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Wanted: New name for Zurich Airport

According to the news in the press Zurich airport is thinking about a new name. The name "unique" ist not considered to be so unique (any longer).

From my point of view airports should be given names of local heros. I believe this is more attractive for the airport and for the visitor from abroad than just featuring the city name.

Many airports in the world were given names of local heros. Among them you can find names of Kings, Rebells, Heros, Presidents, Musicians, Artists, Saints, Popes and more.

Here you find a list of airports with names of famous people.

John Lennon, Liverpool, LPL, England
Louis Armstrong, New Orléans MSY, USA
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg SZG, Österreich
Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Malaga AGP, Spanien
Federico Fellini, Rimini RMI, Italien
Saint-Exupéry, Lyon LYO, Frankreich
Leonardo da Vinci, Rom FCO, Italien
Galileo Galilei, Pisa PSA, Italien
Chinggis Khaan, Ulaanbaatar ULN, Mongolei
Nene Tereza, Tirana TIA, Albanien (MotherTeresa)
Son Sant Joan, Palma de Mallorca PMI, Balearen / Spanien
John Paul II, Krakau-Balice, KRK, Polen
Simon Bolivar, Caracas CCS, Venezuela
Queen Sofia, Teneriffa Süd TFS, Kanarische Inseln / Spanien
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, Mauritius MRU
King Abdulaziz, Jeddah JED, / Saudi Arabien
Queen Alia, Amman AMM, Jordanien
John F. Kennedy, New York JFK, USA
Ronald Reagan, Washington DCA, USA
George Bush Intercontinental, Houston IAH, USA

Question: What name should be given to Zurich airport?

I have no idea. I could give names to most other airports in Switzerland like...
Henry Dunant aéroport de Genève
Bruno Manser EuroAirport Basel
Mani Matter Airport Bern

And Zürich? Any Ideas?

citytrip.ch 06Aug09

Cheap accommodation during EURO 08 in Zurich

The city of Zurich and its tourist board have launched an interesting website, euro.zuerich.com. Starting from now soccer fans can find affordable home stays accommodation by owners. In addition the website offers webcam views of the historical part of Zurich, the fan mile on Lake Zurich, the area of Zurich and much more.

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citytrip.ch 06Feb08

Lucerne gets its "Lucerne Card"

Lucerne is finally getting its own "Card", launched by Lucerne Tourism. The Lucerne Card will be available from April 2008 and will be valid for free transportation on all public means in the Zones 10 and 20, but without the Boats of Lake Lucerne. Many Museums in the Area can be visited at half of the actual price. Further you get 10 to 20 % Discount on Green Fees, the sledge run on Mount Pilatus, the city walk, shops, rent a car etc.

By this opportunity also have a look at  Tell Pass, which allowes the visitor to explore Central Switzerland at an affordable price.

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Hotelsite recommendation: HRS - book online now and pay at hotel on check out!

citytrip.ch 05Feb08

Skiholidays in Switzerland with low cost carriers

From the UK and the Netherlands you can travel to Switzerland for your winter break by low cost carrier. Book your flight online and enjoy your winter holidays in exciting Switzerland!

                                                                                                           

Flybe to Berne
Southampton	SOU	Dec - Mar 08
Birmingham	BHX	Feb - Mar 08
Flybe to Geneva
Birmingham	BHX	Dec - Mar 08
Exeter	EXT	Dec - Mar 08
Isle of   Man	IOM	Feb - Mar 08
Jersey	JER	Feb - Mar 08
Newquay	NQY	Dec - Mar 08
Norwich	NWI	Dec - Mar 08
Southampton	SOU	Dec - Mar 08
Thomsonfly to Geneva
Doncaster Sheffield	DSA	Dec - Mar 08
Transavia to Geneva
Rotterdam/Amsterdam	RTM	Dec - Mar 08

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Flybe
Thomsonfly
Transavia

citytrip.ch 29Oct07

Varia, the best looking cow in the valley of Hitzkirch

Switzerland visitors often expect to see cows and yodeling Swiss but in Lucerne you cannot see that. But just 40 train minutes from Lucerne away is Hitzkirch. This is were I live and where today the local cattle show took place. 

Years ago I used to work on an alpine dairy and I very much like cows. So I did not want to miss the opportunity to attend the show.
The winner of the category “elderly cow” is Luna, a beautiful old cow.
The award “Miss Protein”, was won by Indi.
The holder of the title “Miss Hitzkirch Valley” and the overall winner is Varia.

citytrip.ch 27Oct07