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		<title>Switzerland: The Dark Side of Paradise (Tourist Survival Guide)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 14:07:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ah, Switzerland. The land of majestic mountains, shimmering lakes, chocolate that could make you cry, and trains that run like they were scheduled by Swiss-made atomic clocks. But before you pack your finest hiking boots and a pocket full of &#8230; <a href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/switzerland-the-dark-side-of-paradise-tourist-survival-guide/">Read More</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4 class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">Ah, Switzerland. <a class="thirstylinkimg" title="Book attraction tickets, tours, day trips,VIP experiences and more" href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/recommends/book-attraction-tickets-tours-day-tripsvip-experiences-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="Sponsored nofollow noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="attachment-full size-full alignright" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Unknown.png" alt="" width="300" height="168" /></a></span></strong></h4>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The land of majestic mountains, shimmering lakes, chocolate that could make you cry, and trains that run like they were scheduled by Swiss-made atomic clocks. But before you pack your finest hiking boots and a pocket full of francs, let’s pull back the velvet curtain.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Because while Switzerland <i>is</i> beautiful, clean, and organized to the point of obsession… It’s not all fondue and yodels. Here are the most <b>negative things tourists should know</b> before stepping into this Alpine wonderland — or risk finding yourself broke, bored, and bewildered.</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s2">💸</span><span class="s1"><b> 1. You’ll Spend a Fortune Just Breathing</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Switzerland is expensive. Ludicrously expensive. Want a casual lunch? That’ll be 30 francs. A night in a budget hotel? Maybe 200 francs. Need water at a restaurant? That’s extra. Want a paper bag at the grocery store? Yep, you’ll pay for that too, and you will pay for the Ketchup with your Burger!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Pro tip:</b> Budget generously. Then double it. Then maybe cry a little, or have another drink! 😁</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s2">🕰️</span><span class="s1"><b> 2. Sundays = Apocalypse</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Planning to go shopping on Sunday? Cute. You’ll quickly discover that the country collectively takes the day off. Shops, supermarkets, even many restaurants—closed tighter than a Swiss bank vault. You’ll feel like you wandered into a beautifully landscaped ghost town.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Survival tip:</b> Stockpile snacks on Saturday like it’s 1999.</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s2">🚫</span><span class="s1"><b> 3. Rules Are Sacred</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Switzerland is a rules utopia. No jaywalking. No loud talking on trains. No flushing your toilet after 10 p.m. in some apartment buildings (seriously). And woe betide the tourist who recycles incorrectly. The locals will spot it, and they will judge.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Advice:</b> Don’t rebel. Just quietly conform.</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s3">🧊</span><span class="s1"><b> 4. The People Are&#8230; Efficiently Distant</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Swiss are polite, reserved, and impressively neutral (see: entire national identity). They won’t bother you, but they probably won’t invite you to their BBQ either. For some, it comes off as cold or aloof; however, don&#8217;t be offended, it is as common amongst Swiss families!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Social tip:</b> Don’t take it personally. This isn’t Italy. Just enjoy your personal space and the sound of cowbells.</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s3">🥱</span><span class="s1"><b> 5. Nightlife? What Nightlife?</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If your ideal vacation includes cocktails at 2 a.m. and dancing till dawn, Switzerland may disappoint. Most <a title="A Bubbly Place Full of “Fizz”" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210804112457/https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/a-bubbly-place-full-of-fizz/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bars close early, and clubs</a>, where they exist, are often hard to find and expensive. The country goes to bed early, probably with a mug of herbal tea.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Night owl tip:</b> Pack a book or get into stargazing.</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s2">🗣️</span><span class="s1"><b> 6. Language Roulette</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Switzerland has <i>four</i> official languages—German, 62.5%, French, 23%, Italian, 9%, and Romansh, 5.5%. Depending on where you are, the language (and even the <i>flavor</i> of that language) changes. Swiss-German alone can sound like Klingon to standard German speakers. Is English common in cities, but in small towns? Less so.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Communication tip:</b> A few local words go a long way—and Google Translate goes even further.