Centre Travel

Basel:   One of Europe's most beautiful and untouched Old Towns with its magnificent cathedral, the               idyllic Rhine river banks and world famous museums such as the Kunstmuseum, the               Beyeler Foundation and the Schaulager.               www.basel.com Bern:    Swiss capital and the seat of the Swiss government.  Beautiful Old Town, UNESCO World              Heritage with famous arcades, alcoves, fountains and the clock tower.              www.berninfo.com St Gallen:  UNESCO World Heritage with the Abbey area and the famous Baroque Abbey library.                   Attractive cultural scene and centre of the famous Swiss embroidery industry.                   www.st.gs...

Ramble through forests and meadows; enjoy the panorama from the over 1000m high Etzel Pass, marvel at flora and fauna on Plafikon's lakeside, a hearty snack or feast like a king.  In short: Discover and enjoy the variety of Lake Zurich's landscape and culture. www.zuerichsee.ch www.wanderland.ch

Dating from the Zahringen dynasty, the township of Murten, with its picturesque arcades and walkable town walls, and the wine-growing and walker's paradise of Vully welcome you.  Would a lake cruise, family excursion or brunch on the lake appeal to you?  The Compagnie trois lacs SA has the right cruise for every occasion! Murten, Visit and Cruise T:   +41 (0)26 670 51 12 Web;   www.murten.ch T:   +41(0)26 673 08 00 Web;   www.dreiseenschifflahrt.ch

A Botanical Paradise Discover all the magic of an oasis of perfect peace and quiet, where you can dream and relax, surrounded by more than 1700 varietiesw of subtropical plants. Isole di Brissago Parco Botanico Info Isole di Brissago Tel:   +41  091 791 43 61 Fax:  +41 091 791 07 63 E:   decs-isole.brissagio@ti.ch W:  www.isolebrissago.ch Info Boat:   T:   +41 91 751 61 40

Test your sense of direction in this plant labyrinth worthy of Alice in Wonderlands. Intended for children as the adults., the labyrinth of corn counts about ten posts on the theme of the wooden ant. La Ferme de la Corbiere La Corbiere 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac T:   +41 26 (0)26 663 38 19  or  +41 26 (0)26 507 54 20 W:   www.corbiere.ch

Follow the work of the vineyard as the seasons go by.  This didactic path take you to the discovery of the vineyard of Cheyres., its history and its vines. At the end of your walk, you can taste wines of Cheyres in one of the vaults of the village (on reservation) Sentier Viticole de Cheyres Societe' de developpement Cheyres-Chables Switzerland T:   +41 0)26 663 28 53 W:   www.cheyres.ch

This delightful countryside hike through the wheat fields is accessible both by bicycle and on foot. It takes you through forests and rolling hills enhanced by a backdrop of the Alps and the Jura Mountains. Follow the signposts for 100 kilometres from Granges to Echallens. Le Chemin des Bles Granges-Marnand Switzerland T:   +41 (0)26 668 27 03 W:   www.chemindesbles.ch

Take off with a guide and discover the rich natural and historical countryside of the Broye Valley. Choose from two different itineraries: <L'Arbogne au fil de l'eau> and <From the forest to the mosaics> that will take you from Portalban to Vallon through the nature reserve of the Grande Caricaie. Excursions Randonnees Accompagnees Estavayer-le-Lac Payerne Tourisme T:   +41 (0)26 660 61 61 or        +41 (0)26 663 12 37 E:   tourisme@estavayer-payerne.ch W:  www.estavayer-payerne

Round off your visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site in Bern with a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage natural property of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau- Aletsch. From the top of the Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn or Eggshorn, you can enjoy the 360 degrees panorama taking in just about every one of the 474,000 m peaks in the valais and Bern Alps as well as the 23 km Aletsch Glacier. Reservation: - Riederalp Bahnen AG.-           www.riederalpbahnen.ch     T:   +41 (0)27 928 66 11 - Beltmeralp Bahnen. AG        - www.bettmeralp.ch              T:   +41  (0)27 928 41 41 - LSB Fiesch - Eggshorn AG -   www.eggishorn.ch               T:  +41  (0)27 971 27 00

