BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/Berlin X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170610T105000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170611T205000 DTSTAMP:20260425T084449Z URL: SUMMARY:Cheese and Chocolate DESCRIPTION:Description.\n\n[caption id="attachment_6896" align="aligncente r" width="646"] Caption[/caption]\n\nDescription.\nProgram\nFriday\, June \n\n Thing to do\n Go to sleep\n\nSaturday\, June\n\n Breakfast\n Din ner\n\nSunday\, June \n\n Breakfast and check-out\n Good bye and train back home\n\n \;\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnemen t (GA):  0 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7: 0 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 0 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 0 C HF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buyin g one! Check the SBB website!\n\nA surcharge of XX CHF will apply for part icipants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collecte d at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted! :-)\nIncluded in th e participation fee\n\n Fun\n Fun\n\nNOT-Included in the participation f ee\n\n Ticket from your home town to __\n Ticket from __ to your home t own\n Hard drugs\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\ n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, xx:00 AM\ , Friday)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n be fore 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participa tion fee\n\n \;\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee!\n Your favorite pijamas\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\n \;\n\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n Meet ing point for all participants: Directly in our accommodation\n\n Cool pe ople meet in the train station\n\n\n You can arrive from 22:00\, we searc hed out below the connections for Gleis 7 users.\n\n \nFrom Basel\nFrom B ern\n\nFrom Lausanne\nFrom Zürich\nBack to Basel\nBack to Bern\nBack to L ausanne\nBack to Zürich\n\nRegistration information:\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) on the comment before sub mitting the registration.\n\nRegistration will open on Wednesday\, _____\ ; and will close on Tuesday\, 20th of June\, 2017 at 13:00. Remember tha t there is no confirmation needed. Please send an email to cheese.weekend1 7@iaeste.ch if you have any question. LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170616T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170618T180000 DTSTAMP:20170607T171012Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/hard-hiking/ SUMMARY:Hard Hiking DESCRIPTION:\nIntro \nThe hiking season has just started\, and there is no reason to start slow if you can also go straight to the top! This weekend\ , our hike will take us to great heights\; we will go above 3 kilometers i n our 2 days of hiking. To give you an idea how high this is\, take a look at the picture below\, which shows the height profile of the hike (we add ed the Burj Khalifa for reference\, which is the highest man-made structur e).\n\nBe prepared for wind and cold weather - expect temperatures down to at least 0°C as we will be crossing snowfields. Please make sure to chec k the list of items to bring!\n\n \;\n(beppu)\n\n\nRoute\nWe will star t our hike in Kandersteg\, where we will slowly make our ascent to the Lö tschenpasshütte\, which is at 2690 meters. Here\, we will have dinner and stay the night\; the next day we start the final part of the ascent up to the Hockenhorn\, at 3293 meters. After a short break\, we start our long descent\, first back to the Lötschenpasshütte\, where we stop for lunch\ , and then all the way to Goppenstein.\n\n \;\nProgram\nFriday\, June 16th\n\n\n 21:00 onwards: arrive at meeting point in Kandersteg:\nKander hutte\, Innere Dorfstrasse 151\, 3718 Kandersteg\n(20 min walk from train station)\n Eat dinner at 22:15\n Prepare lunch packs\n Go to bed for an early night!\n\nSaturday\, June\n\n Breakfast at 7:00\n Start hiking a t 7:30\n Hike to Lötschenpasshütte\n Dinner\n Bedtime\n\nSunday\, Jun e\n\n Breakfast at 7:00\n Start hiking at 7:30\n Hike up to summit of H ockenhorn\n Descend to Goppenstein\n Finish at 18:00 at Goppenstein stat ion\n\n \;\nParticipation fees\n\n Everyone:  105 CHF\n\nA surcharge of 25CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE. The money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is acc epted!\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you b uying one! Check the SBB website!\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n 2 dinners\, 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches\n Accommodation at Kanderhutte and Lötschenpasshütte\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Train t icket from your home to Kandersteg\n Train ticket from Goppenstein to you r home\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less t han 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 09:00 AM\, Friday)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of t he event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hou rs before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\ n \;\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\nPlease contact us in case you're unsure if what you have is suitable!\n\n Proper hiking boots\n Comfortab le hiking backpack\n Waterproof jacket\n Warm clothes (many layers\, lik e an onion)\, it might get down to 0 degrees\n Snacks for both days (Drie d fruit / dried meat / chocolate)\n At least 1.5 liters of water\n Exact cash for the participation fee\n Extra cash if you would like to buy dri nks or snacks (they often don’t accept cards)\n Sunglasses/hat\n Sunsc reen\n Towel/toiletries\n No sleeping bag\n Avoid wearing jeans\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nNice to have\n\n Thin gloves\n Proper hiking socks\n Torch\n\nHiking shoes\n(source)\nGood shoes are important for comfort and safety reasons. We will walk on mountain paths. Therefore you need to be sure-footed. High shoes such as shown are necessary in ord er to stabilize your foot. Waterproofness might be an advantage when cross ing snowfields.\n\nIf you don't have any yet we recommend them since you m ay use them for other occasions as well. Good quality shoes last for 10 ye ars and more and cost from 150 CHF upward. We cannot take people on the hi ke without suitable equipment! Participants in sneakers\, sandals\, flip f lops or other unsuitable shoes will not be allowed to join.\nGeneral cloth ing\nThe onion principle works best for hiking\, as it might get cold. Rat her wear several thin layers than one thick one. The weather and temperatu re are rarely constant\, and body temperature rises under exertion and dro ps again during rest periods\, so it makes sense to wear several layers of clothing. If it’s too warm you can then take one or more layers off\; i f it’s cold\, you can just put something back on. On your base layer\, w hich takes up the sweat you can wear insulation layers and/or a hardshell for water and wind protection. Definitely avoid jeans\, as these will soak and make prolonged hiking very difficult if we hit rain.\nAccommodation\n We will be sleeping in a mixed accommodation\, no sleeping bags needed.\n\ nMeeting point and train connections\n\n Meeting point for all participan ts:\n\n Directly in our accommodation Kanderhütte\, Innere Dorfstrasse 1 51\, 3718 Kandersteg\n\n\n You can arrive from 21:00\, we expect the Glei s 7 users to be on the following trains:\n(please do not take any later on es as we will all go to sleep)\n\n      \n\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Lausan ne\n\nFrom Zürich\n\nBack to Basel\n\nBack to Lausanne\n\nBack to Zürich \n\n\nRegistration information:\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g . vegetarian or allergies) on the comment before submitting the registrati on.\n\nRegistration will open on Wednesday\, 07.06.2017 at 18:00 and will close on Monday\, 12.06.2017 at 23:59. Remember that there is no confirma tion needed. Please send an email to hardhiking.weekend17@iaeste.ch if yo u have any questions. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170630T144500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170630T170000 DTSTAMP:20170626T103825Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/novartis-campus -visit/ SUMMARY:Novartis Campus Visit DESCRIPTION:\n\nCome and get the unique chance to discover Novartis\, the s econd largest pharmaceutical company worldwide! The new headquarters of No vartis in Basel boasts buildings by some of the world's most famous archit ects.As Novartis describes: “The Novartis Campus in Basel is a place of knowledge\, innovation and encounter. More than 2\,500 scientists and over 7\,500 employees from more than 100 countries are working here on the vis ion of a long and healthy life. “\n\nSince we are sponsored by Novartis the event is for free and we get the chance to not only see the campus and a production facility but also learn something about training and opportu nities at Novartis.\n\nThe event will be followed by dinner and drinks in the beautiful town of Basel.\nProgram\nFriday\, June 30\n\n 14:40 Meetin g at Basel SBB\, official meeting point in the main arrival hall\n Taking all together the tram to the Novartis Campus\n 15:15 Arrival at the Nova rtis Campus\n 15:30 - 17:30\n\n Introduction and Presentation: Training and Career Opportunities at Novartis\n Campus Tour\n\n\n 17:30 Dinner an d drinks in Basel city\n Open end :-)\n\nParticipation fees\nThe event is for free for all the participants\, as Novartis will sponsor the visit. H owever\, the train ticket to and from Basel\, as well as dinner and drinks will have to be paid privately.\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n G uided visit to Novartis Campus\n Tram ticket from Basel SBB to Novartis C ampus\n\nNOT-Included in the participation fee\n\n Train ticket to/from B asel\n Dinner and drinks\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Your ident ity card so Novartis can verify your name for entry to the campus\n Cash for paying dinner and drinks.\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nRe gistration information:\nRegistration will be opened from 19/06 at 13:00 t o 26/06 at 13:00.\n\n CATEGORIES:Employers Events LOCATION:Novartis Campus\, Basel\, Fabrikstrasse 2\, Basel\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fabrikstrasse 2\, Basel\, S witzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Novartis Campus\, Basel:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170701T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170702T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T084449Z URL: SUMMARY:Liechtenstein Biking Weekend DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nAs you might have noticed\, biking is a big deal in Switz erland. And not only biking in the cities\, but also bike touring\, there are over 12\,000 kilometers of signposted cycling paths: the number alone is impressive. This is why we are inviting you to join us in a weekend of biking and adventure\, where we will not only visit in Switzerland\, but also our tiniest neighbor Liechtenstein\, as well as enjoy some refreshing lake swimming along the way.\n\n[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width= "558"] Lake Constanz Source[/caption]\n\n\n\n\nA pipsqueak of a country\, Liechtenstein snuggles between Switzerland and Austria\, among mountain r anges that rise steep and rugged above the Rhine. Besides the sheer novelt y value of visiting one of the world's tiniest and richest countries\, Lie chtenstein is pure fairy-tale stuff – a mountain principality governed b y an iron-willed monarch\, embedded deep in the Alps and crowned by whimsi cally turreted castles (Source).\n\n\n\nProgram\nSaturday\, 1st July\n\n Meeting at Intersport Walensee to pick up our bikes (9:30 a.m.)\n Start Biking to Liechtenstein\n Have lunch on the way\n Bike and arrive to Lie chtenstein\n Check-in at our accommodation\n Visit Vaduz\n Dinner in th e city and social drinks\n\nSunday\, 2nd July\n\n Breakfast\n Start bik ing to Constanz Lake\n Have lunch on the way\n Continue biking along Con stanz Lake\n Swim in the lake and return our bikes\n Go home from the la ke (by train)\n\n \;\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnem ent (GA):  110 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7: 115 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 115 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 120 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recom mend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\nA surcharge of 15 CHF w ill apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe mone y will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted!  🙂\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Bike rental for Saturday and Sunday (If you want to bring your own bike we can discount it from the par ticipation fee\, which is 60 CHF\,  you have to make sure that the bike i s in a good condition)\n Transport during the weekend (but not to go to t he meeting point and come back from Constanz lake)\n Sandwich for Saturda y lunch break\n Accommodation on Saturday\n Buffet Breakfast on Sunday\ n Dinner and  some beers on Saturday\n Lunch pack on Sunday\n\nNOT-Incl uded in the participation fee\n\n Extra food on Saturday lunch (i.e. frui t or snack bars\, juice\, etc.)\n Drinks when we visit Vaduz on Saturday\ n Ticket from your home town to Walensee and from Constanz Lake to your home\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less tha n 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 21:30\, Friday 30th)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of t he event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hou rs before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\ n \;\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participa tion fee!\n Bike if you bring your own bike\n Swimming suit and towel\n Sunglasses and sunscreen\n Your favorite pijamas\n Snacks for Saturday\ n Small amount of clothes to change in a backpack (you will have to carry it during the biking trip)\n Water prof clothes or plastic rain cape (in case it looks like it will rain)\n Comfortable clothes for biking (you d on't need to buy special biking clothes\, just bring sports clothes)\n Wa ter to drink on the way\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nYou shou ld realize that this is a biking trip and you will have to carry everythin g with you while you bike\, and this will not be a peace of cake so don't bring things you don't need.\nWarning\n\n For coming to this trip you nee d to know how to bike\, we won't cover an extremely large distance but you do need to be relatively fit and willing to bike for a while.\n\n \;\ nMeeting point and train connections\n\n Meeting point for all participan ts: Intersport Walensee at 9:30\n\n People coming from Basel and Bern wil l meet the people leaving from Zürich at Zürich HB\, platform 7 (platfor m subject to change\, check the updated information on the trip day)\n Pe ople coming from Lausanne will arrive to Intersport Walensee around 10:05 . We will arrive first and make your bikes ready so you don't have to wake up earlier. \n\n\n\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Z ürich\n\nRegistration information:\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) on the comment before submitting the regist ration.\n\nRegistration will open on Monday\, June 26th at 13:00\; and wi ll close on Wednesday\, June 28th at 22:00. Remember that there is no con firmation needed. Please send an email to biking.weekend17@iaeste.ch if y ou have any question. LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170701T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170702T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T084449Z URL: SUMMARY:Liechtenstein Biking Weekend DESCRIPTION:\n\n \;\n\nDescripotion\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\nImageCaption\, Source\n\n\nDescription\nProgram\nSaturday\, 1st July\n\n Breakfast\n T rain to Moléson\n Visit of Cheese Factory\n Riding the “Rodelbahn” in Moléson\n Lunch\n Swimming in the lake\n Train back to the accommod ation\n Dinner\n Drinks and social games\n\nSunday\, 2nd July\n\n Brea kfast and check-out\n Train to Gruyères\n Visit of a Chocolate Factory and participation in a chocolate workshop to make your own chocolate\n Vi sit of the city of Gruyères\n Optional: visit of the HR Giger Museum (Al ien Museum)\n Visit the Castle of Gruyères\n Lunch\n Walk to Broc (abo ut 1 hour walk)\n Cailler Treasure hunt\n Visit of Maison Cailler with c hocolate degustation\n Good bye and train back home\n\n \;\n\nPartici pation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA):  100 CHF\n With SBB h alf-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7: 115 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gle is 7: 115 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 130 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB we bsite!\n\nA surcharge of 15 CHF will apply for participants who are not a ffiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted! :-)\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\ n Entry/Participation fees of the workshop\, Maison Cailler and cheese fa ctory\n All transports during the weekend (but not to get there on Friday or go home on Sunday)\n Accommodation on Friday and Saturday (Please bri ng your sleeping bag!)\n Dinner and beers on Saturday\n\nNOT-Included in the participation fee\n\n Dinner and drinks on Friday\n Ticket from your home town to Allières\n Ticket from Broc to your home town\n Entranc e to the HR Giger Museum (alien museum)\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you can cel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the even t (that is\, 10:00 PM\, Friday 30th)\, you pay the entire participation fe e\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the partic ipation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, y ou pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n \;\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee!\n Bike if you bring you r own bike\n Swimming suit and towel\n Sunglasses and sunscreen\n Your favorite pijamas\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nDo not bring un necessary stuff\; remember that we’ll be carrying everything with us on Saturday and Sunday!\n\n \;\n\n\nMeeting point and train connections\ n\n Meeting point for all participants: Allières train station\n You c an arrive from 22:00\, we searched out below the connections for Gleis 7 u sers.\n\n \nFrom Basel\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Lausanne\nFrom Zürich\nBack to Basel\nBack to Bern\nBack to Lausanne\nBack to Zürich\n\nRegistration in formation:\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or aller gies) on the comment before submitting the registration.\n\nRegistration w ill open on Saturday\, June 24th at 13:00\; and will close on Tuesday\, J une 27th at 22:00. Remember that there is no confirmation needed. Please send an email to biking.weekend17@iaeste.ch if you have any question. LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170715T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170716T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T084449Z URL: SUMMARY:Casual Gemmi Hiking DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_7367" align="aligncenter" width="73 7"] Credit: Adrian Michael[/caption]\n\nHiking is one of the most popular activities for Swiss people\, let’s try it! \n\nWe want to take it slow and we will take you for a casual hike. During the first day we will start hiking from Frutigen to astonishing Blausee lake. The lake is located in a Nature Park which also offers a boat ride. We will also enjoy eating lun ch at this beautiful scenery. After that we will continue hiking through t he valley and finish at the Chalet in Kandersteg.\n\n[caption id="" align= "aligncenter" width="617"] Source: MySwitzerland.com[/caption]\n\nOn July 16th 2017\, we are going to hike through one of the most beautiful Alpine Passages of all: Gemmi. The hike does not require any special skills or st amina as we’re ascending to the mountainous heights by cable car.\n\n[ca ption id="attachment_7366" align="aligncenter" width="583"] Credit: Adrian Michael[/caption]\n\nThe Gemmi passage takes around 4 hours of walking - anyway\, we’ll have an entire day dedicated to it!\n\n\n \;\nProgram \nSaturday\, 14th July\n\n Meeting point in Frutigen at 10:30 am\n Hikin g to Blausee\n Visiting Blausee Naturpark\n Lunch break at Blausee  (pl ease bring your own lunch pack)\n Hiking from Blausee to Kandersteg\n Di nner in Kandersteg\, games\, beer and sleeping time\n\nSunday\, 15th July\ n\n Breakfast at 8:30\n 9 am clean the hostel\n 10 am Cable Car to Sunn büel\n Lunch break in one of the most scenic spots of Switzerland - Daub ensee \n Boarding of cable car Gemmi-Leukerbad. Alternatively\, you can d escend on foot if you’re immune to vertigo :-)\n Relaxing in Leukerbad\ , either with a cold beer or in the spa (optional)\n Good bye and train b ack home\n\nOptional:\nIf you feel like the hike in Saturday is too challe nging for you\, there is an option of joining us afterwards\, on Saturday night in the hostel Chalet Schweizerhaus on Wildibühlweg in Kandersteg.\n \nThis option cuts the participation fee down to CHF 45  for all SBB card owners and excludes Saturday activities and meal. \n\nSee the routes here :\n\n Saturday\, Blausee  https://goo.gl/maps/EuAAtmQ3evs\n Sunday\, Ge mmi  https://goo.gl/maps/QyrRtz5NLJ62  \n\n \;\n\nParticipation fees \n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA):  60 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/ 2) and Gleis 7: 60 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 60 CHF\ n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 70 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB hal f-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\nA sur charge of 15 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted! :-)\nIncluded in the participation fee (full fee)\n\n E ntrance to Blausee Nature Park\n Dinner on Saturday evening\n Accommodat ion at Chalet Schweizerhaus\n Breakfast on Sunday morning\n Packed lunch for Sunday\n Cable car tickets from Kandersteg to Sunnbüel and from Gem mi-pass to Leukerbad\n A drink at Leukerbad village\n\nNOT-Included in th e participation fee\n\n Train ticket to Frutigen on Saturday\n Lunch on Saturday\n Train ticket from Leukerbad back home on Sunday\n Spa entry i n Leukerbad to while away the time before your Track7 kicks in\n\nCancella tion Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 48 hours befor e the start of the event (that is\, 10:30 AM\, Thursday 13th)\, you pay th e entire participation fee\n 2-5 days before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n\n \;\n\nChecklist - Remember to Br ing\n\n Exact cash for the participation fee\n Comfortable shoes that do n’t give you blisters (e.g. your running sneakers) and have a proper gri p \n Water in refillable bottles\n Snacks for Sunday (e.g. dried fruit\, dried meat\, swiss chocolate)\n Pack your stuff in small backpack – we will be walking with backpacks all Saturday and Sunday\, so pack only wha t’s necessary\, not what’s heavy :)\n Sunglasses and sunscreen\, and a rain coat if the forecast tells us to\n Sleeping bag or a bed-sheet (we ’re supposed not to wear the duvets of the hostel directly)\n Lots of w anderlust and your best smile!\n\n \;\n\n\nMeeting point and train con nections\n\n Meeting point for all participants: Saturday 15th July 2017 at 10:30 AM at Frutigen railway station\n\n If you join us only from Satu rday evening on\, we will be at the Chalet Schweizerhaus on Wildibühlweg in Kandersteg from 8 PM on\n\n\n\n \nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Zürich\n\nBack to Bern\n\n\nRegistration information:\nPlease\, state yo ur food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) on the comment before s ubmitting the registration.\n\nRegistration will open on Wednesday\, July 5th at 13:00\; and will close on Wednesday\, July 12th at 14:00. Remembe r that there is no confirmation needed. Please send an email to gemmihikin g.weekend17@iaeste.ch if you have any question. LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20170804 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20170807 DTSTAMP:20190711T081351Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/basel-weekend-o ld/ SUMMARY:Basel Weekend DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe IAESTE LC Basel is happy to invite you to Basel!\n\nLoc ated at the river Rhine this small but wonderful city has a lot to offer: ranging from art and architecture to music and life style. Join us and fin d out why Basel is often called a “small metropolis”.\n\nThe central l ocation of Basel\, “three-countries corner”\, where Switzerland\, Germ any and France actually meet\, makes this city perfect for hosting many in ternationally renowned exhibitions\, fairs and congresses\, as well as bei ng a hub for pharmaceutical industry.\n\nDuring this weekend we will explo re this beautiful city and learn more about its fascinating history. Furth er\, we will go on top of the highest building of Switzerland (178m!)\, fo llowed by a swim in the Rhine to cool down and a cosy BBQ in a hip and alt ernative area. On our last day\, we will visit one of the best-preserved a ncient theatres north of the Alps as we will go back in time on a trip to the roman city of Augusta Raurica\, where we will bake bread as ancient ro mans did!\n\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE: We need YOU to write your NAME\, FIRST NAME and your\nDATE OF BIRTH in the 'Comments' box in order to ensure proper r egistration. If you fail to do this your registration becomes invalid and you will be excluded from the weekend\, so please make sure to include thi s information during your online registration. THANKS!\nProgram\nFriday\, August 4th\n\n 20.00: Meet at the Basel SBB meeting point\, together go to the hostel\n Typical Basel food\, e.g.: "Zwiebelewäie" (onion pie) an d "Läckerli"\n Welcome Apéro (beer\, wine\, soft drinks)\n Board games and poker\n\nSaturday\, August 5th\n\n 9:00 Breakfast at the hostel\n 11:00 to 13:00 Historic walking tour\n 13:00 Lunch at the Rhine (Lunch pa ckages will be provided)\n 14:00 Easy walk to Pfalz to take the “Rhy-F ähri” (ferry boat)\n 15:00 Guided tour of Roche Tower Building 1 (ID r equired!)\n 16:30 Rhine Swimming (Swimwear and towel required!)\n 17:15/ 17.30 BBQ at Landestelle\n 19:30/20:00 Three country corner and chillaxin g at Sandoase\n 21:30/22:00 back to hostel\, change and off we go into Ba sel’s Night Life\n 23:00/23:30 meet in front of hostel to go to Basel ’s famous Roof top bars\n\nSunday\, August 6th\n\n 8:00/30 Breakfast at the hostel\n 9:00 Check Out\n 09:15 buy Lunch at Basel SBB (excluded fr om fee)\n 09:30 go to Münster Tower\n 09:45 go up on Münster Tower\n 11:00 Early Lunch at Pfalz\n 11:52 Bus from Basel to Augst\n 13:00 – 1 4:30 Baking Bread not Breaking Bad \;)\n after 14:30 explore the roman mu seum &\; open end\n\nParticipation fees\nThe fee for this event is 90 C HF for persons affiliated with IAESTE (e.g.: trainees\, LC members\, etc.) \n\nA surcharge of 50 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliat ed with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted! :-)\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Lodg ing for 2 nights incl. yummy breakfast\n Basel/Basel surroundings public transport ticket for 2 days\n Dinner/Apéro on Friday\, Lunch bag and BBQ on Saturday\n Historic walking tour\n Ferry boat\n Roche guided tower tour\n Entrance to Münster Tower\n Entrance and workshop at Augusta Rau rica\n\nNOT-Included in the participation fee\n\n Ticket from your home t own to Basel\n Ticket from Basel to your home town\n Drinks on Saturday\ n Lunch on Sunday\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration \n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 8:00 AM\ , Friday August 4th)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 2 4-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participatio n fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of th e participation fee\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Exact cash for p aying the participation fee\n YOUR ID – required for the entrance check at Roche Tower!\n Swim wear (Rhine swimming)\n Rain jackets in case of bad weather\n Toiletries &\; Towel\n Lots of energy and your best smi le! :-)\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n We meet on Friday\, 4. 8.2017 at 20:00 at the Meeting Point at Basel SBB.\n\n \nFrom Bern\n\n\nF rom Lausanne\n\nFrom Zürich\n\nFor further information on train connectio ns\, check the SBB website or the SBB app.\nWe do not advise you to come by car since we cannot offer you a parking place. Since we will stay in th e centre of the city\, it is difficult to find one and can become very exp ensive.\nRegistration information:\nREMEMBER to ensure proper registration please write your NAME\, FIRST NAME and DATE OF BIRTH in the 'Comments' box below. If you fail to do so your registration becomes invalid and you will be excluded from the weekend. Please make sure to include this infor mation during your online registration.\n\nRegistration will open on Tues day\, 18.07.2017\, 8:00 and will close on Saturday\, 29.07.2017 at 23:30.  Remember that there is no confirmation needed. Please send an email to n oemi.kaetterer@gmail.com if you have any questions. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170811T220500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170813T180000 DTSTAMP:20170802T134951Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/geneva-weekend/ SUMMARY:Geneva Weekend DESCRIPTION:(copyright MadGeographer\, License CC BY-SA-3.0)\nWelcome to Geneva!! Switzerland's second biggest city! Situated south-west\, near th e border with France along the banks of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alp s. A city with a number of international organisations which have their h eadquarters in the city as the European headquarters of the UN (United Nat ions)\, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)\, the World He alth Organisation (WHO)\, the International Labour Organisation (ILO)\, th e UN High Commission for Refugees and CERN\, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research. A city with a long history of diversity and tolerance d ating back to the Protestant Reformation.\n\nWe will kick off the weekend on Friday\, we'll meet on the train station in Geneva\, drop our backpacks at the hostel and then explore the Geneva nightlife and visit the Fêtes de Geneve.\n\nWe will start in the international part of Geneva on Saturd ay. We will have a guided tour in the UNO Palais des Nations\, we will vis it the building with its special Halls and learn about their history\, obj ectives and activities.\n(copyright Anli Tang personal picture )\n \ ;\n\nThen we will continue with a guided tour of CERN and some of the adj acent experimental halls - an invitation to find out more about the univer se\, from the smallest to the largest scales of space\, time and energy. I n CERN it is also possible to visit the "Universe of Particles" exhibition (inside the amazing Globe of Science) and Microcosm.\n(copyright Image  Editor\, License CC BY-SA-2.0)\n \;\n\nOn Sunday we will start the d ay with a visit of the Red Cross museum\, learn about its history\, hear t he story of people who were helped by the Red Cross and what they have bec ome. A very nice place with touching stories and full of world history.\n\ nWe will then enjoy our lunch in a nice park and head out for a tour of t he city\, and finish the day by going for a swim and hanging out at the la ke.\n\nIAESTE LC Lausanne invites you to experience this weekend full of i mpressions\, excitement and activities!\nProgram\nFriday\, August 11\n\n Meet at 22:05 at Geneva Main Station (main hall where there is a door with lots of big "holes")\n Drop off the luggage at the hostel\n Enjoy the n ightlife in Geneve in the Fêtes de Geneve\n\nSaturday\, August 12\n\n\n Breakfast\n Leaving for the UN visit\n UN guided tour\n Bus to CERN\n Lunch at CERN and chance to visit the Globe of Science\n Guided tour of C ERN\n Dinner at the hostel (warm meal)\n Enjoying the grand fireworks in the harbour of Geneve\n\nSunday\, August 13\n\n Breakfast\n Visit of th e Red Cross\n Lunch in a nice park\n Walk inside the old town\n Swimmin g in the lake\n Pick up baggage and goodbye\n\nParticipation fees\nPlease note that you have to buy your tickets from home to Geneva and back. (For participants with Gleis 7\, the return trip can be done after 7 PM. )\n\ n Trainees: 125 CHF\n LC Members: 125 CHF\n\nA surcharge of 25 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE. The money will be collected at the start of the weekend. Only cash is accepted!\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Accommodation wi th bed sheets for Friday and Saturday\n Breakfast\, lunch bags and dinner for Saturday\n Breakfast and Lunch bags for Sunday\n Local transport fo r the weekend\n Guided tour in the United Nations building\n Guided tour of CERN\n Tour of Red Cross\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Ticket from your home to Geneva and back\n Drinks and party on Friday a nd Saturday\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n l ess than 24 hours before the start of the event (that is 10:00 PM\, on Thu rsday\, August 10th)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 24-36 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 3 6-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participatio n fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of th e participation fee\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Exact amount of cash for paying the participation fee\n Since you may cross the border vi siting CERN experimental sites\, a valid identity card/ passport is needed and also for entry in UNO Palais des Nations\n People wearing open shoes or high heels will NOT be allowed access to CERN experimental sites.\n Student card if you have\n Towel &\; Toiletries\n Swimsuit\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n M eeting point for all participants is GENEVA train Station on Friday\, Augu st 11 at 22:05. Please don't be late! We'll meet in the main hall next to a big door with big holes in it. Don't mix it up with the other smaller h all!\n\n \;\n\n      \n\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Zür ich\n\nFrom Bern\n\nBack to Basel\n\nBack to Bern\n\nBack to Zürich\n\nRe gistration information:\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g. vegeta rian or allergies) in the comments before submitting the registration.\n\n Registration will open on Wednesday\, 03.08.2017 at 12:00 and will close o n Monday\, 07.08.2017 at 23:59. Remember that there is no confirmation ne eded. Please send an email to geneva.weekend17@iaeste.ch if you have any q uestions.\n\nPlease don't hesitate to sign up on the waiting list in case the event is full - we will try our best to accommodate you! CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity LOCATION:Geneva Youth Hostel\, Rue Rothschild 28-30\, Geneva\, Geneva\, 120 2\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rue Rothschild 28-30\, Gene va\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Geneva Youth H ostel:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170818T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170818T210000 DTSTAMP:20170728T124722Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-switzerl and-summer-event-2017/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Switzerland Summer Event 2017 DESCRIPTION:Invitation to the IAESTE Summer BBQ\nDear IAESTE members\n\nAs every year\, we would like to invite you to our IAESTE Switzerland Summer Event 2017. We will organize a BBQ in front of the ETH Alumni Pavillon in Zurich. This event will be a great opportunity to not only meet other Inco ming Trainees and their employers\, but also Local Committee members\, IAE STE Alumni.\n\nWe’re looking forward to meet you and having a great BBQ together!\n\n \;\n\nWhen?\n\nThe event will take place on Friday\, 18t h of August 2017\, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.\n\nWhere?\n\nAlumni Pavillon ETH\, L eonhardtstrasse 34\, 8001 Zürich.\n\nThe easiest way is to take the Polyb ahn (https://goo.gl/maps/wv54YQ1JAcs) from Central. Get out on the top and go right\; some signs will lead you to the right place. You can reach it also by foot in 10 Minutes from the main train station.\n\nFood and Drinks \n\nFood and Drinks will be sponsored by the National Office. We will also serve some vegetarian options\, but please be responsible for your own di etary food\, if necessary.\n\nRegistration\n\nPlease register by sending a n e-mail to info@office.iaeste.ch.\n\nThe registration closes on Sunday\, 13th of August 2017\n\nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to con tact us: info@office.iaeste.ch.\n\nBest regards\,\n\nIAESTE Switzerland CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity LOCATION:Alumni Pavillon ETH\, Leonhardtstrasse 34\, Zürich\, 8001 \, Swit zerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Leonhardtstrasse 34\, Züri ch\, 8001 \, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Alumni Pavillon ETH:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170902T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170903T173000 DTSTAMP:20170820T142926Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/jura-weekend/ SUMMARY:Jura Weekend DESCRIPTION:\n\nWondering what the Grand Canyon of Switzerland looks like? Join us for the Jura Weekend and hike up the Creux du Van! The colossal ro ck arena resembles a giant natural amphitheatre\, with vertical cliffs tow ering 160m high. It's a spectacular sight for walkers.\n\nWe will spend th is weekend in the Val-de-Travers\, a region famous for its clock industry and the historic birthplace of Absinthe. You'll be able to learn more abou t its origins and distillation process. Another highlight of the weekend w ill be a visit to the asphalt mines. For over 100 years asphalt was labori ously mined in the underground mines of La Presta and exported all over th e world for road construction. Today the mines are no longer in operation and are partially open to the public as a museum.\n\nThe hike up the Creux du Van lasts for ca. 5 hours (700m height difference) without counting th e lunch break. Be sure whether you are fit enough for the hike to admire t he beautiful view!\nProgram\nSaturday\, September 2\n\n 10:30 Meeting in Noiraigue train station\n Hike up the impressive Creux de Van\n Picnic lunch on the top\n Hike down the Creux de Van\n Train to our accommodati on (in Buttes)\n Dinner\, drinks and board games\n\nSunday\, September 3 \n\n\n 8:00 Breakfast\n Cleaning of the accommodation\n Short train rid e to asphalt mines: guided tour\n Lunch at Café des Mines (Specialty: ha m cooked in asphalt\; vegetarian option possible)\n Short train ride or w alking to Couvet\n 15:30 Visiting an Absinth distillery (incl. tasting)\n 17:00 Train back to Neuchâtel - official end\n Optional: enjoy end of afternoon in beautiful Neuchâtel before catching your train back\n\n[capt ion id="attachment_7886" align="alignnone" width="457"] (Image: IAESTE Jur a Weekend 2013 © Somil Miglani)[/caption]\nParticipation fees\n\n With S BB General Abonnement (GA): 50 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2): 60 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 70 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-f are card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\nAnd if yo u’re under 25\, you should also consider the “Gleis 7” card allowing you to travel for free after 7pm. More info here.\n\n\nA surcharge of 20 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nT he money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is acce pted! :-)\n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Train rides during the weekend\n Dinner and drinks on Saturday evening\n Accommodation\n Brea kfast on Sunday\n Visit of asphalte mines of La Presta\n Lunch on Sunday (without drinks)\n Visit of Absinth Destillery Artemisia (incl. tasting) \n\nNOT-Included in the participation fee\n\n Ticket from your home to N oiraigue\n Ticket from Neuchâtel to your home (free if you have Gleis 7 and travel after 19:00)\n Lunch on Saturday\n Drinks for lunch on Sunday \n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 22:00 PM\, 1st September) \, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before th e start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n 48 hours be fore the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChec klist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee in th e exact amount\n Lunch bag for Saturday\n Appropriate shoes for hiking ( steep paths!)\n Sunglasses and sunscreen\n Waterproof jacket\n Water an d snacks for the hike\n Sleeping bag and your toiletries\n Lots of energ y and your best smile!\n\nTake a small luggage (backpack) as you will ha ve to carry everything with you for the hike.\n\n\nMeeting point and train connections\nMeeting point in Noiraigue main station at 10:35 on Saturday .\n\n[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="7887\,7888\,7889\,7890"]\n\n\nF or further information on train connections\, check the SBB website or th e SBB app.\nRegistration information:\nPlease\, state your food preference (e.g. vegetarian) in the Comments before submitting the registration.\n\n Registration will be opened from 22/08 at 12:00 to 28/08 at 21:00.\n\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T084449Z URL: SUMMARY:Bern Weekend DESCRIPTION:Description.\nImage\n\nDescription.\nProgram\nSaturday\, 16. S eptember\n\n Breakfast\n Dinner\n\nSunday\, 17. September \n\n Breakfa st and check-out\n Good bye and train back home\n\n \;\n\nParticipati on fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA):  0 CHF\n With SBB half-fa re (1/2) and Gleis 7: 0 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 0 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 0 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\nA surcharge of XX CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated wit h IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Onl y cash is accepted! :-)\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Fun\n Fun \n\nNOT-Included in the participation fee\n\n Ticket from your home town to __\n Ticket from __ to your home town\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the e vent (that is\, xx:00 AM\, Friday)\, you pay the entire participation fee\ n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the particip ation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of th e participation fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n \;\n\nChecklist - Remember to Br ing\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee!\n Your favorite pijamas\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\n \;\n\n\nMeeting point and tr ain connections\n\n Meeting point for all participants: Directly in our a ccommodation\n\n Cool people meet in the train station\n\n\n You can arr ive from 22:00\, we searched out below the connections for Gleis 7 users.\ n\n \nFrom Basel\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Lausanne\nFrom Zürich\nBack to Basel \nBack to Bern\nBack to Lausanne\nBack to Zürich\n\nRegistration informat ion:\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) on the comment before submitting the registration.\n\nRegistration will op en on Tuesday\, _____\; and will close on Monday\, ____ 2017 at 23:59.  Remember that there is no confirmation needed. Please send an email to ber n2017@iaeste.ch if you have any question. LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170917T180000 DTSTAMP:20170907T081228Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/bern-weekend/ SUMMARY:Bern Weekend DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Bern Weekend\nSeptember 16-17th 2017\n \;\n\n\n\n\ nIAESTE LC Bern invites you to be part of the fun this summer!\nWe will ex perience the unique ambience of Switzerland's capital city and visit some of its most important sights. We'll enjoy the view from the Münster Cathe dral\, roam around the roads of the old town and have a look behind the sc enes of the historic clock tower as well as the famous Bear Pit.\nOn Sunda y we will take the train to Thun and visit the old town. After Lunch\, we' ll travel back to Bern rafting the picturesque and pristine clear waters o f the Aare River. The section rafted is a distance of approximately 22 km and it will take us about 4\nhours to get back to Bern. Don't forget: you have to navigate the rubber dinghy yourself and probably you will get wet. .. :)\n\n\nProgram\nSaturday\, September 16th\n\n Meet at 10:00 at Bern t rain station\n Drop luggage at Youth Hostel\n Visit the famous Bear Pit behind the scenes\n Bern IAESTE trail - the other way to visit the capit al of Switzerland\n Enjoy the view from Bern Münster Cathedral Tower\n Sightseeing and free time in the city\n Guided tour Zytglogge\n Dinner a t Wöschhüsi\n After dinner\, enjoy Bern nightlife :)\n\nSunday\, Septem ber 17th\n\n Reinforce your body with a nice breakfast in the Youth Hoste l\n Trip to Thun and visit of the lovely old town\n Get impressed by the mountains close by\n Find the way back to Bern by floating down the rive r Aare with rubber boats\n Enjoy a bath in the Aare if the weather is nic e (optional: spend your time in the beautiful old city or visit one of the great museums).\n From 18:00 departure from Bern\n\nNOTE: In case the we ather is too bad for doing the Aare trip Thun-Bern by boat\, we will arran ge an alternative program for Sunday.\nParticipation fees\nNote: These fee s do not include the train ticket to Bern. The train ticket from Bern to T hun is included in the fee. We will finish the weekend in Bern.\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 95 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7: 110 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 110 CHF\n Witho ut SBB half-fare (1/2): 115 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\nA surcharge of 35 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE o r its partner organisations.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start o f the weekend. Only cash is accepted!\n\nIncluded in the participation fee \n\n Zytglogge guided tour\n Bern Münsterturm\n Bear Pit guided tour\n Dinner at Baertschihus\n Accommodation in Bern &\; breakfast\n Trai n ride from Bern to Thun\n Sunday Lunch Pack\n Boat trip (renting boats\ , life jackets\, etc)\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registrat ion\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 22:00 h\, September 15th)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24 -48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event \, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n \n Cash for paying the participation fee\n Small Picknick lunch for satu rday.\n Swimming suit\, towel\, sun screen\, etc... (you know\, the usual stuff)\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nPlease remember: Althoug h you get your own life jacket\, you should be able to swim in a river. Ta king part in the boating is at your own risk. IAESTE won't take any respon sibility. \nMeeting point and train connections\nMeeting point for all pa rticipants is the "Treffpunkt" at Bern Bahnhof at 10.00!\n\nFrom Basel\n\n \n\nFrom Lausanne\n\n\n\nFrom Zurich\n\n\n\nTo Basel\n\n\n\nTo Lausanne\n\ n\n\nTo Zurich\n\n\n\nFor further information on train connections\, check the SBB website.\n\n \;\n\nRegistration information:\n\n Please\, st ate your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) in the comment be fore submitting the registration.\n Registration will be open from 06/09/ 2017 at 12:00 to 10/09/2017 at 21:00. Remember that there is no confirmat ion needed.\n Please send an email to bern2017@iaeste.ch if you have any question.