</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s2">🛍️</span><span class="s1"><b> 7. Early Closing Hours Will Break You</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Shops close early. Like 6:30 p.m. early. Weekdays, all retail shops close from 12 noon until 2 pm, on Sundays closed all day, miss that window and you’re out of luck. Pharmacies, post offices, and even bakeries keep hours that suggest they moonlight as hobbits.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Planning tip:</b> Be efficient, or be hungry.</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s2">🏞️</span><span class="s1"><b> 8. Nature Is Not a Suggestion</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Switzerland lives and breathes the great outdoors. If you don’t enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, or pretending you enjoy hiking, biking, or skiing, you might run out of things to do. Museums and culture exist, but they take a backseat to peaks and pastures.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Reality check:</b> Bring boots or books. Or both.</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s2">🚬</span><span class="s1"><b> 9. Smokers Are Still Among Us</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Despite its clean image, smoking is still common, especially on café terraces, outside stations, and in certain public areas. If you’re sensitive to smoke, prepare to dodge it like a fog of social awkwardness.</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s2">⏱️</span><span class="s1"><b> 10. Time Is Sacred</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Swiss punctuality isn’t a stereotype. It’s a moral code. Trains leave on the dot, and being late (even by a few minutes) is a crime against society. Don’t keep a Swiss person waiting.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Pro tip:</b> Set your watch. Then set your soul to “on time.”</span></p>
<h5 class="p4"><span class="s1"><b>Final Thoughts</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Switzerland may be stunning, but she’s not trying to be your cheap, wild, spontaneous best friend. She’s the elegant, rules-loving, expensive aunt with impeccable taste and no time for nonsense. Respect her ways, budget wisely, and plan like a Swiss train conductor, and you’ll be rewarded with jaw-dropping scenery, world-class cheese, and a sense of peace only slightly undermined by the price of lunch.</span></p>
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		<title>Switzerland: Where Even the Cows Wear Designer Bells</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:21:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Switzerland, a place so stunning it looks like it was Photoshopped by Mother Nature herself. Known for its punctual trains, mouthwatering chocolate, and mountains that practically beg for a photo shoot, this little Alpine paradise is the ultimate &#8230; <a href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/switzerland-where-even-the-cows-wear-designer-bells/">Read More</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5 class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland">Welcome to Switzerland</a>, a place so stunning it looks like it was Photoshopped by Mother Nature herself. Known for its punctual trains, mouthwatering chocolate, and mountains that practically beg for a photo shoot, this little Alpine paradise is the ultimate bucket-list destination. But before you pack your hiking boots and an empty suitcase for cheese, here are some things you need to know—served with a side of humor and a sprinkle of data.</span></h5>
<h5 class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>1. Scenic Splendor (And the Price for It)</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Switzerland isn’t just scenic—it’s offensively beautiful. Take the Matterhorn, for example. It’s the supermodel of mountains, posing for Toblerone bars (not for long anymore) and making every other peak feel inadequate. Then there’s Lake Geneva, which looks more like a desktop wallpaper than an actual place, or Lake Zurich, a long banana-shaped Lake, 24.8 miles long!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">But beware: beauty like this comes at a price. As I say to my friends and visitors; beauty costs money! A cup of coffee in Zurich can cost you $5.50—so, sip slowly, there are no refills here. Boy, do I miss that from the US, that brewed cup of coffee, with refills! The irony? The views are free, and they’re the best part. Who needs caffeine when you’ve got alpine air and a <a title="The hidden spots of Switzerland – part one" href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/the-hidden-spots-of-switzerland/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">postcard-worthy backdrop</a>?</span></p>
<h5 class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>2. Chocolate and Cheese: <a title="The Swiss regional comfort foods (The Local.ch)" href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/the-swiss-regional-comfort-foods-you-just-have-to-try/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Swiss Food Pyramid</a></b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Switzerland doesn’t just make chocolate; it perfects it. With the average Swiss citizen consuming 11 kg of chocolate a year, it’s practically a national sport. You’ll find every kind imaginable, from the classic Lindt balls to boutique truffles, to the Läderach stores with their slabs of chocolates, that cost as much as your rent.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Then there’s the cheese. Fondue isn’t just food here; it’s a social event. Gather your friends, dip bread into molten cheese, and try not to drop it—because if you do, Swiss tradition says you owe everyone a round of drinks or a glass of wine. You may also want to try “Raclette”, the french term for Scarpping or Squeegeeing, with this version you melt your slice of flavored or seasoned cheese, then scrap it over boiled potatoes, a pinch of fresh black pepper, cornichons, et voila! it might be a bit lighter on your stomach, verses all that bread soaked up with cheese, unless, of course, you are willing to take a couple of shots of Cherry Brandy after the cheese fondue, in order to break up that lump of cheese in your stomach!