If you are organising European removals to Switzerland, you may well be thinking about what to do in your leisure time when you get there. At the weekend, or during the holiday period, it could be that you will want to get out and about and see some of the fascinating attractions on your doorstep. Certainly, if you are moving house to Switzerland and enjoy visiting historic buildings, you will be spoiled for choice as the country has some beautiful châteaux to visit. This article spotlights on three of the best.
Switzerland is a popular place to move to as part of a job or office relocation, and Hamiltons are experienced in removals to all parts of Switzerland including the cities of Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne and Basel. Whether you require a domestic or commercial move, read on to discover some of the country’s historic attractions.
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Three Excellent Swiss Chateaux to Visit
Switzerland has a rich and varied history and each of these châteaux make a fantastic family day out. Here you can delve into the past and discover about the castle’s royal visitors and famous owners, and marvel at the architecture, décor and artwork. Here’s some of the places we recommend once you have organised your European removals to Switzerland, and some of these castles may well be in your local area.
Chillon Castle, Lake Geneva
No guide to Swiss châteaux should go without a mention of Chillon Castle, a popular tourist destination which attracts around 330,000 visitors a year. Here, you can follow in the footsteps of Her Majesty the Queen and artist Salvador Dali, and marvel at its views and architecture.
The castle is reached via a moat and has an idyllic location right on the water’s edge of Lake Geneva. Under the ownership of three wealthy families throughout its history – the Savoys, the Bernese, and lastly, the Canton of Vaud – it has a long and interesting history, and can trace its roots right back to the Roman Era.
With its fairytale looks, the castle captures the imagination of its visitors. Children, in particular, love to take a trip back in time and explore the maze of passageways, walkways, and the dungeons. In fact, the castle has inspired the imagination of writers and poets for centuries, including Lord Byron, and Victor Hugo.
Gruyères Castle, Gruyères
This beautiful 800-year-old castle is considered one of the most famous in Switzerland and enjoys a stately position overlooking the medieval town of Gruyères. It has an interesting history and belonged to the various Counts of Gruyères until Count Michel fell bankrupt in the mid 16th century. Following the bankruptcy, various bailiffs and prefects lived there, although in the 19th century it was bought as a summer residence for the Bovy and Balland families.
The castle exchanged hands again the 1930’s when it was sold back under the ownership of the Canton of Fribourg. Now run as a foundation, it is open all year round. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, its museum, rooms and chambers, and enjoy its fantastic art collection.
Castelgrande, Bellinzona
Castlegrande towers 50 metres over the town of Bellinzona and enjoys a majestic position on a site that dates as far back as Stone Age times. The castle has its roots in the 13th century and over time it was shaped into the stunning building you see today. It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the latest restoration work, by architect Galfetti, took place in the 80’s and early 90’s. Inside the castle you will find an art history and archaeological museum.
Castelgrande is the oldest of three castles in Bellizona, the others being Montebello, and Sasso Corbaro, which were built and developed by the Dukes of Milan. It is certainly well worth bringing your walking shoes and you will be rewarded with some spectacular views. And, if you want to take a break from exploring, the castle has an excellent restaurant, or you can enjoy a family picnic on the grass.
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Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Friday, 17 January 2014
Removals to Switzerland: A Spotlight on the Country’s Most Unusual Buildings and Structures
If you are moving to a foreign country the first thing you will want to do – after you have organised your removals to Switzerland – is to familiarise yourself with your surroundings. Whether it is taking a walk in your local area to find out where the nearest shops and amenities are, or to discover the attractions near your home, and further afield.
If you are moving house to Switzerland, you may also want to know about the interesting buildings and structures in your area and this article will spotlight the ones that we feel are the most fascinating. While some are tourist destinations, others are important landmarks that you will come across once you have organised your removals to Switzerland and settled in your new home.
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Hanging Bridge at Trift Glacier
Although you have to go out of your way to see this, you might want to make a point of trying out this incredible structure at least once. The Hanging Bridge at Trift Glacier has made a name for itself as being one of the scariest bridges in the world, so if you are afraid of heights, it is best to give this one a miss. This 100ft high and 170ft long bridge was built in 2009 and is the longest and highest pedestrian suspension bridge in the country. It is a tourist attraction in itself and receives as many as 20,000 visitors a year. You can reach it by cable car and it will lead you to the Trift Hut of the Swiss Alpine Club.
The Zytglogge, Bern
This 800-year-old clock tower is a major landmark and tourist draw in Berne. It was built in the first part of the 13th century and was once a guard tower and also a women’s prison; the astronomical clock itself is a newer structure which dates from the early 15th century when the tower stopped being used as a prison. Zytglogge can be translated as ‘time bell’ in Bernese German and is named as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Chillon Castle, near Montreux
This beautiful, medieval castle has a fairytale location, right on the shores of Lake Geneva. The history of the castle dates back 1,000 years, and has inspired a multitude of people throughout history, including writer Victor Hugo. It attracts a third of a million tourists a year, many of whom live outside Switzerland. You can reach it via a modern bridge and it is a fascinating place to visit for adults and children alike. It has 40 rooms, impressive dungeons, and internal and external passageways.
Prime Tower, Zürich
The Prime Tower, which is also called Maag-Tower, is Zürich’s, and Switzerland’s tallest skyscraper, which is 126 m in height. It took 15 years of planning, and millions of pounds to build and is mainly used as offices, although it also has shops, a fitness centre and galleries. The elegant Clouds restaurant is a gourmet restaurant on the 35th floor (the top floor) and offers a varied menu of delicious culinary delights, while the second highest floor has conference facilities. Along with the top floor restaurant, there’s also a cocktail bar, two further restaurants and a coffee bar.
Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch
Built in the 1930’s, this is the highest building in Europe, so called because it is built at 3,571 m in the Swiss Alps. Declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is reachable via a lift that goes from the Jungfraujoch Station up through the mountain to the observatory. Next to it is a public viewing deck, where you can enjoy incredible views of the peaks of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.
Gotthard Rail Tunnel
Work on the £6.4 bn world’s longest transport tunnel started in the late 1990’s and is still taking place beneath the Alps. The tunnel is due to open at the end of 2016 and will change the face of transport in Europe, providing a super fast link between the north and south of the continent. It is set to take up to 300 trains a day and a journey between Zurich and Milan will take just 90 minutes from start to finish. There’s expected to be less traffic on the roads as result, as cargo will be transported by rail.
About Hamiltons Removals
Hamiltons Removals provide high quality household and commercial removals to suit your individual requirements. We have two decades of experience in European and worldwide removals and are specialists in removals to Switzerland. For more information, follow the link below.
UK to Switzerland Removals - click here to get a detailed quotation for removals to Switzerland.
