Swiss Pearls
When my husband and I were first married, we were fortunate to visit Germany, Holland and my favorite country, Switzerland. As tourists, we discovered the history of each place and saw many new things we had never known existed.
We like to refer to these items of new found interest as Swiss “Pearls”. Pearls are gems and we found gems in the Swiss culture that we will always treasure. One such pearl is that the cities of Basel, Geneva, Winterthur, Zug and Zurich offer special ladies’ tours which relate the history of these cities from a distinctly female perspective.
I think of dark beer when I think of European countries but did you know that hops are used not just in beer, but also find their way into schnapps, vinegar, oil, pralines, pasta, tea, cosmetics and herbal remedies. In the Hof Hopfentropfen brewery in Switzerland, visitors can attend a brewing seminar or a demonstration brewing. You might be surprised to find that at the brewery, you can help with the production of the brewery’s own special beer!
Check out all that Switzerland has to offer. You will discover Swiss “Pearls” like making cheese or even how paper was manufactured in Medieval times.
When we visited Switzerland, we were fortunate to purchase a unique bell that we display in our family room. I have since discovered that it is possible to cast your own bell at the bell foundry in Berger in Bärau. What an awesome souvenir a self made bell would be to remember your trip to Switzerland. This is a picture of the bell we purchased:
The enjoyment of visiting Switzerland is only limited by time! Plan your trip now.
Was in Zurich and Interlaken in 07. Amazing, beautiful (yet expensive) place. Very clean air.