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August 1 holiday in Switzerland: weekend weather, traffic, highlights

Ellen Wallace — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:25:34 +0000

GenevaLunch.com GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The sun is struggling to come out across Switzerland after two weeks of cold and soggy weather, but the forecast promises it will be here for Monday 1 August. The weekend weather forecast is mixed, sun alternating with rain in most regions. Early weekend traffic is not expected to be a major [...]

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August 1: Swiss national day

Laila Rodriguez — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:08:32 +0000

GenevaLunch.com The meaning of 1 August, Switzerland’s national day, and where people celebrate Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch.com) Go back to 1291 for the source of this holiday that recalls a day in early August, over 700 years ago, when three independent republics signed a pact to protect each other. The Letter of Alliance was signed by Uri, [...]

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Two ways to celebrate Swiss national holiday

Ellen Wallace — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:09:09 +0000

GenevaLunch.com Sierre, Valais, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The population of mainly rural Swiss cantons such as Valais, where over the years people have migrated to urban areas to find work, swells during the 1 August holiday period. Two popular ways of celebrating are the local fireworks and bonfires the night of the 31st or 1st (communes choose [...]

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Swiss national holiday: travel alerts, last-minute planning

Ellen Wallace — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:52:36 +0000

GenevaLunch.com If you’re looking for something special to do for the First of August holiday, check our GenevaLunch events page.

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First of August: Swiss National Day celebrates 15th birthday

Laila Rodriguez — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:56:26 +0000

GenevaLunch.com Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Switzerland celebrates its National Day 1 August, a time when families tend to get together and the Swiss return to their “home” towns, which is not necessarily where they grew up, but the town where their family is registered. Watch those fireworks Expect bonfires and fireworks: some 1,700 tons of pyrotechnics [...]

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Swiss National Day, 1 August

Laila Rodriguez — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:25:05 +0000

GenevaLunch.com Title: Swiss National Day Location: Switzerland Link out: Click here Description: Celebrations of the Swiss National Day are usually organized at the municipal or village level. The most complete listing of celebrations across Switzerland can be found at the official website of the Swiss National Tourist Office. Many events are posted in English but you’ll [...]

Swimming in Montreux

Laila Rodriguez — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:42:22 +0000

GenevaLunch.com Title: Swimming in Montreux Location: Montreux, Vaud Link out: Click here Description: Celebrate the Swiss national holiday swimming in the sixth edition of the Montreux à la nage. Date: 01 Aug 2009

August First: Swiss holiday weather, festivities

Ellen Wallace — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:37:53 +0000

GenevaLunch.com Lake Geneva region, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) - It’s a long weekend for most people in the region, thanks to 1 August, the Swiss national holiday falling on a Friday. Plenty of partying, picnicking and fireworks on offer, and GenevaLunch offers you a few suggestions before closing down until Tuesday 5 August: we’re taking a break, too. [...]

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