\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170923T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170924T160000 DTSTAMP:20170917T102442Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/neuchatel-weeke nd/ SUMMARY:Wineyard and Neuchatel Weekend DESCRIPTION:\nWineyard and Neuchatel Weekend\n \n\n\n\nBy Pmau - Own work\ , CC BY-SA 4.0\, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49880588\ n\n\n \;\n\nNeuchâtel (french for Newcastle) is hosting the biggest  grape harvest festival in Switzerland - the poplulation of Neuchâtel tri ples during the weekend of the festival. We offer you a chance to experien ce this as a part of an IAESTE weekend.\n\nThe Swiss wine region has about 15 000 hectares of vineyards and the wines are produced mainly in the wes t and south parts of Switzerland. The wine production is around 100 millio n litres per year of which less than 2% is exported. The rest is drunk by locals :)\n\nThe program of this weekend includes nature with a hike and c ulture with a visit to an archaeology museum. Additionally the festival at mosphere on Satruday evening (and the wine) is quite likely to wake up a p arty-animal in you.\n\n\n\nImage by Florian Chlan\nProgram\nSaturday\, Sep tember 24\n\n Walk by Neuchâtel lakeside and arrival to the hostel\n Train to Noiraigue\n Hike through the gorgeous Gorges de l’areuse\n Wi ne tasting at La Tour de Pierre in Boudry in the middle of the vineyard s. Some snacks such as local sausages and tomme chese are included\n Back to Neuchâtel to joining the big fest (Fête des Vendanges) in Neuchâtel . Chances are\, you will find confetti in your clothes months after the fe st\n Way back to the hostel by foot\n\nSunday\, September 25\n\n Breakfa st at the hostel\n Little walk to latenium\, Park and Museum for archaeol ogy\, visit includes audioguide\n Barbeque or alternative for lunch\n Vi sit of Neuchâtel Castle\n Going back home\n\nParticipation fees\n\n Wit h SBB General Abonnement (GA): 45 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gle is 7: 55 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 55 CHF\n Wit hout SBB half-fare (1/2): 60 CHF\n\nIf you do not have a SBB half-fare c ard yet\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\nA surch arge of 20 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IA ESTE or its partner organisations.\n\nThe money will be collected at the s tart of the weekend. Only cash is accepted!\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Transport tickets during the weekend\n Wine tasting at "La Tour de Pierre" including the snacks\n Accomodation in the hostel\, breakfast on Sunday\n Entrance and audioguide to Laténium\n Visit of Neuchâtel Castle\n Lunch on Sunday\n\nNot included in the participation fee\n\n Tr ansportation from your place to Neuchâtel and back (check out the supersa ver tickets on the SBB website)\n Lunch &\; Dinner on Saturday (but we will get some snacks during the wine tasting)\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of t he event (that is\, 10:00 PM\, Friday 22nd of September 2015)\, you pay t he entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of t he event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n 48-72 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist - R emember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee.\n Sleeping b ag\n Lunch for Saturday\n Money for dinner/snack during the festival.\n Good &\; comfortable shoes for the hike (sneakers are fine).\n Rain c oat or Umbrella (depending on the weather - or just in case).\n A bottle of water (that you can refill at the fountains) - keep hydrated :)\n Girl s: avoid using high heels in Neuchatel\, it can be painfull for you...\n\n Meeting point and train connections\n\n Meeting point for all participant s: Meeting point at the Neuchâtel train station\, at 11:00 on Saturday.\n \nBasel to Neuchatel\n\n\n\nBern to Neuchatel\n\n\n\nLausanne to Neuchatel \n\n\n\nZurich to Neuchatel\n\n\n\n For further information on train conn ections\, check the SBB website or the SBB app.\n\n \nRegistration info rmation:\n\n Please\, state your food preference (e.g. vegetarian) in t he Comments before submitting the registration.\n Registration will be op ened from 18/09 at 12:00 to 21/09 at 21:00\n If you have any questions se nd and email to neuchatel2017@iaeste.ch\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170930T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170930T183000 DTSTAMP:20170925T084025Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/klettersteig-da y/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Klettersteig Day DESCRIPTION:IAESTE Klettersteig Day\n30th September 2017\n\n(Source: wikipe dia\, Savognin Tourismus\, CC BY-SA 3.0 )\n \;\n\nAre you ready for so me serious adventure? Do you want to hike with a difference?\n\nIf you are n't afraid of heights and being roped in\, IAESTE LC Bern wants to invite you to experience all of this!\n\nThe Via Ferrata\, (better known as Klett ersteig in German)\, is a mountain climbing-hike. A steel cable passes alo ng the face of the mountain and allows even relatively inexperienced climb ers the chance to enjoy the experience and adventure as they hike along th e face of the mountain whilst secured with climbing gear.\n\nImportant: Pa rticipants should not be afraid of heights and ideally have minimal climbi ng experience to join this event!\n\nDepending on weather conditions\, the trip might be canceled or consist only of hiking. We'll let you know by F riday if it takes place or not.\nProgram\nSaturday\, Saturday 30th \n\n 10.53 Arrival in Engelberg\n Gear rental and going up with cable car to B runnihütte\n 12.00 Lunch\n 13.00 Start with Klettersteig (diffulty leve l K2\, suitable for beginners)\n 15.00 Hiking down to Engelberg station ( approx. 3h)\n Train to Lucerne\, hanging around\, chill\n\nParticipation fees\nNo Transport to and from Engelberg is included in the participation fee. Therefore\, the fees are all the same. If you have Gleis 7\, you can wait with the return trip until it's 7pm.\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 40 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7: 40 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 40 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 50 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buyi ng one! Check the SBB website!\n\nA surcharge of 20 CHF will apply for par ticipants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nA discount of 20CHF will apply for participants with their own equipment (helmet\, harness and via ferrata set is mandatory). Please let us know about this.\n\nA discount of 20CHF will apply in case the weather conditions will not allow climbing.\ n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the event. Only cash is acc epted! :-)\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Klettersteig gear renta l\n Cableway transportation \n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Transportation to and from Engelberg\n Lunch\n\nCancellation Policy \nI f you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 21:00\, September 29th)\, you pay the entire partici pation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of t he participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pa y 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours bef ore the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nCheck list - Requirements\n\n At least minimal climbing experience\n No fear o f heights (very important!) \n\n Checklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n Good hiking shoes!\n Small backpack for all your stuff\n Packed lunch and plenty of water\n Comfortable clot hes\n A smile and an adventurous spirit!\n\n Meeting point and train con nections \n\n Train station Engelberg (Brunni-Bahnen) at track 3 at 10.30 sharp!\n For participants from Lausanne\, we recommand to come to Zurich on Friday and stay here over night and start the trip with us from Zurich !\n\nFrom Basel\n\n\n \;\nFrom Bern\n\n\n \;\nFrom Lausanne\n\n\n& nbsp\;\nFrom Zurich\n\n\n \;\n\nFor further information on train conne ctions\, check the SBB website.\nRegistration\n\n Registration will be op ened from 24/09 at 12:00 to 27/09 at 21:00\n If you have any questions se nd and email to radek.hrabuska@gmail.com\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20180203 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20180204 DTSTAMP:20180119T084456Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-holloch- adventure-2018/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Hölloch Adventure 2018 DESCRIPTION:\n\nLet's plunge into an epic adventure!!!\n\nThe Hölloch cav erns in the Muotathal are with its 192 km (!) known length one of the lar gest cavern systems worldwide!\n\nIAESTE invites you to an unforgettable e xperience. Join for one day underground and explore this natural architect ure in an advanterous way. We will hike\, climb or crawl through the cave system and explore Switzerland from a very different perspective! The adve nture will take place in a 9 hours expedition underground\, which has the name of Wasserdorm expedition. The tour is orgainzed and guided by a cert ified cave guide SSH.\n\nIAESTE LC Zurich invites you to this once for a l ife experience!\n\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_2927" align="aligncenter" width="372"] (copyright Rama\, CC BY-SA 2.0 FR)[/caption]\n\n\n\nProgram\ n\nSaturday\, February 3rd\n\n Meeting Point at the train station in Sch wyz on 2 at 8.00 sharp (Bern/Basel people should be all on the same train \, arriving on track 2 anyways). Bus leaves at 08.07!\n Taking the bus to Muotathal (ticket provided by IAESTE).\n 9h hike and adventure through t he Hölloch Cavern guided by a certified cave guide.\n Taking the bus bac k to train station Schwyz.\n Good bye.\n\n\n\n \;\n\nParticipation fe es\nFor participants with Gleis 7\, the return trip from Schwyz can be tak en for free.\n\n\n The participation fee is 125 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card or Gleis 7\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\nA surcharge of 55 CHF will apply for participants wh o are not affiliated with IAESTE or its partner organisations.\nThe money will be collected at the start of the day . Only cash is accepted! :-)\n\n Included in the participation fee\n\n Guided tour (9h) through the caves. \n Special equipment for the caves (Helmet\, headlamp\, boots\, gloves an d more).\n Cave explorer overall.\n\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Train from your place to Schwyz and back.\n Bus from train stati on Schwyz to Muotathal and back.\n\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel y our registration:\n\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 09:00 PM\, 17th of February)\, you pay the entire participatio n fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the pa rticipation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after registration but before 48 hours befor e the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n\n\n&nb sp\;\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash to pay the participation f ee\n Ideally long thermo underwear (shirt / throusers)\, a turtleneck swe ater and a pair of leggings is also possible. Additional warm jacket duri ng lunch break as we will not be moving then. \n Take old\, warm clothes with you\, e.g. jeans\, sweater\, fleece jacket (these will get dirty and might get strained). \n Sturdy backback\n Breakfast and Lunch (and may be some Swiss chocolate for an energy boost)\n Bottle of water\n Train t ickets to and from Schwyz to your home (For participants with Gleis 7\, th e return trip can get considerably cheaper)\n And last but not least\, lo ts of energy and your adventurer spirit!\n\n\n\nMeeting point and train co nnections\n\n Meeting point for all participants: train station Schwyz a t track 2 at 08.00 sharp! Bus leaves at 08.07.\n For participant from Lau sanne: Unfortunately there are no train connections on Saturday morning. W e recommend to come to Zurich on Friday\, stay here over night and start the trip with us from Zurich!\n\n \n\nFrom Basel\n\n \;\nFrom Bern\nF rom Zürich\n\n\n \;\nBack to Basel\n\nBack to Bern\nBack to Zürich\n \n\n \;\n\n\n \;\nRegistration information:\nRegistration will ope n on Saturday\, 20th January\, 13:00\; and will close on Friday\, 26th of January at 18:00. Remember that there is no confirmation needed. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20180428 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20180430 DTSTAMP:20180422T172013Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-appenzel ler-weekend-2018/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Appenzeller Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:\n\nWith around 7000 inhabitants\, Appenzell is the political\, economic and cultural hub of the smallest of the Swiss cantons: Appenzell Innerrhoden. The smart alleyways with their numerous small shops in the c ar-free eastern-sector invite passers-by to stroll and enjoy leisurely sho pping outings. Houses adorned with many murals are a characteristic of the region.\n\n\n\n\n Nowhere else in Switzerland is the transformation from the hilly landscapes of the Swiss Mittelland to the rock-dominated Alpine world so full of surprise as in the Alpstein region. Mighty rock formatio ns tower loftily to over 2500 metres in height – seemingly from nowhere. \n\nAs the first attraction\, we will go to rope park http://www.kronberg .ch/en/rope-park-summer.html where we will enjoy all kinds of zip lines\, swaying obstacles and loose ropes at dizzying heights of up to 15 meters.\ n\n\nIn the midst of the fantastic scenery\, we invite you to join us for one of the old cultural episodes in Swiss Politics - Landsgemeinde democra cy at its purest ...and oldest! See more at Landsgemeinde\n\n(Image copyr ight Götz A. Primke\, License)\nAnd another thing you might be interest ed to know: Appenzell was the last town in Switzerland to grant women the right to vote. And better yet\, did you know it was only in 1989....\n\nIA ESTE LC Zurich invites you to experience all of this!\nProgram\n\nSaturday \, April 28th\n\n 08:15  Meeting at Zurich HB\, from other cities please be on time for the train below\n 10:30  Adventure in the trees at the r opetech park (Jakobsbad)\, bring closed shoes! kronberg.ch/seilpark\n 13 :15  Lunch break: bring your own\n 14:30  Guided tour of Appenzell town center including cheese degustation\n 17:30  Check-in at the hostel in St. Gallen\n 18:30  Dinner at the hostel\n 19:30  Nightlife in St. Gal len\n\n\nSaturday\, April 29th\n\n 07:30  Breakfast at the hostel\n 10: 00  Checkout\n 11:30  Landsgemeinde - Appenzell open-air parliament\n 13:30  Small hike to Seealpsee\, the lake on the Quöllfrisch beerbottle\ , the famous Appenzell beer (please bring rain-proof clothes and proper sh oes)\n 19:00  Adios!\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnem ent (GA): 40 CHF\n With SBB Half-fare (1/2) : 55 CHF\n Without SBB hal f-fare (1/2): 70 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\nA surcharge of 40 CH F will apply for participants who are not an IAESTE trainee or member in any IAESTE country.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the wee kend . Only cash is accepted - bring exact amount! :-)\nIncluded in the pa rticipation fee\n\n Transportation tickets between Jakobsbad\, Appenzell\ , St.Gallen and to the hike\n\n Guided city tour with cheese degustation\ n Rope park admission ticket (closed shoes and comfortable clothing neede d)\n Accommodation in a hostel in St. Gallen\n Dinner on Saturday\n Bre akfast and lunch on Sunday\n\nNOT-Included in the participation fee\n\n T rain tickets from your home to Jakobsbad and back home from Appenzell\n L unch on Saturday\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n \n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 20:00 PM\ , Friday)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n af ter confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash f or paying the participation fee\n Money for the weekend\, Saturday night\ n Lunch for Saturday\n Sports clothes and closed shoes for ropetech park \n Rain-proof clothes for hiking (in case of rain)\n Pack lightly - only what's really necessary\n IAESTE Spirit :)\n Your best smile!\n\n \ ;\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n Official meeting point is Jak obsbad station 10:20 AM\, on Saturday 28th April 2018.\n Meeting point fo r people travelling from Zürich is under the big CLOCK at the main stat ion from 8:10 till 8:30 AM latest\n\n\n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\nFrom Basel\n\ n\n\n\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\n \;\n\n\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, write to appenzell2018@iaeste.ch\nRegistration information:\n\nMaximum num ber of participants is 18\, regardless of what's written below :P\n \nReg istration will open on Monday\, 16th of April 13:00 and will close on Mon day\, 23th of April at 18:00. Remember that there is no confirmation need ed. In case there interest is high we may provide additional spots\, so p lease register even if the event is already full!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity LOCATION:Jugendherberge St. Gallen\, Jüchstrasse 25\, St. Gallen\, 9000\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jüchstrasse 25\, St. Galle n\, 9000\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Jugendherberge St. Galle n:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20180525 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20180528 DTSTAMP:20180512T114807Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-luzern-w eekend-2018/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Luzern Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite you to the reboot of Luzern Weekend this year!\nJoin us and explore the most charming Swiss city there is\, with i ts souvenir and watch shops\, the beautiful Lake Luzern and the nearby exc ursion mountains of the Rigi\, Pilatus and Stanserhorn. The gateway to cen tral Switzerland is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama and thanks to its attractions\, the town is a destination for many travel gro ups and individuals on their journey through central Switzerland. We will explore the beautiful and scenic mountain of Pilatus and will make our way back down quite unconventionally!\nFind out more below:\nProgram\nFriday\ , 25th May\n\n 20h onwards - Arrival at accommodation in Willisau\n Welc ome activities and social games\n\nSaturday\, 26th of May\n\n Breakfast a t accommodation\n Aerial and panorama gondolas to Pilatus\, the dragon mo untain\n Sightseeing at Pilatus Kulm\n Toboggan ride and lunch break\n Hiking to Hergiswil\n Boat ride back to Luzern\n Dinner\n\nSunday\, 27th of May\n\n Breakfast at accommodation and checkout\n Luzern city tour a nd sightseeing\n Goodbye and train back home\n\nParticipation fees\n\n W ith SBB General Abonnement (GA): 75 CHF\n With SBB Half-fare (1/2) : 100 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 150 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SB B half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\ nA surcharge of 20 CHF will apply for participants who are not an IAESTE trainee or member in any IAESTE country.\n\nThe money will be collected a t the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted - bring exact amount! : -)\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Transportation tickets between Willisau\, Luzern\, Pilatus and the boat ride\n City tour\n Toboggan run \n Accommodation in Willisau\n Breakfast\, lunch and dinner on Saturday\ n Breakfast on Sunday\n\nNOT-Included in the participation fee\n\n Train tickets from your home to Willisau and back home from Luzern\n Dinner on Friday\n Lunch on Sunday\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your regi stration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 08:00 AM\, Friday)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours b efore the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24- 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\ , you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\ n Cash for paying the participation fee\n Sleeping bag (we will stay in a Pfadiheim – scout house)\n Dinner for Friday\n Rain-proof clothes fo r hiking (in case of rain)\n Your best IAESTE spirit!\n\nMeeting point an d train connections\nOfficial meeting point is directly at the accommodati on in Willisau starting at 20:00 on May 25\, 2018. The address for the acc ommodation is Gulpstrasse 11\, 6130 Willisau.\n\n \;\n\nFrom Zürich\n \nFrom Basel\n\n\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\n\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, write to luzern2018@iaeste.ch\nRegistration information:\nReg istration will open on Monday\, 14th of May at 13:00 and will close on Tu esday\, 22nd of May at 23:59. Remember that there is no confirmation need ed. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/05 /LuzernWeekend.jpg CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity LOCATION:Pfadiheim\, Gulpstrasse 11\, Willisau\, 6130\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gulpstrasse 11\, Willisau\, 6130\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Pfadiheim:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20180601 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20180604 DTSTAMP:20180524T134657Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/rafting-weekend / SUMMARY:IAESTE Rafting Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:Interlaken is a beautiful city in the heart of the Swiss Alps\, situated between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz and at the foot of the famo us trio of peaks: the Eiger\, the Mönch and the Jungfrau. And it is one o f the most famous centers for adventure sports in Switzerland.\nSurrounded by this landscape\, we will enjoy a descent in the Lütschine river. Bett er to be prepared for a great amount of adrenaline! You can't simply come to Switzerland and don't experience the Alps as its best. After rafting\, we will gather around for apresraft\, where we will enjoy the lake Brienz and the breathtaking views. Later in the afternoon we will organize some g ames to continue having fun. And for dinner\, a lavish BBQ will be waitin g for us at the tent village along with some wine and beer.\n\n[caption id ="attachment_6896" align="aligncenter" width="646"] IAESTE Eiger excursion 2016\, Alejandro Valverde[/caption]\n\nOn Sunday\, we will do a scenic hi ke in the Lauterbrunnen valley\, famous for its 72 waterfalls\, the most f amous being the Staubbach Falls. We will start with a relaxing walk along the paved path from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg leading through numerou s waterfalls gushing down from the vertical cliff faces. Depending on you r hiking skills and your outfit/footwear you can choose either to finish t he hike there or continue hiking up towards Grimelwald and Mürrer (cable cars are also available at the Stechelberg). \nProgram\nFriday\, June 1\ n\n From 21:00 on arrival at the accommodation Balmers Tent Village (46 °40'25.6"N 7°51'57.1"E) \n Welcome drinks and social games\n\nSaturday \, June 2\n\n Breakfast\n Pick up by Rafting Company in Interlaken\n R afting in Lütschine river\n Apres-Rafting drink and swimming time at the lake\n BBQ in Interlaken and games\n Summer bar &\; jacuzzi at the a ccommodation\n Nightlife in Interlaken\n\nSunday\, June 3\n\n Breakfast and check-out\n Train ride to Lauterbrunnen\n Easy hike to Stechelberg\n Optional further hiking\n Farewell and train home\n\n \;\n\nPartici pation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 160 CHF\n With SBB hal f-fare (1/2): 165 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 170 CHF\n\nIf you d o not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check t he SBB website!\n\nA surcharge of 30 CHF will apply for participants who a re not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted! :-)\nIncluded in the participatio n fee\n\n Riverrafting on Lütschine River (incl. guide\, all equipment s uch as boat\, neoprene suit\, life jacket and helmet)\n Accomodation on F riday and Saturday\n Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday\n BBQ and drinks o n Saturday\n Snacks for Sunday hike\n All transportation during the week end\n\nNOT-Included in the participation fee\n\n Friday night dinner\n T icket from your home town to Interlaken\n Ticket from Lauterbrunnen/Stech elberg to your home town\n Optional cable car lifts from Stechelberg for the further hiking experience\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your r egistration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is \, 9:00 AM\, Friday)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 2 4-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participatio n fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of th e participation fee\n\n \;\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee!\n Dinner &\; booze for Friday\n Swi mming suit and towel\n Small bag to carry lunch packs\, water bottle\, sw imming stuff on Saturday (there are lockers available at the rafting compa ny base\, free use)\n Sunglasses and sun screen\n Comfortable shoes for the hiking\n What is really needed (Consider that we will be carrying our own stuff during Sunday's hike\, so over packing is not recommended)\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n IAESTE spirit\n\n \;\n\n\nPleas e note\n\n Important remarks about rafting: Rafting is an adventure sport \, and a wild river is not harmless: You must be able to swim and be in no rmal health-condition. Non-swimmers are not allowed to participate in the rafting. Alcohol before and during the rafting is strictly forbidden. Befo re the raft you get introduced to the techniques of controlling the boat\, and each boat is lead by an experienced rafter. A neoprene-wetsuit\, a he lmet\, neoprene shoes and a life jacket protect you. If you wear glasses\, we recommend you to fix them with a rubber band as they can easily fall o ff.\n Insurance: IAESTE Switzerland is not responsible for any damage or accident! IAESTE Switzerland and IAESTE Local Committees Zurich\, Basel\, Bern and Lausanne do not provide any kind of insurance coverage for the ri ver rafting on Saturday and for the hiking on Sunday. Participating on the weekend means participating at one's own risk. Make sure that you are wel l insured (medical\, accidental &\; liability insurance!)\n\n\n\nMeetin g point and train connections (Will be updated later)\n\n Meeting point f or all participants: Directly in our accommodation Balmers Tent Village\,  Gsteigstrasse 58\, 3800 Interlaken from 21:00\n\n It's a 30 minutes wal k from the train station Interlaken West\n But the trains below are conne cted with a bus that takes you from Interlaken West directly to Wilderswil \, Oberland Shopping station next to the accomodation\n\n\n You can arriv e from 21:00\, we will start with some games and drinks. But you can also join later if you want\, we searched out below the connections for Gleis 7 users. Beware that for the connections from Basel and Lausanne\, you need to buy a ticket until the first stop that's after 19:00 if you travel wit h Gleis 7. Or take a much later connection.\n\n \nFrom Zürich - http:// a.sbbmobile.ch/okxt\n\n \;\nFrom Basel - http://a.sbbmobile.ch/xkxt\n \nFrom Bern - http://a.sbbmobile.ch/dlxt\n\n\nFrom Lausanne - http://a.s bbmobile.ch/blxt\n \;\n\n\nRegistration information:\nPlease\, state y our food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) on the comment before submitting the registration. If you can't stay in mixed gender rooms\, ple ase let us know beforehand as well.\n\nRegistration will open on Wednesday \, 23rd May 2018\, 13:00\; and will close on Sunday\, 27th May 2017 at 23: 59. Remember that there is no confirmation needed. Please send an email t o rafting2018@iaeste.ch if you have any questions. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity LOCATION:Balmers Tent Village\, Gsteigstrasse 58\, Interlaken\, 3800 \, Swi tzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gsteigstrasse 58\, Interlak en\, 3800 \, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Balmers Tent Village:g eo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20180706 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20180709 DTSTAMP:20180624T195951Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/basel-weekend-2 018/ SUMMARY:Basel Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe IAESTE LC Basel is happy to invite you to Basel!\n\nLoc ated at the river Rhine this small but wonderful city has a lot to offer: ranging from art and architecture to music and life style. Join us and fin d out why Basel is often called a “small metropolis”.\n\nThe central l ocation of Basel\, “three-countries corner”\, where Switzerland\, Germ any and France actually meet make this city perfect for hosting many inter nationally renowned exhibitions\, fairs and congresses\, as well as being a hub for pharmaceutical industry.\n\nDuring this weekend we will explore this beautiful city and learn more about its fascinating history. Further\ , we will go on top of one of the oldest buildings located in the city cen ter\, followed by a swim in the Rhine to cool down and a cosy BBQ in a hip and alternative area. On our last day\, we will go back in time and learn how paper is made in a beautiful museum. As a highlight you can make pape r by your own hands and keep it as a souvenir!\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachm ent_7470" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Kleinbasel Panorama.Michał Rawl ik - Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.[/ caption]\nProgram\n\nFriday\, July 6th\n\n 20.00: meet at the Basel SBB m eeting point\, go together to hostel\n Typical Basel food (e.g: “Zwiebe lewäie” (Onion pie) and “Läckerli”)\n Welcome Apéro (Beer\, Wine \, Soft drinks)\n Board games and poker\n\nSaturday\, July 7th\n\n 9:00 Breakfast at the hostel\n 11:00 to 13:00 Historic walking tour\n 13:00 L unch at the Rhine (Lunch packages will be provided)\n 14:00 Easy walk to Pfalz to climb the Münster\n 15:00 take the “Rhy-Fähri” (ferry boat )\n 16:30 Rhine Swimming (Swimwear and towel required!)\n 17:15/17.30 BB Q at Landestelle\n 19:30/20:00 Three country corner and chillaxing at San doase\n 21:30/22:00 back to hostel\, change and off we go into Basel’s Night Life\n 23:00/23:30 meet in front of hostel to go to Basel’s famou s Roof top bars\n\nSunday\, July 8th\n\n 8:00/30 Breakfast at the hostel\ n 9:00 Check Out\n 09:15 buy Lunch at Basel SBB (excluded from fee)\n 0 9:30 go to Spalentor\n 10:00 optional: visit botanical garden\n 11:00 Ea rly Lunch Petersplatz\n 13:00 – 15:00 visit Basel Paper museum &\; m ake your own paper! :D\n after 15:00 open end\n\n\n \;\n\nParticipati on fees\nThe fee for this event is 80 CHF for persons affiliated with IAES TE (e.g: trainees\, LC members\, etc)\n\nA surcharge of 50 CHF will appl y for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will b e collected at the start of the weekend. Only cash is accepted! :-)\nInclu ded in the participation fee\n\n Lodging for 2 nights incl. yummy breakfa st\n Basel surroundings public transport ticket for 2 days\n Dinner/Apé ro on Friday\, Lunch bag on Saturday\n Historic walking tour\n Ferry boa t\n Entrance to Münster Tower\n Entrance and workshop at Papiermuseum\n \n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Train from your place to Ba sel and back\n Dinner on Saturday\n Lunch on Sunday\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration:\n\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is 8:00 am\, 6.7.2018)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 7 5% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 ho urs before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n \n\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n Swim wear\n Rain jackets in case of bad weather\n Toiletry &\ ; Towel\n Swimming trunks (Rhine swimming)\n Lots of energy and your bes t smile! :-)\n\n\n\nMeeting point and train connections\nWe meet on Friday \, 6.8.2018 at 20:00 at the Meeting Point at Basel SBB.\n \;\nFrom Ber n\n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\n\n\n\nFor further information on t rain connections\, check the SBB website or the SBB app.\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, please send a message to Dorothee.\nRegistration inf ormation:\nThe online registration is open from Monday\, 25.06.2018\, 12:0 0 and will close on Tuesday\, 3.07.2018 July 2017\, at 20:00. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/06 /basel_weekend-e1529865695171.jpg CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity LOCATION:Basel SBB Meeting Point\, Centralbahnstrasse 10\, Basel\, Basel-St adt\, 4051\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Centralbahnstrasse 10\, Bas el\, Basel-Stadt\, 4051\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Basel SBB Meeting Point:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180721T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180722T180000 DTSTAMP:20180709T090002Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/bern-weekend-20 18/ SUMMARY:Bern Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE Bern Weekend\nIAESTE LC Bern invites you to be part of t he fun this summer! \n\nWe will experience the unique ambience of Switzerl and's capital city and visit some of its most important sights. For the fi rst time we will get a tour of the Swiss Bundeshaus aka the Parliament! Af terwards we will roam around the roads of the old town and have a look beh ind the scenes of the historic clock tower. \n\nOn Sunday we will take th e train to Thun and visit the old town. After Lunch\, we'll travel back to Bern rafting the picturesque and pristine clear waters of the Aare River. Yes you read right we will take the river back to Bern! The section rafte d is a distance of approximately 22 km and it will take us about 4 hours t o get back to Bern. Don't forget: you have to navigate the rubber dinghy y ourself and probably you will get wet... :)\n\n\nProgram\nSaturday\, July 21st\n\n Meet at 9:00 at Bern train station\n Drop luggage at Youth Host el\n 10:00 Tour of the Parliament\n Bern IAESTE trail - the other way to visit the capital of Switzerland\n Sightseeing and free time in the cit y\n 16:30 Guided tour Zytglogge\n Dinner at roof top terrasse\n After d inner\, enjoy Bern nightlife :) \n\nSunday\, July 22nd\n\n Reinforce your body with a nice breakfast in the Youth Hostel\n Trip to Thun and visit of the lovely old town\n Get impressed by the mountains close by\n Find the way back to Bern by floating down the river Aare with rubber boats\n Enjoy a bath in the Aare if the weather is nice (optional: spend your time in the beautiful old city or visit one of the great museums).\n From 18: 00 departure from Bern\n\nNOTE: In case the weather will be too bad for do ing the Aare trip Thun-Bern by boat\, we will stay in Bern and have an alt ernative program planed.\nParticipation fees\nNote: These fees do not incl ude the train ticket to Bern. The train ticket from Bern to Thun is includ ed in the fee. We will finish the weekend in Bern.\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 95 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7: 110 CHF\ n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 110 CHF\n Without SBB half-f are (1/2): 115 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we rec ommend you buying one! Check the SBB website! \n\nA surcharge of 20  CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE or its part ner organisations. \n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the wee kend. Only cash is accepted! \n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n To ur of the parliament\n Zytglogge guided tour\n Dinner at roof top terass e\n Accommodation in Bern &\; breakfast\n Train ride from Bern to Thu n\n Sunday Lunch Pack\n Boat trip (renting boats\, life jackets\, etc) \ n\nCancellation Policy \n\nIf you cancel your registration \n\n before th e registration ends\, you pay nothing\n less than 12 hours before the sta rt of the event (that is\, 22:00h\, July 20th)\, you pay the entire partic ipation fee \n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee \n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee \n after confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee \n\n Checklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n Small Picknick lunch for saturday. \n Swimming suit\, towel\, sun scree n\, etc... (you know\, the usual stuff) \n Lots of energy and your best s mile!\n\nPlease keep in mind: Although you get your own life jacket\, you should be able to swim in a river. Taking part in the boating is at your o wn risk. IAESTE won't take any responsibility. \n\nMeeting point and trai n connections\n\nMeeting point for all participants is the "Treffpunkt" at Bern Bahnhof at 9:00!\nFrom Basel\n \nFrom Lausanne\n \nFrom Zurich\n    \nTo Basel\n\nTo Lausanne\n\nTo Zurich\n\n\nFor further information on train connections\, check the SBB website.\nContact\nIf you have any quest ions\, write to bern2018@iaeste.ch.\nRegistration \nPlease\, state your fo od preference (e.g. vegetarian) in the Comments before submitting the regi stration. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/07 /image1.jpg CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180727T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180729T180000 DTSTAMP:20180718T120813Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-ticino-w eekend-2018/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Ticino Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:La dolce vita in the Swiss Alp\, with a spike of adrenaline!   \nIf you wish to discover the "Mediterranean" side of Switzerland\, to r elax in the sun along the emerald water of Lake Lugano\, to enjoy a breath taking panorama of the Verzasca Valley\, to taste a good espresso and to l ive an Italian summer night. Then Ticino weekend is the perfect occasion!\ n\n\n (copyright Peter Sieling\, License CC BY 2.0)\nTo conclude the we ekend you will have the opportunity to discover the James Bond that is in you with a 220m free fall from the "Diga Verzasca". Exactly like in the 00 7 movie Goldeneye!\n\n \n(copyright Martin Abegglen\, License CC BY-SA 3.0) \nIAESTE LC Zurich invites you to experience all of this!\nProgram\n Friday\, July 27\n\n Train ride to charming Lugano\n Check in at Canobbi o bunker\n PARTY in the bunker!\n\n Saturday\, July 28th\n\n Breakfast in the bunker\n Small tour of the city of Lugano\, sponsored by the best guides (at least that is what our mothers say)\n Get up to San Salvatore by cablecar to enjoy the beautiful view!\n Trekking along the lake with a break for lunch\n Siesta (to be rested for the fiesta!)\n Stand up padd ling in Lake Lugano\n Swimming and more water activities in the lake\n D inner at a pizzeria\n Party (with the unique and matchless… PETER GERGE S!)\n\nSunday\, July 29th\n\n Breakfast + bunker cleaning\n Travel to L avertezzo via Tenero\n Take a dip in the crystal clear waters near Ponte dei Salti \n Enjoy lunch in the nature\n Get ready to jump from more t han 200m high at "Diga Verzasca"\n For those who feel less of a 007\, can take a nice walk down to Tenero and the then a train to Locarno\, another beautiful town\n Enjoy the promenade and maybe a gelato before heading b ack home\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 135 CHF*\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7: 145 CHF*\n With SBB half- fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 150 CHF*\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 160 CHF*\n\n*If you become a helper\, you can get a 30% discount. In case you are interested\, please let us know.\n\nA surcharge of 15 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE. \n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend. Only cash is accepted! :-)\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! C heck the SBB website!\n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n All train and bus rides within Ticino\n Accommodation (2 nights)\n Ride to San Sa lvatore\n Equipment rental and instructions for stand up paddling\n Dinn er for Saturday\n Packed lunch on Sunday\n Breakfast on Saturday and Sun day\n Autographs by Peter Gerges\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee \n\n Train ride from your place to Lugano and from Locarno back to your p lace. Both rides are after 19h\, so bring your Gleis 7!\n Lunch on Saturd ay (you can pickup something from the supermarket or enjoy some local cuis ine)\n Dinner for Friday and Sunday\n (optional) Bungee jumping: to be p aid cash directly at the Verzasca dam. The price depends on the number of jumpers. The price range is 195-255 CHF/person. If we reach 10\, well pay 195.-\, if we will reach 7 we'll pay 235.-\, with 3 235.-. So\, convince y our friends! :-). We will annonce the number of jumpers after the registra tion closure and get in contact with the jumpers. \n\nCancellation Policy \nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 08:00 PM\, 27h July)\, you pay the entire partici pation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of t he participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pa y 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours bef ore the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nCheck list - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee!\n Di nner for Friday (if you are still hungry after 20h)\n Shoes to take a wal k along the lake\n Swimming suit\, towel (we take a dip in the water mult iple times)\n Sunglasses and sun cream\n Bag which is comfortable to car ry on Sunday\n Cash for the participation fee\, the bungee jumping\, and everything else\n Sleeping bag to sleep in the bunker\n Lots of energy a nd your best smile!\n (Optional) Guts for the bungee jump\n\n Meeting po int and train connections\n\n Meeting poing for all participants: Canobbi o Stazione\n You can arrive from 22:00\, we searched out below the connec tions for Gleis 7 users.\n\nFrom Basel\n\n\n \;\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Lau sanne\n\nFrom Zurich\n\nBack to Basel\n\nBack to Bern\n\nBack to Lausanne\ n\nTo Zurich\n\n\nFor further information on train connections\, check th e SBB website.\nContact\nPlease send an email to ticino2018@iaeste.ch if y ou have any question.\nRegistration\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) and if you would like to do the bungee jump \, in the comment before submitting the registration. In case you want to become a member\, please let us know.\n\nRegistration will open on Wednesd ay 18th of July\, 1 pm\; and will close on Monday 23th of July\, 6 pm. Rem ember that there is no confirmation needed. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/07 /image1-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180803T212500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180805T190000 DTSTAMP:20180726T214544Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/hard-hiking-wee kend-2018/ SUMMARY:Hard Hiking Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Hard Hiking Weekend\nAre you already tired of the city lifestyle and desperate for an adventure? Do you want to see the great Al ps\, witness unwitnessed\, sleep in mountain huts and behold sceneries lik e never before? Did you gain 8 kilograms during your 2 weeks vacation and now you need to get rid of it? In that case...\n\nWe have an answer for yo u! Join us in conquering the Swiss alps during our all-weekend hiking adve nture! Gather the loot in Gimmelwald\, behold the almighty Gspaltenhorn\, pass around Gamchi-glacier\, fulfill your destiny and reach the Hohtürli (2834m)\, bath in the deep waters of Oeschinensee\, and then reach our fin al boss\, Kandersteg!\n\n(copyright Attila Gaspar\, License CC-BY-SA 4.0) \nProgram\nFriday\, August 3th\n\n General meeting point: Train station L auterbrunnen at 21:25\nDo not miss this time\, as you will have to pay for the next ticket yourself and will miss dinner.\n Take bus and cable car to Gimmelwald\n Arrive in Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald\n Preparation of lu nch packs for next day\, dinner and free time in the hostel\n\nSaturday\, August 4th\n\n Get an early start - wake up at 06:30\n\n Breakfast 06:30 - 07:00\n Pick up lunch packs\, start hiking at 07:15\n 6-7 hours of hi king\, not including breaks\n We will make sure to take long breaks in be tween:\nSnack at Rotstockhütte\nLunch before reaching the peak for the da y\nSnack at Gspaltenhornhütte\n Arrival at Berghaus Bundalp\n Dinner a nd free time in the hut (there's a bar..)\n\nSunday\, August 5th\n\n Wake up at 06:30\n Breakfast 06:30 - 07:00\n Pick up lunch packs\, start hi king at 07:15\n Challenging hike uphill\, snack break on the way\n Early lunch at Blüemlisalphütte\n Hike downhill past Oeschinensee\n All the way down to Kandersteg\n Departure from Kandersteg around 17:00\n(Or 19: 00 with Gleis 7)\n\nParticipation fees\nThe fee for this event is 105 CHF for people affiliated with IAESTE (e.g: trainees\, LC members\, etc)\n\nA  surcharge of 25 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend. O nly cash is accepted!\n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Dinner on Friday\n Accommodation at Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald\n\n Breakfast on Sa turday\n Lunch packs for Saturday\n Dinner on Saturday (Only simple drin ks included)\n Accommodation at Berghaus Bundalp\n Breakfast on Sunday\n Lunch packs for Sunday\n\nThe view over the Swiss alps is for free! :-)\ n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Train ride from your place t o Lauterbrunnen\n Train ride from Kandersteg to your place\n\n Extra sna cks on the way when stopping at huts\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf you canc el your registration:\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the even t (that is 8:00 am\, 3.8.2018)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participati on fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the p articipation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist – Remem ber to Bring\n\n Proper hiking boots (see image - if in doubt\, contact us!)\n You do NOT have to bring a sleeping bag!\n Comfortable backpa ck for hiking\n At least 1.5 liters of water (you will refill the bottle on the way)\n A jacket (waterproof\, there is always a chance of rain!)\ n Warm clothes (many layers\, like an onion\, temperatures down to 0°C\n Snacks for both days (Dried meat\, dried fruit\, nuts\, chocolate)\n C ash for the participation fee (please have the exact amount)\n Extra cash for payment if you want to buy something at the huts (usually only accept cash)\n Sunglasses/hat\n Sunscreen\n Towel/toiletries\n Avoid bringin g unnecessary items as you need to be able to carry all your luggage all weekend.\n\n\n\nGood shoes are important for comfort and safety reasons. W e will walk on mountain paths. Therefore you need to be sure-footed. High shoes such as shown are necessary in order to stabilize your foot. Waterpr oofness might be an advantage when crossing snowfields.\n\nIf you don’t have any yet we recommend them since you may use them for other occasions as well. Good quality shoes last for 10 years and more and cost from 150 C HF upward. We cannot take people on the hike without suitable equipment!  Participants in sneakers\, sandals\, flip flops or other unsuitable shoes will not be allowed to join.\nGeneral clothing\nThe onion principle works best for hiking\, as it might get cold. Rather wear several thin layers th an one thick one. The weather and temperature are rarely constant\, and bo dy temperature rises under exertion and drops again during rest periods\, so it makes sense to wear several layers of clothing. If it’s too warm y ou can then take one or more layers off\; if it’s cold\, you can just pu t something back on. On your base layer\, which takes up the sweat you can wear insulation layers and/or a hardshell for water and wind protection. Definitely avoid jeans\, as these will soak and make prolonged hiking very difficult if we hit rain.