Jazz 2013 FFJM/Vincent Bailly, © Gurten Festival © Patchomag/Week-end au bord de l’eau
– Best for: UK music greats, Elton John, Billy Bragg, Babyshambles. 15 July to 3 August
OR F S T E K C I WIN T IVAL, T S E F S L L BLUE BA LUCERNE n 18 July.
stimmen.com GURTEN FESTIVAL, BERN
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Best for: Prodigy, Massive Attack, Placebo, Franz Ferdinand, Sportfreude Stiller. 17 to 20 July
gurtenfestival.ch BLUE BALLS, LUCERNE
Best for: Ed Sheeran, Hives, Joss Stone, Goldfrapp, Passenger, Nina Nesbitt. 18 to 26 July
PALEO FESTIVAL, NYON –
blueballs.ch VERBIER FESTIVAL – Best for: Classical moments of tranquil bliss to rousing inspiration. 18 July to 3 August
verbierfestival.com
paleo.ch
SNEAKING INTO AUGUST
BOARDSTOCK, ZUG
SWISS NATIONAL DAY
STREET PARADE, ZURICH
Worst for: Couch potatoes! Try 27 different sports, from SUP to BMX. 26 to 27 July
Best for: Confederates, red and white outfits and BBQ-fans. 1 August
Best for: Ravers making the most of the long weekend! 2 August
Best for: Fans of folk and alternative music. 22 to 27 July
boardstock.ch Gurten Festival
Montreux Jazz Festival
streetparade.com
52 WINTERTHUR
FROM INDUSTRY TO ARTISTRY Winterthur, Switzerland’s sixth largest city, is experiencing a creative surge. Its old warehouses, the remnants of an industrial economy have, as Allison Turner reports, recently seen an influx of artists, designers, galleries and museums.
In past centuries the city was known for its heavy industry, yet now, in the twenty-first century, most of that industry has been moved overseas. In its place, a vibrant art scene has sprouted. The oldest section of the Sulzer Areal was built in 1834 for the Sulzer brothers’ engine foundry. However, by the 1980s, most of the industry was in decline and since that time, small businesses have started moving in, along with artists and designers. Many of the buildings are protected, so the outer walls must remain, while the interiors are used for a wide variety of purposes nowadays including upmarket “warehouse” flats.
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Photos: Michelle Bird and Natalie Madani, Kunsthalle Winterthur, Winterthur Tourism, Background: Winterthur Tourism
The artistic scene also extends beyond the old industrial district with the Open Doors project. Conceived in 2008 by Michelle Bird, an American artist then living in Winterthur, Open Doors connects local artists with their community. Participating artists, (about 60 each year), open their ateliers to the public during the last weekend in September. The Open Doors organizers also produce the magazine MAP, spotlighting the artists and their work. The 2014 issue will be available for free starting in June in the Winterthur tourism office in the Winterthur train station. Michelle herself now lives in Reykjavik but says Open Doors is still her favourite project and, in true global style, she continues to organize it.
www.opendoorswinterthur.ch
The Kunsthalle Winterthur, one of the city’s sixteen museums, also endeavours to bring art and the community together. Der Dritte Raum, the third room, is a large part of this, hosting round table discussions on a variety of cultural topics on Wednesday evenings. The Kunsthalle also offers three different interactive sessions that test, expand and deepen your knowledge of the art world. These can take place in the Kunsthalle or in another location of your choice.
www.kunsthallewinterthur.ch
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ZURICH'S DIVE BARS Watering holes from dawn to dusk Swimming pools and lidos may be in plentiful supply in Zurich, however, as Jennifer Davies finds out, in some waterside venues the best time to visit is after sunset. In a city which, according to latest studies, has more fountains in the world (1,200) and more public swimming pools than any other in Europe (25), the summer season brings out the scantily clad in all their sunbathing glory. For all of Zurich's poolside hotspots check out:
www .badi-info.ch When day turns to night however, it is Zurich's Badi-bars that come into their own. Favourite haunts of the cool Zurich crowd (or the terminally lazy who won't get off their beach towels until the early hours!), these after-dark lidos are some of the most beautiful summertime sights of the city, with lights twinkling over the water, illuminating the city or lake beyond. Here's the pick of these split-personality sunspots.
