“Knabenschiessen” often causes some confusion among the uninformed. For this popular public festival does not entail shooting boys. Quite the contrary: at this rifle shooting competition, local boys – and for number of years now, girls too – have the opportunity to test and demonstrate their shooting skills.
WeiterlesenFancy swimming across lake Zurich in early July? Then don your swim cap and join the thousands of other people that swim from the Mythenquai Badi to the Tiefenbrunnen Badi a distance of approximately 1.5 km. Be aware that this event is very popular and tickets sellout fast.
WeiterlesenThis refers to indoor and outdoor pools. Popular outdoors ones for the kids are the Mythenquai Badi with is volleyball/soccer field, mini playground diving board and water slide to the Tiefenbrunnen badi with its sandy shoreline.
WeiterlesenThe Böögg is the main protagonist at Zurich's Sechseläuten spring festival. And there is more to this snowman figure than first meets the eye.
WeiterlesenDuring this traditional event, hundreds of tiny lanterns set sail from Stadthausquai down the River Limmat. Every year, students from schools in the Canton of Zurich make the lanterns and then launch their creations on the water. Zürich Tourism also serves hot punch and something sweet for onlookers on Weinplatz.
WeiterlesenUsually held on the second Sunday in December in various categories and over distances ranging between 1.6km (1 mile) and 10km (6 miles), participants of all ages run through the festively lit and decorated city center. The Mother/Father + kid/s category a 1.6km fun run is particularly appealing to the little ones as they all get participation medals at the end.
WeiterlesenBrave the fridgid waters of the Limatt river along with the 300 or so other braves souls as they cross from Pier 7 to the Frauenbad. Come bearing only your swimsuit and a smile (no wetsuits allowed!) or with a Santa hat and an ice loly, its up to you.
WeiterlesenThe Swiss version of Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, whose feast day was celebrated on Saturday – his Swiss German name, Samichlaus, alludes to that.
WeiterlesenSwiss-German term for an assortment Christmas cookies.
WeiterlesenThis Christmas tram is a Zürich tradition where Samichlaus drives a festively decorated tram through the city center while his angel helpers take care of the little ones.
WeiterlesenGrittibänz, sweet doughy bread boys, are the featured baked good to go along with Samichlaus Day.
WeiterlesenTraditional Christmas markets that sell festive knickknacks and food usually from the third week in November till the day before Christmas. There are many of these markets in the center of the city ranging from a covered version at the main station to popular ones at Sechseläuteplatz, Neiderdorf and by Grosmunster church.
WeiterlesenSanta and Schmützli’s hut in the woods. Traditionally one can hike up to Santa’s hut then sit inside and listen to stories and advice in Swiss German from Samichlaus. Kids can recite traditional poems and get maybe a few nuts or a cookie as a treat.
WeiterlesenRäbeliechtli is celebrated in early November mostly in the German-speaking regions of Switzerland. Children carve radishes into lanterns. The festival has its roots in Nordic traditions.
WeiterlesenDuring the first two weeks of November the chocolate tram can be seen going around the city center. The 30-minute ride departs from Bellevue via Central, HB, Bahnhofstrasse to Bahnhof Enge and via Paradeplatz back to Bellevue. During the ride one can savor hot chocolate, Pain de Gênes as well as a selection of pralines and chocolate truffles, all from a known local confisserie. Tickets usually go on sale in mid-October. Keep an eye out as they sell out fast.
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