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FEATURE FEATURE ISSUE 33 ISSUE 33 DESTINATION Zurich Blue Islands operates flights to Zurich from from Jersey with connections from Guernsey. For full timetables, see pages 120-121. As well as being the home of many headquarters of leading international companies, Switzerland’s largest city is also a major contemporary art and shopping destination. Augustinergasse is one of Zurich’s most beautiful old, narrow streets with its many colourfully painted oriel windows; it connects bustling Bahnhofstrasse with the St Peterhofstatt ‘oasis’ in the picturesque Old Town. HOTELS RESTAURANTS HOTEL ENGIMATT Located in the quiet neighbourhood Enge, Hotel Engimatt is surrounded by a green oasis of peace and aesthetics. Nevertheless most sights are near: only a few minutes walking distance and you are at the well known Bahnhofstrasse, the historic old town and the idyllic Zurich Lake. The Rietberg museum with the appending park and its own fascinating history is located very near as well. Restaurant Orangerie is an oasis of good taste but you also enjoy with your eyes - and mostly you look at more things than just your plate. Therefore Hotel Engimatt has created an exclusive and personal atmosphere where you can feel comfortable whether it's summer or winter time. engimatt.ch FLEMING'S HOTEL ZURICH Whether you go shopping through the designer boutiques along Bahnhofstrasse or take an idyllic stroll along Lake Zurich: both can be easily reached from Fleming's Hotel Zurich which is centrally located in the city centre. And if you’re looking for a short rest before touring the legendary nightlife, you’ll enjoy a break in the comfortable room of our Zurich Hotel or in Fleming’s Brasserie & Wine Bar. Small but fine: Fleming’s Brasserie & Wine Bar is a French Brasserie perfectly combined with a stylish lounge and is a popular meeting point in Zurich's gastronomy scene in the evenings. The menu ranges from smoked salmon tartar through prawns in garlic-olive oil to beef fillet with rocket and Parmesan while the pleasant, easy-going atmosphere with a combination of modern, dark furniture and unusual lighting effects is just as perfect. flemings-hotels.com BLINDEKUH Eat and drink in total darkness. Blindekuh has been presenting a broad culinary and cultural spectrum in a world of darkness since 1999. In doing so, it provides you with a very special dining experience, while offering valuable work to blind and partially-sighted people. SWISS CHUCHI Swiss Chuchi offers you the pleasures of genuine Swiss culinary delights and the restaurant's traditional style goes hand in hand with the Swiss specialities served. During the summer months, why not dine in the open air on the Hirschenplatz while enjoying the bustling activity along the Old Town's busy pedestrian area. Their Swiss cuisine is based on traditional recipes such as the Adler Cheese Fondue, the tasty raclette or the crispy "Rösti" potatoes. SOMETHING DIFFERENT MOUNT TITLIS DAY TOUR Spend a full day at Mount Titlis on a guided coach tour from Zurich. Appreciate the Alps and their unmatched views from such great heights, including a cable car ride to the summit, a ride on the ice flyer and free time in Lucerne.Before your tour concludes, be sure to visit the Ice Grotto, ride the IceFlyer, walk over Europe's highest suspension bridge and go on the FunLift for an up close viewing of the ice crevasses. ZURICH EVENTS 27 JUL-4 AUG. TANGO WEEK. The diverse programme guarantees all would-be tango lovers and tango fanatics passion, variety and first-class tango enjoyment. With numerous workshops, milongas, etc., all tango lovers and interested parties will get their money's worth. 18 JUL-18 AUG. ORANGE CINEMA. Outdoor cinema on large screen beside Lake Zürich. Every year this legendary cinema on the lake by the Zürichhorn shows 30 spectacular and fascinating films on a 300m 2 screen. 1 AUG. SWISS NATIONAL DAY. The celebrations surrounding Swiss National Day will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with a procession from Werdmühleplatz via Bahnhofstrasse to Bürkliplatz. Swiss customs will be presented in a colourful, cheerful manner. The ceremony will be followed by a public festival with folklore. 9-11 AUG. SEENACHTSFEST RAPPERSWIL-JONA. The absolute highlight of the Seenachtsfest is the fantastic fireworks display accompanied by music, which can be enjoyed from a terrific vantage point and with the unique backdrop of the mediaeval city and castle. 10 AUG. STREET PARADE. The colourful house and techno party attracts hundreds of thousands of dance enthusiasts to the Zürich lake basin every year. The parade is a colourful mix of love mobiles, live performances by top DJs, international stars and demonstrations. AIRPORT INFO CHECK-IN. Opens 2 hours before departure. Closes 40 minutes before departure. TAXIS. Airport taxi rank in front of Arrivals 1 and 2. A taxi from Zurich airport to central Zurich costs approx CHF 50. BUSES & TRAINS. Frequent train service from the airport to Zurich main station. Tel: 051 222 73 27 or see www.sbb.ch. For buses see www.vbg.ch. CAR HIRE. All leading car rental agencies can be found in the car rental centre on the upper floor of the Airport Shopping Mall. PARKING. Short and long term parking available at the airport. www.zurich-airport.com SWISS CHUCHI SWISS NATIONAL DAY PARADE
