Switzerland

Meetings & Incentives

Modern architecture - Switzerland

Switzerland and its surroundings have in the past decades experienced fantastic developments, through both renowned international architects and the great Swiss stars. Jean Nouvel, Frank O. Gehry, Norman Foster & Santiago Calatrava are represented, as well as Le Corbusier, Mario Botta, Herzog & de Meuron, Gigon/Guyer, Peter Zumthor, and many others. The places to visit include Basel and surroundings, the midlands with Lucerne, Aarau, Zurich and Winterthur, Eastern Switzerland and Western Austria with Appenzell and Vorarlberg (Bregenz), and of course the Grisons valleys (Vals). Description...

007 – James Bond in Switzerland - Action pure

Switzerland has been the location for several James Bond 007 movie scenes, most famous among them “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”, where parts of the film are taking place on top of the Schilthorn / Piz Gloria at 2970m. Another well-known location is the Verzasca dam, where the opening shot, bungee-jump stunt of “Goldeneye” has been shot – try the 220m jump yourselve! Description...

The great Grisons Outdoors - Scenic Adventures

Switzerland’s magnificent landscape can be explored in much more exciting ways than by travelling in a coach or cable car. It is an ideal playground to try out more sportive and adventurous means of travel, and these will open new perspectives and enhance team spirit: an ideal incentive for the young at heart. Our know-how, trusted partners and a safety-first approach ensure an even balance between thrill and comfort, excitement and reliability. Description...

A Great Polar Afternoon in the Jura

Get ready for a sledge ride headed by Huskies, the best snow companions. Spend an afternoon out in the snow and experience the joy of being in the wild nature. Become an expert in dog-sledging and master all winter games challenges! Description...

SNOW SCOOT AND MOUNTAIN DINNER IN PLUMACHIT

Close your eyes and imagine you are standing on a sunny plateau, 1,500 metres above the Rhone Valley. In a place where a vast network of marked slopes and walking trails can bring you higher and higher, right up to an altitude of 3,000 metres above sea-level and into the land of eternal snow. After a 20 minute night-ride on a snow scooter, your arrival at a cosy, typical restaurant will be illuminated by burning torches. After a tasty meal with specialities of the region, a gentle ride on sledges will bring you back to the village. Description...

A treasure hunt in the heart of Calvin’s City

et your motivation and team spirit lead you through the streets of Geneva. For 2’000 years, this city has been the crossroads of Europe and the meeting place of nations. Geneva, also called “La Cité de Calvin” due to the famous fate of John Calvin back in the 1540’s, offers a magnificent complexity of interests and diversions to dazzle every traveler. More than just a Tour, discover this amazing city through various challenges: Questions, Games, sporty activities and others… A great way to combine cultural discovery and Team-Building. Description...

The cheese & chocolate experience

Get on board of authentic “Belle-époque “Pullman Cars of the Goldenpass Panoramic train, for a tempting journey through Swiss traditions: Lake, mountains, cheese and chocolate. Montreux, capital of the Swiss Riviera, famous for its world known Jazz Festival; the town of Gruyères, renowned for its cheese; Not to forget the famous Swiss milk chocolate at Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory. Enjoy a day out of time, in the heart of Swiss hospitality! Description...

Captain Hook's cruise on Lake Geneva

Experience Lake Geneva like you never did! Cruising on board of “La Liberté” will give you the opportunity to discover and enjoy navigating like in the olden days. Learn how to be a sailor of old times with a sporty rowing session followed by a proper “Pirates” Fiest. Who knows…The Captain might even welcome you down the hold, for a special dinner cooked by himself and his crew! Description...

A mountain evening the Swiss way

Fancy going out to dinner in a Mountain “Refuge”? Get on a Snow scooter and ride all the way up to the top of the slopes. All ingredients will be there for you to enjoy a perfect Swiss Dinner Party. Raclette or Fondue that will be for you to choose! Such an evening could not end without the traditional Sledge race after dinner. Get set for a digestive run!!!! Description...

Swiss Alps Olympics

Have you ever wanted to feel like an Olympic Champion? Experience the joy of winter sports competition and tease your desire to win: Snow Scoot, Biathlon shooting, Snowshoes, Snow Rafting and more… Amazing views of Snowy summits coupled with pure mountain oxygen will boost your energy to overcome each challenge. This incentive will be the opportunity to build-up tam spirit and personal involvement in success. Who will win the Gold Medal?!!! Description...