Thanks to the Lotschberg Base Tunnel, the Gornergrat is now no more than three hours and two changes away from Bern.  This unique viewing platform at an altitiude of 3,089m and surrounded by twenty-nine 4,000m high peaks is accessible all year round. The panorama could hardly be more overwhelming! Gornergrat Near Zermatt  Bern, CHF T:   +41( 0)27 921 47 11 W:   www.gornergrat.ch

Close encounters on Zurich's Hausberg with Pluto, Jupiter, Ceres, Mars and many other planets.  The astronomical cosmos trail offers fascinating information on the solar system, models scaled to 1.1 billion. Wandernung Planetenweg S10 Uetilberg Zurich Tel:   044 206 45 07 Web:   http://aguz.astronomie.ch.www.szu.ch

Mecca of the wakebord and capital of water sports. Estavayler-le Lac offers all the infrastructures to take advantage of lakeside pleasures.  The water-ski lift makes surf pros and help amateurs take their first rides. Alphasurf Rue du Four 32 1470 Estavayler - le-Lac T:   +41 26 (0)26 663 50 52. W:   www.alphasurf.ch

Spectacular crevasses, a breathtaking 360' panorama, various restaurants and a wild snow slide in the largest ski and snowboard eldorado of Central Switzerland Titlis Zug nach Engelberg Switzerland

The car - free recreational paradise high above the fog offers a spectacular view of the Glarus Alps. The Gumenbahn takes visitors up to the winter sports area - skiing, snow tubing, snow shoeing and much more. Braunwald / Klausenpass Zug bis Linthal-Braunwaldbahn Zurich Tel:   055 653 65 65 Web:   www.braunwald.ch

Founded in the 10th century, the Benedictine Abbey was developed into a baroque cloister during the height of pilgrimage sites (1704 - 35). Magnificent edifices; the lady Chapel and its Black Madonna, monastery library and cloister shop. Kloster Einsiedeln Zug nach Einsiedein Zurich Tel:   055 418 44 88 Web:   www.kloster-einsieden.ch

Experience an exhilarating trip on the new First Flyer.  Roar down the 800 metres from First to Schreckfold with three people at the same time, and independently from one another, secured to a rope. Grindelwald - First Jungfraubahnen Zug nach Grindelwald Tel:   033 828 72 33 Web:   www.jungfraubahn.ch

At an altitude of over 3,000 m, enjoy the spectacular  panorama over the  beautiful Alpine peaks from the restaurant designed by the renowned architect Mario Botta.  Numerous walks and excursions. Glacier 3000 Infoline: Zug nach Les Diablerets oder Gstaad, dann Bus nach Col-du-Pillon Tel:   0848 00 3000 Web:   www.glacier3000.ch

Here, people can experience how real Emmental cheese is produced. The family-friendly concept as well as the impressive adventure make this show dairy a worthwhile excursion. Emmentaler Schaukaserei Ausserhof, taglish 8.30 - 18.30h S4 nach Hasle-Ruegsau Bus bis Affoltern L E /Dorf Tel:  034 435 14 11 Web:   www.showdairy.ch

Pure relaxation: 18 pools , three giant water slides, a Roman-Irish steam bath, Asian massages, a 1200m sauna world featuring a bio sauna, a fitness park and classes such as Body JAM Childcare facilities. Bernacqua Riedbachstrasse 98 Bus Linie 14 Brunnen  Bahnhof Tel:   031 556 95 95 Web:   www.bernacqua.ch

Train excursion along the Lake of Geneva to Lausanne where the Olympic Museum  can be visited : the world's largest information centre of the Olympic Movement, its ideals and history. Olympisches Museum Lausanne Quai d'Quchy, 1 Zug nach Lausanne,Linie 8 Musee Olympique Open Nov - Marz : Di - So 9 - 18h T:   021 621 65 11 Web:   www.museum-olympic.org