If you are moving house to Switzerland, you may also want to know about the interesting buildings and structures in your area and this article will spotlight the ones that we feel are the most fascinating. While some are tourist destinations, others are important landmarks that you will come across once you have organised your removals to Switzerland and settled in your new home.
Household Removals to Switzerland Contact us now for to find out about how we can tailor your European removals to suit your requirements.
Hanging Bridge at Trift Glacier
Although you have to go out of your way to see this, you might want to make a point of trying out this incredible structure at least once. The Hanging Bridge at Trift Glacier has made a name for itself as being one of the scariest bridges in the world, so if you are afraid of heights, it is best to give this one a miss. This 100ft high and 170ft long bridge was built in 2009 and is the longest and highest pedestrian suspension bridge in the country. It is a tourist attraction in itself and receives as many as 20,000 visitors a year. You can reach it by cable car and it will lead you to the Trift Hut of the Swiss Alpine Club.
The Zytglogge, Bern
This 800-year-old clock tower is a major landmark and tourist draw in Berne. It was built in the first part of the 13th century and was once a guard tower and also a women’s prison; the astronomical clock itself is a newer structure which dates from the early 15th century when the tower stopped being used as a prison. Zytglogge can be translated as ‘time bell’ in Bernese German and is named as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Chillon Castle, near Montreux
This beautiful, medieval castle has a fairytale location, right on the shores of Lake Geneva. The history of the castle dates back 1,000 years, and has inspired a multitude of people throughout history, including writer Victor Hugo. It attracts a third of a million tourists a year, many of whom live outside Switzerland. You can reach it via a modern bridge and it is a fascinating place to visit for adults and children alike. It has 40 rooms, impressive dungeons, and internal and external passageways.
Prime Tower, Zürich
The Prime Tower, which is also called Maag-Tower, is Zürich’s, and Switzerland’s tallest skyscraper, which is 126 m in height. It took 15 years of planning, and millions of pounds to build and is mainly used as offices, although it also has shops, a fitness centre and galleries. The elegant Clouds restaurant is a gourmet restaurant on the 35th floor (the top floor) and offers a varied menu of delicious culinary delights, while the second highest floor has conference facilities. Along with the top floor restaurant, there’s also a cocktail bar, two further restaurants and a coffee bar.
Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch
Built in the 1930’s, this is the highest building in Europe, so called because it is built at 3,571 m in the Swiss Alps. Declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is reachable via a lift that goes from the Jungfraujoch Station up through the mountain to the observatory. Next to it is a public viewing deck, where you can enjoy incredible views of the peaks of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.
Gotthard Rail Tunnel
Work on the £6.4 bn world’s longest transport tunnel started in the late 1990’s and is still taking place beneath the Alps. The tunnel is due to open at the end of 2016 and will change the face of transport in Europe, providing a super fast link between the north and south of the continent. It is set to take up to 300 trains a day and a journey between Zurich and Milan will take just 90 minutes from start to finish. There’s expected to be less traffic on the roads as result, as cargo will be transported by rail.
About Hamiltons Removals
Hamiltons Removals provide high quality household and commercial removals to suit your individual requirements. We have two decades of experience in European and worldwide removals and are specialists in removals to Switzerland. For more information, follow the link below.
UK to Switzerland Removals - click here to get a detailed quotation for removals to Switzerland.
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Moving House to Switzerland: Native Plants and Trees to Discover when You Settle
If you moving house to Switzerland and enjoy spending time in nature, your new home in Europe will give you hours of pleasure. From the dramatic scenery of the Alps, to the hilly open countryside and parklands, Switzerland is a haven for those who enjoy the great outdoors.
While most people move house to Switzerland to take up a job offer, it is also a wonderful place to relocate to enjoy a better lifestyle. Here you can go for a scenic hike in the mountains, explore one of the many nature reserves, or visit the breathtakingly beautiful San Grato Botanical Park in Lugano.
Meanwhile, if you enjoy plants, trees and flowers, this article looks at some of the most common species you can find in Switzerland, as well as rare and unusual plants you may be lucky to find.
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Alpine Plants
Switzerland is home to hundreds of alpine plants: these rugged, sometimes colourful plants are able to survive tough conditions, such as high altitudes and extreme temperatures, and some have healing properties. Stem cells extracted from the Alpine Rose, for instance, is used in a sought after skin cream; and Edelweiss, also known as the Snow Plant, is known for its anti-oxidant, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties and is unofficially regarded as Switzerland’s national plant.
The Alpine Rose, or Snow Rose, is an evergreen shrub that produces clusters of flowers delicate in appearance and bright pink in colour. Edelweiss, or Snow Plant, is white in colour, prefers rocky surfaces and high altitudes, and actually belongs to the sunflower family.
Another common alpine plant is the Cowslip, which lies quite close to the ground and has yellow, funnel shaped flowers – the flowers and roots are used to treat colds. You will find these aplenty once your removals to Switzerland have been completed and you have settled in your new home.
Swiss Trees
There are two types of trees: deciduous trees, which are those that shed all or some of their leaves seasonally, and coniferous trees, which keep their leaves and generally produce cones. Switzerland has both varieties, and among the most common types of deciduous trees are oak, beech and maple, all of which can be found on lower ground and generally don’t grow at altitudes of above 4,500 metres.
Linden trees can also be found in Switzerland and there is a mention of one in the area of Naters on a 14th century document that described the tree as ‘huge’. The Linden tree of Murten has a legend attached to it – a heroic messenger ran, carrying a branch of the tree, to bring news of victory at the Battle of Murten in 1476. He collapsed, exhausted, and a lime tree grew on the spot where he had fallen. Thought to have medicinal properties, its flowers are used to treat common colds, ease inflammation and relieve headaches as well as other ailments such as inflammation and high blood pressure.
The coniferous trees that can be found in Switzerland are pine, fir and spruce, and these can be found at the higher altitudes.
Rare and Unusual Plants
Switzerland has a number of plant species that are endangered and there are a variety of agencies and organisations that have been set up to protect them. This includes The Swiss Committee for the Preservation of Wild Plants that coordinates the actions in Switzerland in dealing with the protection of rare and endangered plants.
Among them are Poplar trees and, although it’s quite common to see foreign originated Poplar trees, the ones native to Switzerland such as Poplar Nigra (Black Poplar), and the Poplar Alba (White Poplar) are protected as they are few and far between.
Another vulnerable plant species in Switzerland is the Narcissus Poeticus (or Poet’s Daffodil), a flower linked with the Greek legend of Narcissus. It has pure white petals and is intensely fragrant, so it is often used in perfumes.
Among the unusual variety of plants are the small trees that can be found in higher altitudes in Switzerland and resemble Japanese Bonsai trees.