\nMeeting point and train connections\nWe meet o n Friday\, 3.8.2018 at the Lauterbrunnen Train Station\n \nFrom Basel\n\n From Bern\n\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\nFor further information on train connections\, check the SBB website or the SBB app.\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, please send a message to xhorvathpeter@gmail.com \nRegistration information:\nThe online registration is open from Friday\, 27.07.2018\, 11:00 and will close on Wednesday 01.08.2018\, at 12:00\, or when the event is fully booked. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/07 /lake.jpg CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:95@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180901T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180902T180000 DTSTAMP:20190808T162410Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-extra-ha rd-hiking-weekend-2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Extra Hard Hiking Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Extra Hard Hiking Weekend\nAugust 24-25th\, 2019\n\n\n We are looking for the best of the best\, hiking maniacs and mountain love rs for this one and only opportunity to enjoy one of the best 2 daylong hi kes in the whole Switzerland. We have nothing to offer but blood\, toil\, tears and sweat\, but the views of glaciers and valleys are definitely wor th it. Join us in conquering the Swiss alps during our all-weekend hiking adventure! We will meet up in Kandersteg and we will hike all the way to S techelberg in Lauterbrunnen valley.\n\n\n\nAfter hiking back down to Stoos we will take the  cable car way down to the famous wellness resort “Sw iss Holiday Park” with swimming pools and sauna. At the end of the weeke nd we can go together for a drink or pizza in Brunnen (not included in the participation fee).\n\n\n\nProgram\nThe hike:\n\nhttps://www.alpenvereina ktiv.com/de/tour/extra-hard-hiking-weekend/123165128/?share=%7Ezjwwsnzk%24 4ossma4u\n\nSaturday\, August 24th – Kandersteg to Griesalp (16\,1 km\, 1607 meters gained)\n\n Meeting in Kandersteg at 08.40 (yeah\, you will h ave to get up really early)\n Hiking up to the Oeschinensee\n Short brea k for swimming and chill at the lake\n Hiking all the way up to the Blüe mlisalphütte SAC in 2834 m\n Glacier fun\, beer\, soup\, chill\n Hiking down to the Griesalp valley to our accommodation\n Warm dinner\, bier an d sleep in the Lagerzimmer (big room)\n\nSunday\, August 25th – Griesalp to Stechelberg (17\,7 km\, 1329 meters gained)\n\n Wake up at 08:00\n Breakfast 08:00 – 08:30\n 6-7 hours of hiking\, several breaks on the w ay\n Getting down to the Stechelberg\n Enjoying the beautiful scenery of Lauterbrunnen valey\n Taking bus to Lauterbrunnen and then home\n\nParti cipation fees\nThe fee for this event is 50 CHF for people affiliated wi th IAESTE (e.g: trainees\, LC members\, etc)\n\nA surcharge of 20 CHF wi ll apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe fee s hould be set to the organizer account:\nBank details:\nPost Finance\nMarti n Hanzlik\nIBAN: CH39 0900 0000 3109 9822 5\nA surcharge of 5 CHF will apply for participants who will pay on spot in cash.\n\nIncluded in the p articipation fee\n\n Warm dinner on Saturday\n Accommodation for 1 night in the Bundalp Berghaus\n Breakfast on Sunday\n Guidance of a profi hik er 🙂\n\nThe view over the Swiss alps is for free! 🙂\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Train ride from your place to Kandersteg\n Train ride from Stechelberg to your place\n Food for ??\n Extra snacks a nd drinks on the way when stopping at huts\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf yo u cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is 8:00 pm\, 23.08.2019)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the part icipation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% o f the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n Proper hiking boots (see image – if in doubt \, contact us!)\n You do NOT have to bring a sleeping bag\, there are wol len blankets at the accommodation.\n Comfortable backpack for hiking\n At least 2 liters of water (you will refill the bottle on the way)\n A j acket (waterproof\, there is always a chance of rain!)\n Warm clothes (ma ny layers\, like an onion)\n Enough food for both days – breakfast\, lu nch for Saturday\, lunch\, possibly dinner for Sunday\n Snacks for both days (Dried meat\, dried fruit\, nuts\, chocolate)\n Cash for the partici pation fee (please have the exact amount)\n Extra cash for payment if you want to buy something at the huts (usually only accept cash)\n Sunglasse s/hat\n Sunscreen\n Towel/toiletries\n Avoid bringing unnecessary items  as you need to be able to carry all your luggage all weekend.\n\n\n\n\n\ nGood shoes are important for comfort and safety reasons. We will walk on mountain paths. Therefore\, you need to be sure-footed. High shoes such as shown are necessary in order to stabilize your foot. Waterproofness might be an advantage when crossing snowfields.\n\nIf you don’t have any yet we recommend them since you may use them for other occasions as well. Good quality shoes last for 10 years and more and cost from 150 CHF upward. We cannot take people on the hike without suitable equipment! Participants in sneakers\, sandals\, flip flops or other unsuitable shoes will not be a llowed to join.\n\nGeneral clothing\n\nThe onion principle works best for hiking\, as it might get cold. Rather wear several thin layers than one th ick one. The weather and temperature are rarely constant\, and body temper ature rises under exertion and drops again during rest periods\, so it mak es sense to wear several layers of clothing. If it’s too warm you can th en take one or more layers off\; if it’s cold\, you can just put somethi ng back on. On your base layer\, which takes up the sweat you can wear ins ulation layers and/or a hardshell for water and wind protection. Definitel y avoid jeans\, as these will soak and make prolonged hiking very difficul t if we hit rain.\nMeeting point and train connections\nWe meet on Saturd ay\, 24.08.2019 at 08:40 at the Kandersteg train station. \n\n \nFrom Basel\n \;\nFrom Bern\n\n \;\nFrom Lausanne\n \;\nFrom Züric h\n \;\n\nFor further information on train connections\, check the SB B website or the SBB app.\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, please sen d a message to hanzlik.martin.92@gmail.com or on Whats up +41 78 731 15 53.\nRegistration information:\nThe online registration is open from Monda y\, 20.08.2018\, 13:00 and will close on Friday 31.08.2018\, at 17:00\, or when the event is fully booked. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180901T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180902T180000 DTSTAMP:20180831T084319Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/wellness-weeken d-2018/ SUMMARY:Night Hiking Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Night Hiking Weekend\nSeptember 1st\, 2018\n\n\nBeing a part of IAESTE\, you know better that some things are more fun at night … whether hiking is one of them\, you can all find out by joining our le gendary Night Hike &\; Wellness Weekend. The weekend starts on Saturday night with a good\, long hike. The goal is the peak of Fronalpstock. We w ill watch a stunning sunrise and enjoy our breakfast with a breathtaking p anoramic view\, reaching as far as the Black Forest\, looking over the fab ulous sight of Lake Uri and the Rütli meadow.\n\n\n\nAfter hiking back do wn to Stoos we will take the  cable car way down to the famous wellness r esort “Swiss Holiday Park” with swimming pools and sauna. At the end o f the weekend we can go together for a drink or pizza in Brunnen (not incl uded in the participation fee).\n\n\n\nProgram\nSaturday\, September 1st\n \n 22:00 meeting in Brunnen\n leave swimming suit\, towels\, etc. at Swi ss Holiday Park\n 23:30 start hiking\n Warm-up break for a drink\n Brea ks around fire with tea and snacks\n\nSunday\, September 2nd\n\n Watching the sunrise\n 7:00 Breakfast buffet on the Fronalpstock restaurant\n tr avel back to Swiss Holiday Park by cable car and bus\n Relaxing at the Sw iss Holiday Park\n Dinner/Drinks in Brunnen (optional\, not included in t he fee)\n\nParticipation fees\nNote that the official start of the weekend is in Brunnen but because we start hiking from Morschach (post) it will b e cheaper if you buy a ticket from your place directly to Morschach. Pleas e buy the ticket to Morschach yourself. For participants with Gleis 7\, th e travel to Brunnen (not from Lausanne) and the return trip from Brunnen c omes for free. The transportation to Morschach is NOT covered by Gleis7.\n \n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 60 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7: 75 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 75 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 90 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB hal f-fare card\, we recommend you buying one!\n\nA surcharge of 15 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE or its partner organizations.\n\nThe money will be collected at the Brunnen train station . Only cash is accepted!  BRING THE EXACT AMOUNT OF CASH.\n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Breakfast on Fronalpstock\n Cable car to go d own on Sunday and then bus\n Entrance Swiss Holiday Park (Sauna and Baths )\n Tea\, soup and snacks during break when hiking\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Travel to Brunnen (free with Gleis 7)\n Lunch and Dinner on Sunday in Brunnen\n Massages and special Spa packages\n Trave l back home (free with Gleis 7)\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf you cancel yo ur registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (tha t is\, 10:00 AM\, 25th August 2018)\, you pay the entire participation fe e\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the partic ipation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the s tart of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n We suggest packing your stuff into two different ba gs. One bag with the wellness equipment\, which we will leave at the Swiss Holiday Park and a backpack which you will take on the hike.Very Importan t:\n\n Good and comfortable hiking shoes. \n Cash for paying the partic ipation fee. BRING THE EXACT AMOUNT\, PLEASE.\n Warm and appropriate clot hs for the hike\, also for the breaks (maybe gloves\, cap… it can be col d in the nighttime at 2000 m altitude)\n Torch (recommended headlamp)\, i t’s going to be very dark!\n Ticket from your place to Morschach\n\nPu t in hiking rucksack:\n\n enough water (to drink + half a liter for the soup and teas)\n some extra food (i.e. snacks\, cookies\, nuts\, …) an d drinks for the night hike\n raincoat or similar\n a spoon (for soup) \n \na cup for drinks\n\n (optional) plastic bag to sit on it\, or sma ll blanket/mat\n (optional) camera\n\nPut in Wellness bag:\n\n swimming cloths\n two towels\, one for sauna\, one for taking a shower afterwards \n toiletry (shampoo\, etc.)\n fresh clothes to change after the hike\ n (optional) Lunch for Sunday (otherwise Swiss Holiday Park has a resta urant)\n\n\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n 22:05 at the train station Brunnen\n\n \nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\nFor further information on train connections\, check the SBB website or the SBB app.\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, please send a message to clemens.rhiner@swissonline.ch or kluckamartin@gmail.com\n Registration information:\nThe online registration is open from Monday\, 2 0.08.2018\, 13:00 and will close on Friday 31.08.2018\, at 17:00\, or when the event is fully booked. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180908T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180909T190000 DTSTAMP:20190827T195538Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/ieaste-winetrai l-weekend-2018/ SUMMARY:IEASTE Winetrail Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE Wine Trail Weekend\nValais is not only famous for skiing and beautiful landscapes\, hillsides and warm climate make Valais to an e xquisite wine region.\n\nEvery year in September\, more than 3000 friends of good wine are hiking the wine trail from Sierre to Salgesch. The trail is about 8 km and hosts over 40 producers of wine. The variety of grapes m akes the wines unique like their cultivation methods\, which are modern an d sustainable at the same time.\n\nWe will degust a good range of wines in the middle of rebus with an idyllic view of Valais Mountains.\n\nTo see m ore of this beautiful Canton we will visit the biggest underground lake in Europe\, explore Sion and will try to escape from the devil’s wine cell ar.\n\nDon’t miss the chance to make this unique experience with IAESTE LC Zurich!\n\n \n(Image © rebsortenwanderung.ch)\n\nProgram\nSaturday\, September 08\n\n take the train from Zurich HB to Salgesch\n leave the l uggage in the accommodation\n take the shuttle bus to Sierre and start th e trail\n lunch break: there will be one raclette included in the ticke t (if it is not enough please bring more food or buy  something from Vala is cuisine on the trail)\n dinner: bring your own or try something from V alais cuisine on the trail (there are some nice things to try and still op en after wine trail is closed)\n\n\n(Image © rebsortenwanderung.ch)\nSund ay\, September 09\n\n breakfast and check out\n visit the biggest underg round lake in Europe – Lac Souterrain\n lunch break (lunch packets are provided by the accomodation)\n visit Sion and escape from the devil’s cave\n departure home or free time to wait till a Gleis 7 train (we can drink more wine or beer) \n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abo nnement (GA):  110 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7:  115 C HF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 115 CHF\n Without SBB ha lf-fare (1/2): 120 CHF\n\nA surcharge of 5 CHF will apply for participa nts who are not affiliated with IAESTE. The money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted!\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB websit e!\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n entrance fee for wine trail\n a good range of wine and one raclette on Saturday\n accommodation in Salg esch (sleeping bag needed!!!!!)\n breakfast and lunch packet on Sunday\n entrance fee for underground lake and train ticket to the lake\n entranc e fee for the escape room and train ticket to Sion\n\nCancellation Policy\ nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 10:30 PM\, Friday 7th of September)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, y ou pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hours before th e start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n \n\nCheck list – Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n t rain tickets to Salgesch and back to your home from Sion\n lunch and dinn er for Saturday (or better bring some money and try Valais cuisine on the trail)\n SLEEPING BAG!\n comfortable shoes to walk\n jacket (it might g et colder in the evening) and rain proof clothes in case of bad weather\n bottle for water\n Lots of energy and your discoverer sense!\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n The official meeting point is Salgesch s tation 10:30 AM\n  Meeting point for participants traveling from Zurich:  Zurich main station\, under the big clock at 07:40 AM\n\n \n\nFrom Bas el\n\n\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\n\n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\n\nBack t o Basel\n\n\n\nBack to Bern\n\n\n\nBack to Lausanne\n\n\n\nBack to Zürich \n\n\nRegistration information:\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g . vegetarian or allergies) in the comment before submitting the registrati on.\n\nRegistration will open on Monday 27th of August\, 1 pm\; and will close on Monday 3rd of September\, 6 pm. Remember that there is no confi rmation needed.\n\nPlease send an email to winetrail2018@iaeste.ch if yo u have any question. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180915T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180916T173000 DTSTAMP:20180912T135616Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-jura-wee kend-2018/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Jura Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE Jura Weekend\nSeptember 15 - 16\, 2018\n\n(Image: IAESTE Jura Weekend 2013 © Somil Miglani)\nWelcome to one of the most beautiful regions of Switzerland\, the Jura! It is one of the three geographical re gions of Switzerland - the plateau and the Alps being the other - adorned with the Jura mountains forming a distinct landscape. We will spend this w eekend in the Val-de-Travers\, a region famous for its clock industry and the historic birthplace of Absinthe. We are going to be visiting the Aspha lt mines in Val de Travers\, an Absinthe distillery and a local community Jazz concert !  The highlight of our visit to the Jura will be the fantas tic Creux du Van\, an amphitheatre-shaped natural rocky cirque of approxim ately 1\,400 metres of width and 150 metres of depth.\n\nThe hike up the C reux du Van lasts for ca. 5 hours (700m height difference) without countin g in the lunch break. Be sure whether you are fit enough for the hike to a dmire the beautiful view!\n\nIAESTE LC Zurich and Bern invites you to expe rience all of this!\n\nFor the night we will stay in a swiss Auberge. A re al authentic Swiss experience with a great dinner. Therefore bring also a sleeping bag!\nProgram\n\n(Image: IAESTE Jura Weekend 2015 @ Silvia G.R.)\ n\n Saturday\, September 15\n\n Meeting in Val de Travers at the train s tation “La Presta Mines d'asphalte”\n Visiting the Asphalte mine\n L unch\n Visiting and Absinth Distillery\n Jazz concert\n Train ride to B uttes\n Dinner at the Auberge\n Some drinks and fun :-D\n\nSunday\, Sept ember 16\n\n Breakfast at the Auberge\n Short train ride to Noiraigue\n Hiking up and down the impressive Creux du Van\n Train back to home.\n\n \n (Image: IAESTE Jura Weekend 2014 @ Salvatore Chiera)\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 75 CHF\n With SBB half-fare ( 1/2): 80 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 85 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet h ave a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB webs ite!\n\nA surcharge of 10 CHF will apply for participants who are not affi liated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the wee kend . Only cash is accepted! :-) \n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\ n Train ride from Couvet to Buttes\n Train ride from Buttes to Noiraigue \n Night in the swiss Auberge\n Saturday dinner\n Sunday breakfast\n V isit of Asphalt mine\n Visit of Absinth Destillery Artemisia\n Jazz conc ert\n\nCancellation Policy \n\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less t han 12 hours before the start of the event\, you pay the entire participat ion fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 5 0% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklis t - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee in cash\n Sleeping bag\n Appropiate shoes for hiking\n Waterproof jacket\n Back pack for hiking and carrying food\n Small lunch for Saterday and Sunday\n Good mood\n\nTake a small luggage to take also to the hike because we wo n't come back to the Auberge on sunday after the hiking.\n\nNOT included i n the participation fee\n\n Ticket from your  home to La Preste Mines d' asphalte\n Ticket from Noiraigue to your home\n\nMeeting point and train connections \n\n Meeting point in La Preste Mines d'asphalte  train stat ion at 11:20 PM\n\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Zurich \n\n\nFor further information on train connections\, check the SBB website .\nContact\nIf you have any questions please contact jura2018@iaeste.ch\nR egistration CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180921T215000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180923T180000 DTSTAMP:20180916T151417Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-geneva-w eekend-2018/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Geneva Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE Geneva Weekend 2018 (Sep 21.-23. 2018)\n\nWelcome to Gen eva!! Switzerland’s second biggest city! Situated south-west\, near the border with France along the banks of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps. A city with a number of international organizations which have their head quarters in the city as the European headquarters of the UN (United Nation s)\, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)\, the World Healt h Organization (WHO)\, the International Labour Organisation (ILO)\, the U N High Commission for Refugees and CERN\, the European Organisation for Nu clear Research. A city with a long history of diversity and tolerance dati ng back to the Protestant Reformation.\n\n\n\n We will kick off the weeken d on Friday\, we’ll meet on the train station in Geneva\, drop our backp acks at the hostel and then explore the Geneva lake shore.\n\n\n\nWe will start in the international part of Geneva on Saturday. The weekend will gi ve you a full package of the knowledge about high-energy physics research\ , humanitarian activities around the world and the most expensive and gorg eous watches made in Switzerland.\nProgram\nFriday\, September 21st\n\n Meet at 21:50 at Geneva Main Station (main hall where there is a door with lots of big “holes”)\n Drop off the luggage at the hostel\n Enjoy the city night view in Bain des Paquis\n\nSaturday\, September 22nd\n\n Breakfast at the hostel\n Guided tour of CERN\n Lunch in front of the Globe/ visit “Universe of Particles” exhibition\n Visit Patek Phili ppe Museum\n Dinner at Bains des Paquis\n Enjoying the harbour nightli fe of Geneve\n\nSunday\, September 23rd\n\n Breakfast at the hostel\n Visit of the Red Cross\n Lunch in a nice park\n Cable car to Saleve mo untain and back\n Pick up baggage and goodbye\n\nParticipation fees\nThe fee for this event is 110 CHF for people affiliated with IAESTE (e.g: tra inees\, LC members\, etc)\n\nIf you are interested in joining the weekend but you don’t need accommodation\, please send an email to victorceme@gm ail.com.\n\nA surcharge of 20 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend. Only cash is accepted!\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Lodging for 2 nights incl. breakfast\n Transport ticket for 2 days\n L unch pack on Saturday and Sunday\n Dinner on Saturday\n Entrance ticke ts in CERN\, Red Cross museum and Patek Philip Museum\n One-way cable car to Saleve\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Ticket from your home to Geneva and back\n Drinks and party on Friday\, Saturday and Sun day\n Dinner on Friday \n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your regis tration:\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is 8 :00 am\, 21.09.2018)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hour s before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participat ion fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the e vent\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n Checklist – Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n Since you may cross the border visiting CERN experimental sites bring a valid identity card/ p assport\n People wearing open shoes or high heels will NOT be allowed ac cess to CERN experimental sites.\n Towel &\; Toiletries\n Rain jack ets in case of bad weather\n Comfortable shoes for Saturday and Sunday ( some hiking happening on Sunday)\n Cash for dinner / drinks during the w eekend\n Student card (if you have one)\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nMeeting point and train connections\nMeeting point for all part icipants is GENEVA train Station on Friday\, 21st of September at 21:50. P lease don’t be late! We’ll meet in the main hall next to a big door wi th big holes in it. Don’t mix it up with the other smaller hall!\nFrom B asel\n\n\n From Zurich\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\n For further information on train connections\, check the SBB website or the SBB app.\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, please send a message to j.kedzierska92@gmail.com and vic torceme@gmail.com\nRegistration:\nThe online registration is open from Sat urday \, 15.09.2018\, 20:00 and will close on Monday 17.09.2018 July 2017\ , at 20:00\, or when the event is fully booked.\n\nPlease include followin g info in the "Notes" field:\n\n First Name\n Last Name\n Age\n Date o f Birth\n Place of Birth\n Country of Birth\n Nationality\n Diet: vege tarian/ non-vegetarian\n\n  CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity LOCATION:Geneva Youth Hostel\, Rue Rothschild 28-30\, Geneva\, Geneva\, 120 2\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rue Rothschild 28-30\, Gene va\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Geneva Youth H ostel:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180929T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180929T191500 DTSTAMP:20180914T175537Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/chocolate-day-2 / SUMMARY:Chocolate Day DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE "unicorn" Chocolate Day\nSeptember 29\, 2018\n\n\n[cap tion id="attachment_8237" align="aligncenter" width="667"] (Image copyrigh t: Aka\; License CC BY-SA 3.0)[/caption]\n\n \;\n\nDear trainees: all of you know the famous things of Switzerland.... One of these things is ch ocolate! And everyone knows that Swiss produce the best of it in the world .\n\nThe company of Chocalat Frey AG was founded in 1887 and is a part o f the Migros Group since 1950. So\, you find the chocolate every time you go for grocery shopping to Migros. Now\, you have the chance to go to the factory and see how it is produced and will create your own! BUT even bett er: it will have the shape of a UNICORN\; the Frey-logo.\n\nIAESTE LC Zuri ch invites you to experience the Swiss chocolate making procedure!\n\n[cap tion id="attachment_8236" align="aligncenter" width="647"] (Image copyrigh t: Lena Arent)[/caption]\nProgram\nSaturday\, September 29th 2018\n\n fac tory tour\n chocolate course (moulding and decorating unicorn shaped choc olate)\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA):  20 C HF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7:  20 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 20 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 20 CHF\n\nA surcharge of 10 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated wit h IAESTE. The money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only c ash is accepted!\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recom mend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n entrance fee (including self-made chocolate)\n\nCancellation Pol icy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the st art of the event (that is\, 02.14 AM\, Friday 29th of September 2018)\, yo u pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the sta rt of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n&n bsp\;\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participatio n fee\n Train tickets from your place to the factory and back\n Lots of energy :)\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n The official meetin g point is in the front of Frey factory at 2.20 pm (few meters from bus station Buchs/AG\, Industrie)\n\n \;\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nBack to Basel\n\nBack to Bern\n\nBack to Lausanne\n\nBack to Zürich\n\nRegistration information:\ nRegistration will open on Wednesday 19th of September\, 1 pm\; and will c lose on Thursday 27th of September\, 6 pm. Remember that there is no conf irmation needed.\n\nPlease send an email to chocolate.day18@iaeste.ch if you have any question. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20181013T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20181014T160000 DTSTAMP:20181008T084818Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/chocolate-and-c heese-2018/ SUMMARY:Chocolate and Cheese Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:Chocolate &\; Cheese Weekend 2018 (Oct 13.-14.)\n\nThese are the two first things that come to mind when you hear “Swiss food”. On this weekend\, you will have the opportunity to taste them in their fulle st and experience the process of making them.\nIAESTE invites you to the C hocolate and Cheese Weekend of 2018! During this weekend\, we will visit t he famous Maison Cailler\, where we will learn how chocolate is produced\, and eat as much of it as we can handle. We will also visit Electrobroc\, where we get to educate ourselves about electrical energy over a high volt age show. What is more\, we will hike and take a cable car to the beautifu l Le Moléson where we will have a delicious fondue high up in the mountai ns. And... last but not least\, we will explore the medieval town and the castle of Gruyères famous all over the world for its cheese and we will v isit a traditional cheese making facility!\n\n[caption id="attachment_1415 0" align="aligncenter" width="666"] (© la-gruyere.ch)[/caption]\nProgram\ nSaturday\, October 13\n\n 10:30 Meeting at the Broc-Fabrique railway sta tion\n 11:15 Tour of Maison Cailler (Chocolate Factory) with chocolate wo rkshops and tasting\n 13:00 Visit of Electrobroc (power plant) with elect rical energy show\n 15:45 Go to the cable car in Le Moléson where we tak e the cable car\n 17:00 Cable car/Hike up to the chalet\n 20:00 Dinner: delicious Fondue made from cheese made locally in Gruyère\n 21:00 Enjoy the evening with some drinks and games\n Spend the night in the chalet\n\ n \;\nSunday\, October 14\n\n 08:30 Breakfast\n 10:00 Checkout\n Ta ke another cable car to the top where we chill and enjoy the beautiful vie ws till 12:00\n Hike down the mountain and have lunch\n 13:45 Visit Mais on de Gruyère (cheese factory)\n Departure for the beautiful small town of Gruyères where we visit the medieval castle\n 16:00 End of official w eekend program\, chill until 19:00 for those with Gleis7\n\n\n(Photo Credi ts: Anli Tang &\; Gema Vera)\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB Genera l Abonnement (GA): 72 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2): 79 CHF\n Without S BB half-fare (1/2): 87 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\ , we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\nA surcharge of 15 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nTh e money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accep ted! :-) \n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Maison Cailler worksho p and visit\n Electrobroc visit\n Cable cars in Le Moléson\n Dinner (f ondue) on Saturday\n Accommodation in the chalet (1 night)\n Some drinks on Saturday night\n Sunday breakfast and lunch\n Maison de Gruyère vis it\n Transportation within the Gruyère region\n\nNOT included in the par ticipation fee\n\n Train ticket from your place to Broc-Fabrique railway station (Saturday morning) and the return (Sunday - can be free after 19.0 0 for Gleis7 holders)\n Breakfast/lunch on Saturday\n More drinks on Sat urday night\n\nCancellation Policy \n\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event\, you pay the entire pa rticipation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, y ou pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hour s before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n Checklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee ( exact amount please!)\n A sleeping bag\n Warm clothes\n Hiking boots an d a rain jacket\n (Optionally) Brunch/lunch on Saturday.\n Lots of IAEST E spirit!! :)\n\nMeeting point and train connections \nMeeting point for a ll participants is Broc-Fabrique train station on Saturday\, 13 of October at 10:30. Please don’t be late!\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Bas el\n\nFrom Zurich\n \;\n\n\n\nFor further information on train connect ions\, check the SBB website.\nContact\nIf you have any questions please c ontact José\, Anli or Michal from LC Lausanne.\nRegistration \nRegistrati on opens on Monday\, 8.10. at noon and closes on Wednesday\, 10.10. at 23: 59. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181019T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181019T173000 DTSTAMP:20181010T104926Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/novartis-campus -visit-2/ SUMMARY:Novartis Campus Visit DESCRIPTION:Come and get the unique chance to discover Novartis\, the secon d largest pharmaceutical company worldwide! The new headquarters of Novart is in Basel boasts buildings by some of the world's most famous architects . \n\nAs Novartis describes: “The Novartis Campus in Basel is a place o f knowledge\, innovation and encounter. More than 2\,500 scientists and ov er 7\,500 employees from more than 100 countries are working here on the v ision of a long and healthy life. “\n\nSince we are sponsored by Novarti s the event is for free and we get the chance to not only see the campus a nd a production facility but also learn something about training and oppor tunities at Novartis.\n\nThe event will be followed by dinner and drinks i n the beautiful town of Basel.\nProgram\nFriday\, October 19\n\n 15:00 M eeting at Basel SBB\, official meeting point in the main arrival hall\n T aking all together the tram to the Novartis Campus\n 15:20 Arrival at the Novartis Campus\n 15:30 - 17:00\n\n Introduction and Presentation: Trai ning and Career Opportunities at Novartis\n Campus Tour\n\n\n Dinner and drinks in Basel city\n Open end :-)\n\nParticipation fees\nThe event is for free for all the participants\, as Novartis will sponsor the visit. Ho wever\, the train ticket to and from Basel\, as well as dinner and drinks will have to be paid privately.\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Gu ided visit to Novartis Campus\n Tram ticket from Basel SBB to Novartis Ca mpus\n\nNOT-Included in the participation fee\n\n Train ticket to/from Ba sel\n Dinner and drinks\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Your identi ty card so Novartis can verify your name for entry to the campus. We need your full name to register access to the campus\, so please list your ful l name (as shown on ID) in the Comment during registration.\n Cash for pa ying dinner and drinks.\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nRegistra tion information: CATEGORIES:Employers Events LOCATION:Novartis Campus\, Basel\, Fabrikstrasse 2\, Basel\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fabrikstrasse 2\, Basel\, S witzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Novartis Campus\, Basel:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:78@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181021T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181021T190000 DTSTAMP:20181017T142446Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-olma-day -2018/ SUMMARY:IAESTE OLMA Day 2018 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE OLMA Day\nOctober 21\, 2018\n\n \;\n\nCome and joi n us for a one day trip to St. Gallen! This city represents the center of eastern Switzerland with its picturesque old town and the world famous Ab bey of St. Gallen\, a UNESCO world heritage site.\n\nIn the afternoon\, yo u'll experience some real swiss culture at the OLMA (the Swiss fair for Ag riculture and Dairy Farming). You can taste many different swiss agricultu ral products like cheese\, wine\, sausages\, listen to traditional Swiss m usic and cheer for your favorite pig at the piggy race and cow at the cow race! Check out: www.olma.ch for mor information!\n\n[caption id="" align= "aligncenter" width="523"] (Foto: R. Kühne/Olma Messen St. Gallen)[/capti on]\n\nThe evening is free to join us for St. Gallen's nightlife and the O LMA after parties in the city!\n\nIAESTE LC Zurich invites you to experien ce all of this!\nProgram\nSunday\, October 21\n\n Meeting at 10:25 am St . Gallen main station (under the big clock)\n Guided tour of the abbey l ibrary and visit of the cathedral of St. Gallen (UNESCO world heritage sit e)\n Stroll in the old town and have lunch (bring it along or buy somethi ng there)\n Visit the OLMA (swiss fair for Agriculture and Dairy Farmin)\ n Taste wine\, chees\, and enjoy the pig and cow races and have fun!\n S pend some time in Cannabis village\n Go back to Zurich or party at the fu n fair (Jahrmarkt) next to OLMA areal.\n\n\n[caption id="" align="aligncen ter" width="343"] (Foto: R. Kühne/ Olma Messen St. Gallen)[/caption]\n\n& nbsp\;\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA):  25 CHF \n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7:  25 CHF\n With SBB half-fare ( 1/2) but no Gleis 7: 25 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 25 CHF\n\nA s urcharge of 5 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE. The money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cas h is accepted!\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recomme nd you buying one! Check the SBB website!\nIncluded in the participation f ee\n\n Guided tour of the abbey and visit the cathedral\n OLMA entrance fee\n\nNot included in the participation fee\n\n Lunch - Bring your own o r get something in St. Gallen!\n Food and drinks at the OLMA\n Train to and back to Zurich or home destination\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you canc el your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 9:30 PM\, Friday 21th of October)\, you pay the entire partic ipation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you p ay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n \;\nChecklist - Reme mber to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n Student card i f you have one\n Train ticket\n Lunch or money to by food and drinks in the city or at the OLMA\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n General Meeting point: St. Gallen main st ation\, under the big clock at 10:25 am\n\n \;\nFrom Basel\nFrom Bern\ nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration infor mation:\nRegistration will open on Wednesday 17th of October\, 13:00\; an d will close on Friday 19th of October\, 18:00. Remember that there is n o confirmation needed.\n\nPlease send an email to olma2018@iaeste.ch if y ou have any question. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181214T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181216T180000 DTSTAMP:20181204T092429Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-ski-week end-2018/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Ski Weekend 2018 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Ski Weekend\nDecember 14-16th\, 2018\nWinter is right around the corner\, which means the time has come to hit the slopes!\n\n\n [caption id="attachment_8773" align="aligncenter" width="471"] (Creative C ommons License)[/caption]\n\n\n\n\nNo matter if you have never seen snow b efore in your life or if you are a world champion in downhill racing: this weekend is for you! We will offer skiing and snowboarding classes for the beginners and ski races for the pros. There will be hot wine for the real mountain village experience and a never-ending party that will tire even the toughest party addicts!\n\nIAESTE LC Zurich invites you to show off yo ur skiing/snowboarding skills in Zweisimmen for this year.\nProgram\nFrida y\, December 14\n\n Arriving at Chalet and registration 20:00-23:00.\n W elcome Gluhwein and snacks.\n Ice-breaking games and party\n\nSaturday\, December 15\n\n Breakfast and preparing of the lunch-packs 7:00-8:00\n S kiing equipment rentals. (Estimated prices around 100.- Fr. to 150.- Fr.)\ n Skiing &\; snowboarding at Zweisimmen/Gstaad.\n Lunch break in the mountains (lunch-packs).\n More skiing and snowboarding.\n Heading to th e accommodation and relaxing.(16:00 – 17:00)\n Fondue dinner at the acc ommodation at 19:30\n Sleeping ->\; Pillows and woolen blankets are pro vided. Please bring your own sleeping bag or linen!\n\nSunday\, December 1 6\n\n Breakfast and preparing lunch-packs 7:00-8:00\n Cleaning and packi ng (we can leave our luggage at the accommodation\, but we will not be abl e to use any of its utilities)\n Back to the slopes at 9:00.\n Lunch bre ak in the mountains (lunch-packs)\n More professional skiing and snowboar ding\n Returning the ski pass and the rented equipment at 17:00\n Pickin g up the luggage and having a coffee or tea before leaving\n Heading home with everyone in one piece!\n\nParticipation fees\nPlease indicate your l evel correctly while registering (Need tutor/ Need no tutor). Please let u s also know about allergies and food restrictions (vegetarian\, vegan\, et c.)\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 165 CHF\n With SBB half-fare ( 1/2) and Gleis 7: 165 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 165 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 165 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SB B half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\n A surcharge of 10 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated w ith IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . O nly cash is accepted! \nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Accommodat ion for two nights.\n Ski-passes for two days.\n Breakfast for Saturday &\; Sunday.\n Packed lunch for Saturday &\; Sunday.\n Dinner on Sa turday\n Some drinks for Friday and Saturday night\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Train ride to Zweisimmen and back. \n Ski/Snowbo arding equipment rentals.\n Proper dinner on Friday\n\nCancellation Polic y\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 24 hours before the star t of the event (that is Dec 13th 2018\, 08:00 PM)\, you pay the entire pa rticipation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 48-72 hours before the start of the event\, y ou pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hour s before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n Checklist - Remember to Bring\n\n EXACT Cash for paying the participation fee\n Sleeping bag or bed linen\n Towels\n Waterproof warm clothes (Sk iing in Jeans is very unhealthy and uncomfortable\, there is a possibility to rent skiing pants and jackets)\n Ski/Snowboarding equipment if you do not plan to rent there.\n Slippers for inside the accommodation\n An ex tra pair of shoes if you are renting equipment\, as you will leave your sh oes at the rental shop\n Helmets and goggles are highly recommended.\n I AESTE spirit\, a good shiny mood and lots of determination\n\nMeeting poin t and train connections\nMeeting point for everyone is at our accommodatio n: Ferienlager Gwatt\, Lischerengasse 4 3770 Zweisimmen. Registration is o pen between 20:00-23:00\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Zurich\n\n\n\nTo Basel\n\nTo Bern\n\nTo Lausanne\n\nTo Zurich\n\n\n \; \n\nFor further information on train connections\, check the SBB website.\ n\nContact\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to Martin\, Patrick or Patrick (ski.weekend@iaeste.ch)! \n\nAlso\, you may post a comment below or on our Facebook event!\n\n\nRegistration\nThe online registration open s on Monday\, 3rd of December 2018\, at 19:00:00.\n\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190202T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190202T220000 DTSTAMP:20190119T095255Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iceskating/ SUMMARY:Ice Skating Evening DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Ice Skating\nFebruary 2nd\, 2019\n\n \;\n\nCome an d join us for a one evening trip to Bern! IAESTE LC Bern invites you to ic e skating! We will go to the ice rink at Ka-We-De and enjoy an evening of ice skating. Who is the fastest? Who will fall down the most? Who can show an amazing pirouette? Who can skate backwards?\n(source: www.ka-we-de.ch) \n\nProgram\nSaturday\, February 2nd\n\n Meeting at 8:00 PM Bern main sta tion (main hall below the big screen)\n Bus to Ka-We-De ice rink at 8:19 PM\n 8:30 PM arrival at the ice rink (NOT LATER!)\n Rental of ice skates and ice skating\n 9:45 PM official end of event (you are free to go to p arty in Bern or to go home and relax...)\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With S BB General Abonnement (GA):  10 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7:  10 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 10 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 10 CHF\n\nA surcharge of 5 CHF will apply for partic ipants who are not affiliated with IAESTE. The money will be collected at the start of the night. If you bring your own ice skates\, you will get a discount.\n\nOnly cash is accepted!\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-f are card/Gleis7\, we recommend you buy one! Check the SBB website!\nInclud ed in the participation fee\n\n Entrance to ice rink\n Rent of ice skate s\n\nNot included in the participation fee\n\n Train to and back to Bern or home destination\n Bus from Bern to Ka We De station\n Food and drink (if necessary)\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\ n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 08:00 AM\, Saturday 2nd of February)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee \n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the partici pation fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for pa ying the participation fee (please bring EXACT cash)\n\n Student card (if you have one)\n Train ticket\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nM eeting point and train connections\n\n General meeting point: 8:00 PM Ber n main station (main hall below the big screen)\n\n\n Unofficial meeting point for people from Bern 8:30 PM before Ka-We-De\n\nIMPORTANT: If you ar rive later than 8:30 PM before Ka-We-De\, you cannot profit from the group discount and will have to pay the full entrance and ice skates rent by yo urself. Thus\, DO NOT COME LATE!!!\n\n \;\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Bern\nJu st go to the main station or Ka-We-De directly.\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Z ürich\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBack to Basel\n\nBack to Bern\nYou should know where you live...\n\nBack to Lausanne\n\nBack to Zürich\n\n\n \;\n\n  \;\nRegistration information:\nRegistration will open on Thursday 24t h of January\, 1 pm\; and will close on Tuesday 29th of January\, 6 pm.  Remember that there is no confirmation needed.\n\nPlease state your shoe s ize in the registration.\n\nPlease send an email to iceskating2019@iaeste .ch if you have any question. CATEGORIES:Day Event LOCATION:Kunsteisbahn Ka-We-De\, Jubiläumsstrasse 101\, Bern\, Switzerland \, 3005\, Bern city\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jubiläumsstrasse 101\, Ber n\, Switzerland\, 3005\, Bern city\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL E=Kunsteisbahn Ka-We-De:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20190302 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20190303 DTSTAMP:20190222T135928Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-holloch- adventure-2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Hölloch Adventure 2019 DESCRIPTION:\n\nLet’s plunge into an epic adventure!!!\n\nThe Hölloch c averns in the Muotathal with their over 200 km (!) of known length are one of the largest cavern systems worldwide!\n\nIAESTE invites you to an unfo rgettable experience. Join for one day underground and explore this natura l architecture in an advanterous way. We will hike\, climb\, crawl and sli de through the cave system and explore Switzerland from a very different p erspective! The adventure will take place in a 9 hour expedition undergrou nd\, which has the name of Glitzertor expedition. The tour is organized a nd guided by certified cave guides SSH.\n\nIAESTE LC Zurich invites you to this once in a lifetime experience!