Photos: Schanzengraben Männerbad & Rimini Bar both © Badi-info.ch
BY DAY: FLUSSBAD OBERER LET TEN/ BY NIGHT: BAR PRIMITIVO AND PANAMA BAR Day and night, an urban vibe attracts a cool crowd enjoying chilled beats at Bar Primitivo. On the other bank of the Limmat, the sun deck is for women only. After dark it becomes part of the candle lit Panama Bar and Restaurant.
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BY DAY & BY NIGHT: SEEBAD ENGE Daytime offerings include a women-only sun deck and sauna – but there's also a multi-level mixed zone too, along with yoga, Shiatsu and massage. By night it's a bar on the lake overlooking the mountains and a viewing screen for this summer's football World Cup.
www.tonttu.ch BY DAY: SCHANZENGRABEN MÄNNERBADI / BY NIGHT: BAR RIMINI Enclosed by the old city walls, by day this lush green spot just off the city's banking district is for men only. By night it becomes the über-trendy Rimini bar complete with gigantic disco ball, DJs and the city's cool crowd.
www.rimini.ch BY DAY: FRAUENBAD STADTHAUSQUAI BY NIGHT: BARFUSSBAR (BAREFOOT BAR) This landmark lido is right in the centre of the city overlooking the historic Niederdorf area of the city. As the name suggests, it is only for women in the daylight hours but after dark it transforms into one of the loveliest bars in Zurich.
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LUNCHING OUT Significantly more people work than live in the town of Zug, according to Swiss statistics – that's a lot of weekday lunches. Yet ask any of those workers about their lunchtime habits and most will tell you they head to the closest eaterie to their workplace, Allison Turner set out to broaden those lunchtime horizons.
THE CL ASSIC LUNCH AT TREICHLER For a quick bite, the iconic Treichler (formerly Heini) at Bundesplatz 3 is a good bet. A busy hot spot with tables in constant rotation, there’s a soup bar with two choices every day, or a simple but tasty menu, featuring sandwiches and quiche. Of course, if you have time for dessert and don’t need to keep your blood alcohol content to zero for the afternoon, you can always partake in Zug’s own specialty, the Zuger Kirschtorte.
www.treichler-zuger-kirschtorte.ch
THE EXOTIC LUNCH AT RESTAURANT CASABL ANCA Zug isn’t generally thought of as exotic, but Casablanca, at Metallstrasse 9b, is a step in the right direction. This small Moroccan restaurant has a funky Arabian décor and delicious spicy food. Service is friendly and helpful. It’s a quiet place and there’s no pressure to rush, so this could be a good option for a business lunch. Be warned that it’s small enough that the other diners can hear you, but then again also small enough that you’ll know if they’re listening. Casablanca is closed for lunch on Mondays, but open every evening and for lunch Tuesday to Friday.
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THE STUNNING VENUE LUNCH AT CU RESTAURANT If you’re looking to impress, the CU Restaurant in the City Garden Hotel (Metallstrasse 20) should do the job nicely. The lunch menu offers only three choices (generally a meat, a fish and a vegetarian)/all for the same price, so it shouldn’t take too long to decide. That price is not very low, mind you, but the food is excellent. The atmosphere is rich, if perhaps a little overdone. In summer, the outdoor section is lovely.
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Photos: Florian Hehlen, Emma Baumhofer, Treichler Zug. Background: City Garden © Hotelbusinesszug.ch
THE LUNCH AU NATUREL (IT'S A PICNIC) No, it's not a naked lunch! Even if you can afford to eat out every day, it’s definitely worth packing a picnic every now and then in the summer, because Zug has some fantastic views. The obvious place to start is on a bench down by the lake. Be sure to check out the aviary while you’re there, or even take a quick boat tour if you have time. Another great place is the Rose Garden, on the Guggi hill above the post office. The garden has many varieties of roses, both common and rare, not to mention a stunning view of the town, the lake and the mountains beyond.
