Venues – architecture and design

A unique combination of hotel, living, work and art with 19 modern rooms and lofts (also for bikers) in a former spinning mill. Serviced apartments for discerning guests and long stays, together with spacious seminar rooms, modern wellness and fitness area, bikerfloating rooftop tank and own indoor tennis hall. The «Sagibeiz» lakeside restaurant has earned one fork in the Guide Michelin in this abode just 45 minutes from Zurich, with shuttle to Zurich Airport and Friedrichshafen on request. Bike lending and free WLAN.

Keeping up with the times: Zurich’s trendy quarter between Europaallee and lively Langstrasse is just 10 minutes’ walk from the main train station. The hotel has 170 modern rooms in five categories and a variety of styles. On the top floor you’ll find a free sauna and gym with roof terrace. The cult Cinchona Bar and the NENI restaurant with oriental specialities offer a variety of culinary delights. Three creative event rooms are also available for meetings and team events for up to 70 people. Schindelhauer bikes, electric scooters and MINI Coopers let you explore the city and its surroundings in a fun way.

A high-tech hotel situated above Lake Davos and opened in 2013. 216 generously sized, tastefully furnished rooms and suites, all with balcony or terrace and a breathtaking panorama. Free minibar, Nespresso machine in all rooms. Three restaurants, bar, spa, conference area, cinema, club for kids and teens. Direct link to the cross-country ski trail, shuttle service to six ski regions.

The first W-Hotel in the mountains, belonging to the international Design-Hotel chain, opened only recently in Verbier. Below, ski pistes directly by the valley station – and on the Place Blanche, the creative Verbier center, luxurious rooms, suites and residences with magnificent views. Plus spacious 800m2 high-tech Spa with heated in and outdoor pools, fitness, Hamam etc.

A whole world of experiences: the hotel and cultural centre Der Teufelhof Basel is in the heart of the Old Town. In a number of historic buildings, all linked together, visitors will find an amazing array of services: the Kunsthotel, Galeriehotel, gourmet restaurant Bel Etage, restaurant Atelier, café, bar, theatre and wine shop together offer a unique voyage of discovery through the worlds of gastronomy and art. And most of Basel's 38 museums and many galleries are just around the corner.

The hotel enjoys an elevated position offering spectacular views of Lake Lucerne, the city of Lucerne and the mountains. The “living hotel” boasts 42 Art Deco rooms, 19 penthouse rooms, outstanding cuisine in its Scala Restaurant and Kitchen Club, legendary events in the Louis Bar and Hemingway Rum Lounge and a day spa.

This modern city-centre hotel with spacious rooms and suites sets out to highlight sophisticated decor and culture. The recently refurbished Park Hyatt Zurich includes the "parkhuus" restaurant with an open-plan "show" kitchen, the refined ONYX Bar and the Lobby Lounge with its open fireplace. Banqueting facilities for up to 300 persons. Exclusive Club Olympus Spa for hotel guests. Public covered car park. Just a few minutes' walk from Paradeplatz and the lake.

The trendy luxurious hotel which opened its doors in 2013 is situated in quiet surroundings and only 850 m from the Gemsstock cable car. The suites and rooms have a view of the mountains. Decorated in an alpine style with an Asian touch, they are equipped with a minibar, iPad, and a flatscreen TV. Over 200 fireplaces make sure that the entire hotel feels cozy at all times. In the Open Kitchen, the chefs show their culinary artistry. There's also a cheese cellar, two first-class restaurants, a spa, and e-bikes for rent.

This ultra-modern 4-star hotel is located on the top five floors of the 12-storey business tower with panoramic windows. Digital concierge service via iPad, seating area, free coffee and tea facilities in all rooms and suites. Extensive breakfast buffet, until 12 noon at weekends. Restaurant, garden terrace, bar, lounge, fitness centre, rooftop patio, conference rooms. Professionally supervised kids' club. Underground car park

The Lokremise is a unique venue for culture located in the heart of the city. This multidisciplinary cultural centre includes a theatre, dance area, cinema, arts and restaurant in an inspiring conjunction.

The KKL Luzern, Jean Nouvel's architectural masterpiece, awaits you in the heart of Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Lucerne and right next to Lucerne train station. The spectacular concert hall, world-famous for its outstanding acoustics, and many other beautiful, light-flooded rooms, terraces and foyers provide the ideal infrastructure for unforgettable events. Whether it's a cultural event, a congress, a customer occasion or an employee event: the KKL Luzern is the right place for you. 500 national and international events in the fields of culture, business, science and education take place in the KKL Luzern every year and inspire around 500,000 visitors a year with the unique combination of culture, congresses and gastronomy.

The new, airy, bright Information Centre of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne with its curved lines is a delightful example of modern architecture.

At the southern end of Lake Lugano is the 1,701 metre high Monte Generoso. This lofty altitude makes it without a doubt the best mountain for views in the canton of Ticino.

Discover the largest particle physics laboratory in the World. There are many options to visit this giant of science. Two permanent exhibitions, guided tours and a cycle route engage you in the discovery of particle physics.

The Prime Tower is Zurich’s tallest building, a sparkling, glass-clad construction soaring 105.5 metres above the fashionable Zurich- West district.

The Congress Center Basel is Switzerland's biggest congress centre in terms of surface area. Located directly alongside Messe Basel, it is in the immediate vicinity of a large number of hotels and a varied range of restaurants. A footbridge provides a direct link to the new exhibition building designed by Herzog & de Meuron, increasing visitor comfort still further and makes modern congress infrastructure exceedingly attractive. The 25 modern-rooms are noted for their multifunctionality and variable configurations and hold up to 10'000 people.

Opened in April 2014, the SwissTech Convention Center rapidly became the place to organize events in Switzerland. Its unique design and modularity with all new technologies, a sustainable building which produces renewable energies are making it a must. Located at the center of Europe, surrounded by a dynamic and motivating academic environment, easily accessible by public transport and providing excellent services. All these points will convince the most experienced organizers.

The Zentrum Paul Klee, which opened in 2005, is dedicated to the person, life and work of Paul Klee (1879–1940). It houses the worldwide largest collection of Klee's works. Paul Klee is regarded as one of the 20th century's most important artists.

Since September 2015, LAC (Lugano Arte e Cultura) has been an impressive platform for contemporary creativity from southern Switzerland. The building by Ticino architect Ivano Gianola offers visitors art across 2500 square metres and a modern theatre and concert hall with space for 1000 guests.