About Hamiltons Removals
Hamiltons Removals are specialists in domestic and commercial removals to Switzerland and can help in all aspects of your move, from packing and unpacking, to organising long or short term storage. For more information about Hamiltons and how we can help with European removals, just click on the link below.
Hamiltons Removals - follow the link for a competitive removals to Switzerland quotation.
While most people move house to Switzerland to take up a job offer, it is also a wonderful place to relocate to enjoy a better lifestyle. Here you can go for a scenic hike in the mountains, explore one of the many nature reserves, or visit the breathtakingly beautiful San Grato Botanical Park in Lugano.
Meanwhile, if you enjoy plants, trees and flowers, this article looks at some of the most common species you can find in Switzerland, as well as rare and unusual plants you may be lucky to find.
Competitive removals UK to Switzerland Contact us now for high quality household and commercial moves to Europe.
Alpine Plants
Switzerland is home to hundreds of alpine plants: these rugged, sometimes colourful plants are able to survive tough conditions, such as high altitudes and extreme temperatures, and some have healing properties. Stem cells extracted from the Alpine Rose, for instance, is used in a sought after skin cream; and Edelweiss, also known as the Snow Plant, is known for its anti-oxidant, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties and is unofficially regarded as Switzerland’s national plant.
The Alpine Rose, or Snow Rose, is an evergreen shrub that produces clusters of flowers delicate in appearance and bright pink in colour. Edelweiss, or Snow Plant, is white in colour, prefers rocky surfaces and high altitudes, and actually belongs to the sunflower family.
Another common alpine plant is the Cowslip, which lies quite close to the ground and has yellow, funnel shaped flowers – the flowers and roots are used to treat colds. You will find these aplenty once your removals to Switzerland have been completed and you have settled in your new home.
Swiss Trees
There are two types of trees: deciduous trees, which are those that shed all or some of their leaves seasonally, and coniferous trees, which keep their leaves and generally produce cones. Switzerland has both varieties, and among the most common types of deciduous trees are oak, beech and maple, all of which can be found on lower ground and generally don’t grow at altitudes of above 4,500 metres.
Linden trees can also be found in Switzerland and there is a mention of one in the area of Naters on a 14th century document that described the tree as ‘huge’. The Linden tree of Murten has a legend attached to it – a heroic messenger ran, carrying a branch of the tree, to bring news of victory at the Battle of Murten in 1476. He collapsed, exhausted, and a lime tree grew on the spot where he had fallen. Thought to have medicinal properties, its flowers are used to treat common colds, ease inflammation and relieve headaches as well as other ailments such as inflammation and high blood pressure.
The coniferous trees that can be found in Switzerland are pine, fir and spruce, and these can be found at the higher altitudes.
Rare and Unusual Plants
Switzerland has a number of plant species that are endangered and there are a variety of agencies and organisations that have been set up to protect them. This includes The Swiss Committee for the Preservation of Wild Plants that coordinates the actions in Switzerland in dealing with the protection of rare and endangered plants.
Among them are Poplar trees and, although it’s quite common to see foreign originated Poplar trees, the ones native to Switzerland such as Poplar Nigra (Black Poplar), and the Poplar Alba (White Poplar) are protected as they are few and far between.
Another vulnerable plant species in Switzerland is the Narcissus Poeticus (or Poet’s Daffodil), a flower linked with the Greek legend of Narcissus. It has pure white petals and is intensely fragrant, so it is often used in perfumes.
Among the unusual variety of plants are the small trees that can be found in higher altitudes in Switzerland and resemble Japanese Bonsai trees.
About Hamiltons Removals
Hamiltons Removals are specialists in domestic and commercial removals to Switzerland and can help in all aspects of your move, from packing and unpacking, to organising long or short term storage. For more information about Hamiltons and how we can help with European removals, just click on the link below.
Hamiltons Removals - follow the link for a competitive removals to Switzerland quotation.
Friday, 15 November 2013
Removals to Switzerland: Top Swiss Restaurants
Here at Hamiltons Removals we have been offering a bespoke, high quality removals to Switzerland service for more than two decades now. We understand that you like to move house in style, so we have crafted a removals service that does just that.
If you are organising removals to Switzerland, this article looks at some of the finest restaurants the country has to offer. That way, once your move is complete, you can treat yourselves to a well-deserved gourmet meal.
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Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville
1, rue d’Yverdon
CH-1023 Crissier
Chef Benoît Violier heads up this gastronomic delight and is responsible for its gaining the covetted 3 star Michelin accolade. With vegetarian, lactose free and gluten free menus, you are able to enjoy this fine dining experience, regardless of your dietary requirements. Also, if your new home is located within a 20 mile radius of the hotel and you fancy popping out for a gourmet mid-week lunch, you needn’t worry about driving as the hotel lays on a free chauffeur service.
Schloss Schauenstein
Schlossgasse 1
CH-7414 Fürstenau
“Schloss”, as you may know, means castle and here at Schloss Schauenstein chef Andreas Caminada is King. His influence can be seen throughout the building, from the layout and furnishings in the reception area and sitting room, to the design and décor of the restaurant and bedrooms. The tasting menus are all his own too. They are a delightful mix of colour, texture and flavour that will have your taste buds reeling in celebration.
Restaurant Stucki
Bruderholzallee 42
CH-4059 Basel
If you are moving to Basel, you really must check out Stucki. Since taking over in 2008, husband and wife team Rene and Tanja Grandits have done wonders with the place. For the warmest of greetings meet Rene and for a dining experience worthy of two Michelin stars, enter wife Tanja. Serving A la Carte, taster and business lunches, Tanja and her kitchen team hit the mark every time.
Ecco on Snow
Via Maistra 3
CH-7512 St. Moritz
If you are moving to St Moritz and plan to be there between December 2013 and March 2014, make sure you book a table at Ecco on Snow. Chef Rolf Fliegauf and his team are here during the winter months to delight, tease and stimulate the palate with their gastronomic creations. Whether you opt for the 5-course meal or go the full 8-course line up, interspersed with amuse bouches, your taste buds will be singing. If your scheduled arrival is outside of these dates you can catch him at Restaurante Ecco in The Giardino, Ascona.
Restaurant Bel Etage
Leonhardsgraben 49
CH-4051 Basel
Deemed very good in its category, Bel Etage at Teufelhof Art Hotel combines gourmet dining with a warm and friendly atmosphere. It has a diverse menu, which is thoughtfully matched with wines available by the glass. The restaurant has four interconnecting rooms so it can easily accommodate large parties of up to 80 or be separated for more intimate dining.