\n\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_2927 " align="aligncenter" width="372"] (copyright Rama\, CC BY-SA 2.0 FR)[/cap tion]\n\n\n\nProgram\n\nSaturday\, March 2nd\n\n Meeting Point at the tr ain station in Schwyz on platform 2 at 8.00 sharp (Bern/Basel people shou ld be all on the same train\, arriving on track 2 anyways). Bus in Schwyz leaves at 08.07!\n Taking the bus to Muotathal.\n 9h hike and adventure through the Hölloch Cavern guided by certified cave guides.\n Taking the bus back to train station Schwyz.\n Good bye.\n\n\n\n \;\n\nParticip ation fees\nFor participants with Gleis 7\, the return trip from Schwyz ca n be taken for free.\n\n The participation fee is 150 CHF\n\nIf you do n ot yet have a SBB half-fare card or Gleis 7\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\nA surcharge of 40 CHF will apply for partici pants who are not affiliated with IAESTE or its partner organisations.\n\n The money will be collected at the start of the day . Only cash is accepte d! \nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Guided tour (9h) through the c aves.\n Special equipment for the caves (Helmet\, headlamp\, boots\, glov es and more).\n Cave explorer overall.\n\nNOT Included in the participati on fee\n\n Train from your place to Schwyz and back.\n Bus from train st ation Schwyz to Muotathal and back.\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration:\n\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 08:00 PM\, 1st of March)\, you pay the entire participation f ee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the parti cipation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after registration but before 48 hours before t he start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n\n\n \ ;\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash to pay the participation fee\ n Ideally long thermo underwear (shirt / trousers)\, a turtleneck sweater and a pair of leggings is also possible. Additional warm jacket during l unch break as we will not be moving then.\n Take old\, warm clothes with you\, e.g. jeans\, sweater\, fleece jacket (these will get dirty and might get strained). \n Sturdy backpack\n Breakfast and Lunch (and snacks li ke Swiss chocolate for an energy boost)\n Bottle of water\n Train ticket s to and from Schwyz to your home (For participants with Gleis 7\, the ret urn trip can get considerably cheaper)\n\n\n\nMeeting point and train conn ections\n\n Meeting point for all participants: train station Schwyz at track 2 at 08.00 sharp! Bus leaves at 08.07.\n\n\n For participant from L ausanne: Unfortunately there are no train connections on Saturday morning. We recommend to come to Zurich on Friday\, stay here over night and star t the trip with us from Zurich!\n\n \n\nFrom Basel\n\n\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\n \;\nBack to Basel\n\nBack to Bern\n\nBack to Zürich\n\ n\n \;\n\n\n \;\nRegistration information:\nRegistration will open on Friday\, 22nd of February\, 13:00\; and will close on Wednesday\, 27th of February at 18:00. Remember that there is no confirmation needed. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20190430T152238Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-appenzel ler-weekend-2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Appenzeller Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:\n\nWith around 7002 inhabitants\, Appenzell is the political\, economic and cultural hub of the smallest of the Swiss cantons: Appenzell Innerrhoden. The smart alleyways with their numerous small shops in the c ar-free eastern-sector invite passers-by to stroll and enjoy leisurely sho pping outings. Houses adorned with many murals are a characteristic of the region.\n\n\n\n\n Nowhere else in Switzerland is the transformation from the hilly landscapes of the Swiss Mittelland to the rock-dominated Alpine world so full of surprise as in the Alpstein region. Mighty rock formatio ns tower loftily to over 2500 metres in height – seemingly from nowhere. \n\n\n\nThe first attraction on Saturday is a visit to one of the largest breweries in Switzerland. It is the Locher Brewery in Appenzell which\, fo r example\, brews the beer Quöllfrisch. Besides the tour with audio guide there is a tasting of six different beers.\n\n \;\n\nAfter a short lu nch break in the city centre of Appenzell\, there is a guided city tour wi th a small aperitif. Finally we end our day program with a visit to the lo cal distillery Alpenbitter. Appenzeller Alpenbitter is a Swiss traditional bitter liqueur with around 30% alcohol and contains many herbs and spices .\n\n \;\n\nIn the midst of the fantastic scenery\, we invite you to j oin at Sunday for one of the old cultural episodes in Swiss Politics – L andsgemeinde democracy at its purest …and oldest! See more at Landsgeme inde.\n\n\n\n(Image copyright Götz A. Primke\, License)\nOn Sunday afte rnoon we take the cable car to Ebenalp\, from where we can enjoy the beaut iful view over three countries and Bodensee (one of the largest lakes in E urope). Afterwards we refresh ourselves in the legendary mountain restaura nt Aescher-Wildkirchli and walk down to the Seealpsee.\n\n\n(Ersteller:Cor inne Kunz\, Urheberrecht:Corinne Kunz FOTO)\n \;\n\nAnd another thing you might be interested to know: Appenzell was the last town in Switzerla nd to grant women the right to vote. And better yet\, did you know it was only in 1989….\n\nIAESTE LC Zurich invites you to experience all of this !\nProgram\n\nSaturday\, April 27th\n\n 07:50  Meeting at Zurich HB\, fr om other cities please be on time for the train below\n 10:00  Visit of the legendary Quöllfrisch brewery with the audio guide and beer degustati on (good breakfast makes the day)\n 12:30  Lunch break: bring your own\n 13:30  Guided tour of Appenzell town center including little apero\n 1 6:30  Visit of the Alpenbitter destillery\n 19:00  Dinner at Accommodat ion\n 21:00  Social activities till the morning\n\n\nSaturday\, April 28 th\n\n Breakfast and Lunch packets preparing\n 10:00  Checkout\n 11:30   Landsgemeinde – Appenzell open-air parliament\n 13:30  Cable Car to Ebenalp\, visit of the Berggasthaus Aescher  and hike to Seealpsee -the lake on the Quöllfrisch beerbottle\, the famous Appenzell beer\n 19:00  Adios!\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 70 C HF\n With SBB Half-fare (1/2) : 75 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 9 0 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you bu ying one! Check the SBB website!\n\nA surcharge of 15CHF will apply for participants who are not an IAESTE trainee or member in any IAESTE countr y.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted - bring exact amount! :-)\nIncluded in the participation fee\n \n Transportation tickets between Appenzell\, Schwende and Wasserauen \n Cable car to Ebenalp\n Brewery tour with degustation\n Guided city tour with apero\n Alpenbitter tour\n Accommodation in Schwende\n Dinner on Saturday\n Breakfast and lunch on Sunday\n\nNOT-Included in the participa tion fee\n\n Train tickets from your home to Appenzell and back\n Lunch on Saturday\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n l ess than 12 hours before the start of the event\, you pay the entire parti cipation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours b efore the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChe cklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n S leeping bag!\n Money for the weekend\n Lunch for Saturday\n Sports clot hes and PROPER HIKING BOOTS\n Warm clothes for Saturday evening – if we ather allows\, we make a campfire in the nearby forrest\n Rain-proof clot hes for hiking (in case of rain)\n Pack lightly – only what’s really necessary\n IAESTE Spirit\n Your best smile!\n\n \;\nMeeting point a nd train connections\n\n Official meeting point is Train Station at Appe nzell at 10:00 AM\, on Saturday 27th April 2018.\n Meeting point for peop le travelling from Zürich is under the big CLOCK at the main station f rom 7:50 till 8:05 AM latest\n\n\n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\n\n\n \;\nFrom Basel\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\nContact\ nIf you have any questions\, write to appenzell2019@iaeste.ch\nRegistratio n information:\n\nMaximum number of participants is 28\, regardless of wha t's written below :P\n \nRegistration will open on Thursday\, 18th of Apr il 17:00 and will close on Wednesday\, 25th of April at 16:00. Remember that there is no confirmation needed. In case there interest is high we m ay provide additional spots\, so please register even if the event is alre ady full!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity LOCATION:Jugendunterkunft Weissbad\, Dorf 20\, Weissbad\, 9057 \, Switzerla nd X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dorf 20\, Weissbad\, 9057 \ , Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Jugendunterkunft Weissbad:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190525T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190525T235900 DTSTAMP:20190613T192323Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-kyburg-w interthur-day-2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Kyburg & Winterthur Day 2019 DESCRIPTION:\nWe are happy to invite you to the Kyburg and Winterthur day. Kyburg is a beautiful castle surrounded by forest in the neighborhood of W interthur. \nProgram\nSaturday\, 25th of May\n\n 10:00 Meeting in train s tation Winterthur\n Visit of Winterthur\n Hike to the forest\n Climb th e Eschenberg Tower\n Visit the Zoo Wildpark Bruderhaus\n Hike to Kyburg Castle\n Visit the town of Kyburg\n Hike back or take the bus\n\n\nParti cipation fees\n\n For everybody: 0 CHF\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n \n Lunch \n Comfortable shoes for hiking (such as running shoes)\n You r best IAESTE spirit!\n\n\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, write to K arel\nRegistration information:\nRegistration will open on 22th of May at 13:00 and will close on 24th of May at 23:59. Remember that there is no confirmation needed. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:87@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20190621 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20190624 DTSTAMP:20190618T135508Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-rafting- weekend-2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Rafting Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:Interlaken is a beautiful city in the heart of the Swiss Alps\, situated between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz and at the foot of the famo us trio of peaks: the Eiger\, the Mönch and the Jungfrau. And it is one o f the most famous centers for adventure sports in Switzerland.\nSurrounded by this landscape\, we will enjoy a descent in the Lütschine river. Bett er to be prepared for a great amount of adrenaline! You can't simply come to Switzerland and don't experience the Alps as its best. After rafting\, we will gather around for apresraft\, where we will enjoy the lake Brienz and the breathtaking views. Later in the afternoon we will organize some g ames to continue having fun. And for dinner\, a lavish BBQ will be waiting for us at the accomodation with some wine and beer.\n\n[caption id="attac hment_6896" align="aligncenter" width="646"] IAESTE Eiger excursion 2016\, Alejandro Valverde[/caption]\n\nOn Sunday\, we will do a scenic hike in t he Lauterbrunnen valley\, famous for its 72 waterfalls\, the most famous b eing the Staubbach Falls. We will start with a relaxing walk along the pav ed path from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg leading through numerous waterfa lls gushing down from the vertical cliff faces. On the top of all\, we wil l visit the Truemmelbach Falls - Europe's largest subterranean whaterfall consisting of 10 cascades\, hidden inside the mountain Schwarzmönch\, whe re the glaicer water coming from Jungfrau falls from a 200 meter height. T his are the world's only glacier waterfalls that are accessible undergroun d by lift and illuminated tunnels.\nProgram\nFriday\, June 21\n\n From 21 :00 on arrival at the accommodation Gruppenhaus Riverlodge\n Welcome drin ks and social games\n\nSaturday\, June 22\n\n Breakfast\n Pick up by Raf ting Company in Interlaken\n Rafting in Lütschine river\n Apres-Rafting drink and swimming time at the lake\n BBQ in Interlaken\, drinks and gam es\n Nightlife in Interlaken\n\nSunday\, June 23\n\n Breakfast and check -out\n Train ride to Lauterbrunnen\n Hiking to Truemmelbach Falls\n Far ewell and train home\n\n \;\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 165 CHF\n Without SBB General Abonnement (GA): 170 CHF\n \nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying on e! Check the SBB website!\n\nA surcharge of 30 CHF will apply for particip ants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted! :-)\nIncluded in the pa rticipation fee\n\n Riverrafting on Lütschine River (incl. guide\, all e quipment such as boat\, neoprene suit\, life jacket and helmet)\n Accomod ation on Friday and Saturday\n Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday\n BBQ an d drinks on Saturday\n Snacks for Sunday hike\n Entrance to Truemmelbach Falls\n All transportation during the weekend\n\nNOT-Included in the par ticipation fee\n\n Friday night dinner\n Ticket from your home town to I nterlaken\n Ticket back from Lauterbrunnen to your home town\n\nCancellat ion Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 9:00 AM\, Friday)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 7 5% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n \;\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee!\n Dinner &\; booze for Friday\n Swimming suit and towel\n Small bag to carry l unch packs\, water bottle\, swimming stuff on Saturday (there are lockers available at the rafting company base\, free use)\n Sunglasses and sun sc reen\n Comfortable shoes for the hiking\n What is really needed (Conside r that we will be carrying our own stuff during Sunday's hike\, so over pa cking is not recommended)\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n IAEST E spirit\n\n \;\nPlease note\n\n Important remarks about rafting: Raf ting is an adventure sport\, and a wild river is not harmless: You must be able to swim and be in normal health-condition. Non-swimmers are not allo wed to participate in the rafting. Alcohol before and during the rafting i s strictly forbidden. Before the raft you get introduced to the techniques of controlling the boat\, and each boat is lead by an experienced rafter. A neoprene-wetsuit\, a helmet\, neoprene shoes and a life jacket protect you. If you wear glasses\, we recommend you to fix them with a rubber band as they can easily fall off.\n Insurance: IAESTE Switzerland is not resp onsible for any damage or accident! IAESTE Switzerland and IAESTE Local Co mmittees Zurich\, Basel\, Bern and Lausanne do not provide any kind of ins urance coverage for the river rafting on Saturday and for the hiking on Su nday. Participating on the weekend means participating at one's own risk. Make sure that you are well insured (medical\, accidental &\; liability insurance!)\n\n \;\nMeeting point and train connections (Will be upda ted later)\n\n Meeting point for all participants: Directly in our accomm odation Riverlodge Brienzstrasse 24\, 3800 Interlaken which is a 5 minute walk from train station Interlaken Ost\n You can arrive from 21:00\, we w ill start with some games and drinks. But you can also join later if you w ant\, we searched out below the connections for Gleis 7 users. Beware that for the connections from Basel and Lausanne\, you need to buy a ticket un til the first stop that's after 19:00 if you travel with Gleis 7. Or take a much later connection.\n\n \nFrom Zürich - http://a.sbbmobile.ch/4qffb \n\n \;\nFrom Basel - http://a.sbbmobile.ch/1rffb\n\n \;\nFrom Ber n - http://a.sbbmobile.ch/5rffb\n\n \;\nFrom Lausanne - http://a.sbbmo bile.ch/vrffb\n\n\nContact\nFor any inquiries please reach the organizers via email rafting2019@iaeste.ch\nRegistration information:\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) on the comment befor e submitting the registration. If you can't stay in mixed gender rooms\, p lease let us know beforehand as well.\n\nRegistration will open on Friday\ , 14th June 2019\, 13:00\; and will close on Monday\, 17th June 2017 at 23 :59. Remember that there is no confirmation needed. Please send an email t o rafting2019@iaeste.ch if you have any questions. LOCATION:Gruppenhaus Riverlodge\, Brienzstrasse 24\, Interlaken\, 3800\, Sw itzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brienzstrasse 24\, Interlak en\, 3800\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gruppenhaus Riverlodge: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:90@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190628T213000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190630T170000 DTSTAMP:20190627T085207Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-jura-wee kend-2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Jura Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE Jura Weekend (Remastered!!)\nJune 28-30\, 2019\n \n\n(I mage: IAESTE Jura Weekend 2013 © Somil Miglani)\nWelcome to one of the mo st beautiful regions of Switzerland\, the Jura! It is one of the three geo graphical regions of Switzerland – the plateau and the Alps being the ot her – adorned with the Jura mountains forming a distinct landscape. We w ill spend this weekend in the Val-de-Travers\, a region famous for its clo ck industry and the historic birthplace of Absinthe. The highlight of our visit to the Jura will be the fantastic Creux du Van\, an amphitheatre-sha ped natural rocky cirque of approximately 1\,400 metres of width and 150 m etres of depth. Visit of an Absinthe distillery + tasting\, and our new in corporation: Guided Speleology in Val de travers.\n\nThe hike up the Creux du Van lasts for ca. 5 hours (700m height difference) without counting in the lunch break. Be sure to be fit enough for the hike to admire the beau tiful view!\n\nThe nights will be in a camp next to the beautiful Lake of Neuchatel. We will sleep in a chalet.\nProgram\n\n(Image: IAESTE Jura Week end 2015 @ Silvia G.R.)\n\nFriday\, June 28th\n\n Meeting in Gorgier-St-A ubin station at 21:01(check contact phone of the organisers at the beginni ng of the event)\n At 21:10\, we will head towards the lodge from Neuchat el station: Fondation le camp\, Route du Camp 5\, 2028 Vaumarcus\n In cas e of missing the time of meeting\, you can directly meet us in Vaumarcus.\ n\n\nPlease note that the train and dinner on Friday are **not** included! \nSaturday\, June 29th\n\n Speleology in Val de travers\n Lunch\n Absin the Tasting\n Hike to Creux du Van\n Dinner at the Camp (we sleep in a c halet)\n Forest activity\n\nSunday\, June 30th\n\n Breakfast at the Camp \n Train to Neuchatel\n BBQ at the Lake\n Visiting and biking around th e city\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 150 C HF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2): 150 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2):  150 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have an SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you to buy one! Check the SBB website!\nA surcharge of 20 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\nThe money will be colle cted at the start of the weekend. Only cash is accepted!\nIncluded in the participation fee:\nAll activities here mentioned as well as transportatio n during the weekend.\nPlease note that the train and dinner on Friday are not included.\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event\, you pay the entire part icipation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% o f the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nCh ecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n Hiking shoes\n Waterproof jacket\n A sleeping bag (or a blanket - we w ill sleep in a chalet)\n Backpack for hiking and carrying food\n Swimsui t\n Flip-flops\n Warm clothes (for a night in the forest)\n Lantern if you have one (do not worry otherwise!)\n\nTrain connections\n\n \nFrom Ba sel\n\n \nFrom Bern\n\n \nFrom Lausanne\n\n \nFrom Zurich\n\n\n\nFor fu rther information on train connections\, check the SBB website.\nContact\n Jose: +41 779676655\nPaula: +41 779833893\n\n \;\n\n\n (Image: IAESTE Jura Weekend 2014 @ Salvatore Chiera)\n\nRegistration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190706T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190707T190000 DTSTAMP:20190626T075709Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/bern-weekend-20 19/ SUMMARY:Bern Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE Bern Weekend 2019\nWe will experience the unique ambienc e of Switzerland's capital city and visit some of its most important sight s. Saturday we will get a tour of the 500 year old Zytglogge- the historic clock tower. Afterwards we will roam around the roads of the old town and have a look behind the scenes of the bear zoo at the Aare river.\n\nOn Su nday we will take the train to Thun and visit the old town. After Lunch\, we'll travel back to Bern rafting the picturesque and pristine clear water s of the Aare River. Yes you read right we will take the river back to Ber n! The section rafted is a distance of approximately 22 km and it will tak e us about 4 hours to get back to Bern. Don't forget: you have to navigate the rubber dinghy yourself and probably you will get wet... :)\n\n\nProg ram\nSaturday\, July 6th\n\n Meet at 9:10 at Bern train station\n 9:15: Drop luggage at Youth Hostel (in the center of the city)\n 10:30 Guided t our Zytglogge\n 11:15 Bern city ralley\, incl. lunch\n 15:00 Bear pit to ur\n 15:45 Change in hostel\n 18: 00 Leave to dinner place\n 18: 30 Rac lette dinner at Artorg\n\nSunday\, July 7th\n\n Reinforce your body with a nice breakfast at the Youth Hostel\n 10:00 Check-out (be one time!)\n 10:45 Trip to Thun\n 11:45 Visit of the lovely old town of Thun\n 12:00 Picknick at Aare\n 13:00 Find the way back to Bern by floating down the r iver Aare with rubber boats\n 16:30 BBQ at Eichholz\n 19:00 official end of event\, and departure home\n\nNOTE: In case the weather will be too ba d for doing the Aare trip Thun-Bern by boat\, an alternative plan is provi ded (BernAqua).\nParticipation fees \nNote: These fees do not include the train ticket to Bern. The train ticket from Bern to Thun is included in t he fee. We will finish the weekend in Bern.\n\n With SBB General Abonnem ent (GA): 105 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7: 115 CHF\n Wi th SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 115 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare ( 1/2): 125 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recomme nd you buying one! Check the SBB website! \n\nA surcharge of 35  CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE or its partner organisations. \n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted! \n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Zytglo gge guided tour\n Bear pit tour\n Dinner at roof top terasse\n Accommod ation in Bern &\; breakfast\n Train ride from Bern to Thun\n Sunday L unch Pack\n Boat trip (renting boats\, life jackets\, etc) \n\nCancellati on Policy \n\nIf you cancel your registration \n\n before the registratio n ends\, you pay nothing\n less than 12 hours before the start of the eve nt (that is\, 21:00h\, July 5th)\, you pay the entire participation fee \n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participa tion fee \n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of th e participation fee \n after confirming but before 48 hours before the st art of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee \n\nChecklist - Re member to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n Small Pickni ck lunch for saturday (or money to buy something). \n Swimming suit\, tow el\, sun screen\, etc... (you know\, the usual stuff) \n Lots of energy a nd your best smile!\n\nPlease keep in mind: Although you get your own life jacket\, you should be able to swim in a river. Taking part in the boatin g is at your own risk. IAESTE won't take any responsibility. \n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\nMeeting point for all participants is the " Treffpunkt" at Bern Bahnhof at 9:10!\nFrom Basel\n \nFrom Lausanne\n \nFro m Zurich\n  \nTo Basel\n\nTo Lausanne\n\nTo Zurich\n\n\nFor further infor mation on train connections\, check the SBB website.\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, write to bernweekend2019@iaeste.ch\nRegistration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/07 /image1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190712T212000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190714T190000 DTSTAMP:20190708T141720Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/lausanne-weeken d-2019/ SUMMARY:Lausanne Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Lausanne Weekend\nJuly 12-14\, 2019\nSalut à tous !\n IAESTE LC Lausanne has the pleasure to invite you to spend a weekend in th e beautiful Romandie (the French speaking part of Switzerland). The breath taking view of the mountains guarding the shores of the 'Lac Léman' and t he UNESCO world heritage vineyards covering the hillsides next to Lausanne are definitely a must-see of Switzerland !\n\n[caption id="" align="align center" width="789"] By Zacharie Grossen (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]\, via Wikimedia Commons[/caption] \nAs Lausanne is the city of festivals\, we will meet on Friday and attend the magnifique Festival de la Cité (http://www.festivalcite.ch/)\, and a llow all of you to utilize your Gleis 7/seven25 on SBB!\nVERY IMPORTANT:  We will meet at 21:20 sharp (on Friday 12th) in the main hall of Lausanne train station and then check-in at the hostel. This year we have a very co ol and comfortable hostel. The bed linen are included.\n\n\n[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="792"] By CalistaZ (Own work) [GFDL (http://www .gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/li censes/by-sa/3.0)]\, via Wikimedia Commons[/caption]\n\n\n\nWe will kick o ff Saturday with one of our favorite activities - wine tasting in the vine yards of Laveux and trek through vineyards with breathtaking view on the A lps\, part of UNESCO heritage. In good spirits\, we will visit the most re presentative castle in Switzerland - Château de Chillon. Don't forget you r swimsuit\, because afterwards we will go for a swim at a beach right nex t to the castle!\n\n\nOn Sunday\, we will tour the city of Lausanne and vi ew the spectacular cathedral. Lots of water activities will follow at the Yadlo water festival (and if the weather is bad we have a backup plan). We will finish the day with a final activity - the Laser Game! Be well prepa red for this challenge - the winner will be rewarded :)\n\n\n\n[caption id ="" align="aligncenter" width="757"] By Christian Sanzey (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecom mons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)]\, via Wikimedia Commons[/caption]\nProgram\ nFriday\, July 12th\n\n\n Meet at 21:20 at Lausanne station main hall\n Check-in at the hostel\n Festival de cite in Lausanne\n\nSaturday\, July 13th\n\n Breakfast at 7:30\, prepare lunch packs\n Leave the hostel at 9 :15\n Take the train to Lavaux around 10:00\n Enjoy a trek through the v ineyards\n Wine-tasting\n Train to Chillon and castle visit at ~15:00\n Enjoy swimming in the lake\n Back to the hostel\n Lausanne night life\n \nSunday\, July 14th\n\n Breakfast at 8:30\, prepare lunch packs\n Check -out before 10:00\n City tour of Lausanne\n Lunch in the city\n Yadlo f estival\n Laser game at 17:30\n Pick up luggage at the hostel\n Finish at 19:00\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA):  12 5 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2):  130 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2 ): 135 CHF\n\nA surcharge of 25 CHF will apply for participants who are no t affiliated with IAESTE. The money will be collected at the start of the weekend. Only cash is accepted!\n\nIf you do not yet have an SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you to buy one! Check the SBB website!\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Accommodation for Friday and Saturday (bed line n included)\n All public transport and trains (except from your home to L ausanne and back)\n Breakfasts\, lunches on Sat and Sun\n Visit of Lausa nne\n Wine tasting\n Castle visit\n Laser game on Sunday!\n\nNOT Includ ed in the participation fee\n\n Dinner on Friday and Saturday - but there are many stands with great food!\n Train ticket from your home to Lausan ne\n Train ticket from Lausanne to your home\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf y ou cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of th e event (that is\, 09:20 AM\, Friday)\, you pay the entire participation f ee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the parti cipation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist - R emember to Bring\nPlease contact us in case you're unsure if what you have is suitable!\n\n Exact cash for the participation fee\n Towel/toiletrie s\n SBB General Abonnement/Half fare/Gleis 7\n Swim suits\, towel\, suns creen\, sunglasses\, hat\, ...\n Comfortable shoes for Saturday and Sunda y (there's a bit of walking)\n Cash for dinner / drinks on Friday\n Stud ent card (if you have one)\n Big smile and loads of energy !!!\n\nAccommo dation\nWe will be sleeping in a mixed accommodation\, no sleeping bags ne eded. Hostel location:\nLausanne Youth Hostel Jeunotel\, Ch. du Bois-de-Va ux 36\, 1007 Lausanne\n Meeting point and train connections\n\n Meeting point for all participants: Lausanne gare station\, in the main hall at 21 :20      \n\n\nFrom Basel\n\n(for the Gleis7 people - you need to buy a ticket until Liestal\, from then on it's free)\n       \n\nFrom Be rn\n\n\n\n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\n From Geneva\n\n\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, contact us at lausanne2019@iaeste.ch\nRegistration information :\nPlease state your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) in th e comments before submitting the registration.\n\nRegistration will open o n Tuesday\, 02.07.2019 at 12:30 and will close on Sunday\, 07.07.2017 at 2 3:59. Please contact us if you have any questions.\nREOPENED REGISTRATION! OPEN UNTIL TUESDAY\, 09.07.\, MIDNIGHT!! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20190719 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20190722 DTSTAMP:20190718T064629Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/basel-weekend/ SUMMARY:Basel Weekend DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe IAESTE LC Basel is happy to invite you to Basel!\n\nLoc ated at the river Rhine this small but wonderful city has a lot to offer: ranging from art and architecture to music and life style. Join us and fin d out why Basel is often called a “small metropolis”.\n\nThe central l ocation of Basel\, “three-countries corner”\, where Switzerland\, Germ any and France actually meet\, makes this city perfect for hosting many in ternationally renowned exhibitions\, fairs and congresses\, as well as bei ng a hub for pharmaceutical industry.\n\nDuring this weekend we will explo re this beautiful city and learn more about its fascinating history. Furth er\, we will go on top of one of the oldest buildings located in the city center\, followed by a swim in the Rhine to cool down and a cosy BBQ in a hip and alternative area. On our last day\, we will go back in time and le arn how paper is made in a beautiful museum. As a highlight you can make p aper with your own hands and keep it as a souvenir!\n\n\nProgram\nFriday\, 19.7.2019\n\n 20:00: meet at the Basel SBB meeting point\, go together t o hostel\n Typical Basel food (e.g: “Zwiebelewäie” (Onion pie) and “Läckerli”)\n Welcome Apéro (Beer\, Wine\, Soft drinks)\n Board ga mes and poker\n\nSaturday\, 20.7.2019\n\n 9:00 Breakfast at the hostel\n 11:00 to 13:00 Historic walking tour\n 13:00 Lunch at the Rhine (Lunch p ackages will be provided)\n 14:00 Easy walk to Pfalz to climb the Münste r\n 15:00 take the “Rhy-Fähri” (ferry boat)\n 16:30 Rhine Swimming (not mandatory\, Swimwear and towel required!)\n 17:15/17.30 BBQ at Lande stelle\n 19:30/20:00 Three country corner and chillaxing at Sandoase\n 2 1:30/22:00 back to hostel\, change and off we go into Basel’s Night Life \n\nSunday\, 21.7.2019\n\n 8:00/30 Breakfast at the hostel\n 9:00 Check Out\n 09:15 buy Lunch at Basel SBB (excluded from fee)\n 09:30 go to Spa lentor\n 10:00 optional: visit botanical garden\n 11:00 Early Lunch Pete rsplatz\n 13:00 – 15:00 visit Basel Paper museum &\; make your own p aper! :D\n after 15:00 open end\n\nParticipation fees\nThe fee for this e vent is 80 CHF for persons affiliated with IAESTE (e.g.: trainees\, LC mem bers\, etc.)\n\nA surcharge of 50 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted! :-)\nIncluded in the participation f ee\n\n Lodging for 2 nights incl. yummy breakfast\n Basel/Basel surround ings public transport ticket for 2 days\n Dinner/Apéro on Friday\, Lunch bag on Saturday\, Dinner on Saturday (state your food preferences: sausa ge (pork)\, chicken\, vegetarian)\n Historic walking tour\n Ferry boat\n Entrance to Münster Tower\n Entrance and workshop at Papiermuseum\n\nN OT-Included in the participation fee\n\n Ticket from your home town to Ba sel\n Ticket from Basel to your home town\n Drinks on Saturday\n Lunch on Sunday\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n les s than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 8:00 AM\, Friday August 4th)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before t he start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hour s before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the partici pation fee\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Exact cash for paying the participation fee\n Swim wear (Rhine swimming)\n Closable bathing shoes (for the Rhine swimming)\n Rain jackets in case of bad weather\n Toilet ries &\; Towel\n Lots of energy and your best smile! :-)\n\nMeeting po int and train connections\n\n We meet on Friday\, 19.7.2019 at 20:00 at the Meeting Point at Basel SBB.\n\n \nFrom Bern\n\n\n\n[caption id="attac hment_18133" align="alignnone" width="800"] Train from Bern to Basel[/capt ion]\nFrom Lausanne\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_18134" align="alignnone" width="800"] Train from Lausanne to Basel[/caption]\nFrom Zürich\n\n\n[ca ption id="attachment_18135" align="alignnone" width="800"] Train from Zuri ch to Basel[/caption]\nFor further information on train connections\, chec k the SBB website or the SBB app.\nWe do not advise you to come by car si nce we cannot offer you a parking place. Since we will stay in the centre of the city\, it is difficult to find one and can become very expensive.\n Registration information:\nRegistration will open on Thursday\, 11.07.2019 \, 20:00 and will close on Wednesday\, 17.07.2019 at 20:00. Remember that there is no confirmation needed. Please send an email to dorothee.suter@ho tmail.com or n.zaljevic@gmail.com if you have any questions. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2019/07 /PHOTO-2018-07-07-17-34-11-e1562834182666.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190726T212500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190728T190000 DTSTAMP:20190717T063238Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/hard-hiking-wee kend-2019/ SUMMARY:Hard Hiking Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Hard Hiking Weekend\nJuly 26-28\, 2019\n\n\nAre you al ready tired of the city lifestyle and desperate for an adventure? Do you w ant to see the great Alps from 1st person view and behold sceneries like n ever before? Did you gain kilograms during your summer vacation and now yo u need to get rid of it? In that case we have an answer for you! Join us i n conquering the Swiss alps during our all-weekend hiking adventure! This year we will take you to conquer the Bernese alps - Faulhorn and Männlich en.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\nFriday\, July 26\n\n Meeting point: Grindelwald Mountain Hostel (Grundstrasse 58\, 3818 Grindelwald)\n It's important to be on time\, please use the recommended train connection below. Reception closes at 10pm.\n Warm dinner\, preparation of lunch packs and free time in the hostel.\n\nSaturday\, July 27 - Faulhorn\n\n Get an early start - wake up at 06:30\n\n Breakfast 06:30 - 07:00\n Pick up lunch packs\, st art hiking at 07:15\n 6-7 hours of hiking\, several breaks on the way\n There will be a longer stop at Bachalpsee\n Warm dinner at Grindelwald Mo untain Hostel and free time in the hostel\n\nSunday\, July 28 - Männliche n\n\n Wake up at 06:30\n Breakfast 06:30 - 07:00\n Pick up lunch packs \, start hiking at 07:15\n 6-7 hours of hiking\, several breaks on the wa y\n Coming back - take care on the road\, and enjoy the way back\n\nParti cipation fees\nThe fee for this event is 115 CHF for people affiliated wit h IAESTE (e.g: trainees\, LC members\, etc)\n\nA surcharge of 25 CHF wil l apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend. Only cash is accepted!\n\nI ncluded in the participation fee\n\n Warm dinner on Friday\n Accommodati on for 2 nights at Grindelwald Mountain Hostel\n\n Breakfast on Saturday\ n Lunch packs for Saturday\n Warm dinner on Saturday\n Breakfast on Sun day\n Lunch packs for Sunday\n\nThe view over the Swiss alps is for free! :-)\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Train ride from your pl ace to Grindelwald\n Train ride from Grindelwald to your place\n\n Extra snacks on the way when stopping at huts\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf you cancel your registration:\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is 8:00 am\, 26.7.2019)\, you pay the entire participation fe e\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the partic ipation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the s tart of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n Proper hiking boots (see image - if in doubt\, con tact us!)\n You do NOT have to bring a sleeping bag!\n Comfortable b ackpack for hiking\n At least 1.5 liters of water (you will refill the b ottle on the way)\n A jacket (waterproof\, there is always a chance of ra in!)\n Warm clothes (many layers\, like an onion)\n Snacks for both day s (Dried meat\, dried fruit\, nuts\, chocolate)\n Cash for the participat ion fee (please have the exact amount)\n Extra cash for payment if you wa nt to buy something at the huts (usually only accept cash)\n Sunglasses/h at\n Sunscreen\n Towel/toiletries\n Avoid bringing unnecessary items a s you need to be able to carry all your luggage all weekend.\n\n\n\nGood s hoes are important for comfort and safety reasons. We will walk on mountai n paths. Therefore you need to be sure-footed. High shoes such as shown ar e necessary in order to stabilize your foot. Waterproofness might be an ad vantage when crossing snowfields.\n\nIf you don’t have any yet we recomm end them since you may use them for other occasions as well. Good quality shoes last for 10 years and more and cost from 150 CHF upward. We cannot t ake people on the hike without suitable equipment! Participants in sneake rs\, sandals\, flip flops or other unsuitable shoes will not be allowed to join.\nGeneral clothing\nThe onion principle works best for hiking\, as i t might get cold. Rather wear several thin layers than one thick one. The weather and temperature are rarely constant\, and body temperature rises u nder exertion and drops again during rest periods\, so it makes sense to w ear several layers of clothing. If it’s too warm you can then take one o r more layers off\; if it’s cold\, you can just put something back on. O n your base layer\, which takes up the sweat you can wear insulation layer s and/or a hardshell for water and wind protection. Definitely avoid jeans \, as these will soak and make prolonged hiking very difficult if we hit r ain.\nMeeting point and train connections\nWe meet on Friday\, 26.7.2019 a t ~21:30 at the Grindelwald Mountain Hostel. Please be on time because the reception closes at 10pm.\n \nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\nFrom Lausanne \n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\nFor further information on train connections\, check  the SBB website or the SBB app.\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, pl ease send a message to hardhiking2019@iaeste.ch\nRegistration information: \nThe online registration is open from Friday\, 19.07.2019\, 11:00 and wil l close on Wednesday 24.07.2019\, at 23:30\, or when the event is fully bo oked. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2019/07 /faulhorn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:85@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20190816T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20190818T180000 DTSTAMP:20190701T105148Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-zurich-i nternational-weekend-2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE International Zürich Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE International Zürich Weekend 2019\n[rev_slider alias= "izw-2019"][/rev_slider]\n\nDid you miss some crazy IAESTE weekends after Prague Challenge and Munich Weekend? That is what you have been waiting fo r\, the legen---dary Zurich International Weekend is approaching\, so suit up!\n\nWe are pleased to welcome you to the city\, which is repeatedly re cognized as having one of the highest living standards in the world\, boas ting the astonishing number of 1224 drinking fountains together with a bre ath-taking Lake Zurich surrounded by the Alps\, and of course the place wh ere you can try the best chocolate\, cheese and fondue! It is also a home for the most attended techno parade in the world – Street Parade\, which is also considered to be the largest annual event in Zurich and will actu ally take place on Saturday just a week before the Zurich International We ekend! Therefore\, you can be certain that an exciting weekend of sightsee ing\, culture\, fun and\, of course\, IAESTE adventure is waiting for you! \n\nCome and experience the unique atmosphere of Zürich and meet your IAE STE friends from all over the world!\nProgram\nFriday\, August 16th\n\n F rom 18:00 Registration and Check-in at the accommodation\n Welcome drinks \n Preparation for International Food and Drink Night\n International Fo od and Drink Night: the opportunity to enjoy food and drinks from differen t countries!\n\nWhat is it?\n\nThe idea of the Food &\; Drinks Night is that the participants cook and bring specialties from their home towns/ho me countries to share with others. This way we’ll get to taste a variety of things we’ve never tried before. Don’t forget to team up with the people from your country to discuss and plan the menu for your country’s table.\nSaturday\, August 17th\n\n Breakfast\n Zurich city rally: disco ver the City of Zurich in a fun way\n BBQ evening\n Optional: A night ou t in Zurich\n\nSunday\, August 18th\n\n Breakfast\n Several opportunitie s for cultural programs in or outside Zurich\n 16:00 approximate end of e vent\n\nCultural Programs\nOn Sunday we offer several cultural visits and sightseeing trips that you can choose from. Note that any additional costs are not included in the participant fee!\nRhine Falls\nJoin us for a visi t to the biggest waterfall in Europe\, Rhine Falls\, with a width of 150 m \, a height of 23 m and a water throughput of 700 m3/s. We will reach Neuh ausen\, explore the nearby area\, and optionally take a boat tour to the r ock in the middle of the falls to enjoy the beautiful views.\n\nAdditional costs: \n\n 46.40 CHF (two-way train ticket is 23.20 CHF x 2)\n 11.60 C HF (1-way train ticket with Half-fare card is 11.60 CHF)\n 20 CHF (option al) for boat tour to the rock\n\n \;\nRelax at the Zurich Goldcoast\nN eed some rest after the yesterday’s party? If the weather permits\, we w ill go to the Lake Zurich to chill after a crazy weekend. Don’t forget y our swimsuit for a great swim or simple sunbathing. There is a public gril l at the coast\, so on the way there we will stop by the shop to get some drinks &\; food for the grill.\n\nOne of additional costs: \n\n 8.80 C HF (day pass ticket for Zurich Zone 110)\n 6.20 CHF (day pass ticket for Zurich Zone 110 with Half-fare card)\n\n \;\nExplore Uetliberg\nEnjoyi ng Zürich and want to discover more? We will take you at 2’850 feet abo ve the sea level\, to Uetliberg – the highest and the most well-known mo untain which towers over the rooftops of Zurich and affords the panoramic view of the city\, the lake and the Alps. On the way back\, we will hike d own through pristine woods and clear streams.\n\nOne of additional costs: \n\n 8.80 CHF (day pass ticket for Zurich Zone 110)\n 6.20 CHF (day pass ticket for Zurich Zone 110 with Half-fare card)\n\n \;\nSwiss Nationa l Museum\nSwitzerland's most frequently visited museum of cultural history \, the Swiss National Museum\, represents Swiss history from its origins t o the present day. A broad range of special exhibitions also offer in-dept h views of current topics. \n\nOne of additional costs: \n\n 16.80 CHF (e ntry ticket is 8 CHF + day pass ticket for Zurich Zone 110 is 8.80 CHF)\n 14.20 CHF (entry ticket is 8 CHF + day pass ticket for Zurich Zone 110 wi th Half-fare card is 6.20 CHF)\n\nHowever\, the distance from accommodatio n to the museum might be walked\, it would take around 30 minutes.\n\n&nbs p\;\nSwiss Science Center Technorama\nTechnorama allows hands-on experienc es of hundreds of natural phenomena and technology. At countless experimen t stations visitors can discover natural phenomena first-hand and with all the senses. "Come to grips" – in both senses of the word – with the w orld. Unlike other museums\, everything in Technorama can be touched\, pla yed and experimented with: hands on! \n\nOne of additional costs: \n\n 43 CHF (entry ticket 17 CHF* + two-way train ticket is 13 CHF x 2)\n 23.50 CHF (entry ticket 17 CHF* + 1-way train ticket with Half-fare card is 6.50 CHF)\n\n* The price of 17 CHF is applicable for students up to 20 years. From 21 years on the entry ticket price will be 26 CHF per person.\n\n&nbs p\;\n\nDON’T FORGET TO BRING YOU STUDENT CARD (ANY COUNTRY) FOR THE REDU CED PRICES!\n\n \;\nParticipation fees\nThere are two Zurich packages offered for the weekend\, depending on whether you want to stay at the acc ommodation provided by us\, or whether you will organize some place to sta y in Zurich by yourself: \n\n Zurich package VIP: 80 CHF / EUR. Includes the full weekend activities\, transport around Zurich\, accommodation and a goodie bag Basic.\n Zurich package Lite: 50 CHF / EUR. Includes the ful l weekend activities\, transport around Zurich\, a goodie bag Basic\, but no accommodation \n\nHowever\, if you are settled in Zurich\, we would rec ommend staying the nights at your apartment giving the chance of joining t he weekend to international trainees.\n\nA surcharge of 30 CHF will appl y for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE internationally. So\ , if you’re a trainee or a member in any IAESTE country\, this doesn’t apply to you. But if you want to take your mom and she doesn’t work for IAESTE\, she will have to pay this surcharge. There’s no other way. Sor ry. :-/\n\n \;\nGoodie bags\nIf you were wondering what those goodie b ags are\, here are the descriptions. Each package includes a goodie bag B asic by default\, however you can upgrade it to the higher level to enjoy the weekend and the Swiss culture even more!