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND THE WAVE OF CHANGE These days many independent schools keenly focus on their internationalism, with their claims to “educate the leaders of tomorrow’s world”, “create responsible global citizens” or “foster international understanding”, but what advantages do they really have over local schooling?
options were limited, or you were actively seeking this unique form of education for your children, and, in the case of UK independent schools, many wealthy international families were attracted to the prestige conferred by a British education. Now, it seems, in the 21st century, international schools are at the forefront of the schooling debate, especially amongst those keen to give their children the best possible access and opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.
Richard McDonald, Head Master of Aiglon College in Switzerland, examines the changing nature of an increasingly popular choice for parents across the globe.
Yet the early pioneers in international schooling were seen as somewhat quirky: Kurt Hahn, German founder of Gordonstoun in Scotland (a favourite choice of the British Royal family including Prince Philip and Prince Charles), was a tireless advocate of a holistic approach that emphasised pupils’ personal challenge and service to others. Indeed, the early architects of
In the last century, sending your child to an international school was a choice made because you lived in a foreign country where schooling
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the International Baccalaureate (IB), a qualification so renowned and respected today, were considered by many to be barking up the wrong tree.
the case of many parents in the UK, these European schools are even closer in travel terms to London than many provincial schools in Britain.
The public’s awareness of international schools has increased dramatically in the last two decades and the dynamics of international education have also greatly changed. What might have been quirky before is now defining major change. Few major cities on any continent are without one or more international schools and increasing competition, demand, funding combined with the rigour of international accrediting agencies such as the Council of International Schools means that these schools are leaders in terms of educational innovation, facilities and – perhaps most importantly – educational relevance for the world of tomorrow. In fact, in one generation, the IB has gone from being the eccentric qualification of an exotic few to the must-have secondary qualification for the internationally minded.
So is the fuss (and cost) of international schools worth it? If you believe that international perspectives, networks, friendships and partnerships are going to impact your child’s life in the future, then yes, as every day, witness the globe becoming ever more connected. The diversity of schools on offer is considerable, and there is no substitute for a personal visit to schools to convince yourself, or your child, one way or the other. And even the cost issue of an international boarding school may be mitigated, since a few schools offer scholarships for highly talented and motivated students.
A small group of some of the best known international boarding schools lie in Europe, with a concentration of them here in Switzerland. Long-gone are the prim finishing institutions, but in their place are top notch schools in stunning locations that have an established tradition of blending a forward-thinking outlook with a challenging holistic international curriculum, including sports, creative and performance arts and outdoor challenges to provide unprecedented opportunities for children to grow up in a diverse environment and to establish key networks. For example, in
This evolving focus on international education is not a minor shift: it appears to be a growing wave of change. Soon, instead of the question “why choose an international school?” many parents may find themselves asking “why on earth choose a local school?”
Richard McDonald has been Head Master of Aiglon College since 2009 (and previously 1994-2000). He served from 20062010 as the Chair of the Swiss Group of International Schools and serves regularly as a visiting Chair of Accreditation worldwide for the Council of International Schools.
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WHISTLESTOP SWEDEN: 1000 KM IN TWO DAYS A train trip with a difference BY ANITRA GREEN
You’ll never be bored with the variety of travel options on this trip, which can be as relaxing or as packed with various Nordic activities as you like. The Inlandsbanan (inland railway) takes you through some of Sweden’s finest scenery between Gällivare and Kristinehamn, 1300 km through endless forests (with the occasional elk) and crossing the Arctic Circle. The beauty is that you can organize your trip however you want with the Inlandsbanan card. You can spend two weeks getting on and off the train at will, taking time out to go hiking, swimming, canoeing, fishing, dog-sledding, visiting one of the many museums, picking bilberries, whatever. Or you can take one of Inlandsbanan’s ready-made tour packages. Doing the trip in two days is an experience. There’s something enormously relaxing about sitting and watching the everlasting birch trees and pines, occasional lakes and rivers, rosebay willow herb, bilberries, the odd settlement of typical wooden houses – and you become very conscious that if you got out and started walking, it would be easy to get lost, and it could be many hours before you came to a road, if at all.