</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>3. Swiss Trains: Punctual to a Fault</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If Swiss trains were a person, they’d be the friend who shows up to dinner at 6:59 for a 7:00 reservation. The Swiss rail network is so efficient that you’ll start questioning why the rest of the world hasn’t caught on. With over 300 million passengers using Swiss trains annually, they’re practically the veins of the nation. With 29,000 km of railroad tracks in the country, one can only be amazed and impressed with the timeliness of the connections.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Miss one? Don’t worry; there’ll be another in exactly 7 minutes, or the case scenario, another within the hour. Or as the locals call it, “a lifetime.” Pro tip: get a Swiss Travel Pass—a golden ticket to this punctual paradise. It’s good for all trains, buses, ferries, some gondolas, admission to 500 museums, mountain excursions, etc.</span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>4. Languages: Four Official Ones and Everyone Speaks Better English Than You</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Raeto-Romansh. Yes, <a href="https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%A4toromanische_Sprachen">Raeto-Romansh is a thing</a>, and no, it’s not a Game of Thrones dialect, it’s the fourth national language of Switzerland, about 60,000 people speak it in the east part of Switzerland, the Chur, Grison area. It is a mixture of French, Italian, and German, it sounds like<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Latin. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The four languages are divided into 63% German and Swiss German, 28% French, 8% Italian and 1% Raeto-Romansh</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">And here’s the kicker: most Swiss people speak better English than your high school English teacher. So, don’t stress about the language barrier—stress about pronouncing <i>Chur</i> correctly. (It’s “Koor,” by the way. </span></p>
<h5 class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>5. Quirky Swiss Laws and Traditions</b></span></h5>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Switzerland takes “quirky” to a whole new level. Did you know it’s illegal to own just one guinea pig? Turns out, they get lonely, and Swiss law won’t stand for that kind of emotional neglect.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Since Switzerland is predominantly Roman Catholic, there are a lot of churches and chapels, get used to being woken up 7 days a week by church bells through their concert at 6 am sharp!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Then there’s the tradition of ringing cowbells during festivals, and possibly in the vicinity of your hotel or Airbnb. These aren’t your average jingle bells—these are hand-painted, oversized masterpieces that weigh more than a small child. Even the cows here live better than most of us. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">And if you are thinking of partying all nite, think again, 10 pm is lights out here!</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Switzerland isn’t just a destination; it’s an experience. From its jaw-dropping landscapes to its perfectly engineered trains, <a title="Sun, palms, great food, you will never guess!" href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/sun-palms-great-food-will-never-guess/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">every moment feels like stepping into a postcard</a>. Just remember to budget wisely, brush up on your fondue and raclette etiquette, and prepare to fall in love with a country that’s as charming as it is efficient.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Oh, and one last tip: try not to envy the cows too much—they’ve earned it.)</span></p>
<p>Stay safe and well</p>
<p>Your blogging Friend Ulrich K</p>The post <a href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/switzerland-where-even-the-cows-wear-designer-bells/">Switzerland: Where Even the Cows Wear Designer Bells</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website">Food, Travel, and Stories from a Swiss Chef Who Cooked Around the World </a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
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<h5>Restaurant „Lucide“ (klar, ehrlich, deutlich!)</h5>
<h5><strong>Die Übersetzung oder Bedeutung,</strong></h5>
<p>des Namens dieses Restaurants wird sicherlich sehr deutlich, sobald Sie durch den eingang treten!<br />
Die Aussicht von unserem Tisch war besonders interessant, die örtliche Messe befand sich rund um das<a class="thirstylink" title="Planning a trip to Europe? Discover top places and save on things to do. Plus Reserve now and Pay Later" href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/recommends/planning-a-trip-to-europe-discover-top-places-and-save-on-things-to-do-plus-reserve-now-and-pay-later/" target="_blank" rel="Sponsored nofollow noopener"> Kulturzentrum (KKL)</a>, in dem sich Lucide im ersten Stock befindet, es war unterhaltsam für uns, die Menschenmassen, die Karussellfahrten und die blinkenden Lichter zu beobachten, während wir unser gespräch und Cocktails geniessten.<br />