Restaurant Matisse
Burgfelderstrasse 188
CH-4055 Basel
Chef Erik Schröter plies his trade here and does it with a passion. His dishes are modelled on seasonal foods, young wild herbs, forgotten vegetables and edible flowers from the forest, and from the restaurant’s own herb garden. As a result, the menu varies considerably throughout the year, but one thing’s for sure, whether you’re dining in the middle of winter or at the height of summer, your taste buds will thank you for it.
Auberge de la Croix-Blanche
Route de Donatyre 22
CH-1583 Villarepos
Offering an eclectic mix of contemporary Belgian, French and Swiss cuisine, The White Cross Inn takes full advantage of its border location. French and German are spoken in almost equal measure and the staff are well practised in English too. Perfectly prepared appetisers and aperitifs lead to a menu which will not disappoint. Great value for money in a wonderful countryside setting.
Restaurant Talvo by Dalsass
Via Gunels 15
CH-7512 St. Moritz
Chef Martin Dalsass presents Mediterranean cuisine with passion and shares his love of the finest ingredients with you in a very comfortable, informal setting. The sommelier is equally enthusiastic and will gladly show you around the wine cellar, where he stores and cares for 600 different labels. Great food, great wines and great hospitality combined.
Seerestaurant Belvédère
Seestrasse 18
CH-6052 Hergiswil
With breath-taking views over lake Lucerne and the surrounding hills and mountains, Seerestaurant Belvédère is a contemporary delight. From Foie Gras to Veal Steak and Lemon Pie, your feast is prepared and presented beautifully, and the service cannot be faulted. If you’d rather take dinner aboard your own vessel, the restaurant offers a Captain’s Dinner, which can be delivered directly to your boat.
Hostellerie Le Petit Manoir
Avenue Ignace-Paderewski 8
CH-1110 Morges
The Petit Manoir's gourmet restaurant is the home of Chef Julien Retler. His menus are refined, elegant and unashamedly indulgent. Whether you preferrence is for a la carte, vegetarian or seafood dishes, you are in for a real gustatory treat. If you’re going to be there for summer you can look forward to enjoying Chef Retler’s creations in Le Petit Manoir’s beautiful French style gardens.
About Hamiltons
At Hamiltons removals we do all we can to assure you of a trouble free move. We're experts in the field of Domestic, European and International removals and we're looking forward to assisting you with your quality removals to Switzerland.
If you are organising removals to Switzerland, this article looks at some of the finest restaurants the country has to offer. That way, once your move is complete, you can treat yourselves to a well-deserved gourmet meal.
Hamiltons Removals – Contact us now for a competitive removals quote.
Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville
1, rue d’Yverdon
CH-1023 Crissier
Chef Benoît Violier heads up this gastronomic delight and is responsible for its gaining the covetted 3 star Michelin accolade. With vegetarian, lactose free and gluten free menus, you are able to enjoy this fine dining experience, regardless of your dietary requirements. Also, if your new home is located within a 20 mile radius of the hotel and you fancy popping out for a gourmet mid-week lunch, you needn’t worry about driving as the hotel lays on a free chauffeur service.
Schloss Schauenstein
Schlossgasse 1
CH-7414 Fürstenau
“Schloss”, as you may know, means castle and here at Schloss Schauenstein chef Andreas Caminada is King. His influence can be seen throughout the building, from the layout and furnishings in the reception area and sitting room, to the design and décor of the restaurant and bedrooms. The tasting menus are all his own too. They are a delightful mix of colour, texture and flavour that will have your taste buds reeling in celebration.
Restaurant Stucki
Bruderholzallee 42
CH-4059 Basel
If you are moving to Basel, you really must check out Stucki. Since taking over in 2008, husband and wife team Rene and Tanja Grandits have done wonders with the place. For the warmest of greetings meet Rene and for a dining experience worthy of two Michelin stars, enter wife Tanja. Serving A la Carte, taster and business lunches, Tanja and her kitchen team hit the mark every time.
Ecco on Snow
Via Maistra 3
CH-7512 St. Moritz
If you are moving to St Moritz and plan to be there between December 2013 and March 2014, make sure you book a table at Ecco on Snow. Chef Rolf Fliegauf and his team are here during the winter months to delight, tease and stimulate the palate with their gastronomic creations. Whether you opt for the 5-course meal or go the full 8-course line up, interspersed with amuse bouches, your taste buds will be singing. If your scheduled arrival is outside of these dates you can catch him at Restaurante Ecco in The Giardino, Ascona.
Restaurant Bel Etage
Leonhardsgraben 49
CH-4051 Basel
Deemed very good in its category, Bel Etage at Teufelhof Art Hotel combines gourmet dining with a warm and friendly atmosphere. It has a diverse menu, which is thoughtfully matched with wines available by the glass. The restaurant has four interconnecting rooms so it can easily accommodate large parties of up to 80 or be separated for more intimate dining.
Restaurant Matisse
Burgfelderstrasse 188
CH-4055 Basel
Chef Erik Schröter plies his trade here and does it with a passion. His dishes are modelled on seasonal foods, young wild herbs, forgotten vegetables and edible flowers from the forest, and from the restaurant’s own herb garden. As a result, the menu varies considerably throughout the year, but one thing’s for sure, whether you’re dining in the middle of winter or at the height of summer, your taste buds will thank you for it.
Auberge de la Croix-Blanche
Route de Donatyre 22
CH-1583 Villarepos
Offering an eclectic mix of contemporary Belgian, French and Swiss cuisine, The White Cross Inn takes full advantage of its border location. French and German are spoken in almost equal measure and the staff are well practised in English too. Perfectly prepared appetisers and aperitifs lead to a menu which will not disappoint. Great value for money in a wonderful countryside setting.
Restaurant Talvo by Dalsass
Via Gunels 15
CH-7512 St. Moritz
Chef Martin Dalsass presents Mediterranean cuisine with passion and shares his love of the finest ingredients with you in a very comfortable, informal setting. The sommelier is equally enthusiastic and will gladly show you around the wine cellar, where he stores and cares for 600 different labels. Great food, great wines and great hospitality combined.
Seerestaurant Belvédère
Seestrasse 18
CH-6052 Hergiswil
With breath-taking views over lake Lucerne and the surrounding hills and mountains, Seerestaurant Belvédère is a contemporary delight. From Foie Gras to Veal Steak and Lemon Pie, your feast is prepared and presented beautifully, and the service cannot be faulted. If you’d rather take dinner aboard your own vessel, the restaurant offers a Captain’s Dinner, which can be delivered directly to your boat.