STOPS FOR FOOD, DRINK AND OVERNIGHT The Inlandsbanan opened in 1937 but never thrived because of the rise of road traffic. It’s now owned and run by 15 communities along the line, only opening June to August and for special occasions like the popular Jokkmokk market in February, a 400-year-old Sami tradition. It has no restaurant service: it’s much more fun to get out and sample local specialities wherever you happen to be, and have a good look round. Every train has an on-board guide, who greets you with a smile and a timetable, collects orders for refreshments, and tells you about local landmarks and curiosities. We had some memorable meals – I shan’t forget the wonderful restaurant in a wood at Vilhelmina, M Bergman, famous for its smoked fish. Or the cinnamon buns, or the chocolate balls. It was a long day; we left Gällivare at 7am and arrived for our overnight stop at Östersund at 9pm, but the Hotel Clarion was comfortable and the beer excellent (the bar was packed). I would like to have seen more of this interesting city, but it was on to Mora the next day, where we were due to get the high-speed train back
to Stockholm to fly home. Mora is a lovely town by a lake, and it has a beautiful church and bell-tower, best known to Swedes as a symbol of the Vasa cross-country ski race which ends here.
GOOD TO KNOW: Inlandsbanan has a new app, a digital travel guide which you can download for free to your smartphone or tablet. It also offers free internet on board. If you’re travelling on other railways too, it could be worth getting an InterRail pass (www.interrail.eu). English is spoken everywhere. Don’t forget to get Swedish krona, and remember alcoholic drinks are expensive.
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BOUNDLESS TICINO Ticino, with its mediterranean feel, is a unique corner of Switzerland with many stories to tell. And, as Emma Baumhofer discovers, if you take the time to explore, you will find inspirational people and events around every corner.
EUROPEAN CLIFF DIVING CHAMPIONSHIP Ponte Brolla, Vallemaggia 18-19 July
www.whdf.com Witness the unbelievable abilities of the competitors in the European Cliff Diving Championship. Watch amazing flying stunts that appeal to your emotions as much as your athletic interests. Plus, view it all from a gorgeous setting in wonderful Vallemaggia. Entry: free
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It may be a cliché but the birds of prey show at the Falconeria is truly “where man and nature meet.” Sit back and observe the powerful grace of these birds and their connection with the trainers. This is great entertainment for families or a fun place for your next birthday party!
A master of his art, Jan Zimmermann has been decorating Swiss Victorinox pocket knives with beautiful, one-of-akind designs for 25 years. He uses techniques such as marquetry and scrimshaw to craft intricate patterns, words, landscapes, and even portraits. His work is an example of patience and skill.
www.tamborini-vini.ch www.castellodimorcote.com Claudio Tamborini is a celebrated wine maker in the region, known for his dedication to making high quality wines with a sustainable impact on the environment. He is also responsible for the revival of the vineyard on the spectacular Castello di Morcote estate. This year, Tamborini Wines celebrates 70 years in the winemaking business.
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Ingredients (serves 6): 2 litres water 500g coarse cornmeal Salt Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional) Butter (optional)
Preparation: Bring the salted water to a boil. Gradually add the polenta flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook on a low heat until the mixture is a thick paste (about 40 mins to 1 hour). Stir frequently. Optional: mix in butter and parmesan to taste. Serve piping hot.