Das Innendesign von Karl Bucher hat einen atemberaubend modernen, vielseitigen Look geschaffen, die Beleuchtung besteht aus Willow Lamp Chandeliers, dem maßgefertigten fünf Meter langen Chesterfield-Sofa, den mandarinenfarbenen Samt-Stühlen und den wunderschönen Messingpaneelen an den Wänden, um nur einige der Artikel zu nennen, die eine perfekte Mischung aus einem französischen Bistro und einem Art-Deco-Café geschaffen haben.</p>
<h5>Die offene Küche,</h5>
<p>mit einem großen &#8220;Chef&#8217;s Table&#8221; davor war mein Favorit, obwohl wir an der Seite der offenen Küche saßen, konnten wir durch die Spiegelung des Gegenüberliegenden Fenster, der Küchen-Crew bei ihren koordinierten Tanzbewegungen in der Küche zuschauen.<br />
Unsere Kellnerin Michele war großartig, sie brachte uns hausgemachte Brezeln und eine leichte Aioli mit unseren Cocktails, und dann, der Rest unseres Essens, war fantastisch! Perfekte Kombinationen, unglaubliche Aromen und Texturen, perfekt gewürzt und präsentiert.</p>
<h5>Unser Vier-Gänge-Menü,</h5>
<p>bestand aus Raviolo, gefüllt mit handgezupftem Lamm, oben drauf eine feine Julienne von  Pastinaken, schwimmend in einer Gemüsebrühe, das andere war Pulpo, sous vide gegart, mit Meerrettichschaum, Bohnen und Pistazien.<br />
Der zweite Gang war in der Pfanne gebratener Heilbutt mit gegrilltem Blumenkohl auf der Unterseite, gedämpft und leicht eingelegt auf der Oberseite, mit Estragonschaum und Limette.</p>
<div id="attachment_12998" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12998" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-12998" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200433-1-225x300.jpg" alt="Lamm-Lamb" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200433-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200433-1.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /><p id="caption-attachment-12998" class="wp-caption-text">Lamm-Lamb</p></div>
<div id="attachment_12999" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12999" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-12999" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200505-1-225x300.jpg" alt="Pulpo" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200505-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200505-1.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /><p id="caption-attachment-12999" class="wp-caption-text">Pulpo</p></div>
<h5><strong>Die Hauptgerichte,</strong></h5>
<p>waren gebratene Hirschlende mit einem zart gerollten Kräuteromelett, Rosenkohl, Pfifferlingen, Piemont-Haselnuss-Mousse und einer reichhaltigen Rotwein-Reduktionssauce, das andere Hauptgericht war ein Piemontese-Entrecôte, Bramata, Rot- und Wirsingkohl und König Austernpilze.</p>
<div id="attachment_13001" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13001" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-13001" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/piedmont-entrecote-bramata-red-cabbage-savoy-cabbage-king-oyster-mushroom-300x282.jpg" alt="Entrecôte" width="300" height="282" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/piedmont-entrecote-bramata-red-cabbage-savoy-cabbage-king-oyster-mushroom-300x282.jpg 300w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/piedmont-entrecote-bramata-red-cabbage-savoy-cabbage-king-oyster-mushroom.jpg 639w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p id="caption-attachment-13001" class="wp-caption-text">Entrecôte</p></div>
<div id="attachment_13002" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13002" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-13002" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/deer-herb-omelete-brussel-sprouts-chanterelle-piedmont-hazelnut1-300x276.jpg" alt="Hirsch-Deer" width="300" height="276" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/deer-herb-omelete-brussel-sprouts-chanterelle-piedmont-hazelnut1-300x276.jpg 300w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/deer-herb-omelete-brussel-sprouts-chanterelle-piedmont-hazelnut1.jpg 651w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p id="caption-attachment-13002" class="wp-caption-text">Hirsch-Deer</p></div>
<p><strong>Als Nachtisch,</strong></p>
<p>gab es Pflaumenkompott mit Quarkmousse, Mandelkrokant und Sorbet, das andere war eine Ostschweizer Spezialität namens „Schlorizfladen“, ein Blätterteigboden mit dehydrierter Birnenmarmelade, gekrönt mit einem warmen Eierstich, serviert mit einem Einheimischen , Doppelrahmstück Käse, ähnlich einem reichhaltigen, cremigen Brie.</p>
<p><strong>Ich gratuliere Michele Meier und ihrem Team zu einem tollen kulinarischen Erlebnis! Die 16 GaultMillau-Punkte haben sie sich redlich verdient!</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.lucide-luzern.ch/">Hier die Webseite von Lucide</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_13004" style="width: 286px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13004" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-13004" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Plum-curd-cheese-mousse-almond-276x300.jpg" alt="Pflaumen-Plum" width="276" height="300" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Plum-curd-cheese-mousse-almond-276x300.jpg 276w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Plum-curd-cheese-mousse-almond.jpg 551w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px" /><p id="caption-attachment-13004" class="wp-caption-text">Pflaumen</p></div>
<div id="attachment_13003" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13003" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-13003" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/schlorizfladen-puff-pastry-dehydrated-pear-egg-curd-300x288.jpg" alt="Schlorizfladen" width="300" height="288" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/schlorizfladen-puff-pastry-dehydrated-pear-egg-curd-300x288.jpg 300w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/schlorizfladen-puff-pastry-dehydrated-pear-egg-curd.jpg 626w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p id="caption-attachment-13003" class="wp-caption-text">Schlorizfladen</p></div>