Hostellerie Le Petit Manoir
Avenue Ignace-Paderewski 8
CH-1110 Morges
The Petit Manoir's gourmet restaurant is the home of Chef Julien Retler. His menus are refined, elegant and unashamedly indulgent. Whether you preferrence is for a la carte, vegetarian or seafood dishes, you are in for a real gustatory treat. If you’re going to be there for summer you can look forward to enjoying Chef Retler’s creations in Le Petit Manoir’s beautiful French style gardens.
About Hamiltons
At Hamiltons removals we do all we can to assure you of a trouble free move. We're experts in the field of Domestic, European and International removals and we're looking forward to assisting you with your quality removals to Switzerland.
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Removals to Switzerland: The Country’s Best Nature Reserves
Whilst planning your competitively priced move to Switzerland, you will doubtless be looking forward to skiing the snow capped mountains of the Alps, enjoying the après ski, and sampling some of that fine Swiss chocolate.
Nature reserves might not be at the top of your agenda, but if you do love nature and wildlife, the country has some wonderful reserves which are well worth a visit. Once you’ve settled in and your household removals from the UK to Switzerland are complete, take a good look at your surroundings; there is bound to be a reserve near you with flora and fauna of the type that you just don’t get in the UK.
Hamiltons Removals offer high quality removals to Switzerland and to all other destinations throughout Europe and the wider world. We pride ourselves on our high levels of service and this is reflected in our customer satisfaction ratings and the recommendations we receive. When you instruct Hamiltons Removals to help you with your move, you can be assured of a job well done. Click on the link below to access our website for more information about moving to Switzerland.
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Great Nature Reserves and Nature Parks in Switzerland
The Swiss National Park – Graubunden
If you are moving to Zuoz in Graubunden, you are just a stone’s throw from the Swiss National Park, the only national park in Switzerland. Its 80 km network of hiking trails is just begging to be explored, but it’s important you stick to the routes marked out. This is a nature reserve in its truest sense: native animals roam free here and have grown accustomed to not being disturbed. Here you might see red deer, chamois and ibex, fox, marmot and mountain hare. If you look skywards, you could catch a glimpse of a bearded vulture, a nutcracker, or even a golden eagle.
The Pierreuse Nature Reserve - Chateau-d’Oex
This is another great place for flora and fauna. Here you might see ibex, chamois, marmots, three-toed woodpeckers, owls, royal eagles (AKA golden eagles), lynx and black grouse. If you do see a lynx though, go easy as it is one of Switzerland’s top 5 predators. The sub-Alpine vegetation and Alpine meadow flora of the region provide the perfect ingredients to cattle, whose milk is used in the production of the rich and floral Etivas cheese. Since 1958, Pro Natura, Switzerland’s largest nature conservation organisation, has been responsible for looking after the area. The organisation also oversees the conservation activities in around 600 other Swiss nature reserves.
La Sauge Nature Centre - Cudrefin
Think La Suage, think RSPB headquarters in Sandy, Bedfordshire. It’s much the same thing, only in Switzerland. At La Suage, on the banks of the Broye Canal, visitors can learn about the organisation’s conservation efforts and see at first-hand how they have created new living habitats. The centre and its surrounding grounds, which includes flower meadows, hedgerows, dry stone walls and ponds, was created on former farmland and now welcomes thousands of visitors every year. There are nature trails and hides (just like in Sandy), so you can get up close to the wild animals and birds without disturbing them, and the centre also offers professionally guided tours.
The Gruyère Pays-d'Enhau Nature Park - Fribourg
The Gruyère Pays-d'Enhau is not just a nature park, it’s an adventure waiting to happen. Situated in the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud, it offers a wide valley basin landscape as well as Alpine pastures, forests, meadows and grasslands, rock faces and fields of scree. As the name suggests, cheese making is central to commerce in the area with Gruyère, L'Etivaz and Vacherin all coming from around here. Modernity has struck, but the slated Alpine barns and stables, historic buildings, the old stone and wooden bridges which still cross the rivers, all tell the story of what life was like in times past.
La Grande Cariçaie - Champ-Pittet
The Grande Cariçaie is a world heritage nature reserve and Switzerland’s natural pride and joy. Stretching along the entire southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, The Grande Cariçaie is actually made up of eight separate nature reserves and is home to around 800 plant and 10,000 animal species. With shallow zones, marshes and large forested areas, it’s little wonder the animals, birdlife and flora love it so much. Here, for them is protection on a grand scale and they make the most of it.
Parc Ela – Graubunden
This nature park, not to be confused with Switzerland’s only National Park also in Graubunden, contains many traditional villages, which very deliberately retain their rustic charm, unaffected by modern human advancement. Parc Ela concerns itself as much with protecting the rural lifestyle enjoyed by its villagers, as it does with the protection of its native wildlife. This is a land of untouched nature and unspoiled lifestyle. Think more, horse and cart than horsepower. The area contains many alpine lakes, old fortresses and castles, and is home to more than 2,000 species of animal and plant life.
The Grangettes Nature Reserve - Noville
This nature reserve, located on the former course of the Rhone is now a twitcher’s delight. The planting of poplars and pines and the creation of artificial lakes has led to it attracting Great Crested Grebe, Mute Swan, Red Crested Pochard, Coot and the Eurasian Reed-Warbler as well as Egret and Kingfisher. The Grangettes is not just about bird watching though; there is also a fabulous but quite strenuous two-hour hike, which takes you along the banks of the Rhone. If you don’t fancy walking, but still want to see the sights, you could always go by boat and train.
About Hamiltons
At Hamiltons Removals, we offer a high quality, bespoke domestic and commercial removals service. We regularly provide removals to Switzerland as well as to other European destinations and the wider world. Our team of polite, uniformed and time served removals experts are waiting to wrap, pack and load your belongings for safe transportation to your new home. Call us today for your free removals quote or click on the link below.
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Nature reserves might not be at the top of your agenda, but if you do love nature and wildlife, the country has some wonderful reserves which are well worth a visit. Once you’ve settled in and your household removals from the UK to Switzerland are complete, take a good look at your surroundings; there is bound to be a reserve near you with flora and fauna of the type that you just don’t get in the UK.
Hamiltons Removals offer high quality removals to Switzerland and to all other destinations throughout Europe and the wider world. We pride ourselves on our high levels of service and this is reflected in our customer satisfaction ratings and the recommendations we receive. When you instruct Hamiltons Removals to help you with your move, you can be assured of a job well done. Click on the link below to access our website for more information about moving to Switzerland.
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Great Nature Reserves and Nature Parks in Switzerland
The Swiss National Park – Graubunden
If you are moving to Zuoz in Graubunden, you are just a stone’s throw from the Swiss National Park, the only national park in Switzerland. Its 80 km network of hiking trails is just begging to be explored, but it’s important you stick to the routes marked out. This is a nature reserve in its truest sense: native animals roam free here and have grown accustomed to not being disturbed. Here you might see red deer, chamois and ibex, fox, marmot and mountain hare. If you look skywards, you could catch a glimpse of a bearded vulture, a nutcracker, or even a golden eagle.