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OUR ALPINE IDYLL We recently fulfilled a life-long dream – we bought our own Swiss chalet! BY ROGER BONNER WITH ILLUSTRATION BY EDI BARTH
It is barely larger than one of those Schrebegartenhüsli, little allotment houses, that you see dotting the fringe of cities, but it is ours, with a stunning view of the Alps and a valley in the Bernese Oberland. At last we also have a tiny belt of land surrounding the chalet and a real Gartensitzplatz, a spot where we can sit and spread our toes in the garden which, in Switzerland, inspires envy and awe, with such places costing up to a million francs in cities like Basel or Zurich. After years of being pent up in flats with rules of no breathing after 10:30pm, we were naturally heady about this new freedom. We had to restrain ourselves from yodelling joyfully from the balcony. However, we soon found out there were concessions to be made. We met the farmers who owned the field adjacent to our chalet and within ten minutes the wife rattled off a list of “Do’s and Dont’s”. Oh well, even Alpine Edens have their drawbacks! We dutifully executed these chores and now we were free, free to do whatever we wanted. My partner wildly planted everything from daffodils to fuchsia (though not marijuana), while I sneaked off to wash the car in my own driveway – something I’ve had to suppress more than thirty years! In North America you spray the car to your heart’s delight, then you lather it down and hose the soap off again in full view of your neighbours. It is a cherished way of life and a ritualistic experience akin to ablutions. In Switzerland there is an unwritten law about washing your car in the street – you just don’t do it because: • The suds get into the groundwater and pollute it (which is ridiculous when you consider car and industrial pollution or farm fertilizers) • You might spray a passer-by or get the sidewalk wet and people could slip and break their necks • It makes too much noise • The mere sight of you selfishly enjoying yourself disrupts the sombre orderliness of the neighbourhood. Now I was on my own property and my only neighbours were two bobbing magpies, who were unlikely to call the police. So I got out
a bucket and rag, uncoiled the garden hose, filled the bucket with water and added a teeny-weeny dash of biodegradable dish detergent (to assuage my guilt). Oh the thrill of watching the drops glint on the windshield! I sprayed some more till the drains started to gurgle. No curtains parted, no fingers pointed. Only the solemn peaks of the Alps loomed above, condemning my audacious deed. But I didn’t care. When I finished, I stepped back to admire my gleaming car. We both felt reborn. I still couldn’t believe that I had actually gotten away with it when my partner came round to the driveway and stopped in her tracks. “Why is everything so wet?” she asked. “I washed the car.” “You didn’t?” she said, putting down a pot of red geraniums she had been clutching to her bosom. “Yes, I did.” “But in Switzerland you don’t just wash your car like that.” “Why not?” I protested. “We now have our own place and are free, free!” “Because the soap,” she paused to collect her thoughts, “pollutes the groundwater.” All I could answer was: “Et tu, Brute!”
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JASON Stay -at -home dad
BY ALLISON TURNER
What brought you to Switzerland? We are originally from the UK and moved here for my wife Amy's job. We lived in London for five years before arriving in Switzerland six years ago. For the first three years we lived in Emmenbruecke, just outside of Lucerne. Now we live in Lucerne with our three boys, Oscar, who's eight, Joseph, five, and Elliot, two. All in a day's work–Jason with son
How long do you expect to stay?
Elliot.
How long is a piece of string? We don't have any plans to move back to the UK, or elsewhere, at the moment. We're very happy living here. But my wife works for an international company, so never say never...
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How difficult was it to adjust? Coming from London, it was a big culture shock at first. London has lots to offer - museums, galleries, music, fashion, theatre, art. It is multicultural, accepting, vibrant, alive. Even with children, there was so much to do and though it is known as an expensive city, you can do a lot without breaking the bank. Gradually though, we have learned to appreciate Switzerland and to find things for us and for the children to enjoy here – swimming in lakes, cooking outdoors whenever possible, growing vegetables, hiking, skiing, the beautiful scenery and a much less materialistic lifestyle.
What were the biggest changes? The absence of the English language for practical things, like doctors, banks, and daycare.
Sundays are a 'rest day', but we have grown to enjoy that. The lack of the chaos that goes with a big city lifestyle. Having so many international friends. The easiest change to deal with is recycling everything! Everything is set up here to live this way.
What do you miss about home? Family, friends, choice of foods in supermarkets including ready meals, and English radio.
What helps you cope? Friends and family coming out to stay and frequent visits back home help. So does getting involved in school activities. Also, watching the news and weather reports from back home and speaking to friends and family about the UK reminds us to make the most of living here.
Anything you wish you'd known before you arrived in Switzerland? I could list all the obvious cultural differences, but nothing stands out as being a problem. You expect to be surprised by things when you move to another country. I am glad I didn't know the price of a curry or a night out or I might not have come. I'm also glad we knew so many people from my wife's work before we came out. We felt welcomed and easily accepted into the expat community. I thought I would have missed the UK a lot more, but am enjoying living in Switzerland more and more each year.
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