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| Gastronomy |
With
regards to the gastronomy, Switzerland has much to offer.
The range of products is very manifold and depends of the
different regions. The best-known Swiss specialty is probably
the Cheese-Fondue or the Raclette, which is made of melted
cheese, white wine, garlic and a bit of Kirsch – just
wonderful for cold winter days!
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In
the canton of Graubünden you can find the well-known „Bündnerfleisch“,
thin slices of dried pork or beef, served with preserved
vegetables and bread.
The specialty of the Geneva region is called “Papet Vaudois”, a leek
dish with potatoes, served with different sausages.
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Furthermore,
you should try the famous „Rösti“ (grated
potatoes with bacon) or the “Fondue Bourguignonne /
Fondue Chinoise”, small pieces of meat cooked in bouillon,
served with preserved vegetables and different sauces. |
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Switzerland is
also known for its desserts, for example the „Zuger
Kirschtorte“ (a pie from the canton of Zug), the
famous „Basler-Leckerli“ (honey pastry with
thin sugar frosting), the well-known carnival cakes (very
thin pastry dredged with powdered sugar, sold only around
carnival) or the world famous Swiss chocolate, which
can be bought at chocolatiers or shopping malls.
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Additionally,
Switzerland has excellent wines and hard liquors to offer,
which are available everywhere in the country. The most famous
hard liquors are Kirsch, Williams (pear), Pflümli (plum)
and Marc (pomace). |
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| Tip |
Tip is already included
at hotels, restaurants, bars, cafés or in cabs and
not obligatory, but nevertheless very welcome and appreciated. |
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