The Pierreuse Nature Reserve - Chateau-d’Oex
This is another great place for flora and fauna. Here you might see ibex, chamois, marmots, three-toed woodpeckers, owls, royal eagles (AKA golden eagles), lynx and black grouse. If you do see a lynx though, go easy as it is one of Switzerland’s top 5 predators. The sub-Alpine vegetation and Alpine meadow flora of the region provide the perfect ingredients to cattle, whose milk is used in the production of the rich and floral Etivas cheese. Since 1958, Pro Natura, Switzerland’s largest nature conservation organisation, has been responsible for looking after the area. The organisation also oversees the conservation activities in around 600 other Swiss nature reserves.
La Sauge Nature Centre - Cudrefin
Think La Suage, think RSPB headquarters in Sandy, Bedfordshire. It’s much the same thing, only in Switzerland. At La Suage, on the banks of the Broye Canal, visitors can learn about the organisation’s conservation efforts and see at first-hand how they have created new living habitats. The centre and its surrounding grounds, which includes flower meadows, hedgerows, dry stone walls and ponds, was created on former farmland and now welcomes thousands of visitors every year. There are nature trails and hides (just like in Sandy), so you can get up close to the wild animals and birds without disturbing them, and the centre also offers professionally guided tours.
The Gruyère Pays-d'Enhau Nature Park - Fribourg
The Gruyère Pays-d'Enhau is not just a nature park, it’s an adventure waiting to happen. Situated in the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud, it offers a wide valley basin landscape as well as Alpine pastures, forests, meadows and grasslands, rock faces and fields of scree. As the name suggests, cheese making is central to commerce in the area with Gruyère, L'Etivaz and Vacherin all coming from around here. Modernity has struck, but the slated Alpine barns and stables, historic buildings, the old stone and wooden bridges which still cross the rivers, all tell the story of what life was like in times past.
La Grande Cariçaie - Champ-Pittet
The Grande Cariçaie is a world heritage nature reserve and Switzerland’s natural pride and joy. Stretching along the entire southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, The Grande Cariçaie is actually made up of eight separate nature reserves and is home to around 800 plant and 10,000 animal species. With shallow zones, marshes and large forested areas, it’s little wonder the animals, birdlife and flora love it so much. Here, for them is protection on a grand scale and they make the most of it.
Parc Ela – Graubunden
This nature park, not to be confused with Switzerland’s only National Park also in Graubunden, contains many traditional villages, which very deliberately retain their rustic charm, unaffected by modern human advancement. Parc Ela concerns itself as much with protecting the rural lifestyle enjoyed by its villagers, as it does with the protection of its native wildlife. This is a land of untouched nature and unspoiled lifestyle. Think more, horse and cart than horsepower. The area contains many alpine lakes, old fortresses and castles, and is home to more than 2,000 species of animal and plant life.
The Grangettes Nature Reserve - Noville
This nature reserve, located on the former course of the Rhone is now a twitcher’s delight. The planting of poplars and pines and the creation of artificial lakes has led to it attracting Great Crested Grebe, Mute Swan, Red Crested Pochard, Coot and the Eurasian Reed-Warbler as well as Egret and Kingfisher. The Grangettes is not just about bird watching though; there is also a fabulous but quite strenuous two-hour hike, which takes you along the banks of the Rhone. If you don’t fancy walking, but still want to see the sights, you could always go by boat and train.
About Hamiltons
At Hamiltons Removals, we offer a high quality, bespoke domestic and commercial removals service. We regularly provide removals to Switzerland as well as to other European destinations and the wider world. Our team of polite, uniformed and time served removals experts are waiting to wrap, pack and load your belongings for safe transportation to your new home. Call us today for your free removals quote or click on the link below.
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Monday, 21 October 2013
Removals to Switzerland: Swiss Landmarks
Having completed your removals to Switzerland, you will soon discover that this is a land of much more than watches, clocks and chocolate. Your pre-removal research may have already introduced you to such things as Switzerland’s magnificent scenery, its impressive gothic architecture and its penchant for banking. This article aims at digging a little deeper, to highlight some of Switzerland’s most famous landmarks, both natural and man-made.
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Major Landmarks in Switzerland
Palace of Nations - Geneva
Geneva is known as “the city of peace” and this building is central to all that. It is the second largest United Nations centre in the world with 34 conference rooms and 2,800 offices. It plays host to some 9,000 meetings a year, attracting around 28,000 delegates. Every year, 100,000 or so visitors are invited to take a tour of its halls and public galleries to see, at first hand, where representatives from nations the world over meet to discuss important topics like human rights, discrimination, disarmament and peace keeping. Tours are conducted weekdays from September to March and proof of ID is essential.
Chapel Bridge - Lucerne
The Kapellbrücke dates back to the 14th Century making it possibly the oldest covered wooden footbridge in Switzerland. It is remarkable, not just for its age, but also for the paintings that adorn the underside of its roof. Sadly, in 1993, nearly two thirds of the bridge was destroyed by fire and 85 of the original 110 pictures were destroyed. These have since been replaced by others that were put into safe storage. During the carnival season, which runs from Thursday until Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday, the paintings are removed for their own protection and replaced with modern ones depicting carnival scenes.
St Moritz
St Moritz is one of the world's most famous ski resorts. Right up there with Aspen, Whistler, St Anton, Kitzbühel, Chamonix and Val d'Isère, it's famous for being the playground of the rich and famous and revels in a winter sport history that dates back 150 years. Unlike many other resort locations though, it is not content to survive on past glories. It keeps pace with the times with an ongoing investment in state of the art ski-lifts, safe in the knowledge that those who like to combine skiing and sunshine will always love St Moritz.
Jungfrau
A trip to “The Top of Europe” is a must for all European travellers and if you’re moving to Switzerland, you won’t be far from it. Wrap up warm and take a camera to ensure you capture as much of the breathtaking scenery as possible. A train journey to the top takes in the little stations of Eigerwand and Eismeer, both of which are well worth stopping off at to take in the views. Be prepared for a fairly crowded passage though, it is extremely popular with tourists who come from all over the world to take in the sights.
The Matterhorn
Alongside Mount Everest and K2, The Matterhorn is one of the most recognisable mountains in the world. Far from a colossus, it is only the fifth highest of the Alpine peaks, but it is without doubt the most beautiful. Its classically pyramidal shape and ice-capped summit has attracted tourists and tempted climbers for decades. It is said that the Matterhorn has a character all its own: if the mountain is in good humour, it will display its summit for all to see but if she is angry, she will hide behind a grey sky. Folklore, of course, but a charming story nonetheless.