Sailing winds to prepare for America's Cup

Follow the water tracks of the America's Cup Winner on Switzerland‘s biggest lake, hosting Team Alinghi‘s home harbour in Geneva. Description...

Tree House Seminar

Things might look different from another point of view At eight meters above the ground, the tree house is a meeting location no 5-star hotel has to offer. Description...

Wine Tasting at a local vineyard with integrated production

From Geneva to the hills around Montreux, facing the alps means facing the sun. This allows the blossoming grapevines to gently lay their green coat over large areas of the mountainous landscape. Since centuries, local winegrowers cultivate grapes for their red and white specialties. Description...

Avalanche Rescue Training

A step into the unexpected Wild nature and the altitude of mountains impose their own rules. Only a few thousand meters above today’s civilization, is yet another world where the unexpected is part of daily business. Are you ready for a new discovery? Description...

Forest Drop Off

Find your way through “no man’s land” You and your team will be dropped off in the middle of a huge forest. Trees to your left, trees to your right, trees in your back and in your front. Thanks to gravity you will be able to at least point out the sky! But how to find your way out? Description...

Build a raft - Team building and nature spirit

The teambuilding highlight is to build a raft together. Dedication and creativity of every single person is needed to be successful. The combination of teamwork, technical knowledge, nature spirit and a thrilling river cruise guarantees a communicative and eventful outdoor adventure. Description...

Leisure Groups

Wine Trails - Lake Geneva Area, Ticino, canton of Zurich etc.

Explore the rural side of Geneva at its best way, through the vineyards. The Route du Vignoble stretches for 9 km, and the wine trail from Dardagny offers walks between 2.25 km and 7.2 km. Whether you explore by foot, bike, or car, you will learn about the vines, the local architecture, the grape varieties and the work of the winemakers. You will have the chance to taste Geneva’s specialties at a country restaurant. Tasting all year round. Description...

Hotel Paradies - the hideaway in the Engadine Valley

A hideaway….? There truly IS a Paradise. On one of the most beautiful, sunny plateaus of the Alps, at an altitude of 1 650 meters, the idyllic setting of the hotel inspires its guests with a sweeping panorama of the magnificent Engadine Dolomites. The combination of artistic charm and culinary expertise has led to international renown. Since 1986, the luxury hotel has belonged to the acclaimed hotel association ‘Relais & Cahteaux’. Built into a house constructed in 1910 as an artists retreat, completely renovated and modernised recently, it is indeed a matter of ‘seeing is believing’. Description...

Panorama Mountain Experience Stoos-Fronalpstock

Stoos-Fronalpstock Stoos is a small mountain village high above Lake Lucerne. It offers several breathtaking views of more then 10 Swiss lakes and lots of beautiful alpine peaks from Central Switzerland to France and Germany. The summit restaurant on Fronalpstock mountain high above Stoos as wekk as other cosy alpine restaurants in the village are ideal for small conferences or just to relax and enjoy alpine nature. Because of its central location, it is quickly accessible from Zurich, Zug and Lucerne. Description...

Chocolate making - Create your own chocolate

At a confectioner well known among aficionados, you can learn all about the fine art of chocolate making. Without any previous experience, you can make and decorate your own chocolates, and learn how to make and decorate a moulded Easter bunny. Along the way you will get to taste a variety of chocolates, finishing off with an aperitif. Description...

Vincent van Gogh - a guest in Basel

The ‘Kunstmuseum’ Basel is staging the unique exhibition ‘Vincent van Gogh – between Earth and Heaven: The landscapes’ from April to September 2009. The first comprehensive landscape paintings by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh (1853 – 1890) brings together 70 works from every creative period. Thanks to the Kunstmuseum’s exhibition, Basel will be the venue for Europe’s most important art event in 2009. Description...

Sports

Zurich freestyle event at the end of Summer 2009

Freestyle.ch is the biggest freestyle sporting event in Europe. Top international stars will perform daring tricks on their snowboards, freestyle skis, FMX bikes and skateboards and provide pure action during the competition. In addition to the numerous meals available, the latest trends and products of freestyle sports are to be found at the Label World trade fair. Description...