<p>PS. Wie immer werde ich nichts Negatives über ein Etablissement schreiben, wenn ich nichts Gutes zu erzählen habe, werde ich nicht darüber schreiben, ich werde einfach nicht in das Etablissement zurückkehren. Wenn ich Fehler bei der Beschreibung von Gerichten gemacht habe, entschuldige ich mich, bitte korrigieren Sie mich, ich schreibe und kommentiere, wie ich mich erinnere!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Restaurant “Lucide” Lucerne The translation or meaning of the name of this restaurant indeed becomes very clear the minute you walk through the front door! The view from our table was fascinating, the local fair was located around the Cultural &#8230; <a href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/restaurant-lucide-clear-honest/">Read More</a></p>
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<h5>Restaurant “Lucide” Lucerne</h5>
<p>The translation or meaning of the name of this restaurant indeed becomes very clear the minute you walk through the front door!<br />
The view from our table was fascinating, the local fair was located around the<a class="thirstylink" title="Planning a trip to Europe? Discover top places and save on things to do. Plus Reserve now and Pay Later" href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/recommends/planning-a-trip-to-europe-discover-top-places-and-save-on-things-to-do-plus-reserve-now-and-pay-later/" target="_blank" rel="Sponsored nofollow noopener"> Cultural Center in Lucerne, Switzerland,</a> in which Lucide is situated on the first floor, it was entertaining for us to watch the crowds, the rides, and the flashing lights, while we were enjoying our chat over cocktails.<br />
Karl Bucher&#8217;s Interior Design created a stunning modern, eclectic look, the lighting consists of Willow Lamp Chandeliers, the custom made five meters long Chesterfield Sofa, the tangerine-colored velvet dining chairs, and the beautiful brass panels on the walls, are just a few of the items that created a perfect mixture between a French Bistro and an Art Deco Cafe.<br />
The open kitchen with a large chef&#8217;s table in front of it was my favorite, even though we were sitting on the side of the open kitchen, we were able to watch the crew doing their coordinated dance moves in the kitchen through the reflection of the opposite window.<br />
Our waitress Michele was great, she brought us some kind of homemade pretzel and a light aioli with our cocktails, and the rest of our meal was amazing! Perfect combinations, incredible flavors, and textures, perfectly seasoned and presented.</p>

<a class="thumbnail" href='https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/restaurant-lucide-klar-ehrlich-deutlich/plum-curd-cheese-mousse-almond/'><img decoding="async" width="551" height="600" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Plum-curd-cheese-mousse-almond.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Pflaumen-Plum" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Plum-curd-cheese-mousse-almond.jpg 551w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Plum-curd-cheese-mousse-almond-276x300.jpg 276w" sizes="(max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px" /></a>
<a class="thumbnail" href='https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/restaurant-lucide-klar-ehrlich-deutlich/schlorizfladen-puff-pastry-dehydrated-pear-egg-curd/'><img decoding="async" width="626" height="600" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/schlorizfladen-puff-pastry-dehydrated-pear-egg-curd.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Schlorizfladen" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/schlorizfladen-puff-pastry-dehydrated-pear-egg-curd.jpg 626w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/schlorizfladen-puff-pastry-dehydrated-pear-egg-curd-300x288.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px" /></a>
<a class="thumbnail" href='https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/restaurant-lucide-klar-ehrlich-deutlich/piedmont-entrecote-bramata-red-cabbage-savoy-cabbage-king-oyster-mushroom/'><img decoding="async" width="639" height="600" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/piedmont-entrecote-bramata-red-cabbage-savoy-cabbage-king-oyster-mushroom.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Entrecôte" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/piedmont-entrecote-bramata-red-cabbage-savoy-cabbage-king-oyster-mushroom.jpg 639w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/piedmont-entrecote-bramata-red-cabbage-savoy-cabbage-king-oyster-mushroom-300x282.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px" /></a>
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<a class="thumbnail" href='https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/restaurant-lucide-klar-ehrlich-deutlich/20221014_200505/'><img decoding="async" width="450" height="600" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200505-1.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Pulpo" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200505-1.jpg 450w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200505-1-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /></a>
<a class="thumbnail" href='https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/restaurant-lucide-klar-ehrlich-deutlich/20221014_200433/'><img decoding="async" width="450" height="600" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200433-1.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Lamm-Lamb" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200433-1.jpg 450w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_200433-1-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /></a>