Chateau de Chillon
The Chateau de Chillon has all the hallmarks of a romantic Swiss castle. Built on a rocky island on the shores of Lake Geneva, it was a strategic location from which to control the passage of goods and people between northern and southern Europe. Over the centuries, the castle has been restored, and now through the use of modern media techniques, it can tell its full story. As well as a wonderful stop on the tourist trail, the chateau now doubles as an exhibition centre, a business, banqueting and concert hall, and also makes for a rather special wedding venue.
About Hamiltons
At Hamiltons Removals we aim to do all we can to ensure that your removals to Switzerland goes as smoothly as possible. Our friendly team provide a full range of services including packing, unpacking and transportation, cleaning, storage and insurance.
Hamiltons Removals Switzerland – click here for more information on our high quality moving services.
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Major Landmarks in Switzerland
Palace of Nations - Geneva
Geneva is known as “the city of peace” and this building is central to all that. It is the second largest United Nations centre in the world with 34 conference rooms and 2,800 offices. It plays host to some 9,000 meetings a year, attracting around 28,000 delegates. Every year, 100,000 or so visitors are invited to take a tour of its halls and public galleries to see, at first hand, where representatives from nations the world over meet to discuss important topics like human rights, discrimination, disarmament and peace keeping. Tours are conducted weekdays from September to March and proof of ID is essential.
Chapel Bridge - Lucerne
The Kapellbrücke dates back to the 14th Century making it possibly the oldest covered wooden footbridge in Switzerland. It is remarkable, not just for its age, but also for the paintings that adorn the underside of its roof. Sadly, in 1993, nearly two thirds of the bridge was destroyed by fire and 85 of the original 110 pictures were destroyed. These have since been replaced by others that were put into safe storage. During the carnival season, which runs from Thursday until Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday, the paintings are removed for their own protection and replaced with modern ones depicting carnival scenes.
St Moritz
St Moritz is one of the world's most famous ski resorts. Right up there with Aspen, Whistler, St Anton, Kitzbühel, Chamonix and Val d'Isère, it's famous for being the playground of the rich and famous and revels in a winter sport history that dates back 150 years. Unlike many other resort locations though, it is not content to survive on past glories. It keeps pace with the times with an ongoing investment in state of the art ski-lifts, safe in the knowledge that those who like to combine skiing and sunshine will always love St Moritz.
Jungfrau
A trip to “The Top of Europe” is a must for all European travellers and if you’re moving to Switzerland, you won’t be far from it. Wrap up warm and take a camera to ensure you capture as much of the breathtaking scenery as possible. A train journey to the top takes in the little stations of Eigerwand and Eismeer, both of which are well worth stopping off at to take in the views. Be prepared for a fairly crowded passage though, it is extremely popular with tourists who come from all over the world to take in the sights.
The Matterhorn
Alongside Mount Everest and K2, The Matterhorn is one of the most recognisable mountains in the world. Far from a colossus, it is only the fifth highest of the Alpine peaks, but it is without doubt the most beautiful. Its classically pyramidal shape and ice-capped summit has attracted tourists and tempted climbers for decades. It is said that the Matterhorn has a character all its own: if the mountain is in good humour, it will display its summit for all to see but if she is angry, she will hide behind a grey sky. Folklore, of course, but a charming story nonetheless.
Chateau de Chillon
The Chateau de Chillon has all the hallmarks of a romantic Swiss castle. Built on a rocky island on the shores of Lake Geneva, it was a strategic location from which to control the passage of goods and people between northern and southern Europe. Over the centuries, the castle has been restored, and now through the use of modern media techniques, it can tell its full story. As well as a wonderful stop on the tourist trail, the chateau now doubles as an exhibition centre, a business, banqueting and concert hall, and also makes for a rather special wedding venue.
About Hamiltons
At Hamiltons Removals we aim to do all we can to ensure that your removals to Switzerland goes as smoothly as possible. Our friendly team provide a full range of services including packing, unpacking and transportation, cleaning, storage and insurance.
Hamiltons Removals Switzerland – click here for more information on our high quality moving services.
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Removals to Switzerland: Shopping in Zurich
If you are moving house to Switzerland, you will want to know about all the wonderful things there are to do here once your removals are complete. If you love shopping and are relocating to Zurich, the good news is that you will be spoilt for choice as the city has everything from up-market boutiques to high street names. To steer you in the right direction, this article looks at some of the most popular retail establishments, from designer shops, department stores, to shopping centres.
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Designer Shopping
From the catwalks of Milan, to Paris, London, New York and Tokyo, many of the latest designs can be found here in Zurich, Switzerland. For the very best choice in anything from jewellery to watches, hats, coats, scarves, dresses, suits, casual wear, evening wear and lingerie, pay a visit to Bahnhofstrasse and Dörfli, the older part of Zurich. Also, look out for Niederdorfstrasse and Oberdorfstrasse and the area from Bellevue to Bahnhofbrücke; if you are searching for something out of the ordinary and don’t mind spending that bit more to get it, you’ll find it all here.
The list of famous names is seemingly endless. Hermès, Gucci, Boss, Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton line up alongside some perhaps lesser known, but still absolutely fabulous names like Freitag, Lyn May Dessous, Acood, Beige, Bogen33 and many others.
If you are looking for something different, you will definitely find it here: Freitag create unique and very stylish handbags using such things as recycled seatbelts and tyre inner tubes; Lyn May Dessous is where you’ll find Evelyne Huber’s exquisitely detailed, custom-fitted lingerie; Acood showcases Anka Lehmann's clothing and bridal collections; Beige links fashion and computers as it offers clothing designs created with a CAD programme, and Bogen33 offer vintage furniture and home accessories.
Department Store Shopping
Zurich is big on department stores. Chief among them are Jelmoli on Seidengasse, Manor on Bahnhofstrasse and Globus on Schweizergasse. Others include Galaxus AG on Pfingstweidstrasse, Rosenhof on Weingasse and the Intercontinental Group of Department Stores (IGDS) on Birmensdorferstrasse.
Jelmoli’s strap line is “The House of Brands” and if its brands you’re after, this is the place for you. Founded more than 150 years ago, it is Switzerland’s largest department store and is something of an institution. Arranged over eight floors, it displays the wares of more than a thousand of the world's leading brands.
Manor is the largest of the department store chains in Switzerland. Its focus is on young, casual fashion mainly selling own brand items. Its separate departments include beauty, sports, household goods and home electronics. With a self-service restaurant on the top floor, you are invited to really make a day of it.
