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STUNNING SCENERY AND GOURMET CUISINE DEFINE SWITZERLAND
Evoking images of alpine ski jaunts or Heidi,
the idea of traveling to Switzerland seems, like
its chocolate, sweet. The people of this Western European country are warm, inviting and extremely diverse. Sharing borders with Italy, France and Germany, Switzerland’s population believes in “unity, but not uniformity.” Defined through its diversity, Swiss culture includes
influences from its
neighbors and these
characteristics are
found in their cuisine.
legacy lives on through popular chocolate brand Lindt & Sprüngli, a different chocolatier from the Swiss Alps also produces an exceptional product.
In 2012, National Geographic listed Teuscher in the number one position on its list of the “Top 10 Best Chocolatiers
in the World.”
Proudly using no chemicals, additives or preservatives, Teuscher has manufactured
a variety of fine chocolates for more than 70 years.
During travel to Switzerland, it’s impossible to ignore the influence of food on the country’s culture. Many tour companies, such as Insight Vacations, showcase this cuisine within their Switzerland itineraries. Each October,
Zurich transforms
into a gastronomy-
focused city during
Gourmesse, a culinary
fair offering tastings,
competitions, seminars
and presentations by
renowned chefs. The
Gourmesse is a yearly
Widely known
as Swiss cheese,
Emmentaler was
first produced in
the Emme Valley of
Berne, Switzerland’s
capital city.
Emmentaler is a large
tourist draw to the
region, as the tourism board provides planning information for the Emmentaler Käseroute or Emmental cheese route. Tourists are encouraged to rent a bicycle and embark upon one- or two-day excursions, which are outlined by the tourist board and include stops at the town’s historic dairies, cheese-trading sites, accommodations and points of interest.
event at Zurich’s Kongresshaus that allows guests to purchase many of the fine foods and products that are presented, therefore bring a lot of francs, and your appetite!
During travel to Switzerland, it’s impossible to ignore the influence of food on the country’s culture.
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Pure and delicious Swiss chocolate is almost as popular as the country’s cheese. Zurich’s Old Town had been the location for much 19th-century advancement in production, including Rodolphe Lindt’s conche, a machine that yields a finer, more exquisite chocolate. Though Rodolphe Lindt’s
Stanserhorn, Switzerland: Explore Mount Stranserhorn with a Swiss Ranger and learn about the local wildlife.
Early booking incentives available. Plus, receive a $80 per person voucher towards an Optional Experience when you book a Country Roads or Easy Pace Journey with AAA Travel.*
For more information call 570.622.4991, click AAA.com or
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