<p>Our four-course menu consisted of Raviolo, filled with hand-pulled lamb, and finely shredded Parsnip laying in a vegetable broth, the other item was Pulpo, sous vide cooked, with horseradish foam, beans, and pistachio.<br />
The second course was pan-seared halibut, over grilled cauliflower on the bottom, steamed and lightly pickled on top, with tarragon foam, and lime.</p>
<p>The main courses were, roasted Deer Loin with a delicately rolled herb omelet, Brussel sprouts, chanterelle mushrooms, piedmont hazelnut mousse, and a rich red wine reduction sauce, the other main course was a Piedmont beef sirloin, dramatic, red and savoy cabbage, and king oyster mushrooms.</p>
<p>For dessert we had stewed plums with curd cheese mousse and almond croquants, the other one was a specialty from the eastern part of Switzerland called “schlorizfladen”, a puff pastry base with dehydrated pear marmalade, topped with a warm egg custard served with a local, double cream piece of cheese, similar to a rich, creamy brie.</p>
<p><strong>I congratulate Michele Meier and her team for a great dining experience! They certainly deserve the 16 GaultMillau points!</strong></p>
<p>As always, I shall not write anything negative about any establishment, if I have nothing good to tell I won&#8217;t write about it, I just won&#8217;t go back to the establishment. If I made mistakes describing any dishes, I apologize, please correct me, I am writing and commenting as I remember enjoying the meal.</p>
<p>Your Blogging friend Ulrich</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<h4 class="_2KujlRYt _2MlD2mvX _2b-uweyo">KKL-Chefin Michèle Meier im «Club der Chefs»</h4>
<h5 class="_1ssd2EtD zcclomOR eA6sB5nZ">Im KKL Luzern kocht ein Star: Michèle Meier, eine der wenigen Chefinnen bei den «Grandes Tables de Suisse».</h5>
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<p align="center">Text: Anita Lehmeier I Fotos: Thomas Buchwalder, Adrian Ehrbar</p>
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<h5><strong>ARBEITSPLATZ MIT AUSSICHT</strong></h5>
<p>Eigentlich müsste das KKL in Luzern zwingend um ein drittes K erweitert werden. Denn neben Kunst und Konzerten ist die Kulinarik ein kraftvoller Magnet für Besucher weit über die Leuchtenstadt hinaus. Seit Michèle Meier das Zepter am Herd führt, mutierte der Musentempel von Stararchitekt Jean Nouvel zum Hotspot für Gourmets. Die im Bernischen aufgewachsene Zürcherin hatte sich Anfang 2019 um den Chefposten beworben, im April legte sie los und rückte in kurzer Zeit das Restaurant, das trotz prominenter Lage und Prachtsblick lange ein Schattendasein geführt hatte, in den Fokus der Fine-Dining-Fans. Mit der Renovation 2020 verschwand der dominante rote Boden, aus dem «Red» wurde passend das «Lucide», und Michèle Meier hob zum Höhenflug ab: GaultMillau-Köchin des Jahres 2021!</p>
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<p>«Eine offene Küche ist ein Glücksfall»: Michèle Meier und ihr Team bekommen oft Komplimente für die ruhige Atmosphäre in ihrer Küche.</p>
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<h5><strong>IN DER TOP-LIGA</strong></h5>
<p>Neu ist Michèle Meier bei den «Grandes Tables de Suisse», einem ziemlich exklusiven Klub der Spitzenköche. «Ich fühlte mich sehr geehrt, als Präsident Guy Ravet mir die Mitgliedschaft anbot», erzählt Meier. Die traditionsreiche Vereinigung sei ihr bestens bekannt gewesen, durch ihren ehemaligen Lehrmeister Nik Gygax vom «Löwen» in Thörigen. «Damals gaben die ‹Grandes Tables de Suisse› noch hübsche Büchlein heraus, die ich als Stiftin eifrig gesammelt habe und noch heute besitze. Schade, gibt’s die nicht mehr!» Dem legendären Chef und ebensolchem Choleriker Nik Gygax verdanke sie ihre Leidenschaft fürs Kochen und das Handwerk. An ihrer ersten Lehrstelle sei zu viel mit Fertig- und Halbfertigprodukten gearbeitet worden, eine lieblose Sache – gar nicht nach Meiers Geschmack. Aber Köchin werden, das wollte sie unbedingt. Der Berufswunsch stand für sie schon früh fest, als sie im Betrieb ihres Göttis fasziniert das Treiben in der Küche beobachten konnte – und da Feuer gefangen habe. So habe sie sich bei Nik Gygax gemeldet, sei prompt angenommen worden und ging dann durch seine strenge Schule. Nie hätte sie damals zu träumen gewagt, einmal in der gleichen Riege wie ihr grosses Vorbild zu kochen. In ihrer Küche herrscht Ruhe, Harmonie und ein kollegialer Ton, schliesslich hätten die Gäste vollen Einblick auf die Arbeitsplätze. «Wir bekommen oft Komplimente für die Atmosphäre in unserer Küche. Die Gäste sagen mir, dass sie uns gern zuschauen», sagt Meier nicht ohne Stolz. Und umgekehrt könnte auch ihr vierköpfiges Team beobachten, wie die Gerichte bei den Gästen ankommen. So eine offene Küche sei ein Glücksfall, findet Meier.</p>
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<p>Neu im Club: Michèle Meier ist das neueste Mitglied der prestigeträchtigen Vereinigung «Grandes Tables de Suisse»!</p>
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<h5><strong>DIE GROSSE AUSNAHME</strong></h5>