\n\n Goodie bag Basic– Swis s chocolate\, one refreshing Swiss craft beverage\, small IAESTE Switzerla nd souvenirs\n Goodie bag Slav – a selection of 4 refreshing Swiss cra ft beverages\, a savory snack to complement the rich flavors\, small IAEST E Switzerland souvenirs. (+ 5 CHF)\n Goodie bag Swiss – Swiss cheese\, Swiss chocolate\, one refreshing Swiss craft beverage\, Victorinox Swiss Army knife (84 mm)\, small IAESTE Switzerland souvenirs. (+ 15 CHF)\n\n&nb sp\;\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Accommodation for 2 nights\n Food and drink night on Friday\n BBQ on Saturday\n Breakfast on Saturda y &\; Sunday\n Lunch pack on Saturday &\; Sunday\n Transport ticke ts for the city rally on Saturday\n\n \;\nNOT Included in the particip ation fee\n\n Travel from your place of residence to the accommodation in Zürich\n Travel back from the accommodation in Zürich to your place of residence\n Additional costs for the optional cultural programs\n\n  \;\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n Less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 06:00 AM\, Friday)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the ev ent\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n Less than 7 days b efore the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n\n& nbsp\;\nAccommodation\nThe accommodation facility and the registration are at Hirzelstrasse 11\, 8004 Zürich\, Switzerland. To get there from Zuric h HB\, you can take bus 31 to Hardplatz or a train to Hardbrücke (almost each train is passing that station\, additionally\, the train connections normally take less time).\n\n \;\nBy public transport\nWe strongly ad vise you to come by public transportation. It’s easy to take a train fro m almost everywhere in Switzerland and beyond. For information on train co nnections\, check the SBB website or download an SBB Mobile app on your p hone.\n\nExample connection from Zurich Main station/Bahnhofstrasse:\n\n\n  \;\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n Food and drinks for the inte rnational food and drink night\n Cash for cultural program on Sunday (see above)\n If you haven’t used the online payment option\, bring cash fo r paying the participation fee \n Your student card (any)\n Sleeping bag \n House shoes/ flip flops to wear inside the accommodation\n Swimming s uit\, sun screen\, sun glasses\, towel\n Lots of energy and your best smi le!\n\n \;\nContact\nFor any inquiries please use zurich2019@iaeste.ch \nRegistration\nThe registration opens on Monday\, July 1st\, 2019. To reg ister\, please follow the link below:\n\nhttps://forms.gle/REJQFbkrcv1LHPb 98\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20190830 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20190902 DTSTAMP:20190821T162042Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/zermatt-weekend -2019/ SUMMARY:Zermatt Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:It’s finally time for a truly Swiss weekend escape into some of the most famous mountains and glaciers of Switzerland!\n\n \;\n\nAr e you ready to see the most famous mountain of Switzerland?! Yes\, that im age on the Toblerone is a real mountain. No\, it's not called Toblerone mo untain - it's the one and only Matterhorn! (Ok\, we might share it with It aly but let's ignore that for the moment...). And if that isn't enough to get you excited\, we'll also visit the Aletsch Glacier\; the largest Glaci er of the alps and a Unesco World Heritage site.\n\n \;\n\nZermatt and Matterhorn: Join us to visit the Matterhorn’s hometown Zermatt. The leg endary peak towers over the town. We won’t exactly climb the Matterhorn\ , but we will go to its little brother Klein Matterhorn\, located right be side it\, to see some spectacular views of the great peak and the surround ing panorama of peaks and glaciers. Klein Matterhorn is the highest viewin g platform accessible by cable car in Europe at over 3800m. Doesn’t soun d too high compared to the 4478 of the Matterhorn\, if you haven’t grown up in the Himalaya or in the Andes\, you’ll still feel the effect of th e altitude…\n\n(Image: IAESTE Zermatt Weekend 2013 by Xiaojun Dong)\n&nb sp\;\n\nAletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the alps. It has a lengt h of about 23 km and covers more than 86 square kilometres. If the idea of seeing the Matterhorn hasn’t taken your breath away already\, for sure this will happen when hiking beside this stunning glacier. Bear in mind\, the glacier keeps shrinking - so no one knows how long it will still be th ere…\n(Image: IAESTE Zermatt Weekend 2013 by Xiaojun Dong)\n \;\n\nD on’t miss the chance to experience this absolute must for sightseeing he re in Switzerland!\n\n \;\nProgramme\nFriday 30th August\n\n Travelli ng to Fiesch. Official meeting point is the accomodation - Please see belo w for the relevant/suggested links to get to Fiesch Feriendorf.\n Check i n the accommodation open from 19:00 - Sport Resort Fiesch\n Welcome eveni ng!\n\nSaturday 31st August\n\n Get up early and full of energy for the d ay\n 9:00 Breakfast at the hostel\n Checkout\n Hike to Aletsch Glacier. Along the hike we will come across the most magical viewing points of the Aletsch Glacier\, where you can really appreciate the scale and beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site\n Lunch break\n Travel to Zermatt.\n C heck in and drop luggage in hostel - Youth hostel Zermatt\n Dinner at hos tel\n Free time and exploring nightlife in Zermatt\n\nSunday 1st Septembe r\n\n Breakfast at the hostel\n Checkout\n Travel to Klein Matterhorn: Viewing Platform &\; Glacier Palace Exploration. There will be some tim e to explore the glacier palace\n Cable car &\; short hike back down t o Zermatt\n Late afternoon/evening to discover Zermatt itself.\n Officia l end point in Zermatt in the evening\n\nParticipation fees\nThe fees for the event are as follows:\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA):  CHF 120 \n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and seven25/Gleis 7:  CHF 190\n With SBB ha lf-fare (1/2) but no seven25/Gleis 7:  CHF 190\n Without SBB half-fare ( 1/2):  CHF 280\n\n \;\n\nA surcharge of 40 CHF will apply for partici pants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nOnce you register successfull y\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pay the particip ation fee. \nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Friday night accommod ation and some dinner\n Saturday breakfast\, lunch and dinner\n Cable ca r up until the end of the Aletsch Glacier hike (trains\, cable cars\, etc. )\n Travel from Fiesch to Zermatt\n Saturday night accommodation\n Sund ay breakfast\n Cable car and Entrance tickets for Glacier Paradise on Sun day\n\nNOT included in the participation fee\n\n Trip on Friday from your home to Fiesch (we suggest leaving after 19.00 if you have seven25/Gleis 7 card)\n Travel from Zermatt to your home (we suggest leaving after 19.0 0 if you have seven25/Gleis 7 card)\n Lunch or dinner on Sunday\n\nCancel lation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration:\n\n Less than 12 hours be fore the start of the event (that is\, 21:00\, Thursday 29th of August)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of th e event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the s tart of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hour s before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n  \;\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Hiking backpack: Pack lightly! You will need to carry all of your belongings during the day on Sunday. B ackpack is a MUST (no carry on suitcases allowed)\n Hiking shoes - at lea st comfortable shoes such as hiking boots or trainers for hiking\n Ticket from your home to Fiesch\n Outdoor clothing\; layers are recommended as it can get chilly on top of the mountains (check weather forecast for temp eratures i.e. on Klein Matterhorn)\n Sun protection (sunscreen\, sunglass es\, etc.)\n Rain protection just in case - check the weather forecast\n Water bottle for hiking (at least 1.5 L recommended)\n\nMeeting Point and Train Connections\nOfficial meeting point: Sport Resort Fiesch - Just a f ew minutes by walk from Fiesch Feriendorf\n\n \;\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\n\ n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\n\nFrom Basel\n\n\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\n\n \;\n\nFor f urther information on train connections\, check the SBB website or the SBB app.\nContact\nPlease send an email to zermatt2019@iaeste.ch if you have any question.\nRegistration Information\nPlease\, state your food preferen ces (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) and whether you have a GA/Halbtax/Gleis 7/seven25.\n\nRegistration will open on Wednesday 21 Aug 2019\, 13:00 \; a nd will close on Monday 26 Aug 2019\, 22:00.\n\nRemember that your registr ation will only be confirmed when you pay the participation fee\, for whic h you will receive instructions after registration.\n\nNote: the event is fully booked but you are still able to register and will be placed in the waiting list. In case some spot opens\, we will let you know via email. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20190906T215000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20190908T180000 DTSTAMP:20190830T074757Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-geneva-w eekend-2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Geneva Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE Geneva Weekend 2019 (6-8 Sept 201)\n\nWelcome to Geneva! ! Switzerland’s second biggest city! Situated south-west\, near the bord er with France along the banks of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps. A c ity with a number of international organizations which have their headquar ters in the city as the European headquarters of the UN (United Nations)\, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)\, the World Health Or ganization (WHO)\, the International Labour Organisation (ILO)\, the UN Hi gh Commission for Refugees and CERN\, the European Organisation for Nuclea r Research. A city with a long history of diversity and tolerance dating b ack to the Protestant Reformation.\n\n\n\n We will kick off the weekend on Friday\, we’ll meet on the train station in Geneva\, drop our backpacks at the hostel and then explore the Geneva lake shore.\n\n\n\nWe will star t in the international part of Geneva on Saturday. The weekend will give y ou a full package of the knowledge about high-energy physics research\, hu manitarian activities around the world and the most expensive and gorgeous watches made in Switzerland.\n\nProgram\n\nFriday\, September 6th\n\n Me et at 21:50 at Geneva Main Station (main hall where there is a door with l ots of big “holes”)\n Drop off the luggage at the hostel\n Enjoy the city night view in Bain des Paquis\n\nSaturday\, September 7th\n\n Break fast at the hostel\n Guided tour "Geneva at a heart of Time" and visit at Patek Museum\n Lunch \n Visit at the United Nations\n Dinner at Bains des Paquis\n Enjoying the harbour nightlife of Geneve\n\nSunday\, Septem ber 8th\n\n Breakfast at the hostel\n Visit of the Red Cross\n Lunch in a nice park\n Hiking to Saleve mountain and cable car back\n Pick up ba ggage and goodbye\n\nParticipation fees\n\nThe fee for this event is 120 C HF for people affiliated with IAESTE (e.g: trainees\, LC members\, etc)\n\ nIf you are interested in joining the weekend but you don’t need accommo dation\, please send an email to j.kedzierska92@gmail.com. \n\nA surcharg e of 20 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE .\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend. Only cash is accepted!\n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Lodging for 2 nights incl. breakfast\n Transport ticket for 2 days\n Lunch pack on Saturday a nd Sunday\n Dinner on Saturday\n Entrance tickets in UN\, Red Cross muse um and Patek Philip Museum\n One-way cable car to Saleve\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Ticket from your home to Geneva and back\n Drinks and party on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday\n Dinner on Friday\n\nCa ncellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration:\n\n less than 12 hou rs before the start of the event (that is 8:00 am\, 21.09.2018)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event \, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start o f the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming bu t before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the parti cipation fee\n\n Checklist – Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n Since we will be entering UN area everyone needs to c arry a valid identity card/ passport\n Towel &\; Toiletries\n Rain ja ckets in case of bad weather\n Hiking shoes for Saturday and Sunday (some hiking happening on Sunday)\n Cash for dinner / drinks during the weeken d\n Student card (if you have one)\n Lots of energy and your best smile! \n\nMeeting point and train connections\nMeeting point for all participant s at GENEVA train Station on Friday\, 6st of September at 21:50. Please do n’t be late! We’ll meet in the main hall next to a big door with big h oles in it. Don’t mix it up with the other smaller hall!     \nFrom Basel\n\n From Zurich\n\nFrom Bern\n\n \;\n\n For further information on train connections\, check the SBB website or the SBB app.\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, please send a message to j.kedzierska92@gmail.co m and xavier.choitel@epfl.ch.\nRegistration:\nThe online registration is o pen from Friday\, 30.08.2019\, 12:00 and will close on Tuesday 03.09.2019\ , at 12:00\, or when the event is fully booked.\n\n Registration form\n\n   LOCATION:Geneva Youth Hostel\, Rue Rothschild 28-30\, Geneva\, Geneva\, 120 2\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rue Rothschild 28-30\, Gene va\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Geneva Youth H ostel:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:97@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20190914T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20190914T190000 DTSTAMP:20190903T120644Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/winetrail-weeke nd-2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Winetrail Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:   IAESTE Wine Trail Weekend 2019\nValais is not only famous for skiing and beautiful landscapes\, hillsides and warm climate make Vala is to an exquisite wine region.\n\nEvery year in September\, more than 300 0 friends of good wine are hiking the wine trail from Sierre to Salgesch. The trail is about 8 km and hosts over 40 producers of wine. The variety o f grapes makes the wines unique like their cultivation methods\, which are modern and sustainable at the same time.\n\nWe will degust a good range o f wines in the middle of rebus with an idyllic view of Valais Mountains.\n \nTo see more of this beautiful Canton we will visit the biggest undergrou nd lake in Europe and  explore the beautiful town of Sion. \n\nDon’t m iss the chance to make this unique experience with IAESTE LC Zurich!\n\n  \n(Image © rebsortenwanderung.ch)\n\nProgram\nSaturday\, September 14th\n \n take the train from Zurich HB to Salgesch\n leave the luggage in the accommodation\n take the shuttle bus to Sierre and start the trail (info here)\n lunch break: there will be one raclette included in the ticket (if it is not enough please bring more food or buy  something from Valais cuisine on the trail)\n dinner: bring your own or try something from Val ais cuisine on the trail (there are some nice things to try and still open after wine trail is closed)\n\n\n(Image © rebsortenwanderung.ch)\nSunday \, September 15th\n\n breakfast and check out\n visit the biggest underg round lake in Europe – Lac Souterrain\n lunch break (lunch packets are provided by the accommodation)\n Afternoon: depending on the weather\, w e might go for a small hike around the beautiful town of Sion\, or if it r ains then visit the Thermal baths in Leukerbad  (make sure you're prepare d for both options) (spa entry not included in the event fee)\n Departure home or free time to wait till a Gleis 7 train (we can drink more wine or beer meanwhile) \n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA):  65 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2):  70 CHF\n Without SBB half-f are (1/2): 75 CHF\n\nA surcharge of 35 CHF will apply for participants w ho are not affiliated with IAESTE. The money will be collected at the star t of the weekend . Only cash is accepted!\n\nIf you do not yet have a SB B half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\nI ncluded in the participation fee\n\n entrance fee for wine trail\n a goo d range of wine and one raclette on Saturday\n accommodation in Salgesch (sleeping bag needed!!!!!)\n breakfast and lunch packet on Sunday\n entr ance fee for underground lake and train ticket to the lake\n Train ticket to Sion\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 10:30 PM\, Friday 13th of September)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24 -48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n \n\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n train tickets to Salgesch and back to your home from Sion\n lunch and dinner for Saturday (or better bring some mon ey and try Valais cuisine on the trail)\n SLEEPING BAG!\n comfortable sh oes to walk\n jacket (it might get colder in the evening) and rain proof clothes in case of bad weather\n bottle for water\n Lots of energy and y our discoverer sense!\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n The offi cial meeting point is Salgesch station 10:30 AM\n  Meeting point for pa rticipants traveling from Zurich: Zurich main station\, under the big clo ck at 07:40 AM (sharp\, swiss time)\n\n \n\nFrom Basel to Salgesch\n\nFr om Bern to Salgesch\n\nFrom Lausanne to Salgesch\n\nFrom Zürich to Salges ch\n\nBack from Sion to Basel\n\n\n\nBack from Sion to Bern\n\n\n\nBack fr om Sion to Lausanne\n\n\nor\n\n\nBack from Sion to Zürich\n\n\nRegistrati on information:\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) in the comment before submitting the registration.\n\nRegistrat ion will open on Monday 2nd of September\, 1 pm\; and will close on Monday 9th of September\, 6 pm. Remember that there is no confirmation needed.\n \nPlease send an email to winetrail2019@iaeste.ch if you have any questi on. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:99@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20190921T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20190922T160000 DTSTAMP:20190913T110921Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/chocolate-and-c heese-weekend-2019/ SUMMARY:Chocolate and Cheese Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:Chocolate &\; Cheese Weekend 2019 (Sep 21.-22.)\n\n\nDear IA ESTE trainees and members\,\n\n \;\n\nSwiss food in two words: cheese &\; chocolate! IAESTE invites you to the Cheese and Chocolate Weekend 2 019 on the 21-22nd September in the beautiful area of Gruyère and get a g reat taste of Switzerland!\n\nDuring this weekend\, we will visit the famo us Maison Cailler\, where we'll eat chocolate and learn how it is made🤔 . We will also visit Electrobroc\, measure your strength on the bike💪\, get to educate ourselves about electrical energy🎓 and assist in high v oltage demonstrations😎.  We will also visit a small traditional cheese making facility and taste different types of cheese! Last but not least\, we will explore the medieval town and surrounding area of the castle of G ruyères.\n\nOn Saturday\, we will go to the top of the emblematic mountai n “Le Moléson” by cable car and hike back down\; so take a pair of go od shoes! Finally we will sleep in an amazing chalet at the foot of the mo untain with an amazing scenery. \n\nDo not forget your sleeping bag !!!\n \n[caption id="attachment_14150" align="aligncenter" width="666"] (© la-g ruyere.ch)[/caption]\nProgram\nSaturday 21st of september\n\n10:30     Arrive at the train station Broc-Fabrique\n\n11:00     Guided tour at the Electrobroc power plant\n\n13:30     Guided tour and free time at the Cailler chocolate factory\n\n15:30     Go to Moléson-sur-Gruyèr es and install ourselves in the house\n\n17:10     Cable car up to Le Moléson and hike back down\n\n20:00     Fondue dinner at La Pierre à Catillon\n\nAfterwards : party and have fun !\n\nSunday 22nd of Septemb er\n\n10:00     Traditional cheese making and tasting in Moléson-sur- Gruyères\n\n12:30     Go to Gruyères\, have lunch and visit the town \n\n14:00     Visit the medieval castle of Gruyères\n\n16:00     Participate in a surprise fun game\n\n19:00     Go back home for those who have voie 7 / Gleis 7\nParticipation fees\n\n IAESTE Member with GA : 55 .-\n IAESTE Member with ½ : 62 .-\n IAESTE Member without abonneme nt: 70 .-\n Non Iaeste Member : amount above + 30 .-\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB we bsite!\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only c ash is accepted! :-) \n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Visit choc olate factory and power plant\n Accommodation from Saturday - Sunday\n C heese tasting\n Castle visit\n Transfers during the week-end (train\, bu s and cable car)\n Dinner on Saturday\, Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday\n Loads of Fun \n\nNot Included in the participation fee\n\n Lunch on Satu rday (Bring your food for Picnic)\n Transfers (Home - Broc on the 1st day \, Gruyères - Home on the 2nd day)\n Additional drinks during dinner on saturday\n\nCancellation Policy \n\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n l ess than 12 hours before the start of the event\, you pay the entire parti cipation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours b efore the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChe cklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee (exa ct amount please!)\n A sleeping bag\n Warm clothes\n Hiking boots and a rain jacket\n (Optionally) Brunch/lunch on Saturday.\n Lots of IAESTE s pirit!! :)\n\nMeeting point and train connections \nThe meeting point will be the train station “Broc-Fabrique” on Saturday\, 21.09. at 10:30 am .\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n\nDaniel\, Oliver\nFrom Lausann e\n\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Zurich\n \;\n\n\n\nFor further in formation on train connections\, check the SBB website.\nContact\nIf you h ave any questions please contact Daniel\, Oliver from LC Lausanne.\nRegist ration \nRegistration opens on Friday \, 13.09. at 19:00. Registration is through this Google form:\n\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D7HMzWiWjj xXkvGHa-IeiEbAZkOp7ptpBg8to-6v0lA\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20190927 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin;VALUE=DATE:20190930 DTSTAMP:20190911T105217Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-luzern-w eekend-2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Luzern Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite you to the reboot of Luzern Weekend this year!\nJoin us and explore the most charming Swiss city there is\, with i ts souvenir and watch shops\, the beautiful Lake Luzern and the nearby exc ursion mountains of the Rigi\, Pilatus and Stanserhorn. The gateway to cen tral Switzerland is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama and thanks to its attractions\, the town is a destination for many travel gro ups and individuals on their journey through central Switzerland. We will explore the beautiful and scenic mountain of Pilatus and will make our way back down quite unconventionally!\nFind out more below:\n\n\nProgram\nFri day\, 27th of September\n\n 18h onwards – Arrival at accommodation in L uzern (Camping Lido next to the lake)\n Welcome activities and social gam es\n\nSaturday\, 28th of September\n\n Breakfast at accommodation\n Trip to Alpnachstad\n Hike up the Pilatus\, the dragon mountain (also possibl e to take the cable car for those who don’t like to hike)\n Sightseeing at Pilatus Kulm\n Toboggan ride (longest in Switzerland)\n Hiking to He rgiswil\n Dinner (Barbecue next to the lake in case of nice weather)\n\nS unday\, 29th of September\n\n Breakfast at accommodation and checkout\n Luzern city tour and sightseeing\n Swimming in the lake\n Castle of Luze rn and lion of Luzern\n Goodbye and train back home\n\nParticipation fees \n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 85 CHF\n With SBB Half-fare (1/2 ) : 90 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 95 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet h ave a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB web site!\n\nA surcharge of 20 CHF will apply for participants who are not a n IAESTE trainee or member in any IAESTE country.\n\nThe money will be col lected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted - bring exact a mount! :-)\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Transportation tickets between Alpnachstad\, Luzern\, Pilatus and the boat ride\n City tour\n T oboggan run\n Accommodation in Luzern\n Breakfast and dinner on Saturday \n Breakfast on Sunday\n\nNOT-Included in the participation fee\n\n Trai n tickets from your home to Luzern and back home from Luzern\n Dinner on Friday\n Lunch on Saturday and Sunday\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you canc el your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\,19:00 Thursday)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fe e\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the partic ipation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the start of th e event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n Some money to buy lunc h for Saturday\n Sleeping bag or bed sheets\n Comfortable shoes for hiki ng (such as running shoes)\n Your best IAESTE spirit!\n\nMeeting point an d train connections\nOfficial meeting point is directly at the accommodati on in camping Lido Luzern https://goo.gl/maps/KxjhXzYAYaQqUrQPA\n\n\n\n&nb sp\;\n\nFrom Zürich\n\nFrom Basel\n\n\n\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nCo ntact\nIf you have any questions\, write to luzern2019@iaeste.ch\nRegistra tion information:\nRegistration will open on 11th of September at 13:00 an d will close on 14th of  September at 23:59. Remember that there is no c onfirmation needed.\nThe maximum number of participants allowed for this e vent is 20 (plus 2 organizers) and the registration is on a first-come\, f irst-served basis.\n\nWe reserve the right to prioritise IAESTE affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration. If your registration is not am ong the first 20\, it will be put on the waiting list ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2019/05 /image2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:100@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20191013T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20191013T191500 DTSTAMP:20191004T105821Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-olma-day -2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE OLMA Day 2019 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE OLMA Day\nOctober 13\, 2019\n\n \;\n\nCome to expe rience the whole range of Swiss culture in St. Gallen! Millenia old knowle dge? Cheese? Artfully built houses? Milk? Mummies? Cows?  St. Gallen has it all!\n\nIn the morning we will visit the UNESCO world heritage site of the abbey library\, where we enjoy a guided tour. The abbey library contai ns one of the richest treasures of historical knowledge in Europe\, includ ing books from the last 1000 years and many artifacts that found their way here in the long history of the abbey.\n\nIn the afternoon\, you’ll exp erience some real Swiss culture at the OLMA (the biggest fair for agricult ure and diary in Switzerland). You can taste many different Swiss agricult ural products like cheese\, wine\, sausages\, listen to traditional Swiss music and cheer for your favourite pig at the piggy race! \n\nCheck out: www.olma.ch for more information!\n\n[caption id="" align="aligncenter" wi dth="523"] (Foto: R. Kühne/Olma Messen St. Gallen)[/caption]\nProgram\nSu nday\, October 13\n\n Meeting at 09:45 am St. Gallen main station (unde r the big clock)\n Guided tour of the abbey library next to the cathedral of St. Gallen.\n Stroll through the baroque old town and have lunch (bri ng it along or buy something there.)\n Visit OLMA (Fair for Agriculture a nd Dairy Farming)\n\n Explore the various exhibitions of animals\, Swiss culture and food \n Make sure you get to taste wine and cheese \n Mayb e buy a cow?\n 15:30: Take your place to watch the legendary pig-race\, a nd cheer your favourite pig!\n After the pig race: Official end of the ev ent. You can either stay and OLMA (main fair open until 18:00\, some parts until 19:00) and the adjacent carnival as long as you want or join the or ganizers to take the train home with seven25 (Gleis 7.)\n\n\n\n\n[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="343"] (Foto: R. Kühne/ Olma Messen St. G allen)[/caption]\n\n \;\nParticipation fees\n\n With student card:  30 CHF\n Without student card: 35 CHF\n\nA surcharge of 5 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE. The money will be co llected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted!\n\nIf you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Guided tour of the a bbey library\n OLMA entrance fee\n\nNot included in the participation fee \n\n Lunch – Bring your own or get something in St. Gallen!\n Food and drinks at the OLMA\n Train from and back to Zurich or home destination ( Return with Gleis7 recommended)\n Transport for any cattle you might buy at OLMA\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 9:45 PM\, Saturday 12th of October)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours be fore the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-4 8 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation f ee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the p articipation fee\n\n \;\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for p aying the participation fee\n Student card if you have one\n Train ticke t\n Lunch or money to buy food and drinks in the city or at the OLMA\n L ots of energy and your best smile!\n\nMeeting point and train connections\ n\n General Meeting point: St. Gallen main station\, under the big clock at 09:45 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntercity 1 arriving in St. Gallen at 09:35 departing from\n\n Lausanne:  6:20\n Bern: 07:32\n Zürich HB: 08:33\n Zürich Airport: 08:44\n Winterthur: 08:59\n Basel: Connect in Zurich HB from IC3 leaving Basel in direction of Chur at 7:33\n\n\nRegistr ation information:\nRegistration will open on Friday 4th of October\, 13:0 0\; and will close on Friday 11th of October\, 18:00. Remember that there is no confirmation needed.\n\nPlease send an email to olma2019@iaeste.ch  if you have any question. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:101@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20191018T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20191018T193000 DTSTAMP:20191011T150754Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/novartis-campus -visit-3/ SUMMARY:Novartis Campus Visit DESCRIPTION:Come and get the unique chance to discover Novartis\, the secon d largest pharmaceutical company worldwide! The new headquarters of Novart is in Basel boasts buildings by some of the world's most famous architects . \n\nAs Novartis describes: “The Novartis Campus in Basel is a place o f knowledge\, innovation and encounter. More than 2\,500 scientists and ov er 7\,500 employees from more than 100 countries are working here on the v ision of a long and healthy life. “\n\nSince we are sponsored by Novarti s the event is for free and we get the chance to not only see the campus a nd a production facility but also learn something about training and oppor tunities at Novartis.\n\nThe event will be followed by dinner and drinks i n the beautiful town of Basel.\nProgram\nFriday\, October 18\n\n 15:30 Me eting at Basel SBB\, official meeting point in the main arrival hall\n Ta king all together the tram to the Novartis Campus\n 15:50 Arrival at the Novartis Campus\n 16:00 - 18:30\n\n Introduction and Presentation: Train ing and Career Opportunities at Novartis\n Campus Tour\n\n\n Dinner and drinks in Basel city\n Open end :-)\n\nParticipation fees\nThe event is f or free for all the participants\, as Novartis will sponsor the visit. How ever\, the train ticket to and from Basel\, as well as dinner and drinks w ill have to be paid privately.\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Gui ded visit to Novartis Campus\n Tram ticket from Basel SBB to Novartis Cam pus\n\nNOT-Included in the participation fee\n\n Train ticket to/from Bas el\n Dinner and drinks\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Your identit y card so Novartis can verify your name for entry to the campus. We need your full name to register access to the campus\, so please list your full name (as shown on ID) in the Comment during registration.\n Cash for pay ing dinner and drinks.\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nRegistrat ion information: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2019/10 /basel-overview.jpg LOCATION:Novartis Campus\, Basel\, Fabrikstrasse 2\, Basel\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fabrikstrasse 2\, Basel\, S witzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Novartis Campus\, Basel:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:103@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20191102T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20191102T080000 DTSTAMP:20191029T134215Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-internat ional-evening/ SUMMARY:IAESTE International Evening DESCRIPTION:This is an Event LOCATION:Uni Basel\, Petersplatz\, Basel\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Petersplatz\, Basel\, Switz erland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Uni Basel:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:104@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20191127T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20191127T193000 DTSTAMP:20191121T143249Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/supsi/ SUMMARY:SUPSI DESCRIPTION:Information Event CATEGORIES:Infoveranstaltung LOCATION:University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland\, V ia Pobiette 11\, Manno\, 6928 \, Ticino\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Via Pobiette 11\, Manno\, 6 928 \, Ticino\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=University of Appli ed Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:102@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20191128 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20191130 DTSTAMP:20191121T104635Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/infoveranstaltu ng-uni-basel/ SUMMARY:Infoveranstaltung Uni Basel DESCRIPTION:This is an Event... CATEGORIES:Infoveranstaltung LOCATION:Uni Basel\, Petersplatz\, Basel\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Petersplatz\, Basel\, Switz erland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Uni Basel:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:106@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20191204T121500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20191204T131500 DTSTAMP:20191128T133927Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/uni-bern/ SUMMARY:Uni Bern DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Infoveranstaltung LOCATION:Hauptgebäude Uni Bern\, Raum 215\, Bern\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Raum 215\, Bern\, Switzerla nd;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hauptgebäude Uni Bern:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:105@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20191213T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20191215T180000 DTSTAMP:20200121T105158Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-ski-week end-2019/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Ski Weekend 2019 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Ski Weekend\nDecember 13-15th\, 2019\nWinter is right around the corner\, which means the time has come to hit the slopes!\n\n\n [caption id="attachment_8773" align="aligncenter" width="471"] (Creative C ommons License)[/caption]\n\n\n\n\nNo matter if you have never seen snow b efore in your life or if you are a world champion in downhill racing: this weekend is for you! We will offer skiing and snowboarding classes for the beginners and ski races for the pros. There will be hot wine for the real mountain village experience and a never-ending party that will tire even the toughest party addicts!\n\nIAESTE LC Zurich invites you to show off yo ur skiing/snowboarding skills in Zweisimmen for this year.\nProgram\nFrida y\, December 13\n\n Arriving at Chalet and registration 20:00-23:00.\n W elcome Gluhwein and snacks.\n Ice-breaking games and party\n\nSaturday\, December 14\n\n Breakfast and preparing of the lunch-packs 7:00-8:00\n S kiing equipment rentals. (Estimated prices around 100.- Fr. to 150.- Fr.)\ n Skiing &\; snowboarding at Zweisimmen/Gstaad.\n Lunch break in the mountains (lunch-packs).\n More skiing and snowboarding.\n Heading to th e accommodation and relaxing.(16:00 – 17:00)\n Fondue dinner at the acc ommodation at 19:30\n Sleeping ->\; Pillows and woolen blankets are pro vided. Please bring your own sleeping bag or linen!\n\nSunday\, December 1 5\n\n Breakfast and preparing lunch-packs 7:00-8:00\n Cleaning and packi ng (we can leave our luggage at the accommodation\, but we will not be abl e to use any of its utilities)\n Back to the slopes at 9:00.\n Lunch bre ak in the mountains (lunch-packs)\n More professional skiing and snowboar ding\n Returning the ski pass and the rented equipment at 17:00\n Pickin g up the luggage and having a coffee or tea before leaving\n Heading home with everyone in one piece!\n\nParticipation fees\nPlease indicate your l evel correctly while registering (Need tutor/ Need no tutor). Please let u s also know about allergies and food restrictions (vegetarian\, vegan\, et c.)\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 165 CHF\n With SBB half-fare ( 1/2) and Gleis 7: 165 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 165 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 165 CHF\n\nIf you do not yet have a SB B half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\n A surcharge of 10 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated w ith IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend . O nly cash is accepted! \nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Accommodat ion for two nights.\n Ski-passes for two days.\n Breakfast for Saturday &\; Sunday.\n Packed lunch for Saturday &\; Sunday.\n Dinner on Sa turday\n Some drinks for Friday and Saturday night\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Train ride to Zweisimmen and back. \n Ski/Snowbo arding equipment rentals.\n Proper dinner on Friday\n\nCancellation Polic y\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 24 hours before the star t of the event (that is Dec 13th 2018\, 08:00 PM)\, you pay the entire pa rticipation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 48-72 hours before the start of the event\, y ou pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 48 hour s before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n Checklist - Remember to Bring\n\n EXACT Cash for paying the participation fee\n Sleeping bag or bed linen\n Towels\n Waterproof warm clothes (Sk iing in Jeans is very unhealthy and uncomfortable\, there is a possibility to rent skiing pants and jackets)\n Ski/Snowboarding equipment if you do not plan to rent there.\n Slippers for inside the accommodation\n An ex tra pair of shoes if you are renting equipment\, as you will leave your sh oes at the rental shop\n Helmets and goggles are highly recommended.\n I AESTE spirit\, a good shiny mood and lots of determination\n\nMeeting poin t and train connections\nMeeting point for everyone is at our accommodatio n: Ferienlager Gwatt\, Lischerengasse 4 3770 Zweisimmen. Registration is o pen between 20:00-23:00\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Zurich\n\n\n\nTo Basel\n\nTo Bern\n\nTo Lausanne\n\nTo Zurich\n\n\n \; \n\nFor further information on train connections\, check the SBB website.\ n\nContact\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to Martin\, Patrick or Patrick (ski.weekend@iaeste.ch)! \n\nAlso\, you may post a comment below or on our Facebook event!\n\n\nRegistration\nThe online registration open s on Monday\, 3rd of December 2018\, at 19:00:00.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2019/11 /ski_weekend.png CATEGORIES:event_trainees,Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:107@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200125T134500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200125T163000 DTSTAMP:20200123T135944Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/chocolate-day-2 020/ SUMMARY:Chocolate Day DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Chocolate Day\nJanuary 25\, 2020\n\n \;\n\nDear tr ainees every of you knows what the famous things of Switzerland would be.. One of these things is Chocolate! And everyone knows that Swiss produce t he best of it in the world.\n\nThe company of Chocalat Frey AG was found ed in 1887 and is a part of the Migros Group since 1950. So you see the ch ocolate every time you go for grocery shopping to Migros. Now you have the chance to go to the factory and see how it is produced and try to create your own!\n\nIAESTE LC Zurich invites you to experience the Swiss chocolat e making procedure!\n\n \;\nProgram\nSaturday\, January 25\n\n chocol ate course (moulding and decorating 2 bars)\n factory tour\n\nParticipati on fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA):  15 CHF\n With SBB half-f are (1/2) and Gleis 7:  15 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7 : 15 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 15 CHF\n\nA surcharge of 10 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE. The money will be collected at the start of the weekend . Only cash is accepted!\n\n If you do not yet have a SBB half-fare card\, we recommend you buying one! Check the SBB website!\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n entrance f ee (including self-made chocolate)\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel y our registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (th at is\, Meeting point in front of Frey factory at 1:45pm )\, you pay the e ntire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the e vent\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n \;\nChec klist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\n tr ain tickets from your place to the factory and back\n if you need a lunch before or after chocolate factory\, bring your own\n Lots of energy!!!!\ n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n Meeting point in front of Frey factory at 1:45pm (https://www.chocolatfrey.ch/en/visitor-centre/contact- and-travel) Check SBB for your specific travel plan (https://www.sbb.ch/en /home.html). The bus stop is called: "Buchs AG\, Industrie"\n End of even t about 4:30pm\n\n \;\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFro m Zürich\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nBack to Basel\n\nBack to Bern\n\nBack t o Lausanne\n\nBack to Zürich\n\nRegistration information:\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) in the comment befor e submitting the registration.\n\nRegistration will open on Wednesday 15th of January\, 1 pm\; and will close on Friday 24th of January\, 6 pm. Reme mber that there is no confirmation needed.\n\nPlease send an email to cho colate.day20@iaeste.ch if you have any question. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200207T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200209T180000 DTSTAMP:20200128T120932Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-ski-week end-2019-reloaded/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Ski Weekend Reloaded DESCRIPTION:\n\nIAESTE Ski Weekend Reloaded\nFebruary 07-09th\, 2020\nWinte r has come! But for us no long night full of terrors but short nights full of party and days full\nof fun and excitement sliding down the beautiful slopes of Gstaad.\n\n\n\nNo matter if you have never seen snow before in y our life or if you are a world champion in downhill racing: you cannot mis s this weekend! We will offer skiing and snowboard classes for beginners. So please take this once in a lifetime opportunity to feel the excitement rushing through your veins when sliding down a mountain!\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be hot wine for the real mountain village experience and a never-endi ng party that will tire even the\ntoughest party addicts!\n\n\n\n\nThis ye ar\, IAESTE LC Zurich invite you to show off your skiing/snowboarding skil ls in Zweisimmen.\n\nSpecial Note\n\nSkiing and snowboarding is notorious for its accidents. However\, most of our IAESTE trainees only have basic\n health insurance are not well covered for rescue missions in the mountains . Therefore\, the organizers recommend\nyou to become a patron at the reg a non-profit organization (link). The price is only 30 CHF for world roun d\nrepatriation insurance and believe me this is basically for free with r espect to the full cost of helicopter rescue in\nthe Swiss alps.\nProgram\ nFriday\, February 7th\n\n Arriving at Zweisimmen and registration 20:00 -23:00.\n Welcome Gluhwein and snacks.\n Ice-breaking games and party\n\ nSaturday\, February 8th\n\n Breakfast and preparing lunch-packs 7:00-8:0 0\n Skiing equipment rentals. (Estimated prices around 100.- Fr.)\n Ski ing &\; snowboarding at Zweisimmen/Gstaad.\n Lunch break in the mount ains (lunch-packs).\n More skiing and snowboarding.\n Heading to the acc ommodation and relaxing.\n Fondue dinner at the accommodation at 19:30\n Sleeping pillows and woolen blankets are provided. Please bring extra yo ur own sleeping bag\nor linen for hygiene!\n\nSunday\, February 9th\n\n B reakfast and preparing lunch-packs 7:00-8:00\n Cleaning and packing (we c an leave our luggage at the accommodation\, but we will not be able to use any of its\nutilities)\n Back to the slopes at 9:00.\n Lunch break in t he mountains (lunch-packs)\n More professional skiing and snowboarding\n Returning the ski pass and the rented equipment at 17:00\n Picking up th e luggage and having a coffee or tea before leaving\n Heading home with e veryone in one piece (hopefully)\n\nParticipation fees\nPlease indicate y our level correctly while registering (Need Tutor/ No Need For Tutor). Ple ase also mention\nin the comments section of the registration if you are  vegetarian\, vegan or have any food allergies.\n\n Base pack: 185 CHF\ n Base pack + lessons: 195 CHF\n\nA surcharge of 40 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money needs to be  transferred before 29th of January to the following Account:\nIBAN CH2 6 0839 0034 6180 1000 8\nKlucka Martin\n\nWestbuhlstrasse 10\, 8038 Zurich \n\n(Bank: Alternative Bank Schweiz)\n\n \;\n\nMake sure to mention y our name in the open comment section of the bank transfer!\n\nIf you fai l to pay before the deadline\, a surcharge of 5 CHF will apply! The exact amount will have to be paid\nin cash at the reception of the event.\nIn cluded in the participation fee\n\n Accommodation for two nights.\n Ski- passes for two days.\n Breakfast for Saturday &\; Sunday.\n Packed lu nch for Saturday &\; Sunday.\n Dinner on Saturday\n Some drinks for F riday night\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Train ride to Zw eisimmen and back. \n Ski/Snowboarding equipment rentals.\n Proper dinn er on Friday\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 24 hours before the start of the event (that is Feb 6th 2019\,  20:00 PM)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 24-48 hours before t he start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 48-72 hour s before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after confirming but before 72 hours before the start of the event\, you p ay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n EX ACT Cash for paying the participation fee if you did not wire the money be fore the deadline!