Globus mixes quality own brand with designer labels. It presents four floors of contemporary shopping, featuring quality own brand items alongside designer labels. The cafe/bar on the ground floor serves as a great pre-shopping meeting place, or for something a little more substantial, head for their restaurant on the fifth (top) floor.
Shopping Centres
The Einkaufszentrum Glatt is Switzerland’s largest shopping centre and is an experience in itself. It gets very busy, especially on Saturday afternoons, so best advice is to go early on a weekday. Nearly 100 shops, including two department stores, cater for all kinds of fashionatas and its nine restaurants mean you’ll never go hungry.
If you're into modern architecture, glitz and glamour, you'll love it at Silhcity. The complex, once an old paper mill, is now a shopper‘s paradise with more than 80 stores, restaurants, a hotel and a multiplex cinema.
The Bahnhof Stadelhofen is more than just a railway station. Some twenty or more shops, including a large grocery store and several boutiques, restaurants and coffee houses occupy the site which caters for your travel requirements and provides home essentials.
The Europaallee Passage, located next to the main railway station, might have been designed with the travel adventurer in mind. Aside from a grocery store, it is mainly activity based and has shops selling outdoor clothing, bikes and cycle equipment, hiking and travel goods.
Arranged over three floors, The Letzipark is located just outside the city centre and has 66 shops including a DIY store and a garden centre. There are three coffee bars, two restaurants and a number of takeaway and fast food outlets.
ShopVille-RailCity is open 365 days a year. It has over 130 shops of all types as well as several restaurants, fast food outlets and takeaways. It is not aimed at highbrow shopping but instead offers products for your everyday needs.
Bridging the gap between mall and market is Im Viadukt with 30 plus shops and a market hall. Located under the arches of an old railway viaduct, it’s not your typical shopping mall. The emphasis here is on the smaller, edgy trends. Its market hall features more than 30 stalls selling fresh food and cured meats.
About Hamiltons
At Hamiltons Removals we are aware that every move is unique and different in its requirements. That’s why we adopt a flexible approach to your removal. Whatever your needs, whether you require road haulage or shipping or airfreight, we can take care of it for you. For your peace of mind, we are members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and we are British Standards BS EN ISO 9001:2000 registered.
Click on the links below to find out more about our services or to get a free removals quotation and let us take care of your removals to Switzerland.
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Designer Shopping
From the catwalks of Milan, to Paris, London, New York and Tokyo, many of the latest designs can be found here in Zurich, Switzerland. For the very best choice in anything from jewellery to watches, hats, coats, scarves, dresses, suits, casual wear, evening wear and lingerie, pay a visit to Bahnhofstrasse and Dörfli, the older part of Zurich. Also, look out for Niederdorfstrasse and Oberdorfstrasse and the area from Bellevue to Bahnhofbrücke; if you are searching for something out of the ordinary and don’t mind spending that bit more to get it, you’ll find it all here.
The list of famous names is seemingly endless. Hermès, Gucci, Boss, Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton line up alongside some perhaps lesser known, but still absolutely fabulous names like Freitag, Lyn May Dessous, Acood, Beige, Bogen33 and many others.
If you are looking for something different, you will definitely find it here: Freitag create unique and very stylish handbags using such things as recycled seatbelts and tyre inner tubes; Lyn May Dessous is where you’ll find Evelyne Huber’s exquisitely detailed, custom-fitted lingerie; Acood showcases Anka Lehmann's clothing and bridal collections; Beige links fashion and computers as it offers clothing designs created with a CAD programme, and Bogen33 offer vintage furniture and home accessories.
Department Store Shopping
Zurich is big on department stores. Chief among them are Jelmoli on Seidengasse, Manor on Bahnhofstrasse and Globus on Schweizergasse. Others include Galaxus AG on Pfingstweidstrasse, Rosenhof on Weingasse and the Intercontinental Group of Department Stores (IGDS) on Birmensdorferstrasse.
Jelmoli’s strap line is “The House of Brands” and if its brands you’re after, this is the place for you. Founded more than 150 years ago, it is Switzerland’s largest department store and is something of an institution. Arranged over eight floors, it displays the wares of more than a thousand of the world's leading brands.
Manor is the largest of the department store chains in Switzerland. Its focus is on young, casual fashion mainly selling own brand items. Its separate departments include beauty, sports, household goods and home electronics. With a self-service restaurant on the top floor, you are invited to really make a day of it.
Globus mixes quality own brand with designer labels. It presents four floors of contemporary shopping, featuring quality own brand items alongside designer labels. The cafe/bar on the ground floor serves as a great pre-shopping meeting place, or for something a little more substantial, head for their restaurant on the fifth (top) floor.
Shopping Centres
The Einkaufszentrum Glatt is Switzerland’s largest shopping centre and is an experience in itself. It gets very busy, especially on Saturday afternoons, so best advice is to go early on a weekday. Nearly 100 shops, including two department stores, cater for all kinds of fashionatas and its nine restaurants mean you’ll never go hungry.
If you're into modern architecture, glitz and glamour, you'll love it at Silhcity. The complex, once an old paper mill, is now a shopper‘s paradise with more than 80 stores, restaurants, a hotel and a multiplex cinema.
The Bahnhof Stadelhofen is more than just a railway station. Some twenty or more shops, including a large grocery store and several boutiques, restaurants and coffee houses occupy the site which caters for your travel requirements and provides home essentials.
The Europaallee Passage, located next to the main railway station, might have been designed with the travel adventurer in mind. Aside from a grocery store, it is mainly activity based and has shops selling outdoor clothing, bikes and cycle equipment, hiking and travel goods.
Arranged over three floors, The Letzipark is located just outside the city centre and has 66 shops including a DIY store and a garden centre. There are three coffee bars, two restaurants and a number of takeaway and fast food outlets.
ShopVille-RailCity is open 365 days a year. It has over 130 shops of all types as well as several restaurants, fast food outlets and takeaways. It is not aimed at highbrow shopping but instead offers products for your everyday needs.
Bridging the gap between mall and market is Im Viadukt with 30 plus shops and a market hall. Located under the arches of an old railway viaduct, it’s not your typical shopping mall. The emphasis here is on the smaller, edgy trends. Its market hall features more than 30 stalls selling fresh food and cured meats.
About Hamiltons
At Hamiltons Removals we are aware that every move is unique and different in its requirements. That’s why we adopt a flexible approach to your removal. Whatever your needs, whether you require road haulage or shipping or airfreight, we can take care of it for you. For your peace of mind, we are members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and we are British Standards BS EN ISO 9001:2000 registered.
Click on the links below to find out more about our services or to get a free removals quotation and let us take care of your removals to Switzerland.
Hamiltons Removals Switzerland – or click here for your free removals quote.
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