<p>Mit dem GaultMillau-Titel, den Punkten (16) und der Mitgliedschaften bei den «Grandes Tables» kamen für Meier nicht nur Ruhm und Ehre, sondern auch die Gäste. «Den Lockdown hatten wir mit Take away im Foodtruck vor dem KKL und mit Hauslieferungen überbrückt. Das war kein grosses Business, eher Beschäftigungstherapie. Jetzt sind wir recht zufrieden mit den Buchungen, vor allem an Wochenenden. Und an Silvester hatten wir «full house», erzählt Meier – auch wenn volles Haus nur 50 statt der 70 Plätze bedeute, die das «Lucide» vor Corona aufwies. Personelle Ausfälle wegen Quarantäne, unter denen so viele Gastronomen zurzeit leiden, hätten sie bislang keine gehabt. Auch der vielbeklagte Fachkräftemangel sei kein Problem, so Meier, die offene Stelle des Chef de Rang hätte sie wunschgemäss gut besetzen können. Ebenso Lieferanten für hochklassige Produkte, die Basis ihrer Küche, habe sie ohne grosse Schwierigkeiten gefunden, seit sie in Luzern arbeite, sagt Meier. Viele haben sie schon in Cham im «Blinker» beliefert, wo Meier zuvor tätig war. «Den Chälen Toni von der Geissäheimet in Stans kenne ich schon ewig, auch den Fischer Nils Hofer aus Meggen. Neu gewinnen konnte ich den Chäs-Chäller und den Eigenbrötler. Nachdem ich sein Brot in der Bauernschänke in Zürich bei Nenad gegessen hatte, wusste ich: das will ich auch!» Nach einem Treffen in der Bäckerei klappte es und seither liefert der eigenwillige Daniel Amrein seine Brot-Delikatessen auch ins «Lucide».</p>
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<h5><strong>VOLLGAS VORAUS! </strong></h5>
<p>Michèle Meier blickt optimistisch in die Zukunft. Irgendwann sei dann Corona hoffentlich vorbei. Sie und ihr Team seien bereit, Vollgas zu geben. Das gilt für Meier auch privat: Im Frühling will sie die Töff-Prüfung machen. Sie und ihre 750er Honda seien parat. Weitere Pläne? «Endlich mal das ‹Magdalena› in Rickenbach bei Schwyz besuchen! Ich habe schon so viel Gutes gehört von Dominik Hartmann und seinem Team» Und sie möchte das Schild der ‹Grandes Tables de Suisse› endlich neben dem von GaultMillau am Eingang aufhängen. «Noch habe ich das nicht erhalten…».</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Eggberge, a Mountain Guesthouse, and Restaurant, situated on a sunny plateau above&#160;Lake Lucerne.&#160; Through our English-speaking chat on Whatsapp, I found out about the new owners of this great spot located between Altdorf and Flüelen in the Canton of URI. &#8230; <a href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/fondue-or-fish-chips/">Read More</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eggberge, a Mountain Guesthouse, and Restaurant, situated on a sunny plateau above&nbsp;<a title="The Famous Lion Monument – Lucerne, Switzerland" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220920185002/https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/the-famous-lion-monument-lucerne-switzerland/">Lake Lucerne</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Through our English-speaking chat on Whatsapp, I found out about the new owners of this great spot located between Altdorf and Flüelen in the <a title="Switzerland’s Mountains, Resorts &amp; Hotels are waiting for You!" href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/switzerlands-mountains-resorts-hotels-are-waiting-for-you/">Canton of URI</a>. My wife Nazarine is British and we live in the area for the past 8 years, so when I mentioned Scones, Fish&amp;Chips, and Beef&#8217;n Ale Pie to my wife she got all excited! It reminded both of us of our visit to Lyme Regis, Dorset, where we ate Scones and Fish &amp; Chips all day long!😁</p>
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<p>This mountain guesthouse is owned and operated by Gaby &amp; Andy Brownrigg, Andy&nbsp;is British and Gaby is a native from the Central Switzerland region. They are not new to the gastro scene, they <a href="http://www.berggasthaus-pirigen.ch">operated a restaurant in the Grison area of Switzerland for several years</a>, then in 2018, they decided to take over Eggberge. They renovated it in a sustainable way such as an energy-efficient new kitchen and Minergi insulated windows. They designed the interior themselves with local wood and using local craftsmen whenever possible.</p>
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<p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20250621132238/https://www.eggberge.ch/seilbahn/">Only 9&nbsp;minutes by cable car</a>,&nbsp;yet high and far away from everyday life. Eggberge is&nbsp;a longing destination for mountain lovers. Spend time, don&#8217;t&nbsp;hurry: just sit, eat, drink and look at the beauty and tranquility of the Alpine peaks, and overlooking Lake Lucerne. Our small natural paradise offers a great variety for all active people: in summer, lush alpine meadows and summit trails lure you to adventures on foot or by bike. In winter you can soak up the sun on the ski slopes up above&nbsp;the mist. Or lay the first track in fresh snow with snowshoes.<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-8496 size-large" src="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ad8bee_0a02c2df227f44e78e2cd0045c0ba5afmv2-1024x421.jpg" alt="" width="940" height="386" srcset="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ad8bee_0a02c2df227f44e78e2cd0045c0ba5afmv2-1024x421.jpg 1024w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ad8bee_0a02c2df227f44e78e2cd0045c0ba5afmv2-300x123.jpg 300w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ad8bee_0a02c2df227f44e78e2cd0045c0ba5afmv2-768x315.jpg 768w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ad8bee_0a02c2df227f44e78e2cd0045c0ba5afmv2-600x246.jpg 600w, https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ad8bee_0a02c2df227f44e78e2cd0045c0ba5afmv2.jpg 1390w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></p>
<h5 class="font_5">Berghaus meets gastropub</h5>
<p class="font_8">Inspired by English gastropubs, they would like to introduce social get-togethers with homemade ‘make you happy’ cuisine. There are some classics from Andy&#8217;s homeland on our menu: Fish’n’Chips, the juicy whiskey burger, or have you ever tried our Beef’n’Ale Pie &#8211; tasty beef and vegetables in a rich beer sauce with a unique homemade puff pastry lid? Do you have an appetite for hearty Swiss food? How about Gaby&#8217;s crispy rösti, or a delicious cold ‘Eggä’ meat platter with local meats, or in winter our unique fondue trio?</p>