\n Sleeping bag or linen\n Towels\n Waterproof warm c lothes (Skiing in Jeans is very unhealthy and uncomfortable\, there is a possibility to rent skiing pants and jackets)\n Ski/Snowboarding equipmen t if you do not plan to rent there.\n Slippers for inside the accommodati on\n An extra pair of shoes if you are renting equipment\, as you will le ave your shoes at the rental shop\n Helmets and goggles are highly recomm ended.\n IAESTE spirit\, a good shiny mood and lots of determination\n\n\ n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n Meeting point for everyone is at our accommodation: Ferienlager Gwatt\, Lischerengasse 4 3770 Zweisimme n.\nRegistration is open between 20:00-23:00\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to ski2019@iaeste.ch !\n\n\nRegistration\nThe  maximum number of participants allowed for this event is 50 (excludin g organizers and helpers) and the registration\nis on a first-come\, first -served basis. We reserve the right to prioritize IAESTE affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration.\nIf your registration is not among th e first 50\, it will be put on the waiting list.\n\nThe cancelled Ski Wee kend 2019 registration will be considered and previously registered people will be prioritized over new\nregistrations.\n\nPlease do mind that each registration is for exactly one person. Do not use the comments section t o register another person\,\ninstead fill in a separate registration.\n\nT he online registration opens on Tuesday\, 21th of January 2020\, at 13:00 :00.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:108@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200301T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200302T050000 DTSTAMP:20200228T120452Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/fasnacht2020/ SUMMARY:Fasnacht 2020 DESCRIPTION:\n!!! CANCELLED !!!\nIAESTE Fasnacht Visit 2020\nMarch 1-2nd\, 2020\n\n\n\nDear trainees\, LC Basel invites you to visit Chienbäse - Fas nacht in Liestal (the capital of Basel-Land canton) and the “Morgestraic h”\, the start of “die drey scheenschte Dääg”\, Fasnacht in Basel. \nChienbäse is a fire parade\, taking place on Sunday evening\, where men \, women and even children carry huge\, open-flame torches on their should ers down the main street of the town of Liestal. In addition to that\, som e of them pull large metal wagons full of blazing wood. The Fire Parade is said to be one of the most incredible spectacles in the region. It is hig hly recommended NOT to wear clothes that catch on fire or melt easily. Ple ase\, better leave your Prada purse and Dolce &\; Gabbana coat at home \;)\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_23255" align="alignnone" width="799"] C hristoph Strässler (CC BY-SA 2.0)[/caption]\n\n\nFasnacht in Basel has se veral hundred years of tradition and is the biggest “carnival” (don’ t use that word in Basel!!!) in Switzerland. It is a UNESCO Cultural Herit age\, celebrated starting on Monday following Ash Wednesday\, at 4am (yes\ , AM). You will experience a big parade of people wearing colourful maskes (“Larve”)\, playing traditional Fasnachs-music with drums and special flutes (“Piccolo”). You also have the chance to eat some traditional Fasnacht meals (on your own costs) like flour-soup\, onion-cake….\n\n[ca ption id="attachment_23256" align="alignnone" width="800"] Carnaval.com St udios (CC BY 2.0)[/caption]\n\nIn between Chienbäse and Morgenstreich we will hang out in a party room of Borromäum student dormitory\, including 2 table-footballs\, table-tennis\, pool (billiard\, not swimming pool)\, h uge-ass speakers as well as comfy sofas.\nFor the event\, similar to other traditional festivities\, IAESTE provides a meeting point for anyone part icipating. Just come and enjoy. It may be until early in the morning\, but it’s just once a year :)\nProgram\nSunday\, March 1st 2020\n\n 14:00 m eeting at Liestal train station\n 14:30 - 17:00 Fasnechtssonntag Umzug (c arnival procession)\n 17:00 - 19:00 hanging out at a bar close to Chienb äse route\n 19:00 - 20:30 Chienbäse Umzug (fire parade)\n 20:30 - 22:0 0 bar / hanging out around the kiosks with food and drinks\n 22:00 leavin g to Basel\n 22:30 - 03:00 hanging out at Borromäum party room\n\nMond ay\, March 2nd 2020\n\n 03:00 heading out to the Basel city centre\n 04: 00 - 05:00 Morgenstreich\n 05:00+ hanging out in the city / going home / going to work\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA):   0 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) and Gleis 7:  0 CHF\n With SBB half -fare (1/2) but no Gleis 7: 0 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 0 CHF\n\ nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\, please let the org anizers know\, so we won't wait for you.\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\ n Warm clothes and comfortable shoes that you don't mind getting a bit da maged\n Cash in case you want to try traditional food\n Lots of energy : )\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\n The official meeting point is the train station in Liestal between 14-14:30.\n End of visit is offic ially at 5am (next day).\n\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Zurich\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\n From Bern\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\nRegistration will open on Mond ay 24th of February\, 1 pm\; and will close on midnight at Saturday 28th o f February. Remember that there is no confirmation needed.\n\nPlease send an email to fasnacht2020@iaeste.ch if you have any question.\n\n CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:110@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200712T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200712T210000 DTSTAMP:20200709T153357Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/bern-rafting-da y-2020/ SUMMARY:Bern Rafting Day 2020 DESCRIPTION:Bern Rafting Day 2020\n!!! MOVED TO SUNDAY 12th of JULY !!!\n&n bsp\;\n\nLC Bern invites you for a refreshing summer event: Rafting on the Aare. Why? Well\, we just bought a new boat...\n\nSchedule\n\n12th of Jul y in Bern/Thun\n\n Thun castle visit (informal)\n Lunch\n Go by boat to Bern (YES\, by boat!)\n BBQ at Eichholz\n Playing beach volleyball\n\n& nbsp\;\n\nPrice\n\n15 CHF (irrespective of public transport card)\n\nA sur charge of 5 CHF for all non-IAESTE affiliates\n\nThe price of the trip inc ludes:\n\n Boat trip (Thun to Bern)\n BBQ\n\nEach participant will pay t heir food and drinks apart from what is included above. Each participant i s responsible for their own train tickets.\n\nBBQ has meat and vegetarian options. For vegan options or other special dietary needs\, please contact the organizer in advance.\n\n \;\n\nMeeting point\n\n10:00 am at Thun main station\, don't forget to bring a FACE MASK for public transport. I t is mandatory!\n\n(you may also join in Bern at 9:30 to take the 9:40-tra in to Thun)\n\nLausanne - Bern\n\n[fusion_imageframe image_id="24202|full" max_width="" style_type="" blur="" stylecolor="" hover_type="zoomin" bord ersize="" bordercolor="" borderradius="" align="center" lightbox="no" gall ery_id="" lightbox_image="" lightbox_image_id="" alt="" link="" linktarget ="_self" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibi lity" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animatio n_speed="0.3" animation_offset="" filter_hue="0" filter_saturation="100" f ilter_brightness="100" filter_contrast="100" filter_invert="0" filter_sepi a="0" filter_opacity="100" filter_blur="0" filter_hue_hover="0" filter_sat uration_hover="100" filter_brightness_hover="100" filter_contrast_hover="1 00" filter_invert_hover="0" filter_sepia_hover="0" filter_opacity_hover="1 00" filter_blur_hover="0"]https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2020/07 /lausanne_Bern.png[/fusion_imageframe]\n\nBasel - Bern\n\n[fusion_imagefra me image_id="24201|full" max_width="" style_type="" blur="" stylecolor="" hover_type="zoomin" bordersize="" bordercolor="" borderradius="" align="ce nter" lightbox="no" gallery_id="" lightbox_image="" lightbox_image_id="" a lt="" link="" linktarget="_self" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility\,medium- visibility\,large-visibility" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_d irection="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset="" filter_hue="0" f ilter_saturation="100" filter_brightness="100" filter_contrast="100" filte r_invert="0" filter_sepia="0" filter_opacity="100" filter_blur="0" filter_ hue_hover="0" filter_saturation_hover="100" filter_brightness_hover="100" filter_contrast_hover="100" filter_invert_hover="0" filter_sepia_hover="0" filter_opacity_hover="100" filter_blur_hover="0"]https://www.iaeste.ch/wp -content/uploads/2020/07/basel_bern.png[/fusion_imageframe]\n\nZurich - Be rn\n\n[fusion_imageframe image_id="24203|full" max_width="" style_type="" blur="" stylecolor="" hover_type="zoomin" bordersize="" bordercolor="" bor derradius="" align="center" lightbox="no" gallery_id="" lightbox_image="" lightbox_image_id="" alt="" link="" linktarget="_self" hide_on_mobile="sma ll-visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibility" class="" id="" animati on_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offs et="" filter_hue="0" filter_saturation="100" filter_brightness="100" filte r_contrast="100" filter_invert="0" filter_sepia="0" filter_opacity="100" f ilter_blur="0" filter_hue_hover="0" filter_saturation_hover="100" filter_b rightness_hover="100" filter_contrast_hover="100" filter_invert_hover="0" filter_sepia_hover="0" filter_opacity_hover="100" filter_blur_hover="0"]ht tps://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/zurich_bern.png[/fusion_ima geframe]\n\nBern - Thun\n\n[fusion_imageframe image_id="24204|full" max_wi dth="" style_type="" blur="" stylecolor="" hover_type="zoomin" bordersize= "" bordercolor="" borderradius="" align="center" lightbox="no" gallery_id= "" lightbox_image="" lightbox_image_id="" alt="" link="" linktarget="_self " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibility" c lass="" id="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed ="0.3" animation_offset="" filter_hue="0" filter_saturation="100" filter_b rightness="100" filter_contrast="100" filter_invert="0" filter_sepia="0" f ilter_opacity="100" filter_blur="0" filter_hue_hover="0" filter_saturation _hover="100" filter_brightness_hover="100" filter_contrast_hover="100" fil ter_invert_hover="0" filter_sepia_hover="0" filter_opacity_hover="100" fil ter_blur_hover="0"]https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bern_t hun.png[/fusion_imageframe]\n\n \;\n\nTo bring with you\n\n participa tion fee in cash\n waterproof bag for all your things (bring only the min imum not to overload the boats!)\n face mask(s) for (at least) public tra nsport\n sunscreen\, sunglasses\, hat\n lunch\n lots of energy\n\n  \;\n\nCancellation\n\nIf for any sad reason you cannot attend\, you will h ave to pay for the full fee unless you find a replacement by yourself.\n\n  \;\n\nDisclaimer\nBy signing up for the event you're accepting no lia bility from the neither party (organizers and IAESTE organization) in case of any direct or indirect loss\, damage or injury. CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:111@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200815T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200815T180000 DTSTAMP:20200724T061234Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/bern-via-ferrat a-hiking-day-2020/ SUMMARY:Bern Via Ferrata Hiking Day 2020 DESCRIPTION:Bern Via Ferrata Hiking Day 2020\n \;\n\nLC Bern invites yo u for a one &\; only unforgettable experience: Hiking including Via Fer rata!\nIMPORTANT: This is a physically demanding event (not for beginners) \, please state your previous hiking/climbing experience during registrati on.\n \;\n\nSchedule\n\nSaturday\, 15th of August 2020\n\n Meet at La uterbrunnen\n Hike to Mürren (Details)\n Via Ferrata (Details) (Officia l page)\n Hike to Stechelberg (Details)\n\n(There is the possibility to t ake the cable car from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren or from Stechelberg to Mü rren\, but this is not included in the price)\n\n \;\n\nPrice\n\n25 CH F (irrespective of public transport card)\n\nA surcharge of 5 CHF for all non-IAESTE affiliates\n\nThe price of the trip includes:\n\n Via Ferrata equipment\n\nEach participant will pay their food and drinks apart from wh at is included above. Each participant is responsible for their own train tickets and cable car tickets if required.\n\n \;\n\nMeeting point\n\n 10:00 am at Lauterbrunnen main station\, don't forget to bring a FACE MA SK for public transport. It is mandatory!\n\nLausanne - Lauterbrunnen\n\n[ fusion_imageframe image_id="24293|full" max_width="" style_type="" blur="" stylecolor="" hover_type="none" bordersize="1" bordercolor="" borderradiu s="" align="center" lightbox="no" gallery_id="" lightbox_image="" lightbox _image_id="" alt="" link="" linktarget="_self" hide_on_mobile="small-visib ility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibility" class="" id="" animation_type= "" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset="" fi lter_hue="0" filter_saturation="100" filter_brightness="100" filter_contra st="100" filter_invert="0" filter_sepia="0" filter_opacity="100" filter_bl ur="0" filter_hue_hover="0" filter_saturation_hover="100" filter_brightnes s_hover="100" filter_contrast_hover="100" filter_invert_hover="0" filter_s epia_hover="0" filter_opacity_hover="100" filter_blur_hover="0"]https://ww w.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lausanne_lauterbrunnen.png[/fusion_ imageframe]\n\nBasel - Lauterbrunnen\n\n[fusion_imageframe image_id="24291 |full" max_width="" style_type="" blur="" stylecolor="" hover_type="none" bordersize="1" bordercolor="" borderradius="" align="center" lightbox="no" gallery_id="" lightbox_image="" lightbox_image_id="" alt="" link="" linkt arget="_self" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-v isibility" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" ani mation_speed="0.3" animation_offset="" filter_hue="0" filter_saturation="1 00" filter_brightness="100" filter_contrast="100" filter_invert="0" filter _sepia="0" filter_opacity="100" filter_blur="0" filter_hue_hover="0" filte r_saturation_hover="100" filter_brightness_hover="100" filter_contrast_hov er="100" filter_invert_hover="0" filter_sepia_hover="0" filter_opacity_hov er="100" filter_blur_hover="0"]https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/20 20/07/basel_lauterbrunnen.png[/fusion_imageframe]\n\nZurich - Lauterbrunne n\n\n[fusion_imageframe image_id="24294|full" max_width="" style_type="" b lur="" stylecolor="" hover_type="none" bordersize="1" bordercolor="" borde rradius="" align="center" lightbox="no" gallery_id="" lightbox_image="" li ghtbox_image_id="" alt="" link="" linktarget="_self" hide_on_mobile="small -visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibility" class="" id="" animation _type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset ="" filter_hue="0" filter_saturation="100" filter_brightness="100" filter_ contrast="100" filter_invert="0" filter_sepia="0" filter_opacity="100" fil ter_blur="0" filter_hue_hover="0" filter_saturation_hover="100" filter_bri ghtness_hover="100" filter_contrast_hover="100" filter_invert_hover="0" fi lter_sepia_hover="0" filter_opacity_hover="100" filter_blur_hover="0"]http s://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/zurich_lauterbrunnen.png[/fus ion_imageframe]\n\nBern - Lauterbrunnen\n\n[fusion_imageframe image_id="24 292|full" max_width="" style_type="" blur="" stylecolor="" hover_type="non e" bordersize="1" bordercolor="" borderradius="" align="center" lightbox=" no" gallery_id="" lightbox_image="" lightbox_image_id="" alt="" link="" li nktarget="_self" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility\,medium-visibility\,larg e-visibility" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset="" filter_hue="0" filter_saturation ="100" filter_brightness="100" filter_contrast="100" filter_invert="0" fil ter_sepia="0" filter_opacity="100" filter_blur="0" filter_hue_hover="0" fi lter_saturation_hover="100" filter_brightness_hover="100" filter_contrast_ hover="100" filter_invert_hover="0" filter_sepia_hover="0" filter_opacity_ hover="100" filter_blur_hover="0"]https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads /2020/07/bern_lauterbrunnen.png[/fusion_imageframe]\n\n \;\n\nTo bring with you\n\n participation fee in cash\n face mask(s) for (at least) pu blic transport\n sunscreen\, sunglasses\, hat\n lunch and extra snacks\n IAESTE spirit :)\n\n \;\n\nCancellation\n\nIf for any sad reason you cannot attend\, you will have to pay for the full fee unless you find a r eplacement by yourself.\n\n \;\n\nDisclaimer\n\n By signing up for th e event you're accepting no liability from the neither party (organizers a nd IAESTE organization) in case of any direct or indirect loss\, damage or injury.\n Consider that this outdoor activity is physically very demandi ng and is not meant for total beginners. Previous experience is needed!\n Participants need to state their previous hiking\, climbing experience in the notes to be selected for the event.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:112@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20200927T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20200927T183000 DTSTAMP:20200903T102225Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/chocolate-and-c heese-weekend-2020/ SUMMARY:Chocolate and Cheese Weekend 2020 DESCRIPTION:Dear IAESTE trainees and members\,\n\n \;\n\nSwiss food in two words: cheese &\; chocolate! LC Lausanne invites you to the Cheese and Chocolate Day 2020 on Sunday the 27th September in the beautiful area of Gruyère and get a great taste of Switzerland!\n\nDuring this day\, we will visit the famous Maison Cailler\, where we'll eat chocolate and learn how it is made🤔. If the weather is good\, we will go up the famous Mol éson mountain and listen to an alphorn concert 😎. Back down\, we will try the summer bobsleigh! Furthermore\, we will explore the medieval town and surrounding area of the castle of Gruyères and last but not least\, w e will see how cheese is made in the maison du Gruyère and will take part in a delicious cheese tasting. At the end of the day\, people who travel with 7/25 can go back home after 19:00.\n\n\n\nhttps://www.lamaisondugruye re.ch/\nhttps://cailler.ch/de/maison-cailler\nhttps://www.la-gruyere.ch/de /P13844/alphorn-in-moleson\n\nSchedule:\n\n9:30    Arrival:  Broc-Fabri que\n10:00 Visit Cailler chocolate factory\n12:32 Transfer to Moléson-sur -Gruyères\, arrive at 13:46 Plan-Francey\n13:45-16:15 Pic-Nick\, Alphorn concert\, going up the summit\, summer bobsleigh\n16:34 Transfer to Maison Gruyère - arrival 16:48\n17:00 tour through the Maison Gruyère and chee se tasting\n18:30 Visit of the old Town of Gruyère and return home\n\nCon nections for Arrivial at: 9:30 in Broc Fabrique\n\n \;\n\nDon’t for get to bring your own mask - it is mandatory in public transport!\n\n  \;\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\n\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\n\nFrom Basel\n\n\n\nFrom Zürich \n\n\n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Visit chocolate factory\n Alphorn concert\n Transfers during the day (train\, bus and cable car)\n Funicular to Moléson\n Summer bobsleigh\n Visit of the cheese factory and the cheese tasting\n Loads of Fun\n\nNot Included in the participatio n fee\n\n Home Transfers (Home - Broc in the morning\, Gruyères - Home i n the evening)\n Pic-nic\n\n \;\n\nParticipation Fees:\n\n \;\n\n If the weather is bad\, and we can’t go on top you will get 10 CHF back. \n\n \;\n\nIAESTE Member with GA : 45 .-\n\nIAESTE Member with half-ta x : 53 .- \n\nIAESTE Member without abonnement : 60.-\n\nUnfortunately thi s year\, as the spots are restricted\, non-IAESTE affiliates are not able to participate.\n\n \;\n\nRegistration opens Friday 4th of September a t 7pm! \n\nThe following form should be used:\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/f orms/d/1PWwWgwat_re_Z4xkitMKa9te30w38gc8iWEXPzrqPQg/edit\n\n \;\n\nIn total there are only 13 spots available (restrictions because of the pande mic)\, so be quick! You will receive a confirmation if you have a spot or if you are put on the waiting list. Please notice that with your registrat ion you agree on the cancellation policy and the Covid-Safety-Rules.\n\nTh e total amount of the registration fee shall be paid after receipt of the participation confirmation until Wednesday 9th of September. Anyone who re ceived a participation confirmation and did not pay by that time will be r emoved from the participants list and the next person on the waiting list will receive the spot.\n\n \;\n\nThe payment can be paid by - Please i ndicate your full name:\n\n IBAN: CH50 0023 5235 5819 4540 L\n Twint: 07 8 605 70 46\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nCancellation policy\n\nFor cancellati ons up to 1 week before the event (i.e. the 20th of September included)\, the full amount will be reimbursed.\n\nFor cancellations between 1 week an d 2 days before the event (i.e. 21st - 24th included)\, 50% of the amount will be withheld.\n\nFor cancellations in the 2 days before the event (i.e . 25th included and later)\, the whole amount will be withheld.\n\n \; \n\nPlease let us know if you have any questions.\n\n \;\n\nThe meetin g point will be the train station “Broc-Fabrique” on Sunday\, 27.09. a t 09:30 am.\n\nThe return is from the train station “Gruyères”.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n\nDominik and Daniel\n\nCOVID-19 - Saf ety- Rules\n\nWith your subscription to this event you agree on the follow ing points and you are aware of the consequences.\n\n If you are sick or you have any symptoms of illness or discomfort you’re not allowed to tak e part at the event.\n You are responsible for bringing enough face-masks for the use in public transport or for any situation where the safety dis tance of 1.5 m can not be guaranteed.\n Hand shakes between all members a re forbidden and in all situations the participant must pay attention to k eep distance of at least 1.5 m to any other person.\n At the arrival in t he morning IAESTE will make some disinfectant available and everyone must disinfect their hands. The same procedure will be conducted after every vi sit of a public place (museum\, factories etc.)\n Please help the organiz ers that the rules are followed. It’s in the interest of your health and the reputation of our beloved organization.\n If you feel sick after the event you must inform the organizers as quickly as possible. The organize rs will then contact the other members.\n If the rules are not respected from some members IAESTE withholds the possibility to exclude these member s from any further events.\n\n \;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:113@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201003T092500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201003T220000 DTSTAMP:20201001T192351Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/hard-hiking-day -2020/ SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] Hard Hiking Day 2020 DESCRIPTION:\n!CANCELLED!\n[due to unfavorable weather conditions]\nIAESTE Hard Hiking Day\nSeptember 26\, 2020\nOctober 3\, 2020\n\n\nAre you alread y tired of the city lifestyle and desperate for an adventure? Do you want to see the great Alps from 1st person view and behold sceneries like never before? Did you gain kilograms during your summer vacation and now you ne ed to get rid of it? In that case we have an answer for you! Join us in co nquering the Swiss alps during our all day long hiking adventure! This yea r we have just one day\, but it will be all the more intense!\n© Brienz R othorn Bahn AG\nIt will be our pleasure (and your pain) to take you to Bri enzergrat (a.k.a. Hardergrat) which is considered to be the longest hikeab le ridge in Swiss Alps. The hike will start up at Brienzer Rothorn where w e will get to by Switzerland’s only daily steam rack railway that has th rilled passengers since 1892! The route will take us along the ridge all t he way to Harder Kulm just above Interlaken.\n\nWith 21km and 1200m of ele vation gain\, this hike requires high general fitness. Given that for a bi g part of the route there will be a steep drop-off on either or both sides \, sure-footedness is absolutely necessary. From the technical point of vi ew\, except for a short passage of T5-level\, it should fairly manageable. However\, in case you have a crippling fear of heights it's better to ski p this one.\n\nRegistering with Rega (30 CHF)\, although not mandatory\, m ight come in handy and you will support a good cause at the same time.\n\n T5-level ->\; often without a path\, individual\, simple climbing sectio ns\, exposed challenging terrain\, steep rocky slopes...\nMore about the r anking system can be found here:\nhttps://www.bergfreunde.eu/alpine-grades -calculator/\n\n\n\nProgram\nSaturday\, October 3\n\n\n Meeting point: 9: 25 at Brienz train station\, platform 1 \n It's important to be on time\, please use the recommended train connection below\n 9:38 we go up the Br ienzer Rothorn with Switzerland’s only daily steam rack railway\n 10:30 start of the hike\n About 8 hours of hiking + lunch break and several sh ort breaks on the way =>\; 9 - 10 hours altogether\n Cable car from Har der Kulm down to Interlaken\, every 30 minutes\, last one at 21:10\n A dr ink to celebrate that we survived\, either in Interlaken or at Harder Kulm \n\nParticipation fees\nThe fee for this event is 0 CHF for people affilia ted with IAESTE (e.g: trainees\, LC members\, etc)\n\nA surcharge of 15 C HF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nThe money will be collected at the start of the weekend. Only cash is accepte d!\n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Tiny snack full of energy\n Beer or another drink of your taste at the end of the hike\n\nThe view ove r the Swiss alps is for free! :-)\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee \n\n Train ride from your place to Brienz\n Steam train ride from Brienz to Brienzer Rothorn\n Cable car from Harder Kulm to Interlaken\n Train ride from Interlaken to your place\n Lunch\n\nIMPORTANT: If you are plann ing to buy Supersaver ticket in advance do not buy it further than Interla ken. This hike would be super dangerous if it is raining on the day of the hike or shortly before. In that case we will have to change to some backu p plan. \n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf you cancel your registration:\n\n l ess than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is 21:25\, 02.10.202 0)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n after con firming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\nCompulsory:\n\n Proper hiking boots (see image - if in doubt\, contact us!)\n Headlamp s - the timing is tight and we will have to do the last part probably in d ark\; check the batteries and optimally bring some spare ones\n At least 3 liters of water (there is NO option to refill the bottle on the way)\n Cash for cable cars ->\; 29.80 CHF (with Halbtax) from Brienz to Brienze r Rothorn + 17 CHF from Harder Kulm down to Interlaken\n\nRecommended:\n\n Comfortable backpack for hiking\n A jacket (waterproof\, there is alw ays a chance of rain!)\n Reasonably warm clothes (many layers\, like an o nion)\n Snacks for the hike (dried fruit\, nuts\, chocolate)\n Extra ca sh for payment if you want to buy something at the huts (usually only acce pt cash)\n Sunglasses / hat\n Sunscreen\n Trekking poles are huge advan tage and are not meant just for your grandpa (preferably such that you can fold and put away to your backpack\, as at some places using both hands w ill be necessary)\n\n Avoid bringing unnecessary items as you will need to carry them all day (“Perfection is achieved\, not when there is nothi ng more to add\, but when there is nothing left to take away\, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry”)\n\nGood shoes are important for comfort and safety reas ons. We will walk on a ridge with steep drop-offs on either or both sides. Therefore you need to be sure-footed. High shoes such as shown are necess ary in order to stabilize your foot.\n\nIf you don’t have any yet we rec ommend them since you may use them for other occasions as well. Good quali ty shoes last for 10 years and more and cost from 150 CHF upward. We canno t take people on the hike without suitable equipment! Participants in sne akers\, sandals\, flip flops or other unsuitable shoes will not be allowed to join.\nGeneral clothing\nThe onion principle works best for hiking\, a s it might get cold. Rather wear several thin layers than one thick one. T he weather and temperature are rarely constant\, and body temperature rise s under exertion and drops again during rest periods\, so it makes sense t o wear several layers of clothing. If it’s too warm you can then take on e or more layers off\; if it’s cold\, you can just put something back on . On your base layer\, which takes up the sweat you can wear insulation la yers and/or a hardshell for water and wind protection. Definitely avoid je ans\, as these will soak and make prolonged hiking very difficult if we hi t rain.\nMeeting point and train connections\nWe meet on Saturday\, 03.10. 2020 at 09:25 at the Brienz train station\, platform 1 . Please be on time \, because we need to buy tickets and change to Brienz Rothorn Bahn leavin g at 09:38.\n \nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Züric h\nIMPORTANT: If you are planning to buy Supersaver ticket in advance do n ot buy it further than Interlaken. This hike would be super dangerous if i t is raining on the day of the hike or shortly before. In that case we wil l have to change to some backup plan.\n\nFor further information on train connections\, check the SBB website or the SBB app.\nContact\nIf you have any questions\, please send a message to hardhiking2020@iaeste.ch\nRegis tration information:\nThe online registration is open from Friday\, 18.09. 2020\, 12:00 and will close on Thursday 01.10.2020\, at 23:30\, or when th e event is fully booked. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2020/09 /IMG_4473-scaled.jpeg CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:117@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20211113T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20211113T173000 DTSTAMP:20211110T090524Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-feldschl osschen-brewery-tour-and-bowling/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Feldschlösschen Brewery Tour and Bowling DESCRIPTION:What is it about?\n\nIAESTE Basel Local Committee invites you o n the 13th of November 2021 for culinary beer tasting and a brewery tour o f Feldschlösschen and some rounds of bowling afterwards in Basel. Feldsch lösschen is the largest beverage manufacturer and distributor in Switzerl and. The Feldschlösschen Brewery in Rheinfelden began operations in 1876 and today produces every third litre of beer brewed in Switzerland.\n\n\n\ nFeldschlösschen Brewery (wikipedia.org)\n\nStücki Arena Bowling (https: //www.arenabowling.ch)\nProgram\nSaturday\, 13th November 2021\n\nDisclaim er: there will be alcohol consumed during this event.\n\n 11:45 am – Ar rival at the Feldschlösschen Brewery “Red Meeting Point” in Rheinfeld en\n 12:00 pm to 2:15 pm – Feldschlösschen Brewery Tour with complemen tary Beer and Pretzel\n 2:15 pm to 5:30 pm – Go to Stücki Arena Bowlin g for 2h\n After 5:30 pm – end of event\, explore Basel city or watch a movie at Stücki Arena Cinemas (they have 4DX screening!)\n\nMeeting Poin t\n\n The “Red Meeting Point” is located near the intersection of Th eophil Roniger-Strasse and Froneggweg.\n\n\n\nWhat to bring?\n\n Covid c ertificate and ID is MANDATORY for this event\n Face mask must be worn du ring the entire tour\n Great mood\n\nParticipation Fee\n\n  25 CHF\n\nI ncluded in the Participation Fee\n\n Feldschlösschen Brewery Tour with c omplementary Beer and Pretzel\n 2h bowling and shoe rent at Arena Bowling \n Drink at bowling bar up to 7 CHF (no high percentage alcohol)\n\nNot I ncluded in the Participation Fee\n\n Lunch prior to event\n Public Trans port tickets to Rheinfelden Station and to Stücki Basel and any other\ n\nA surcharge of 15 CHF will apply for participants who are not affilia ted with IAESTE.\n\nThe payment can be paid by bank transfer or Twint. The details will be provided after the registration in a separate email.\n\nH ow do I register?\n\nThe registration will open on Wednesday 10th of Nov ember at 10:00AM. The event is restricted to 18 people. To register pleas e fill in the form below.\n\nYou will be notified by email if you are on t he waiting list.\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf you cancel your registration \n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 09:00 A M\, Friday)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before t he start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hour s before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the partici pation fee\n\nCovid restrictions\n\nA COVID-certificate is required for th is event!!\n\nTo have a valid COVID-certificate\, the principle of the “ 3 Gs” (genesen\, geimpft\, getestet) applies:\n\n– Recovered from the illness\n– Vaccinated\n– Tested negatively\n\nIAESTE does not take res ponsibility in case the person fails to provide one.\n\nWhat are you waiti ng for?\n\nNothing! Register now go go go !\n\nIf you have any questions\, you can contact Vanessa via email: vanessa@stefanirene.org\n\nBest regard s\,\n\nYour Organizers\n\nLC Basel\n\n \;\n\nTrains\n\nBasel:\n\n\n\nB ern:\n\n\n\nZürich:\n\n \;\n\n\n\nLausanne:\n\n\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Day Event LOCATION:Feldschlösschen Brewery\, Theophil Roniger-Strasse\, Rheinfelden\ , 4310\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Theophil Roniger-Strasse\, Rheinfelden\, 4310\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Feldschlössch en Brewery:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:120@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20211210T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20211212T200000 DTSTAMP:20211117T080236Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-ski-week end-2021/ SUMMARY:IAESTE SKI WEEKEND 2021 DESCRIPTION:\n\nIAESTE Ski Weekend Reloaded\nDecember 10-12th\, 2021\nWinte r has come! But for us no long night full of terrors but short nights full of party and days full\nof fun and excitement sliding down the beautiful slopes of Saas Fee.\n\n\n\nNo matter if you have never seen snow before in your life or if you are a world champion in downhill racing: you cannot m iss this weekend! We will offer skiing and snowboard classes for beginners . So please take this once in a lifetime opportunity to feel the excitemen t rushing through your veins when sliding down a mountain!\n\n\n\n\n\nTher e will be a real mountain village experience and a never-ending party that will tire even the\ntoughest party addicts!\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, IAESTE L C Lausanne invite you to show off your skiing/snowboarding skills in Saas Fee.\n\n\n\nProgram\nFriday\,December 10th\n\n Arriving at accommodation and registration 20:00-23:00.\n Welcome beers and pizza.\n Ice-breaking games and party\n\nSaturday\, December 11th\n\n Breakfast and preparing l unch-packs 7:00-8:00\n Skiing equipment rentals. It might be cheaper to c ome with already rented equipment.\n Skiing &\; snowboarding at Saas F ee.\n Lunch break in the mountains (lunch-packs).\n More skiing and snow boarding.\n Heading to the accommodation and relaxing.\n Fondue dinner a t the accommodation\, some drinks provided\n Sleeping pillows and blanket s are provided. Please bring extra your own sleeping bag\nor linen for hy giene!\n\nSunday\, December 12th\n\n Breakfast and preparing lunch-packs 7:00-8:00\n Cleaning and packing\n Snowshoeing/ice skating\n Relax in a Spa\n Heading home with everyone in one piece\n\nParticipation fees\nPle ase indicate your level correctly while registering (Need Tutor/ No Need For Tutor). Please also mention\nin the comments section of the registrati on if you are vegetarian\, vegan or have any food allergies.\n\n SLEEP ING PACK (Chalet\, Food &\; Drinks): 133 CHF\n SKIING PACK (Chalet\, F ood\, Drinks &\; one day ski pass): 205 CHF\n Extra activities to be p aid during the weekend in cash: Snowshoeing (~15 CHF)\, Ice skating (~10 C HF) &\; Spa(~35 CHF)\n\nA surcharge of 40 CHF will apply for particip ants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\n\nWe are looking for volunteer s who would teach the total beginners. We offer a discount from the price for this act of kindness. Please note in the comment during registration i f you want to be a tutor.\n\n\nThe money needs to be transferred before 1 .12.2021 to the following Account:\nIBAN: CH37 0483 5284 2385 2300 0\nBIC: CRESCHZZ80A\nBénéficiaire: REVOLUT LTD\, LONDON\, UK\nAdresse du béné ficiaire: 7 Westferry Circus\, E14 4HD\, London\, GB\nBanque: Credit Suiss e (Schweiz) AG\nParadeplatz 8\n8070 Zürich\nSwitzerland\nRéférence: 308 92536\,\nTanja Markotic\,\nCH\n \;\n\nMake sure to mention your name  in the open comment section of the bank transfer!\n\nIf you fail to pay before the deadline\, a surcharge of 5 CHF will apply!\n\n\n\nIncluded i n the participation fee\n\n Accommodation for two nights.\n Ski-pass for one day\n Dinner and drinks on Friday and Saturday\n Breakfast for Satu rday &\; Sunday\n Packed lunch for Saturday &\; Sunday.\n\nNOT Incl uded in the participation fee\n\n Train ride to Saas Fee and back\n Ski/ Snowboarding equipment rentals\n Sunday activities\n\nCancellation Policy \nAfter you registered for the weekend\, it's not possible to cancel and y ou will have to pay the whole registration fee.\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n Sleeping bag or linen\n Towels\n Waterproof warm clothes (S kiing in Jeans is very unhealthy and uncomfortable\, there is a possibilit y to rent skiing pants and jackets)\n Ski/Snowboarding equipment if you d o not plan to rent there.\n Slippers for inside the accommodation\n An e xtra pair of shoes if you are renting equipment\, as you will leave your s hoes at the rental shop\n Helmets and goggles are highly recommended.\n IAESTE spirit\, a good shiny mood and lots of determination\n\n\n\nMeeting point and train connections\nMeeting point for everyone is at our accommo dation:\n\nChalet Frohsinn\n079 304 87 26\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/VM3QfGk JrN4bna4R8\n\nRegistration is open between 20:00-23:00\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\ nIf you have any questions\, write to lclausanne@iaeste.ch !\n\nSpecial No te\nSkiing and snowboarding is notorious for its accidents. However\, most of our IAESTE trainees only have basic\nhealth insurance are not well cov ered for rescue missions in the mountains. Therefore\, the organizers reco mmend\nyou to become a patron at the rega non-profit organization (link) . The price is only 30 CHF for world round\nrepatriation insurance and bel ieve me this is basically for free with respect to the full cost of helico pter rescue in\nthe Swiss alps. By signing up for the event you're accepti ng no liability from the neither party (organizers and IAESTE organization ) in case of any direct or indirect loss\, damage or injury.\n\n\nSpecial Note 2:\nCovid certificate and ID is MANDATORY for this event. You won't b e able to participate without them.\n\n\nRegistration\nThe maximum number of participants allowed for this event is 39 (excluding organizers and h elpers) and the registration\nis on a first-come\, first-served basis. We reserve the right to prioritize IAESTE affiliates during the first 48 hour s of registration.\nIf your registration is not among the first 39\, it wi ll be put on the waiting list.\n\nPlease do mind that each registration is for exactly one person. Do not use the comments section to register anot her person\,\ninstead fill in a separate registration.\n\nThe online regis tration opens on Wednesday\, 17th of November 2021\, at 09:00:00.\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:121@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220211T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220213T200000 DTSTAMP:20220114T105555Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-ski-week end-2022/ SUMMARY:IAESTE SKI WEEKEND 2022 DESCRIPTION:\n\nWork in progress: IAESTE Ski Weekend Reloaded\nFebruary 11- 13th\, 2022\nWinter is here! But for us no long night full of terrors but short nights full of party and days full\nof fun and excitement sliding do wn the beautiful slopes of Les Diablerets.\n\n\n\nNo matter if you have ne ver seen snow before in your life or if you are a world champion in downhi ll racing: you cannot miss this weekend! We will offer skiing and snowboar d classes for beginners. So please take this once in a lifetime opportunit y to feel the excitement rushing through your veins when sliding down a mo untain!\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a real mountain village experience and a never-ending party that will tire even the\ntoughest party addicts!\n\n\n\ n\nThis year\, IAESTE LC Lausanne invite you to show off your skiing/snowb oarding skills in Les Diablerets.\n\n\n\nProgram\nFriday\, February 11th\n \n\n Arriving at accommodation and registration 20:00-23:00.\n Welcome b eers and pizza.\n Ice-breaking games and party\n\nSaturday\, February 12t h\n\n\n Breakfast and preparing lunch-packs 7:00-8:00\n Skiing equipment rentals. It might be cheaper to come with already rented equipment.\n Sk iing &\; snowboarding at Les Diablerets.\n Lunch break in the mountain s (lunch-packs).\n More skiing and snowboarding.\n Heading to the accomm odation and relaxing.\n Dinner at the accommodation\, some drinks provide d\n Sleeping pillows and blankets are provided. Please bring extra your own sleeping bag\nor linen for hygiene!\n\nSunday\, February 13th\n\n\n B reakfast and preparing lunch-packs 7:00-8:00\n Cleaning and packing\n Sk iing &\; snowboarding at Les Diablerets.\n Heading home with everyone in one piece\n\nParticipation fees\nPlease indicate your level correctly while registering (Need Tutor/ No Need For Tutor). Please also mention\nin the comments section of the registration if you are vegetarian\, vegan  or have any food allergies.\n\n SLEEPING PACK (Chalet\, Food &\; Drin ks): 135 CHF\n SKIING PACK (Chalet\, Food\, Drinks &\; two days ski pa ss): 250 CHF\n Extra activities to be paid during the weekend in cash\n\n A surcharge of 40 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\n\nWe are looking for volunteers who would teach the total beginners. We offer a discount from the price for this act of kindness. P lease note in the comment during registration if you want to be a tutor.\n \n\nThe money needs to be transferred before 30.01.2022 to the following Account:\nIBAN: CH37 0483 5284 2385 2300 0\nBIC: CRESCHZZ80A\nBénéficiai re: REVOLUT LTD\, LONDON\, UK\nAdresse du bénéficiaire: 7 Westferry Circ us\, E14 4HD\, London\, GB\nBanque: Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG\nParadeplat z 8\n8070 Zürich\nSwitzerland\nRéférence: 30892536\,\nTanja Markotic\,\ nCH\n \;\n\nMake sure to mention your name in the open comment secti on of the bank transfer! In case the transfer doesn't work\, you can also send the money via Twint or Swiss bank transfer.\n\nIf you fail to pay be fore the deadline\, a surcharge of 5 CHF will apply!\n\n\n\nIncluded in t he participation fee\n\n Accommodation for two nights.\n Ski-pass for tw o day\n Dinner and drinks on Friday and Saturday\n Breakfast for Saturda y &\; Sunday\n Packed lunch for Saturday &\; Sunday.\n\nNOT Include d in the participation fee\n\n Train ride to Les Diablerets and back\n S ki/Snowboarding equipment rentals\n Extra non-skiing activities\n\nCancel lation Policy\nAfter you registered for the weekend\, it's not possible to cancel and you will have to pay the whole registration fee.\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n Sleeping bag or linen\n Towels\n Waterproof w arm clothes (Skiing in Jeans is very unhealthy and uncomfortable\, there is a possibility to rent skiing pants and jackets)\n Ski/Snowboarding equ ipment if you do not plan to rent there.\n Slippers for inside the accomm odation\n An extra pair of shoes if you are renting equipment\, as you wi ll leave your shoes at the rental shop\n Helmets and goggles are highly r ecommended.\n IAESTE spirit\, a good shiny mood and lots of determination \n\n\n\nMeeting point and train connections\nMeeting point for everyone is at our accommodation:\n\nChalet Budokan\nChem. de Loyettaz\n1865 Ormont-D essus\n\nArriavals are between 20:00-23:00\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to lclausanne@iaeste.ch !\n\nSpecial Note\nSkiing a nd snowboarding is notorious for its accidents. However\, most of our IAES TE trainees only have basic\nhealth insurance are not well covered for res cue missions in the mountains. Therefore\, the organizers recommend\nyou t o become a patron at the Rega non-profit organization (link). The price is only 30 CHF for world round\nrepatriation insurance and believe me this is basically for free with respect to the full cost of helicopter rescue in\nthe Swiss alps. By signing up for the event you're accepting no liabil ity from the neither party (organizers and IAESTE organization) in case of any direct or indirect loss\, damage or injury.\n\n\nSpecial Note 2:\nThe 2G+ rule will be enforced (test + vaccinated/recovered). 2G+ Covid certif icate and ID is MANDATORY for this event. You won't be able to participate without them.\n\n\nRegistration\nThe maximum number of participants all owed for this event is 30 (as long as Covid allows\, excluding organizers and helpers) and the registration\nis on a first-come\, first-served basis . We reserve the right to prioritize IAESTE affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration.\nIf your registration is not among the first 30\, it will be put on the waiting list.\n\n\nIn case of Covid related reductio n of the participant number\, the cancellations will start with the last r egistered. You will be reimbursed.\n\n\nPlease do mind that each registrat ion is for exactly one person. Do not use the comments section to registe r another person\,\ninstead fill in a separate registration.\n\nThe online registration opens on Friday\, 14th of January 2022\, at 15:00:00.\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:122@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220514T152000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20220514T190000 DTSTAMP:20220511T002209Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-golf-day / SUMMARY:IAESTE Golf Day DESCRIPTION:[Put here some stereotype joke about golf before publishing\nWh at about this one?]\n\nHave you always dreamed of joining the world of lux ury and pretentious wealth?\nHave you always wanted to try out a sport\, t raditionally considered to be reserved for the elite?\nYou almost accumula ted money for a new sports car\, but lunch at the student canteen left you with an empty pocket again?\nIf you recognize yourself\, then this event is for you!\n\nThis year\, IAESTE LC Zürich for the first time will offer you the opportunity to try your hand at a quite popular sport in Switzerl and - Golf. But first you'll have to earn it with a short walk and a hill climb.\n\n\n\nGolf Fricktal (golf-fricktal.ch)\nProgram\nSaturday\, 14th M ay 2022\n\n 15:20 – Meeting at Frick train station and walk to the golf club (~2.5 km\, 100m elevation gain)\n 16:00 - 18:00 – Event at the g olf club\n\n Introduction to golf\n First shots on the driving range\n Putting Competition\n\n\n After 18:00 – Enjoying nice views and walk ba ck to the train station / possible some additional short panorama walk\n\n Meeting Point\n\n Train station "Frick"\n\nWhat to bring?\n\n Comfortabl e clothes and shoes. NO BLUE JEANS\n Some water for rehydration (There is a restaurant at the golf club as well)\n Great mood\n\nParticipation Fee \n\n  0 CHF\n\nIncluded in the Participation Fee\n\n Picturesque walk\n Event at the golf club\n\nNot Included in the Participation Fee\n\n Tra in ride to Frick and back\n\nHow do I register?\n\nThe registration will o pen on Wednesday 11th of May at 18:30. The event is restricted to 10 peo ple. To register please fill in the form at the very bottom of the page.\n \n \;\n\nYou will be notified by email if you are on the waiting list and get a spot.\n\n \;\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf you cancel your re gistration\n\n less than 24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25.- CHF fee\n\n \;\n\nIf you have any questions\, you can contact or ganiser via email: golfday@iaeste.ch\n\nBest regards\,\n\nYour Organizers\ n\nLC Zürich\n\n \;\n\nTrains\n\nBasel:\n\n\n\nBern:\n\n\n\nZürich:\ n\n \;\n\n\n\nLausanne:\n\n\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Day Event LOCATION:Golf Fricktal\, Büttihaldenweg 100\, Frick\, 5070\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Büttihaldenweg 100\, Frick \, 5070\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Golf Fricktal:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:125@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220618 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220619 DTSTAMP:20221115T171617Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/casual-hike-day -rigi-2022/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Casual Hike Day - Mt. Rigi DESCRIPTION:⛰️ The Queen of the Mountains\, Mt. Rigi\, is a mountain ma ssif of the Alps\, located in Central Switzerland 🇨🇭. The whole mass if is almost entirely surrounded by three different bodies of water: Lake Lucerne\, Lake Zug\, and Lake Lauerz\, and it excites her summer visitors with wonderful views of the lakes and mountains as well as an impressive v ariety of alpine flora.\nIAESTE invites you to a very pleasant and relaxin g casual hike along the Rigi panoramic trail. This hike is considered ‘e asy’ and offers some of the best views without having to kill your legs. But don’t take my word for it\, check out some of the pictures https:// www.rigi.ch/en 😊\n \;\n \nProgram\nHike Duration*: Easy\, mostly f lat\, 3h30m to 4h (rough\, without breaks)\nDistance*: 10 KM to 11 KM\nSat urday\, June 18\n09:45 - 10:00 : Meet up at Arth-Goldau SBB Train Station\ n10:08 - 10:37 : Take Mountain Railway at 10:08 AM sharp to Rigi Wölferts chen-First\n*Note: Depending on how many people join and how they’re fee ling\, we can stop earlier / later with this railway to extend / shorten t he hike\n10:40 - 12:30 : Hike section 1 (~2h\, 5.5 KM) to Rigi First\n12:3 0 - 13:30 : Suggestion\, Lunch break with drinks at one of the many restau rants\n13:30 - 15:30 : Hike section 2 (~1h45m\, 4 KM) to Rigi Scheidegg\n1 5:30 - infinity: Everyone is free to do as they wish\, watch the sunset wi th drinks or take cable car + train back to Arth-Goldau SBB Train Station. \nThe cable car leaves from Rigi Scheidegg every 1 hour from 15:35\, 16:35 \,.. until 19:35.\nNo Participation Fee: You can buy your own tickets for the train and cable car using the SBB app/kiosk.\n\n\n \nMountain Railway (up) costs CHF 18 with SBB Half Fare\n\n \nCable Car &\; Railway (dow n) costs CHF 21.5 with SBB Half Fare\n\n \nGA is valid on these routes\, hence no costs if you have a GA / Day Pass.\n\n\nNo Registration Required\ nJoin the WhatsApp group for further communication.\nChecklist - Remember to bring\n\n\n \nYour SwissPass / SBB Travel card\n\n \nPlenty of water\ , drinks\, and snacks\n\n \nOptional: Small backpack\n\n \nSunscreen\, s unshades\, hat\n\n \nHiking shoes/equipment is not necessary - up to you. Wear comfortable shoes.\n\n\n \;\nWeather Conditions\nClear and sunny \, 20 to 24 C\n\nHike stats for sports nerds:\n\n\nImportant\n\n\n\n \nIn surance: IAESTE Switzerland is not responsible for any damage or accident! IAESTE Switzerland and IAESTE Local Committees Zurich\, Basel\, Bern and Lausanne do not provide any kind of insurance coverage for river rafting o n Saturday and for hiking on Sunday. Participating on the weekend means pa rticipating at one’s own risk. Make sure that you are well insured (medi cal\, accidental &\; liability insurance!)\n\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\nMeeting point for all participants: Arth Goldau SBB Train Station\, by 9:50 - 10 AM.\nThe schedule is quite flexible. Please join th e WhatsApp group if you’re interested and we can see based on the number of people if we should start earlier or later. Although it’s better to hike in the morning\, we can also start 1 hour later.\nZurich:\n\nBasel:\n \nBern:\n\nLausanne:\nI don’t expect people from Lausanne to join :P CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:126@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220625 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220627 DTSTAMP:20220620T061908Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/30257/ SUMMARY:Jura weekend 2022 DESCRIPTION:Wondering what the Grand Canyon of Switzerland looks like? Join us for the Jura Weekend\nand hike up the Creux du Van! The colossal rock arena resembles a giant natural\namphitheater\, with vertical cliffs tower ing 160m high. It’s a spectacular sight for walkers.\n\nWe will spend th is weekend in the Val-de-Travers\, a region famous for its clock industry and\nthe historic birthplace of Absinthe. You’ll be able to learn more a bout its origins and\ndistillation process. Another highlight of the weeke nd will be a visit to the asphalt mines. For\nover 100 years asphalt was l aboriously mined in the underground mines of La Presta and\nexported all o ver the world for road construction. Today the mines are no longer in oper ation\nand are partially open to the public as a museum.\n\nThe hike up th e Creux du Van lasts for ca. 5 hours (700m height difference) without\ncou nting the lunch break. Be sure whether you are fit enough for the hike to admire\nthe beautiful view!\nBackpacks and sleeping bags are mandatory ! I f you come without\, you will not be able to participate.\nWe will be hiki ng\, do not pack too much equipment for the hike\, you will have to carry\ nit up the mountain and back down again. Also think of having proper shoes for hiking.\nProgram\nSaturday\, June 25\n\n meeting point at 11:11 at t he “La Presta Mines d’asphaltes”\n visit of the asphalt mines\n lu nch at the asphalt mines\n visit of the absinth museum\, including degust ation\n walk to the accommodation\n dinner (fondue!)\n\nSunday\, June 26 \n\n breakfast in the accommodation\n hike to the Creux-du-Van\n lunch at the Creux-du-Van\n optional\, hike through the Gorges de l’Areuse ca nyon\n (in case of rain\, a replacement activity is planned)\n\nRegistrat ion\nRegistration will open on Friday June 17th at 1:00pm. There are 23 sp ots\, registrations after\nthe weekend is fully booked will be put on a wa iting list. Priority will be given to IAESTE\ninterns in the first 48 hour s.\nIn the evening of Sunday 19th\, registration confirmations will be sen t out (you will be\ninformed if you are registered or on the waiting list) . Payment information will be included in\nthe same email.\nPayment will b e required until Tuesday 21st at 6:00pm to confirm the registration.\n\nRE GISTER HERE !!!\nParticipation fee\n\n With GA : 100 CHF\n With Halbtax : 110 CHF\n With no train reduction : 120 CHF\n\nNon IAESTE members will have a surcharge of 25 CHF.\n\nIncluded in the participation fee are:\n\n all visits\n lunch and dinner on Saturday\n breakfast and lunch on Sund ay\n\nCancellation policy\nThe participation fee is non-refundable unless the participant finds a replacement participant\nbefore the weekend.\nFor questions\, please contact jura-2022@iaeste.ch CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:124@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220701 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220704 DTSTAMP:20220622T200304Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/rafting-weekend -2022/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Rafting Weekend 2022\, Interlaken DESCRIPTION:The most famous &\; exciting IAESTE Switzerland weekend is b ack!\nInterlaken is a beautiful city in the heart of the Swiss Alps\, situ ated between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz at the foot of the famous trio o f peaks: the Eiger\, the Mönch\, and the Jungfrau. And it is one of the m ost famous centers for adventure sports.\n\n\n\nSurrounded by this landsca pe\, we will enjoy a descent in the Lütschine river. Better be prepared f or a great amount of adrenaline! You can’t simply come to Switzerland an d not experience the Alps at its best. After rafting\, we will gather arou nd for apres-raft\, where we will enjoy the lake Brienz and its breathtaki ng views.\n\nLater in the afternoon\, we will organize some games to conti nue having fun. And for dinner\, a lavish BBQ will be waiting for us at th e accommodation along with some wine and beer.\n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, we will do a scenic walk in the Lauterbrunnen valley\, famous for its 72 waterfall s\, the most famous being the Staubbach Falls. We will start with a relaxi ng walk along the paved path from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg leading thr ough numerous waterfalls gushing down from the vertical cliff faces. We wi ll then check out the Trümmelbach waterfalls\, with its ten glacial water falls inside the mountain\, made accessible by tunnel lift. The Trümmelba ch waterfalls are truly unique in Europe. Afterward\, everyone is free to do what they wish\, either relax in Lauterbrunnen or join the group that w ill head to Murren via the cable car and enjoy the breathtaking views of t he Eiger &\; Jungfrau!\nPROGRAM:\nFriday\, July 1\n19:00 onwards: Check -in at the accommodation: River Lodge Interlaken\n21:00: Welcome drinks &a mp\; games\nNote*: Please arrange your own dinner &\; drinks for Friday night.\nSaturday\, July 2\n8:00 - 9:00: Breakfast\n9:30: Meeting at Rafti ng pick-up spot\n10:00 - 14:00: Rafting in the Lütschine river\n14:00 onw ards: Free apres at Rafting\, Swimming in Lake\, Chill\n19:00 - 21:00: BBQ at the accommodation\, pre-drinking games\n21:00 - infinity : Clubbing in Interlaken / Nightlife\nSunday\, July 3\n9:00 - 10:00: Breakfast\n10:00: Check-out\n10:35 - 10:55 : Train to Lauterbrunnen\n11:00 - 15:00: Explorin g the town of Lauterbrunnen\, visiting Trümmelbach waterfalls\, Lunch\n15 :00 onward:\n\n\n Option 1: Relax in Lauterbrunnen\n Option 2: Take the cable car to Murren\, easy walk\, early dinner &\; drinks\n\n19:00: Far ewell &\; train home\nPARTICIPATION FEE\nWith SBB GA: CHF 215\nWith SBB half-fare: CHF 220\nWithout SBB half-fare: CHF 228\nNon-IAESTE: CHF 260\n Included in the participation fee:\n\n\n \nRiver rafting by Outdoor Inter laken\, including guide and all equipment.\nhttps://outdoor.ch/de/outdoor- activities/river-rafting-luetschine/\n\n \n2-nights accommodation\, River Lodge Interlaken\nhttps://www.riverlodge.ch/rl-en\n\n \nTrain ride: Inter laken Ost to Lauterbrunnen (return)\n\n \nBreakfast on Saturday &\; Su nday\n\n\nNot included in the participation fee:\n\n\n \nTrain tickets fr om your city to Interlaken and back.\n\n \nFriday dinner\, Saturday dinne r\, and Lunch on both days\n\n \nTrümmelbach waterfalls entrance fee\n\n \nOptional cable ticket to Murren from Lauterbrunnen\n\n\nCancellation P olicy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n\n \nless than 24 hours before the start of the event (that is\, from 30 June Thursday 19:00)\, you pay t he entire participation fee\n\n \n24-48 hours before the start of the eve nt\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n\n \n48-96 hours before the st art of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n\n \nbefore 4 da ys to the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n\nC hecklist - Remember to bring\n\n\n \nDinner &\; drinks for Friday even ing\n\n \nSwimming suit\, towel\, sunscreen\, sunglasses\n\n \nBasic toi letries - brush\, toothpaste\, shower gel … yada yada\n\n \nSmall backp ack for water\, snacks &\; swimming suit for Saturday. There are locker s available at the rafting company base\, for free use. Please carry your own lock if required.\n\n \nComfortable shoes for the hiking in Lauterbru nnen\n\n \nWater water water - stay hydrated folks\n\n \nIAESTE spirit\n \n\nAccommodation\nRiverLodge Interlaken\, Brienzstrasse 24 3800 Interlake n\nhttps://www.riverlodge.ch/rl-en/\nSituated at a 10-mins walk from Inter laken Ost SBB train station.\nGoogle Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/dX81oh9R46m sGBLG9\nCheck-in: Friday\, July 1\, from 7 PM\nCheck-out: Sunday\, July 3\ , 10 AM\n\n\n \nWe have booked private rooms\, with 4 beds each (bunk-bed s)\n\n \nBed linen\, pillow &\; duvet is included in the participation fee\n\n \nThe accommodation provides a communal kitchen\, BBQ area as we ll as Wifi.\n\n\nImportant\n\n\n\n \nRafting is an adventure sport.\nImpo rtant!!! You must be able to swim and be in normal health condition. Non-s wimmers are not allowed to participate in the rafting.  Alcohol before an d during the rafting is strictly forbidden. Before the raft\, you get intr oduced to the techniques of controlling the boat\, and each boat is led by an experienced rafter. A neoprene wetsuit\, a helmet\, neoprene shoes\, a nd a life jacket protect you. If you wear glasses\, we recommend you to fi x them with a rubber band as they can easily fall off.\n\n \nInsurance: I AESTE Switzerland is not responsible for any damage or accident! IAESTE Sw itzerland and IAESTE Local Committees Zurich\, Basel\, Bern\, and Lausanne do not provide any kind of insurance coverage for river rafting on Saturd ay and for hiking on Sunday. Participating on the weekend means participat ing at one’s own risk. Make sure that you are well insured (medical\, ac cidental &\; liability insurance!)\n\n\nMeeting point and train connect ions\n\nMeeting point for all participants: Directly at the accommodation\ , RiverLodge Interlaken.\n\n\n \nCheck-in from 7 pm\, but those with seve n-25 travel cards will probably arrive at 9 PM.\n\n \nYou can arrive late r as well.\n\n \n10 mins walk from Interlaken Ost SBB train station.\n\n\ nTRAIN AND CONNECTIONS:\nZurich - Interlaken OST:\n\nBasel - Interlaken OS T:\n\nLausanne - Interlaken OST:\n\nBern - Interlaken OST:\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION:\nRegistration will open on Thursday\, 16th June 2022\, at 13 :00\; and will close on Monday\, 20th June 2022 at 23:59.\nSuccessfully re gistered participants will receive a confirmation email with payment instr uctions. Final registration will only be confirmed once payment has been m ade via bank transfer / TWINT.\nPlease send an email to rafting2022@iaeste .ch if you have any questions. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:127@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220710 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220711 DTSTAMP:20220704T064714Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/via-ferrata-202 2/ SUMMARY:Via ferrata 2022 DESCRIPTION:Via ferrata event\nLC Lausanne\, Bern and Zürich invite you fo r a one &\; only unforgettable experience: Hiking including Via Ferrata !\n\nMürren is a beautiful village perched on top of a cliff in the heart of the Swiss Alps\, situated in the middle of the Jungfrau region. Its vi a ferrata is world renowned for its scenic views.\n\n[caption id="" align= "aligncenter" width="1600"] The village of Mürren[/caption]\n\nYou will d iscover a stunning view of the moutains\, filled with new sensations.\n\n\ n\nIMPORTANT: Please state your previous hiking/climbing experience during registration.\n\nHiking or trail shoes are mandatory. Participants withou t them will be asked to rent them at their own cost. Avoid bringing a stri ng backpack\, they are not very practical.\nSchedule\nSunday\, 10th of Jul y 2022\n\n Meet at Lauterbrunnen in front of the cable car station  at 1 0:00am\n Take the cable car to Grütschalp\n Flat hike to Mürren (Detai ls)\n Via Ferrata (Official page)\n (optional) Hike down to Stechelberg (Details)\n\nPrice\nThe price is as follows:\n\n IAESTE affiliated with G A: 20 CHF\n IAESTE affiliated with Halbtax: 25 CHF\n IAESTE affiliated w ith no train reduction: 30 CHF\n\nFor non-IAESTE affiliated people\, a sur charge of 5 CHF will be applied.\n\nThe price of the trip includes:\n\n V ia Ferrata equipment (hiking/trail shoes not included\, but can be rented yourself)\n travel from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp\n\nFood and drinks a re not included.\nRegistration\nThe maximum number of participants allowed for this event is 15. The registration is on a first-come\nfirst-served b asis. We reserve the right to prioritise IAESTE Switzerland affiliates dur ing the first 48 hours of\nregistration. If your registration is not among the first 15\, it will be put on the waiting list.\n\nThe link is at the bottom of the page.\n\nOnce you have registered\, you will be send a confi rmation email with the payment details on Monday July 4th. You will then\n have 72 hours to do the payment. Your registration will be final only once the payment is done.\nCancellation\nIf for any reason you cannot attend\, you will have to pay for the full fee unless there is someone on the wait ing\nlist or you find a replacement by yourself.\nIn case of bad weather\, the event will be rescheduled if possible\, cancelled otherwise. In case of cancellation\n(or if you cannot participate in the rescheduled event)\, the participation fee will be reimbursed.\nDisclaimer\nBy signing up for the event you’re accepting no liability from the neither party (organize rs and IAESTE\norganization) in case of any direct or indirect loss\, dama ge or injury.\nParticipants need to state their previous hiking\, climbing experience in the notes to be selected for the\nevent.\nTravel\nThese are the latest connections that you can take to be on time in Lauterbrunnen:\ n\n \n\n \;\n\n \nQuestions\nIn case of questions\, please write an em ail to viaferrata-2022@iaeste.ch CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:129@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220722 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220725 DTSTAMP:20220719T194015Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/ticino-weekend- 2022/ SUMMARY:Ticino weekend 2022 DESCRIPTION:La dolce vita in the Swiss Alp\, with a spike of adrenaline!\n\ n[caption id="attachment_30462" align="aligncenter" width="3228"] (c) 2021 Clément Verdes[/caption]\n\nIf you wish to discover the “Mediterranean ” side of Switzerland\, to relax in the sun along the emerald water of L ake Lugano\, to enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Verzasca Valley\, to taste a good espresso and to live through an Italian summer night. Then Ti cino weekend is the perfect occasion!\n\nTo conclude the weekend\, you wil l have the opportunity to discover the James Bond in you with a 220-meter- long free fall from the famous dam “Diga Verzasca”. Exactly like in th e 007 movie Goldeneye!\n\nIAESTE LC Zurich invites you to experience all o f this!\nProgram\nFriday\, July 22nd\n\n Train ride to charming Lugano\n Check-in at Canobbio Bunker (Address: Via Scuole 1\, Canobbio)\n PARTY i n the bunker!\n\n Saturday\, July 23rd\n\n Breakfast in the bunker\n To ur of the city of Lugano\n Get up to San Salvatore by cable car to enjoy the beautiful view!\n Trekking along the lake with a break for lunch (lun ch packs)\n Stand up paddling in Lake Lugano\n Swimming and more water a ctivities in the lake\n Dinner at a pizzeria\n Party in the bunker\, or in the many of city clubs.\n\nSunday\, July 24th\n\n Breakfast + bunker c leaning\n Travel to Lavertezzo via Tenero\n Take a dip in the crystal- clear waters near Ponte dei Salti\n Enjoy lunch in the nature\n 2-3 hour s long hike to the dam\n Get ready to jump from more than 200m high at “Diga Verzasca”\n Hike down to Tenero\, or you can take a bus to home already\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA): 145 CHF\n With SBB half-fare (1/2) 165 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2):  180 CHF\n\nPlease send your participation fee to the account of main organ izer.\n\nBank details:\n\nMichael Markus Heinzer\n\nIBAN: CH54 0483 5055 6 044 3000 0\n\n \;\n\nA surcharge of 10 CHF will apply for participan ts paying in cash on the spot.\n\nIf you do not yet have an SBB half-fare card\, we recommend buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Bus and train ride on Sunday morning to the Ponte d ei Salti.\n Accommodation in the bunker (2 nights)\n Ride and back to th e San Salvatore\n Equipment rental and instructions for stand-up paddling \n Dinner on Saturday\n Packed lunch on Saturday and Sunday\n Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Trai n ride from your place to Lugano and from the Verzasca dam back to your pl ace. Both rides are after 19h\, so bring your Gleis 7/Seven 25!\n Dinner for Friday and Sunday\n (optional) Bungee jumping: to be paid cash direct ly at the Verzasca dam. The price depends on the number of jumpers. The pr ice range is 195-255 CHF/person. There are group discounts\, the more peop le will jump\, the less you pay. https://www.trekking.ch/bungy/007-classic -jump?lang=en\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is\, 08:00 PM\, 27 h July)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the s tart of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours be fore the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n afte r confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 2 5% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\, if you didn’t pay via-bank earlier.\n D inner for Friday (if you are still hungry after 20h)\n Good shoes (sneake rs \, hiking boots)\n Swimming suit\, towel (we take a dip in the water m ultiple times)\n Sunglasses and sun cream\n Bag which is comfortable to carry on Sunday (we can’t store our baggage anywhere)\n Cash for the pa rticipation fee\, the bungee jumping\, and everything else\n Lots of ener gy and your best smile!\n (Optional) Guts for the bungee jump\n\n Meetin g point and train connections\n\n Meeting point for all participants: (Ad dress: Via Scuole 1\, Canobbio)\n You can arrive from 22:00\, we searched out below the connections for Gleis 7/Seven25 users\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFo r further information on train connections\, check the SBB website.\nCont act\nPlease send an email to ticino2022@iaeste.ch if you have any question .\nRegistration\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) and if you would like to do the bungee jump\, in the comment be fore submitting the registration. In case you want to become a member\, pl ease let us know.\n\nRegistration will open on Sunday 17th of July\, 9 am. Remember that there is no confirmation needed. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:128@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220729 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220801 DTSTAMP:20220715T210213Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/basel-weekend-2 022/ SUMMARY:Basel weekend 2022 DESCRIPTION:The IAESTE LC Basel is happy to invite you to Basel!\n\nLocated at the river Rhine this small but wonderful city has a lot to offer\, ran ging from art and architecture to music and lifestyle. Join us and find ou t why Basel is often called a “small metropolis”.\nThe central locatio n of Basel\, “three-countries corner”\, where Switzerland\, Germany an d France actually meet\, makes this city perfect for hosting many internat ionally renowned exhibitions\, fairs and congresses\, as well as being a h ub for pharmaceutical industry.\n During this weekend we will explore this beautiful city and learn more about its fascinating city history. Further \, we will go on top of one of the oldest buildings located in the city ce nter\, followed by a swim in the Rhine to cool down. On our last day\, we will go back in time and learn how paper is made in a beautiful museum. Wh ere\, as a highlight you can make paper with your own hands and keep it as a souvenir! Later we will enjoy our afternoon on the Rhine\, playing game s\, swimming\, and making BBQ.\nMoreover\, Basel uncially celebrates the S wiss National Day with fireworks on the Rhine and festival atmosphere alre ady on the evening of Sunday 31. July. So\, no need to rush home!\nProgram \nFriday\, 29/07/2022\n\n\n \n20:00 onwards: Check-in at the accommodatio n\n\n \nWelcome drinks &\; games\n\n\nSaturday\, 30/07/2022\n\n\n \n8 :00 Breakfast at the hostel\n\n \n10:00 – 11:30 Guided city tour\n\n \ n12:00 Climb on the top of the Münster\n\n \n13:00 Lunch at the Rhine\n\ n \n14:00 take the “Rhy-Fähri” (ferry boat)\n\n \n15:00 Rhine Swimm ing (not mandatory\, Swimwear\, towel and fish bag required!)\n\n \n18:00 Dinner at Pizza VITO\n\n \n19:30/20:00 Three country corner and chillaxi ng at Sandoase\n\n \n21:30/22:00 back to hostel\, change and off we go in to Basel’s Night Life\n\n\nSunday\, 31/07/2022\n\n\n \n8:00 Breakfast a t the hostel\n\n \n9:30 Check Out\n\n \n11:00 – 13:00 visit Basel Pape r Mill &\; make your own paper!\n\n \n13:30 chilling\, games\, swimmin g... at Birsköpfli. Followed with BBQ *\n\n \noptional: visit Tinguely m useum\n\n \nafter 17:00 open end…\n\n \n….\n\n \n17:00 – 2:00 fes tival atmosphere on both banks of the Rhine! **\n\n \n23:00 fireworks on the Rhine **\n\n\n*Food and drinks not included in the price\n** On 31 Jul y\, Basel celebrates the Swiss National Day with fireworks on the Rhine. A round 100 vendors’ stalls will create a festival atmosphere from 5.00 pm to 2.00 am on both banks of the Rhine\nThe festivities extend along the K leinbasel bank from the Johanniterbrücke to Wettsteinbrücke and on the G rossbasel side from the Johanniterbrücke to the Mittlere Brücke and to M arktplatz.\nThe fireworks are lit from two boats\, and the best place to s ee them is on the Kleinbasel bank between the Johanniterbrücke and Wettst einbrücke.\nParticipation fees\nThe fee for this event is 110 CHF for pe rsons affiliated with IAESTE (e.g.: trainees\, LC members\, etc.)\nA surc harge of 50 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with I AESTE.\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n\n \nLodging for 2 nights\n\ n \nDrinks on Friday\, Dinner on Saturday\, Breakfast on Saturday and Sun day\n\n \nGuided city tour\n\n \nEntrance to Münster Tower\n\n \nFerry boat\n\n \nEntrance and workshop at Papiermühle\n\n\nNOT-Included in th e participation fee\n\n\n \nTicket from your home town to Basel and back\ n\n \nLunch/BBQ &\; drinks on Saturday and Sunday\n\n\nCancellation Po licy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n\n \nless than 24 hours before t he start of the event (that is\, from 30 June Thursday 19:00)\, you pay th e entire participation fee\n\n \n24-48 hours before the start of the even t\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n\n \n48-96 hours before the sta rt of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n\n \nbefore 4 day s to the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n\nCh ecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n\n \nSwimwear - Rhine swimming (even if you are not planning to join swimming/floating on the Rhine on Saturday\, consider bringing your swimwear for the chilling part on Sunday at Birskö pfli – there’s calm water)\n\n \nFishbag (waterproof bag for the Rhin e swimming)\n\n \nRain jackets in case of bad weather\n\n \nToiletries & amp\; Towel\n\n \nLots of energy and your best smile! :-)\n\n\nMeeting po int and train connections\n\n\n \nWe meet on Friday\, 29/07/2022 at 20 :00 onwards at the hostel close to Basel SBB.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe do not ad vise you to come by car since we cannot offer you a parking place. Since w e will stay in the centre of the city\, it is difficult to find one and ca n become very expensive.\nRegistration information:\nRegistration will ope n on Saturday\, 16th July 2022\, at 13:00\; and will close on Thursday\, 2 8th July 2022 at 23:59.\nSuccessfully registered participants will receive a confirmation email with payment instructions. Final registration will o nly be confirmed once payment has been made via bank transfer / TWINT.\nPl ease send an email to basel-weekend-2022@iaeste.ch if you have any questio ns. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:130@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220805 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220808 DTSTAMP:20220729T084428Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-graubund en-weekend-2022-hike-raft/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Graubünden Weekend 2022 Hike & Raft DESCRIPTION:This is the first year\, we introduce you to the IAESTE Graubü nden Raft &\; Hike Weekend.\n\nGraubünden is known as the biggest and the most remoted Swiss canton full of forests and untouched nature and the fourth language – Romansch. To enjoy the proper wild experience\, we wi ll sleep in tents in a remote camp\, make campfire and count stars. On Sat urday\, we will hike to Piz Fess and enjoy the hardly earned view over the whole Walley. On Sunday\, we will raft 20 km on the “Vorderrhein” and finally finish the day on the scenic Caumasee.\nAs the Public transport p ossibilities in this region are poor\, organizers have available two cars for transport. \n\n \;\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\nPROGRAM:\n\nFriday\, Augu st 5\n\n19:00 – 20:00 Meeting at Bohnhoff Bonaduz and common transport t o Camp\n20:00 – ? Enjoying the Evening (with campfire?) and Barbecue\n\n Saturday\, August 6\n07:00 - 8:00 Breakfast\n08:00 - 8:30 Transport to Ten na and Hike to Piz Fess* (2880 m)\nEvening Transport back to Camp \n\nSund ay\, August 7\n\n9:30 Meeting at Bohnhoff Ilanz and Rafting the “Vorderr hein”\n13:00 End in Reichenau and transport to Caumasee\n\n\n\n\nPlease fill the table with preliminary registration and additional data:\nhttps:/ /docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWSdPpbEXyKynNUeetxUgA35dp2QEadqsFhlLmeDy O4/edit?usp=sharing\n\nFollow this link to join the WhatsApp group – thi s way we can better organize ourself and clear frequently asked questions: \nhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/DelqnWsi3KKGKTszDHUAFr\n\nPARTICIPATION FEE\n\ nWith SBB GA = With SBB half-fare =Without SBB half-fare: CHF 130\n\nNon-I AESTE: CHF 160\n\nMoney will be collected in the cash at the beginning of the event. Please have prepared the exact amount\n\nIncluded in the partic ipation fee:\n\n River rafting\, including guide and all equipment.\n 2- nights accommodation\, Camping Carrera\nhttp://camping-carrera.ch/\n Tran sport costs Bonaduz – Camp – Ilanz - Caumasee\n\nNot included in the p articipation fee:\n\n Train tickets from your city to Bonaduz and back.\n Drinks and Food are NOT included. Everyone is responsible for his own ga therings. In Bonaduz\, there is a Store open on Friday and Saturday till 2 1:00. On Sunday all groceries are closed. Either you get supply on Saturda y\, or use restaurants. \n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf you cancel your regi stration\n\n less than 24 hours before the start of the event you pay the entire participation fee\n 24-48 hours before the start of the event\, y ou pay 75% of the participation fee\n 48-96 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 4 days to the star t of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist – Rem ember to bring\n\n Dinner &\; drinks for Friday evening\n Sleeping Ba g is mandatory! (If you don’t have one and you want to go\, contact me a nd maybe we find a solution)\n Those who have tents\, please bring them!\ n Torch is recommended (ideally head lamp)\n A jacket (waterproof\, ther e is always a chance of rain!)\n Swimming suit\, towel\, sunscreen\, sung lasses\n Basic toiletries – brush\, toothpaste\, shower gel … \n Sma ll backpack for water\, snacks &\; hiking on Saturday. \n Comfortable and proper shoes for hike on Saturday.\n Water - stay hydrated folks\n A void bringing unnecessary items\n IAESTE spirit!\n\n \;\n\nGood shoes are important for comfort and safety reasons. We will walk on mountain pa ths. Therefore you need to be sure-footed.\n\nIf you don’t have any yet we recommend them since you may use them for other occasions as well. Good quality shoes last for 10 years! Participants in sneakers\, sandals\, fl ip flops or other unsuitable shoes will not be allowed to join the hike.\n \n \nGeneral clothing: The onion principle works best for hiking\, as it might get cold. Rather wear several thin layers than one thick one. The we ather and temperature are rarely constant\, and body temperature rises und er exertion and drops again during rest periods\, so it makes sense to wea r several layers of clothing. If it’s too warm you can then take one or more layers off\; if it’s cold\, you can just put something back on. On your base layer\, which takes up the sweat you can wear insulation layers and/or a hardshell for water and wind protection. Definitely avoid jeans\, as these will soak and make prolonged hiking very difficult if we hit rai n.\n\n\n• All equipment for Rafting (Neoprene suit / jacket / shoes\, li fe jacket\, helmet and paddle) is provided. All you need is swimming suit. \n\nImportant\n\n Rafting is an adventure sport.\nImportant!!! You must be able to swim and be in normal health condition. Non-swimmers are not al lowed to participate in the rafting.  Alcohol before and during the rafti ng is strictly forbidden. Before the raft\, you get introduced to the tech niques of controlling the boat\, and each boat is led by an experienced ra fter. A neoprene wetsuit\, a helmet\, neoprene shoes\, and a life jacket p rotect you. If you wear glasses\, we recommend you to fix them with a rubb er band as they can easily fall off.\n Insurance: IAESTE Switzerland is n ot responsible for any damage or accident! IAESTE Switzerland and IAESTE L ocal Committees Zurich\, Basel\, Bern\, and Lausanne do not provide any ki nd of insurance coverage for river rafting on Saturday and for hiking on S unday. Participating on the weekend means participating at one’s own ris k. Make sure that you are well insured (medical\, accidental &\; liabil ity insurance!)\n\nMeeting point and train connections: \n\nMeeting point for all participants is Train Station Bonaduz on Friday between 19-20\nPre ferred meeting time is 19:26 in Bonaduz\nYou can also arrive directly to t he camp Carrera (7122 Carrera)\nIf you arrive at other time\, please let u s know.\n\n \;\n\n REGISTRATION INFORMATION:\n Registration will ope n on Friday\, 29 th June 2022\, at 13:00\; and will close on Tuesday\, 2nd August 2022 at 13:00.\n The number of people already registered for this event is 30. The maximum number of participants allowed for this event is 8 (plus organizers and helpers) \n People that are preregistered in Exce l Table (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWSdPpbEXyKynNUeetxUgA35d p2QEadqsFhlLmeDyO4/edit?usp=sharing) are preferred\, later it is on a firs t-come\, first-served basis.\n We reserve the right to prioritise IAESTE Switzerland affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration. If your registration is not among the first 30\, it will be put on the waiting lis t.\n\n  CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:131@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220826 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220829 DTSTAMP:20220815T122847Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/hard-hiking-202 2/ SUMMARY:Hard hiking 2022 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE Hard Hiking Weekend\nAugust 26-28\, 2022\nAre you alread y tired of the city lifestyle and desperate for an adventure? Do you want to see the great Alps from 1st person view and behold sceneries like never before? Did you gain kilograms during your summer vacation and now you ne ed to get rid of it? In that case we have an answer for you! Join us in co nquering the Swiss alps during our all-weekend hiking adventure! This year we will take you to the Zermatt Valley to do the scenic hike from Gräche n to Zermatt. \n\nProgram\nFriday\, August 26\n\n\n \nMeeting point: Grup penhaus Ferienlager Rosy\n\n \nArrival time is up to you\, dinner on Frid ay night is not included.\n\n\nSaturday\, August 27\nGrächen → Europah ütte\n(8 hr + Breaks\; 16 km\; 1380 m up/ 734 m down\; T3)\n\n\n \nGet a n early start – wake up at 7:00\n\n \nBreakfast 7:00 – 07:30\n\n \nS tart hiking at 07:45\n\n \n7-8 hours of hiking\, several breaks on the wa y\n\n \nWarm dinner at Europahütte\n\n\nSunday\, July 28 – Europahütt e → Zermatt\n(7 hr + Breaks\; 17 km\; 893 m up/ 871 m down\; T3)\n\n\n \nWake up at 06:30\n\n \nBreakfast 06:30 – 07:00\n\n \nStart hiking a t 07:15\n\n \n7-8 hours of hiking including the longest suspension bridge in Alps\n\n \nLunch at ‘Täschalp Restaurant &\; Lodge’\n\n \nFr om the cable car station Sunnegga\, its possible to take the cable car dow n (20CHF/ 10 with Halbtax)\, or hike down to Zermatt (700 meters down/ 1.5 – 2 Hours)\n\n \n“Sightseeing” in Zermatt and train home – tired \, but in one piece\n\n\nParticipation fees\nThe fee for this event is 120 CHF for people affiliated with IAESTE (e.g: trainees\, LC members\, etc)\ nA surcharge of 35 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliate d with IAESTE.\nOnce your registration is done\, you will be sent the paym ent information to confirm your registration.\n\nIncluded in the participa tion fee\n\n\n Accommodation for 2 nights at Gruppenhaus Ferienlager Rosy and Europahütte\n Breakfast on Saturday\n \nWarm dinner on Saturday\n\ n \nBreakfast on Sunday\n\n\nThe view over the Swiss alps is for free! :- )\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n\n \nTrain ride from your pla ce to Grächen\n\n Dinner on Friday evening\n \nTrain ride from Zermatt to your place\n\n \nCable Car ticket from Sunnegga to Zermatt\n\n \nExtr a snacks on the way when stopping at huts\n\n Optional lunch pack for Sun day\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration:\n\n\n \nless than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is 8:00 am\, 26.8.2022 )\, you pay the entire participation fee\n\n \n12-24 hours before the sta rt of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n\n \n24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n\n \nafter confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n \n \nProper hiking boots (if in doubt\, contact us!)\n\n \nYou do NOT h ave to bring a sleeping bag! But you need a sleeping bag cover or linen.\n \n\n \nComfortable backpack for hiking\n\n \nAt least 1.5 liters of wa ter (you will refill the bottle on the way)\n\n \nA jacket (waterproof\, there is always a chance of rain!)\n\n \nWarm clothes (many layers\, like an onion)\n\n \nSnacks for both days (Dried meat\, dried fruit\, nuts\, chocolate)\n\n \nExtra cash for payment if you want to buy something at the huts (usually only accept cash)\n\n \nSunglasses/hat\n\n \nSunscreen \n\n \nTowel/toiletries\n\n \nAvoid bringing unnecessary items as you n eed to be able to carry all your luggage all weekend.\n\n\nGood shoes are important for comfort and safety reasons. We will walk on mountain paths. Therefore you need to be sure-footed. Good hiking shoes are requied. Water proofness might be an advantage when crossing snowfields.\nIf you don’t have any yet we recommend them since you may use them for other occasions as well. Good quality shoes last for 10 years and more and cost from 150 C HF upward. We cannot take people on the hike without suitable equipment!  Participants in sneakers\, sandals\, flip flops or other unsuitable shoes will not be allowed to join.\nGeneral clothing\nThe onion principle works best for hiking\, as it might get cold. Rather wear several thin layers th an one thick one. The weather and temperature are rarely constant\, and bo dy temperature rises under exertion and drops again during rest periods\, so it makes sense to wear several layers of clothing. If it’s too warm y ou can then take one or more layers off\; if it’s cold\, you can just pu t something back on. On your base layer\, which takes up the sweat you can wear insulation layers and/or a hardshell for water and wind protection. Definitely avoid jeans\, as these will soak and make prolonged hiking very difficult if we hit rain.\nTrain connections\nYou have to go to Grächen\ , Binen.\n\nCommon train connections for people with 7/25 are here:\n\nFro m Basel:\n\n\n\nFrom Bern:\n\n\n\nFrom Lausanne:\n\n\n\nFrom Zürich:\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:132@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220902 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220905 DTSTAMP:20230201T200028Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/zermatt-weekend -2022/ SUMMARY:Zermatt Weekend 2022 DESCRIPTION:Ladies &\; gentlemen\, it's finally time for a truly Swiss w eekend getaway into one of the most famous mountains and glaciers in the w orld! We present to you one of the most loved IAESTE weekends\, back after two years\, the IAESTE Zermatt weekend 2022  🇨🇭\n\n\n\nAre you rea dy to see the most pictured mountain in the world? Yes\, that image on the Toblerone chocolate is real. No\, it’s not called Toblerone mountain – it’s the one and only Matterhorn! (Ok\, we might share it with Italy but let’s ignore that for the moment…). And if that isn’t enough to get you excited\, we’ll also visit the Aletsch Glacier\; the largest Gl acier in the alps and a Unesco World Heritage site.\n\n\n\nJoin us &\; visit the Matterhorn’s hometown Zermatt. The legendary peak towers over the town. We won’t exactly climb the Matterhorn\, but we will go to its little brother Klein Matterhorn\, located right beside it\, to see some sp ectacular views of the great peak and the surrounding panorama of peaks an d glaciers. Klein Matterhorn is the highest viewing platform accessible by cable car in Europe at over 3800m. Doesn’t sound too high compared to t he 4478m of the Matterhorn\, if you haven’t grown up in the Himalayas or in the Andes\, you’ll still feel the effect of the altitude…\n\n\n\n& nbsp\;\n\nAletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the alps. It has a len gth of about 23 km and covers more than 86 square kilometers. If the idea of seeing the Matterhorn hasn’t taken your breath away already\, sure th is will happen when hiking beside this stunning glacier. Bear in mind\, th at the glacier keeps shrinking - so no one knows how long it will still be there…\n\nDon’t miss the chance to experience this absolute must for sightseeing here in Switzerland!\nProgram\nFriday 2nd September\n\n  Tra vel to Fiesch\, meetup &\; welcome evening. The official meeting point is the accommodation – Sport Resort Fiesch\, Pavilion 5. Nearest SBB S tation is Fiesch Feriendorf.\n Check-in starts at 19:00\, but late arriva l is ok. Most people with Seven-25 will probably arrive later by 10 pm.\n Please arrange your dinner &\; carry your own drinks.\n\nSaturday 3rd September \n\n Breakfast at the hostel at 08:30 AM.\n Prepare lunch pa cks.\n Checkout sharp by 10:00. We will carry our luggage on the hike\, p ack lightly!\n Take the cable car up from Fiesch\, to Fiescheralp.\n Hi ke to Aletsch Glacier. Along the hike\, we will come across the most magic al viewing points of the Aletsch Glacier\, where you can really appreciate the scale and beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.\n Lunch break in the Swiss alps.\n Take the cable car down from Bettermalp to Betten-T alstation.\n Take the train to Zermatt.\n Check-in and drop luggage at the hostel – Youth hostel Zermatt\n Dinner at hostel\n Free time and e xploring the nightlife in Zermatt\n\nSunday 4th September\n\n Breakfast at the hostel\n Check out by 10:00 sharp.\n Take Matterhorn Glacier Par adise cable ride to Klein Matterhorn: The highest gondola &\; viewing p latform in Europe. Later we will explore the ice glacier palace.\n Take a cable car &\; short hike back down to Zermatt. Option for advanced hi kers to hike all the way down.\n Late afternoon/evening to discover Zerm att itself.\n Lots of photo sessions with the Toblerone mountain\, Matter horn.\n End the weekend\, and train ride back from Zermatt from 19:00.\n\ nParticipation fees\nThe fees for the event are as follows:\n\n With SBB GA Travel card = CHF 183 \n With SBB Half Fare = CHF 220\n Without a Travel card = CHF 319\n\nOnce you register successfully\, you will receiv e an email with instructions on how to pay the participation fee. \nInclu ded in the participation fee\n\n Friday night accommodation at Sport Res ort Fiesch. \n Breakfast &\; lunch packs for Saturday morning at the accommodation. \n Cable tickets for Saturday. \n The train ride from F iesch to Zermatt on Saturday evening. \n Saturday night accommodation a t Zermatt Youth Hostel. \n Dinner on Saturday\, breakfast on Sunday mor ning at the accommodation. \n Glacier cable car tickets. \n\nNOT include d in the participation fee\n\n Train tickets from your place to Zermatt &\; back. \n\n          We recommend using SBB Seven-25 and using trains after 7 pm. \n\n Lunch or dinner on Sunday \n\nCancellation Pol icy\n\n Cancellations are not possible for this event. Your registration will only be confirmed upon payment of CHF 209. \n You may find someon e to replace your spot for the event in case you cannot come in the end.\n \nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Toiletries &\; essentials \n D inner &\; drinks for Friday night. \n Hiking backpack: Pack lightly!   You will need to carry all of your belongings during the day on Saturda y &\; Sunday. A backpack is a MUST (no carry-on suitcases allowed)\n\n\ n Hiking shoes are a MUST.\n Book return train tickets. \n Outdoor c lothing\; Layers are recommended as it can get chilly on top of the mounta ins (check the weather forecast for temperatures i.e. on Klein Matterhorn)  \n Sun protection (sunscreen\, sunglasses\, etc.) \n Rain protectio n just in case – check the weather forecast \n Water bottle for hikin g (at least 1.5 L recommended) \n\nOfficial Meeting Point\n\n Friday: Sp ort Resort Fiesch\, Pavilion 5 \n\n          Check-in from 19:00 \n \n          Nearest SBB Station: Fiesch Feriendorf \n\n          Location on Google Maps: https://g.page/sportresortfiesch?share\nContac t\nPlease send an email to zermatt2022@iaeste.ch if you have any questions .\nRegistration Information\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e.g. ve getarian or allergies) and whether you have a GA/Halbtax/Gleis7/seven25.\n \nRegistration will open on Tuesday 23 Aug 2022\, at 13:00.\n\nRemember th at your registration will only be confirmed when you pay the participation fee\, for which you will receive instructions after registration.\n\nNote : if the event is fully booked but you are still able to register and will be placed on the waiting list. In case some spot opens\, we will let you know via email. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:149@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220909 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220910 DTSTAMP:20230908T091835Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-winetrai l-day-2023/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Winetrail Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:   IAESTE Wine Trail Day 2023\nThe MARCHE DES CÉPAGES is a u nique and enjoyable event that combines walking and wine tasting. It takes place in the canton of Valais\, known for its vineyards and beautiful lan dscapes. Participants walk through the picturesque vineyards\, stopping at various checkpoints to taste different wines from the region.\n\n\n\nThis event is a wonderful way to experience the natural beauty of Switzerland while indulging in its wine culture. It's a great opportunity to explore t he local terroir\, learn about wine production\, and enjoy the flavors of Swiss wines.\n\n\n\nThe whole circuit is friendly for no experimented hike rs as the route is almost flat and has a lot of stops for breaks.\nProgram \nDate: September 9\, 2023. Duration 3h-10h (Depends on each person).