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<p class="font_8">The renovated dining room combines homely charm and a stylish, modern character. Take a seat without any obstacles: the restaurant, sun terrace, and disabled toilet are ‘barrier-free.</p>
<h4>For more information and &nbsp;directions to Eggberge, please see their website here: <a class="fasc-button fasc-size-xlarge fasc-type-flat" style="background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://en.berggasthaus-eggberge.ch/erleben">Eggberge Berggasthaus &#8211; Switzerland</a></h4>The post <a href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/fondue-or-fish-chips/">Fondue or Fish & Chips?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website">Food, Travel, and Stories from a Swiss Chef Who Cooked Around the World </a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Ceneri tunnel is opened, the work of the century is completed  The new tunnel reduces travel times between Ticino and German-speaking Switzerland. And thanks to fast S-Bahn connections, it turns the southern canton into a “Città Ticino”. But some &#8230; <a href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/the-third-longest-train-tunnel-in-switzerland/">Read More</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5><b>The Ceneri tunnel is opened, the work of the century is completed </b></h5>
<p>The new tunnel reduces travel times between Ticino and German-speaking Switzerland. And thanks to fast S-Bahn connections, it turns the<a href="https://www.ticino.ch/en/"> southern canton into a “Città Ticino</a>”. But some problems remain unsolved.</p>
<p>The time has come. The official opening of the new Ceneri Base Tunnel will be celebrated this Friday &#8211; in view of the coronavirus and the necessary protective measures, however, on a modest scale. Only a few dozen of the originally 650 invited guests will be there. Federal <a href="https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundespräsident_(Schweiz)">President Simonetta Sommaruga</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200808204515/https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/fdfa/fdfa/organisation-fdfa/departementsvorsteher.html">Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis</a>, and others will officially hand over the tunnel to the operator SBB. Commissioning will follow in December with the changeover to the 2021 timetable.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.railway-technology.com/projects/ceneri-base-tunnel/">The Ceneri Base Tunnel</a>, the New Alpine Transversal (Neat) is completed, construction of the century that took 28 years to complete &#8211; the Ceneri 14 years alone &#8211; and devoured around 22 billion francs. A flat railway through the Alps, &#8220;which, as a contribution to the protection of the Alps, should make an important contribution to shifting freight traffic from road to rail&#8221;, as Minister of Transport Sommaruga tirelessly repeated.</p>
<p>For rail customers, travel times between north and south are reduced by around 20 minutes:</p>
<p>A drive from Zurich to Lugano will take just under two hours.</p>
<p>The train ride from Lucerne to Lugano will now take 1 hour and 40 minutes.</p>
<p>A EuroCity train between Zurich and the northern<a title="My road trip to Milan" href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/followup-trip-to-milan-2019/" rel="nofollow "> Italian metropolis of Milan</a> now takes 3 hours and 17 minutes.</p>
<p>That is fast, but still a long way from the promises that the Federal Council made on the Neat in the 1992 referendum vote. In the voting booklet at the time, it was said: “The NEAT gives us access to the European transport network of tomorrow. From Zurich, Milan can be reached in a good 2 hours, Paris and Frankfurt in 3 hours, London and Rome in just under 5 1/2 hours. &#8221;</p>
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<h5>Miners celebrating the major breakthrough in 2016</h5>
<h4><b>Speeds of up to 250 km / h: the base tunnel in numbers</b></h4>
<p>The Ceneri Base Tunnel runs from Camorino near <a title="Castles of Bellinzona, Switzerland" href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/castles-of-bellinzona-switzerland/" rel="nofollow ">Bellinzona</a> to Vezia near Lugano. With a length of 15.4 kilometers, the tunnel is the third and third longest tunnel in the New Alpine Transversal (Neat) after the Gotthard (56 km) and<a href="https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/loetschberg-tunnel/"> Lötschberg Base Tunnels (34.6 km).</a> For safety reasons, as with <a title="On the Gotthard Pass at 2200 m." href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/stories/on-the-gotthard-pass-at-2200-m/" rel="nofollow ">the Gotthard,</a> two single-track tubes were built for the Ceneri, which led to a massive increase in costs. These are 40 meters apart and are connected to each other every 325 meters by 48 crosscuts. The overburden with mountains in the Ceneri zone is a maximum of 800 meters. The excavated material reached 7.9 million tons. 900 kilometers of copper cable, 10,500 kilometers of fiber optics, and 66.6 kilometers of track were laid.</p>
<h4><a href="https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/1719221/uiconf_id/43493631/entry_id/1_6epyir6f/embed/dynamic">Visiting the construction site of the tunnel in February 2017</a></h4>The post <a href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website/the-third-longest-train-tunnel-in-switzerland/">Third longest train tunnel in Switzerland</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.ulrichkoepf.website">Food, Travel, and Stories from a Swiss Chef Who Cooked Around the World </a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
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