\n\nC ost: 33 CHF per person\n\nNumber of Participants: 20 + organizers\n\nStart of the event: 10:30 a.m.\n\nEnd of the event: 7:00 p.m.\nIncluded in the participation fee:\n\n A 21cl vintage souvenir glass + a fabric holder + 1 event bracelet\n 4 TASTING vouchers (1 ounce) Fendant or Johannisberg o r Gamay or Pinot Noir or 1 mineral to exchange with the exhibitor of your choice\n 1 RACLETTE voucher (or to be deducted from another dish) to exch ange with the exhibitor of your choice\n 1 cutlery kit (knife/fork / spoo n)\n 1 token worth 3.-CHF (reusable crockery refundable at the end of the event)\n Entry at the Wine Museum in Sierre and the Espace Terroirs in M iège\n\nNot included in the participation fee:\n\n Train tickets from yo ur city to Sierre and back.\n Food\n\nWhat to bring?\n\nIn order to have a good experience\, the following equipment is recommended:\n\n Proper wa lking shoes\n Comfortable hiking backpack for all your snacks\n Waterpro of jacket (depends on the weather)\n Food for the day (can be bought ther e too)\n Water\n Sunglasses/hat\, beanie\n Sunscreen\n\nMeeting point f or all participants: Sierre/Siders train station at 10:30am CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:133@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220910 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220912 DTSTAMP:20220831T155904Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-winetrai l-weekend-2022/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Winetrail Weekend 2022 DESCRIPTION:   IAESTE Wine Trail Weekend 2022\nValais is not only famous for skiing and beautiful landscapes\, hillsides and warm climate make Vala is an exquisite wine region.\n\nEvery year in September\, more than 3000 f riends of good wine are hiking the wine trail from Sierre to Salgesch. The trail is about 8 km and hosts over 40 producers of wine. The variety of g rapes makes the wines unique like their cultivation methods\, which are mo dern and sustainable at the same time. \n\n\n\nWe will degust a good rang e of wines in the middle of rebus with an idyllic view of the Valais Mount ains.\n\n\n\nTo see more of this beautiful Canton we will visit the bigges t underground lake in Europe and visit a Wine Museum in Salgesch.\n\n\n\nD on’t miss the chance to make this unique experience with IAESTE LC Zuric h!\n\n \;\nProgram\nSaturday\, September 10\n\n Take the train to Vis p\n Leave luggage in the accommodation\n Go to Sierre and start the trai l\n Lunch break at the trail\n Dinner in Visp (bring something from Vala is cuisine on the trail)\n\n\nSunday\, September 11\n\n Breakfast and Che ckout\n Visit the biggest underground lake in Europe - Lac Souterrain (Re servation 11:45 at Lac)\n Lunch break\n Wine museum visit in Sierre\n V isit Sierre/Sion\n Departure home or free time until 7 PM \n\n\nParticip ation Fee\n\n 95 CHF IAESTE People\n 110 CHF non-IAESTE People\n\nInclud ed in the participation fee\n\n Entrance fee for the wine trail (wine inc luded in the ticket)\n Accommodation in Visp\n Breakfast and Lunch on Su nday\n Entrance fee for the underground lake\n Entrance fee for the wine museum in Sierre\n\n\nChecklist-Remember to bring\n\n Cash for the parti cipation fee\n Train tickets to Visp and from Sion/Sierre back home\n Co mfortable shoes\n Jacket\n Bottle of water\n\nMeeting point and train co nnections\n\nTransportation Saturday\n\n \nRegistration information:\nRegi stration will open on Thursday 1st of September\, 12 pm\; and will close o n Tuesday 6th of September\, 6 pm. Remember that there is no confirmation needed. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:134@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220917 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20220919 DTSTAMP:20220908T204543Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/cheese-chocolat e-weekend-2022/ SUMMARY:Cheese & Chocolate weekend 2022 DESCRIPTION:Cheese &\; Chocolate Week-end 2022\n\nLC Lausanne\n\nDear IA ESTE trainees and members\,\n\nSwiss food in two words: cheese &\; choc olate! IAESTE invites you to the Cheese and Chocolate Weekend 2022 on the 17th-18th September in the beautiful area of Gruyère and get a great tast e of Switzerland!\n\n\n\nDuring this weekend\, we will visit the famous Ma ison Cailler\, where we'll eat chocolate and learn how it is made🤔. We will also visit Electrobroc\, measure your strength on the bike💪\, get to educate ourselves about electrical energy🎓 and assist in high voltag e demonstrations😎.  We will also visit a cheese making factory and tas te different types of cheese! If the weather allows it\, we will also make a few downhill descents at the summer Bobsleigh at Moléson. Last but not least\, we will explore the medieval town and surrounding area of the cas tle of Gruyères.\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, we will go to the top of the emblem atic mountain “Le Moléson” by cable car and watch the beautiful sunse t\; so take a pair of good shoes! Finally we will sleep in an amazing chal et in the middle of the mountain at Plan-Francey and eat fondue with an in credible scenery.\n\nProgram\n\nHave a look at the entire program on the e vent page:\n\nIncluded in the participation fee:\n\n Guided tour at the E lectrobroc power plant\n Visit the chocolate factory Maison Cailler\n Vi sit the cheese factory Maison du Gruyère\n Visit the Castle of Gruyère\ n Transfers during the week-end (train\, bus and cable car)\n Accommodat ion from Saturday - Sunday\n Dinner on Saturday\, Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday\n Loads of Fun !!\n\nNot Included in the participation fee:\n\n L unch on Saturday (Bring your food for Picnic)\n Transfers (Home - Broc-Fa brique on the 1st day\, Gruyères - Home on the 2nd day)\n Additional dri nks during dinner on saturday\n\nParticipation Fees\n\nIAESTE Member with GA : 145 CHF\n\nIAESTE Member with ½ : 150CHF\n\nIAESTE Member without ab onnement: 155 CHF\n\nNon Iaeste Member : amount above with / without SBB a bos + 40.-\n\nCancellation policy\nIf you cancel your registration:\n\n\n \nless than 12 hours before the start of the event (that is 8:00 am\, 26 .8.2022)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n\n \n12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n\n \n24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fe e\n\n \nafter confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the even t\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nIn order to not have any bad surprises during the week-end\, the following equipment will be necessary:\n\n Enough warm clothes\n If possible waterproof clot hes and / or an umbrella\, check the weather\n Good shoes for walking the whole day and at the mountain\n Usual bathroom / shower stuff\, clothes to change\, etc.\n Try to fit your stuff in a mountain backpack. Do not t ake a suitcase\, as it will be very difficult to carry it around\n\nRememb er that we will be very mobile in the mountains. So only take the necessar y stuff you need and try to fit it in a good backpack. If you don’t have any backpack\, try to ask some friends. In the worst case\, contact us (e mail:  cheese-and-chocolate-2022@iaeste.ch) and we will find a solution.\ n\nAccommodation\n\nWe will sleep in the middle of the mountains at 1’60 0 m altitude at the beautiful restaurant-gîte de montagne de Plan-Francey .\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegistration will open on Saturday\, 10th of Sept ember\, at 1pm! It works on the first come\, first serve basis. If you don ’t get a spot\, you will be added to the waiting list.\n\nOn Monday 12th of September\, everyone who got a spot will receive additional informatio n to make the payment to finalize their registration. Those who will be on the waiting list will be informed of their status and if they get a spot\ , will receive information to finalize the registration.\n\nThe following payment methods will be accepted: IBAN transfer\, Twint\, Revolut.\n\nTher e are only 20 spots available\, so be quick!\n\nPlease let us know if you have any questions.\n\n \n\nSummary\n\nThe meeting point will be the train station “Broc-Fabrique” on Saturday\, 17.09 at 10:34 am. The train co nnections from Lausanne\, Bern\, Basel and Zürich are given at the end of the description.\n\nThe end of the trip will be in the town of Gruyères at around 4pm. From there you can have some free time to spend in the town and take the train after 7pm if you wish.\n\nWe look forward to seeing yo u there!\n\nSimon &\; Bilel\n\nEmail contact: cheese-and-chocolate-2022 @iaeste.ch\n\nFrom Lausanne:\n\n\n\nFrom Bern:\n\n\n\nFrom Zürich:\n\n\n\ nFrom Basel:\n\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:135@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20221002 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20221003 DTSTAMP:20230915T210824Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/james-bond-hiki ng-2022/ SUMMARY:Hard hiking 2022 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE James Bond Hike to Schilthorn (2970m)\n2nd October 2022\ nJoin us on the 2nd of October 2022 for an adventurous hike from Mürren t o Schilthorn summit\, where the iconic James Bond 007 movie “On Her Maje sty’s Secret Service” was filmed. On the way to the top we will pass t he beautiful lake Grauseewli.\n \;\n\n[caption id="attachment_31179" a lign="aligncenter" width="595"] Source: https://schilthorn.ch/12/en/Piz_Gl oria[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_31178" align="aligncenter" width ="595"] Source: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1605/26623132045_ff71447e19 _b.jpg[/caption]\nAt the top you will be rewarded with a hot or cold bever age at the revolving restaurant\, which lets you take a 360-degree panoram ic view of the famous bernese triple peaks:– Eiger\, Mönch and Jungfrau .\nAfter enjoying the view and remembering some old James Bond references\ , we will take the cable car down back to Mürren and head back home.\nPs: in case it is your birthday\, you get to travel with the cable car for fr ee! (https://schilthorn.ch/9/en/Happy_Birthday) Please inform us in the re gistration form.\nBe careful: this trip is only meant for experienced hike rs! You have to be comfortable with the technical terrain and the altitude . The hiking distance is around 10 km with 1’400 m elevation gain at hig h altitude.\nThe trip is weather-dependent. If the weather is bad we will be forced to cancel the event. In this case\, everybody who paid will be f ully reimbursed.\nThe Plan:\n\n\n The meeting point is at 8:25 Lauterbrun nen.\n Transport from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren – a ticket to Mürren is not included in the participation fee! We recommend it in advance via SBB app. You can buy the ticket from your location directly to Mürren\, via Grütschalp (this way is also included in GA Travelcard)\n 9:00 - the sta rt of the hike.\n 15:00 - end of the hike\, chill at Piz Gloria Restauran t - a drink included in the participation fee\n 17:03 – taking the cabl e car down to Mürren\n End of the trip\n\nWhat to bring?\nIn order to ha ve a good hiking experience\, the following equipment will be required:\n\ n\n \nWaterproof jacket\n\n \nProper waterproof hiking boots (IMPORTANT! )\n\n Comfortable hiking backpack.\n \nWarm clothes (many layers\, like an onion)\, the temperature at the top might get down to 0 degrees - https ://schilthorn.ch/en/Infos/Live\n\n \nFood for the day (Dried fruit / drie d meat/chocolate/sandwiches)\n\n\n \nThere is an option to buy food in th e restaurant at the top\, but there will be no huts on the way\n\n\n\n \n At least 1.5 liters of water\n\n \nSunglasses/hat\, beanie\n\n \nSunscre en\n\n\nNice to have:\n\n\n \nGloves\n\n \nProper hiking socks\n\n \nHi king Poles\n\n\nHow much do I pay? \n\n\n \nWith SBB General Abonnement ( GA): 11chf\n\n \nWith SBB half-fare (1/2) : 11chf\n\n \nWithout SBB half -fare (1/2) and General Abonnement: 37chf\n\n\nA surcharge of 20 CHF will apply for participants not affiliated with IAESTE.\nThe payment can be pai d by bank transfer or Twint. The details will be provided after the regist ration in a separate email.\nHow do I register?\nRegistration will open on Monday 18th of September at 10:00. The event is restricted to 15 people. To register please fill in the form below.\nWhat’s included?\n\n\n \nOn e drink up to 10chf at Piz Gloria Restaurant (excluding the high-percentag e alcohol drinks)\n\n \nCable car ticket from Schilthorn to Mürren\n\n\n Not included:\n\n\n \nTransport from Lauterbrunnen (meeting point) to Mü rren\n\n \nTransport to and from Mürren\n\n \nFood at Piz Gloria Restau rant\n\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n\n \nbe fore 48 hours before the beginning of the event\, you will be reimbursed\, \n\n less than 48 hours before the beginning of the event\, you have to p ay the full price unless you find a person to take your spot.\n\nWhat are you waiting for?\nNothing! Register now go go go!\nIf you have any questio ns\, you can contact us at\nTrains\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:136@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230113 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230116 DTSTAMP:20221221T101227Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-ski-week end-2023/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Ski Weekend 2023 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Ski Weekend\nJanuary 13-15th\, 2023\nTo get 2023 off t o a fresh start\, we would like to invite our fellow IAESTE members and fr iends to join us for an unforgettable ski weekend in the Lenk area! Whethe r you are a professional ski/snowboarder or have never seen snow\, this we ekend cannot be missed! Ski and snowboard teachers are available for begin ners to help you get started. If you arrive with energy\, some ski gear\, and the willingness to take on the slopes\, this will be a once-in-a-lifet ime Swiss IAESTE experience!\n\n\n\n\n\nThe weekend starts on Friday night with a small pizza party to fill our bellies and hearts for a good night' s sleep before Saturday. \n\nOn Saturday morning\, we will have breakfast \, collect ski passes (and rental equipment for those who need them)\, and hit the slopes! The beginners go to the beginner's area of Lenk Betelberg - here you will be led as a group(s) by a tutor to help you gain and/or d evelop your skills. For the rest\, you will have a pass for the entire Len k Betelberg area to enjoy wisely. After we have tired ourselves for the mo rning\, we have a group lunch booked at the restaurant Berghaus Stoss. Whe n lunch is over\, everyone can continue enjoying the slopes until the Fond ue dinner and party back at the accommodation in the evening.\n\n \ ;\n\nSunday morning we will have breakfast\, make packed lunches\, pack aw ay our things and do a bit of accommodation tidying\, and clean up. Then\, for those who have opted for the Sunday ski pass\, we have a full day wit h ski passes for the entire Lenk region to enjoy all the area has to offer !\n\nHave we interested you? Read below to find out more details and how t o register. We hope to see members old and new join us for the first IAEST E weekend of 2023!\n\n\nWhere: Lenk Betelberg Betelberg | Skiregion Adelbo den-Lenk\n\nLink to Beginner Skipass description: https://lenk-bergbahnen. ch/unsere-tickets/tarife-ski-snowboard/#beginner-ticket\n\n\n\nProgram\nFr iday\n\n Arriving at accommodation and registration 19:00-23:00.\n Welco me drinks and pizza.\n\nSaturday\n\n Breakfast: 7:00-8:00\n Skiing equip ment rentals. It might be cheaper to come with already rented equipment. I f you plan to rent\, reserve it beforehand.\n Skiing &\; snowboarding at Lenk Betelberg\n Lunch break in the mountains at Restaurant Berghaus S toss \n More skiing and snowboarding\n Heading to the accommodation and relaxing\n Dinner at the accommodation\, some drinks provided\n Party\n \nSunday\n\n Breakfast and preparing packed lunches: 7:00-8:00\n Cleanin g and packing\n More skiing &\; snowboarding :))\, with possibility to go to Lenk-Metsch-Adelboden\n Or other activities of choice (ice skating \, bouldering\, …)Registration\n Heading home with everyone in one piec e\n\nParticipation fees\nThis year we are offering three different options based on your ski level! \n\na) Chill Beginner\, CHF 175:\n\n Saturday: Beginner Lenk-Betelberg area\n\n!!! This Beginner Ticket cannot be extend ed to the full domain\, so you are restricted to beginner slopes. If you'r e totally new to skiing this is enough and recommended as it is cheaper \; P\, but if you already have a basic level of skiing I would go for the ful l ticket. See https://lenk-bergbahnen.ch/unsere-tickets/tarife-ski-snowboa rd/#beginner-ticket  for more details\n\n Sunday is open to do whatever you would like to! Our proposals:\n\n If want to stick to just the beginn er area on Sunday again\, you can decide and pay just 37 CHF on the day it self as that has no group discount anyway\n Chill somewhere and recover a fter feeling new muscles\n Do another activity\, there are options in Len k to go ice skating or bouldering\n\n\n\nb) Motivated Beginner\, CHF 235:\ n\n Saturday: Beginner Lenk-Betelberg area\n\n!!! The same conditions for Beginner tickets apply to what is mentioned above\n\n Sunday: Full Adelb oden-Lenk area\n\nc) Full Package\, CHF 245:\n\n Saturday: Full Lenk-Bete lberg area\n Sunday: Full Adelboden-Lenk area\n\nSome extra comments:\n\n Of course\, you can choose whichever package and still request being in the tutor group - you need to specify the need for the tutor and which pac kage separately.\n If you are a lucky person who already has some season pass or ticket that covers you for this area\, get in touch with our email (see below) and we could look into a package with everything but the ski pass\n\nA surcharge of 40 CHF will apply for participants who are not affi liated with IAESTE.\nIncluded in the registration fee:\n\n Accommodation for two nights\n Restaurant lunch on Saturday\n Dinner and some drinks o n Friday &\; Saturday\n Breakfast for Saturday &\; Sunday\n Packed lunch Sunday\n Transport within Lenk area\n Ski tickets depend on which option you choose (a\, b\, or c)\n A 5 CHF deposit for your ski pass. Yo u are then each individually responsible to return your own ski pass at th e end of the day to get the 5 CHF back\n\nNot included:\n\n The train rid e there and back\n Ski/Snowboarding equipment rentals\n Extra non-skiing activities\n Sunday activity for chill beginner registration\n\n\nHow to pay:\nThe bank transfer must reach Aisha’s bank account by 25.12.2022. The account details will be sent to the email you register with. Your plac e will no longer be reserved and someone from the waiting list will take y our spot if you do not pay on time. Also\, make sure to mention your name and "skiweekend" in the open comment section of the bank transfer!\nCancel lation Policy\nThe following percentages must still be paid if you cancel at different times before the event:\n\n 50 % if cancel before 25.12.2022 \n 75 % if cancel before 06.01.2023\n 100 % if cancel after 06.01.2023\n \nOf course\, if you find a direct replacement or have an exceptional circ umstance with proof\, then we will take these into consideration and you w ould not have to pay a cancellation fee.\n\n \;\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Sleeping bag\n Towels\n Waterproof warm clothes (Skiing in Jeans is very unhealthy and uncomfortable\, there is a possibility to ren t skiing pants and jackets)\n Ski/Snowboarding equipment if you do not pl an to rent there (if you plan to rent there\, it is highly recommended to reserve beforehand)\n Slippers for inside the accommodation\n An extra p air of shoes if you are renting equipment\, as you will leave your shoes a t the rental shop\n Helmet and goggles\n IAESTE spirit and lots of deter mination!\n\nMeeting Point\nThe meeting point for everyone is at the accom modation:\nFerienheim Ittigen\n\nLenkstrasse 35\n\n3775 Lenk\nArrivals on 13.01.2023 from 19:00-23:00.\nContact\nIf you have any individual or perso nal questions or need to contact us about the event\, before\, during and/ or after registration\, you can send an email to: skiweekend2023@iaeste.ch . \n\nA WhatsApp group chat will also be set up for registered participan ts for asking general questions\, asking for advice about skiing and gear in general\, as well as getting in touch with your fellow event participan ts to coordinate for the weekend!\n\nWe will send major updates via email to those who are registered.\n\nSpecial Notes\nSkiing and snowboarding is notorious for its accidents. However\, most of our IAESTE trainees only ha ve basic health insurance and are not well covered for rescue missions in the mountains. Therefore\, the organisers recommend you to become a patron at the Rega non-profit organisation. The price is only 40 CHF for world r ound repatriation insurance which is basically for free with respect to th e full cost of helicopter rescue in the Swiss alps…!\n\n \;\nRenting equipment\nRecommended to reserve in advance!\n\nSkimiete INTERSPORT Trox ler Lenk im Simmental | INTERSPORT Rent\nRegistration\nThe online registra tion opens on Tuesday 13th December 2022 at 15:00.\n\nRegistration closes on Tuesday 20th December 2022 at 23:59.\n\nThe maximum number of participa nts allowed for this event is 30 and the registration is on a first-come\, first-served basis. We reserve the right to prioritise IAESTE affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration. If your registration is not amo ng the first 30\, it will be put on the waiting list. By signing up for th e event you’re accepting that there is no liability from neither the org anisers nor IAESTE as an organisation in case of any direct or indirect lo ss\, damage or injury.\n\nPlease don’t forget to include the following i nformation in your registration: \n\n Please indicate your level correct ly while registering (Need Tutor/ No Need For Tutor)\n Indicate which ski pass option you sign up for (a\, b or c)\n Please also mention in the co mments section of the registration if you are vegan or have any other food allergies (the food on the whole weekend will be vegetarian)\n\n \;\n \nPlease do mind that each registration is for exactly one person. Do not use the comments section to register another person\, instead fill in a se parate registration. CATEGORIES:event_trainees,Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:139@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230225 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230226 DTSTAMP:20230206T072539Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/snowshoe-hike-2 023/ SUMMARY:Snowshoe hike 2023 DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nSnowshoeing is a fun and exciting way to explore the wi nter wilderness. It's a great way to get outside and enjoy the fresh air a nd beautiful scenery of the region of Mythen. A day hike that is around 2- 3 hours long is a perfect way to experience snowshoeing for the first time . The hike is planned for the 25th but may end up being shifted to the 26t h of February\, depending on weather conditions. The map has already been planned\, but it's important to check the forecast and trail conditions be fore heading out.\n\nRegistrations will start on Thursday February 2nd at 1pm. See information at the bottom of the page.\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to dr essing for snowshoeing\, layering is key. You'll want to start with a base layer to keep you dry\, followed by an insulating layer to keep you warm\ , and a waterproof and breathable outer layer to protect you from the elem ents. Additionally\, it's important to wear waterproof and insulated boots .\n\nPlease remember that it’s really important to have correct clothes. After you start walking for 20 minutes you willl probably have to start t o take off layers\, and put them back on if there are any stops.\n\nHere i s a video that explains how to do prepare:\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=p-7UMYNP6s0\n\nPoles and snowshoes will be available at a rental shop at the start of the hike. If you have your own equipment\, you are welcome to bring it too.\n\nBring along snacks and water. In the middle of the hi ke\, you'll have the opportunity to warm up and have a warm chocolate/food at a nearby restaurant.\n\n\nRoute\nHere is the trail.\n\nhttps://www.sch weizmobil.ch/de/schneeschuhwandern/trails-d/route-00818.html\n\nWe will ju st do half of it and then return the start point in an O\, to avoid paying for the ski lift back down\, and also make the hike easier.\nTravel\nFrom Basel\n\n\n \;\nFrom Bern\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\nFrom Zurich\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:140@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20230228T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20230228T220000 DTSTAMP:20230224T075652Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/basel-fasnacht- and-pizza%f0%9f%8e%8a/ SUMMARY:Basel Fasnacht and Pizza🎊 DESCRIPTION:Join one of the largest carnivals in Switzerland\, which has be en added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list. We will meet on the second day (Tuesday)\, follow the Sternmarsch from Messeplatz\, wa tch the lanterns exhibition and join different concerts around the city. W e will finish the evening with pizza sponsored by IAESTE.\n\nplan:\n- 18:0 1 meeting at SBB\, welcome drink\, taking the tram to Messeplatz\,\n- 18:3 0-19:00 start of Sternmarch\, going towards Münsterplatz\,\n- 19:00-20:30 visiting the lantern exhibition at Münsterplatz and enjoying the concert s around\,\n- 20:30 meeting at Jakops Pizza to have nice dinner and play p ool.\n\nParticipation fee: 5CHF\n\nIncluded in participation fee:\n- welco me drink\,\n- pizza.\n\nNot included in participation fee:\n- transport to and from Basel\,\n- transport to Messeplatz\,\n- drinks at Jakops Pizza.\ n\nMore info on the website: https://www.basel.com/en/events/carnival\nDon 't miss it \;)\n\nIn case of any questions contact the organizers (iaesteb aselfasnacht2023@gmail.com)\nHope to see you soon\,\nLC Basel\n\nRegistrat ion will open on Friday 24th of February at 10:00AM. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.iaeste.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/02 /Pullman_basel_Basler_Fasnacht-_Basel_Carnival-min.jpg CATEGORIES:Day Event LOCATION:Basel SBB Meeting Point\, Centralbahnstrasse 10\, Basel\, Basel-St adt\, 4051\, Switzerland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Centralbahnstrasse 10\, Bas el\, Basel-Stadt\, 4051\, Switzerland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Basel SBB Meeting Point:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:142@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230603 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230604 DTSTAMP:20230508T181519Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/apenzell-weeken d-2023/ SUMMARY:Apenzell Weekend 2023 DESCRIPTION:Appenzell Hike to Schäfler and Seealpsee 3rd June 2023\nJoin u s on the 3rd of June 2023 for a scenic hike in Appenzell region\, where yo u can visit the stunning lakes and ridges which offer breathtaking views. We would like to take you to Aescher house\, then hike a bit following the ridge trail above stunning Lake Seealpsee\, which gets us to Berggasthaus Schäfler mountain Hotel. Then\, we descend to Seealpsee where we can enj oy the rest of the day by the lake\, maybe have a drink\, and cheese lover s can get authentic alpine produce from the cheese farm shop.\n\n[caption id="attachment_34091" align="alignnone" width="599"] Aescher – the mount ain guest house[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_34094" align="alignno ne" width="589"] Seealpsee[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_34092" ali gn="alignnone" width="655"] Seealpsee\, Santis 2’501.9 m[/caption]\n\n[c aption id="attachment_34093" align="alignnone" width="674"] Berggasthaus S chäfler[/caption]\n\n \;\n\nBe careful: this trip is meant for hikers ! You have to be comfortable with the terrain and the altitude. The hiking distance is around 10 km with 500 m elevation gain and descent of 1200 m.  \n\nThe trip is weather dependent. If the weather is bad we will be forc ed to cancel the event. In this case everybody who paid will be fully reim bursed.\n\nThe Plan:\n\n Meeting point at 9:42 Wasserauen\n\n\n Transpor t from Wasserauen to Ebenalp\n\n\n 10:00 – start of the hike\n\n\n 16: 00 – end of the hike\, at Seealpsee lake\n\n\n Walk from Seealpsee to W asserauen – 50 mins walk down to the train station\n\n\n 18:18 – taki ng the train back direction Appenzell (last train from Wasserauen – 18:4 8)\n\n\n End of the trip\n\nWhat to bring?\n\nIn order to have a good hik ing experience\, the following equipment will be required:\n\n Proper hik ing boots\n Comfortable hiking backpack for all your snacks\n Waterproof jacket\n Warm clothes (a few layers\, like an onion)\, the temperature a t the top might be quite different\, weather will be checked the day befor e and considered when packing for the trip\n Food for the day (dried frui t / dried meat / chocolate / sandwiches)\n\n there is an option to buy fo od in the restaurants/huts on the way\, see the trail\, the huts are Schä fler\, Altenalp\, or restaurants around Seealpsee\, more info\n\n\n At le ast 1.5 litres of water\, in case of sunny weather 2.0 litres are recommen ded\n Sunglasses/hat\, beanie\n Sunscreen\n\nNice to have:\n\n Proper h iking socks\n Hiking Poles\n\nHow much do I pay? \n\n IAESTE affiliated with Halbtax/GA: 5 CHF\n IAESTE affiliated with no train reduction: 15 C HF\n\nA surcharge of 7 CHF will apply for participants who are not affilia ted with IAESTE. \n\nThe payment can be paid by bank transfer or Twint. T he details will be provided after the registration in a separate email.\n\ nHow do I register?\n\nThe registration will open on Friday 12th of May at 15:00. The maximum number of participants allowed for this event is 15. T he registration is on a first-come first-served basis. We reserve the righ t to prioritise IAESTE Switzerland affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration. If your registration is not among the first 15\, it will be put on the waiting list.\n\nWhat’s included?\n\n One-way cable car tic ket from Wasserauen to Ebenalp\n\nNot included:\n\n Transport to and from Wasserauen (meeting point)\n Food nor drinks at huts where we are stoppi ng\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less tha n 12 hours before the start of the event (which is 09:00 am\, Saturday 3r d June)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours before the s tart of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-48 hours be fore the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n befo re 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participati on fee\n\nWhat am I waiting for?\n\nNothing! Register now go go go!\n\nIf you have any questions\, you can contact us at appenzell2023@iaeste.ch.\n\ n \;\n\nBest Regards\,\n\nYour Organisers\n\nIzabella and Jakub\n\n&nb sp\;\nTrains:\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:143@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230609 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230612 DTSTAMP:20230530T071049Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/ticino-weekend- 2023/ SUMMARY:Ticino weekend 2023 DESCRIPTION:La dolce vita in the Swiss Alp\, with a spike of adrenaline!\n\ nIf you wish to discover the “Mediterranean” side of Switzerland\, to relax in the sun along the emerald water of Lake Lugano\, to enjoy a breat htaking panorama of the Verzasca Valley\, to taste a good espresso and to live through an Italian summer night. Then Ticino weekend is the perfect o ccasion!\n\nTo conclude the weekend\, you will have the opportunity to dis cover the James Bond in you with a 220-meter-long free fall from the famou s dam “Diga Verzasca”. Exactly like in the 007 movie Goldeneye!\n\nIAE STE Switzerland invites you to experience all of this!\nProgram\nFriday\, June 9th\n\n\n Train ride to charming Lugano\n Check-in at Valgersa Savo sa Bunker (Address: Via Centro sportivo Savosa\, Valgersa Savosa)\n PARTY in the bunker!\n\n Saturday\, June 10th\n\n\n Breakfast in the bunker\n Tour of the city of Lugano\n Get up to San Salvatore by cable car to en joy the beautiful view!\n Trekking along the lake with a break for lunch (lunch packs)\n Stand up paddling in Lake Lugano\n Swimming and more wat er activities in the lake\n Dinner at a pizzeria\n Party in the bunker\, or in the many of city clubs.\n\nSunday\, June 11th\n\n\n Breakfast + bu nker cleaning\n Travel to Lavertezzo via Tenero\n Take a dip in the cr ystal-clear waters near Ponte dei Salti\n Enjoy lunch in the nature\n 2- 3 hours long hike to the dam\n Get ready to jump from more than 200m high at “Diga Verzasca”\n Hike down to Tenero\, or you can take a bus to home already\n\nParticipation fees\n\n With SBB General Abonnement (GA) o r half-fare (1/2): 170 CHF\n Without SBB half-fare (1/2): 180 CHF\n\nPle ase send your participation fee to the account of main organizer.\n\nBank details:\n\nBilel Abdennadher\nIBAN: CH18 0020 2202 1312 4740 Q\n\nA surc harge of 10 CHF will apply for participants paying in cash on the spot.\n \nIf you do not yet have an SBB half-fare card\, we recommend buying one! Check the SBB website!\n\nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Accommoda tion in the bunker (2 nights)\n Ride and back to the San Salvatore\n Equ ipment rental and instructions for stand-up paddling\n Dinner on Saturday \n Packed lunch on Saturday and Sunday\n Breakfast on Saturday and Sunda y\n\nNOT Included in the participation fee\n\n Train ride from your place to Lugano and from the Verzasca dam back to your place. Both rides are af ter 19h\, so bring your Gleis 7/Seven 25!\n Bus and train ride on Sunday morning to the Ponte dei Salti.\n Dinner for Friday and Sunday\n (option al) Bungee jumping: to be paid cash directly at the Verzasca dam. The pric e depends on the number of jumpers. The price range is 195-255 CHF/person. There are group discounts\, the more people will jump\, the less you pay. https://www.trekking.ch/bungy/007-classic-jump?lang=en\n\nCancellation Po licy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n less than 12 hours before the s tart of the event\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 12-24 hours be fore the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n 24-4 8 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation f ee\n after confirming but before 48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Cash for paying the participation fee\, if you didn’t pay via-bank ear lier.\n Dinner for Friday (if you are still hungry after 20h)\n Good sho es (sneakers \, hiking boots)\n Swimming suit\, towel (we take a dip in t he water multiple times)\n Sunglasses and sun cream\n Bag which is comfo rtable to carry on Sunday (we can’t store our baggage anywhere)\n Cash for the participation fee\, the bungee jumping\, and everything else\n Lo ts of energy and your best smile!\n (Optional) Guts for the bungee jump\n \n Meeting point and train connections\nMeeting point for all participant s: (Address: Via Centro sportivo Savosa\, Valgersa Savosa). You can arrive from 22:00.\n\nFor further information on train connections\, check the SBB website.\nContact\nPlease send an email to ticino2023@iaeste.ch if you have any question.\nRegistration\nPlease\, state your food preferences (e .g. vegetarian or allergies) and if you would like to do the bungee jump\, in the comment before submitting the registration. In case you want to be come a member\, please let us know.\n\nRegistration will open on Friday 26 th of May\, 6 pm. Remember that there is no confirmation needed. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:141@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230618 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230619 DTSTAMP:20230525T110830Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/via-ferrata-202 3/ SUMMARY:Via ferrata 2023 DESCRIPTION:Via ferrata event\nLC Lausanne invites you for a one &\; onl y unforgettable experience: Hiking including Via Ferrata!\n\nMürren is a beautiful village perched on top of a cliff in the heart of the Swiss Alps \, situated in the middle of the Jungfrau region. Its via ferrata is world renowned for its scenic views.\n\n[caption id="" align="aligncenter" widt h="1600"] The village of Mürren[/caption]\n\nYou will discover a stunning view of the moutains\, filled with new sensations.\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: Plea se state your previous hiking/climbing experience during registration.\n\n Hiking or trail shoes are mandatory. Participants without them will be ask ed to rent them at their own cost. Avoid bringing a string backpack\, they are not very practical.\nSchedule\nSunday\, 18th of June 2023\n\n Meet a t Lauterbrunnen in front of the cable car station  at 10:00am\n Take the cable car to Grütschalp\n Flat hike to Mürren (Details)\n Via Ferrata (Official page)\n (optional) Hike down to Stechelberg (Details)\n\nPrice \nThe price is as follows:\n\n IAESTE affiliated with GA: 21 CHF\n IAEST E affiliated with Halbtax: 26 CHF\n IAESTE affiliated with no train reduc tion: 30 CHF\n\nFor non-IAESTE affiliated people\, a surcharge of 10 CHF w ill be applied.\n\nThe price of the trip includes:\n\n Via Ferrata equipm ent (hiking/trail shoes not included\, but can be rented yourself)\n trav el from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp\n\nFood and drinks are not included.\ nRegistration\nRegistration will open on Saturday May 27th at 13:00\n\nThe maximum number of participants allowed for this event is 12. The registra tion is on a first-come\nfirst-served basis. We reserve the right to prior itise IAESTE Switzerland affiliates during the first 48 hours of\nregistra tion. If your registration is not among the first 12\, it will be put on t he waiting list.\n\nThe link is at the bottom of the page.\n\nOnce you hav e registered\, you will be send a confirmation email with the payment deta ils on Friday June 2nd. You will then\nhave 72 hours to do the payment. Yo ur registration will be final only once the payment is done.\nCancellation \nIf for any reason you cannot attend\, you will have to pay for the full fee unless there is someone on the waiting\nlist or you find a replacement by yourself.\nIn case of bad weather\, the event will be rescheduled if p ossible\, cancelled otherwise. In case of cancellation\n(or if you cannot participate in the rescheduled event)\, the participation fee will be reim bursed.\nDisclaimer\nBy signing up for the event you’re accepting no lia bility from the neither party (organizers and IAESTE\norganization) in cas e of any direct or indirect loss\, damage or injury.\nParticipants need to state their previous hiking\, climbing experience in the notes to be sele cted for the\nevent.\nTravel\nThese are the latest connections that you ca n take to be on time in Lauterbrunnen:\n\nBasel\n\nBern\n\nLausanne\n\nZü rich\n\n\nQuestions\nIn case of questions\, please write an email to viafe rrata-2023@iaeste.ch CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:144@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230624 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230625 DTSTAMP:20230619T150650Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/interlaken-cany oning-day-2023/ SUMMARY:Interlaken Canyoning Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:Interlaken Canyoning Day 2023 event\nIt is our pleasure to invi te you to the first event of its kind\, Canyoning in Interlaken! (Don't mi x it with Canoeing!)\n\n[caption id="attachment_36545" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] https://outdoor.ch/en/outdoor-activities/canyoning-interlak en/[/caption]\n\nCanyoning or “canyoneering” is all about making your way through a canyon using various techniques. However\, different canyons require different skills such as walking\, scrambling\, climbing\, jumpin g\, abseiling or “rappelling”\, and swimming.\n\nHere is the descripti on from the service provider:\n\n"First of all\, the local Interlaken cany on covers every aspect of the sport and makes a great introduction to cany oning. After a short 5 minute drive from Interlaken\, the trip starts with a 10m (33ft) rappel followed by several jumps and slides.\n\nThe highest jump is 5m (15ft) but there is an easy alternative if you’re not up for it. The other jumps are between 1m (3ft) and 2m (6ft) high\, and the last slide (the superman) is around 10m (33ft) long.\n\nA short walk in the mid dle gives you time to reflect on what you’ve just done\, before entering the second canyon where more jumps and slides await.\n\nThis half day can yoning experience is a great\, easy canyon suitable for anyone\, but it st ill offers enough challenges for those looking for an adrenaline kick."\n\ nMore Details: https://outdoor.ch/en/outdoor-activities/canyoning-interlak en/\n\n[caption id="attachment_36546" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] ht tps://blog.outdoor.ch/2016/09/28/canyoning-in-interlaken/#interlaken[/capt ion]\n\n \;\n\n \;\nRequirements:\n\n\n \nMax weight: 125 Kg\n\n \nGood health\, no recent injuries\n\n \nSwimming ability not required\, but recommended.\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n\n \nSwimsuit\n\n \nTowel\n\n \nSmall day bag\n\n\n \;\n\nIncluded in the participation price:\n\n \n\n Professional guides\n All canyoning equipment\n Changing rooms  & amp\; showers at Base Camp\n 1 Free drink \n Important: Your travel to/ from Interlaken is NOT included. We recommend a saver day pass / Night GA / Seven 25.\n\n\n\nSchedule\nSaturday\, 24th of June 2023\n\n Meeting at Interlaken Ost train station at 11:59 AM sharp!\n 11:59 AM pickup by serv ice provider\n Canyoning-related activities\n Estimated activity end tim e ~5 PM\n Free evening in Interlaken while waiting for 7 PM to take free train back (for seven25/Night GA holders).\n\nPrice\nThe price is as follo ws:\n\n IAESTE affiliated: 108 CHF\n\nFor non-IAESTE affiliated people\, a surcharge of 25 CHF will be applied.\n\n \;\nRegistration\nRegistrat ion (at the bottom of the page) opens on: 19 June\, Monday @ 11:00 AM. By registering\, you confirm that you are in good health and are responsible for your own health. You will not hold IAESTE Switzerland or any organizer s responsible for any accidents.\n\nThe maximum number of participants all owed for this event is 10. The registration is on a first-come first-serve d basis. We reserve the right to prioritize IAESTE Switzerland affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration. If your registration is not amo ng the first 10\, it will be put on the waiting list.\n\nRegistration will only be confirmed once the payment of CHF 108 has been received. Please s chedule a payment immediately\, so we receive it by 21 June\, Wednesday l atest.\n\n\n\nPayment Details: \n\nAmount: CHF 108\n\nAccount details wil l be sent in confirmation email.\nCancellation\nIf for any reason you cann ot attend\, you will have to pay for the full fee unless there is someone on the waiting\nlist or you find a replacement by yourself.\nIn case of ca ncellation due to bad weather\, the participation fee will be reimbursed.\ nDisclaimer\nBy signing up for the event you’re accepting no liability f rom the neither party (organizers and IAESTE\norganization) in case of any direct or indirect loss\, damage or injury.\nTravel\nThese are the latest connections that you can take to be on time in Interlaken Ost:\n\nZürich \n\nBasel\n\nBern\n\nLausanne\nQuestions\nIn case of questions\, please wr ite an email to one of the organisers. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:145@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230708 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230709 DTSTAMP:20230708T055339Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/fribourg-day/ SUMMARY:Fribourg Day DESCRIPTION:Fribourg Day\nIAESTE would like to invite you to Fribourg day o n the 08.07.2023! Visit with us one of the largest medieval towns in Switz erland linking the french speaking part to the german speaking part.\n\n[c aption id="attachment_36706" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Source: http s://www.istockphoto.com/de/search/2/image?phrase=fribourg+city+switzerland [/caption]\n\nWe will take a walk around the town enjoying the view of the old bridges\, cathedral tower\, small cozy streets which will bring you b ack in time and even have a ride with the famous "poop funicular" \;)\n\nF ribourg is also famous for its gastronomy and we will visit the chocolate factory Fleur de Cacao to dive into the world of chocolate craft and make our own personalised chocolate 🍫.\nSchedule\n\n arrival in Fribourg at the train station at 09:33\n go to the cathedral\, walk up the tower\n walk up to Bourguillon\, go to the Chapel\, take group pictures with a vie w over the whole city\, walk down to the basse ville\n have a pic-nic lun ch there along the river\, have a look at the old Bernbrücke\n have a ch ocolate workshop at fleur de cacao to make our own personalised chocolate\ n go back up to the city center with the poop cable car 🚃\n go to the Perolles-area for a final drink to close the event for those who want\n\n  \;\nDisclaimer\nWe will be walking the whole day.\n\n Take good shoe s\n Take rain-proof clothes just in case\n Take a pic-nic and enough to drink\n\nPrice\nThe price is as follows:\n\n IAESTE affiliated: 25 CHF\n\ nFor non-IAESTE affiliated people\, a surcharge of 10 CHF will be applied. \n\nThe price of the trip includes:\n\n Visit of the cathedral tower\n C hocolate workshop\n Poop-funicular ride 💩\n\nNot included:\n\n Trip c osts to and from Fribourg\n Pic-nic lunch\n\n \nRegistration\nRegistrati on will open on Monday 03.07.2023 at 12:00 PM (lunchtime). We kindly ask y ou to submit your registration just once.\n\nThe maximum number of partici pants allowed for this event is 12. The registration is on a first-come\nf irst-served basis. We reserve the right to prioritize IAESTE Switzerland a ffiliates during the first 48 hours of registration. If your registration is not among the first 12\, it will be put on the waiting list.\nPayment\n After successful registration\, we will send you an email with the confirm ation\, payment details and the deadline.\nCancellation\nIf you are regist ered and for any reason you cannot attend\, you will have to pay the full fee unless there is someone on the waiting list or you find a replacement by yourself.\nTravel\nPlease take the connection arriving at 09:33 in Frib ourg. Exemplary connections:\n\nFrom Basel\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\n\nFrom Lausan ne\n\n\n\nFrom Zürich\n\n\nQuestions\nIn case of questions\, please write an email to daniel.pace@lcbern.iaeste.ch. CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:146@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230818 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230821 DTSTAMP:20230809T021326Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-interlak en-2023/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Interlaken Rafting Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:The most famous &\; exciting IAESTE Switzerland weekend is b ack!\n\nInterlaken is a beautiful city in the heart of the Swiss Alps\, si tuated between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz at the foot of the famous trio of peaks: the Eiger\, the Mönch\, and the Jungfrau. And it is one of the most famous centers for adventure sports.\n\n\n\nSurrounded by this lands cape\, we will enjoy a descent in the Lütschine river. Better be prepared for a great amount of adrenaline! You can’t simply come to Switzerland and not experience the Alps at its best. After rafting\, we will gather ar ound for apres-raft\, where we will enjoy the lake Brienz and its breathta king views.\n\n \;\nPROGRAM:\nSaturday\, August 19\n11:45: Meeting at Rafting pick-up spot at Interlaken Ost train station\n12:00 - 16:00: Rafti ng in the Lütschine river\n16:00 onwards: Free drink at Rafting\, Swimmin g in Lake\, exploring Interlaken\nPARTICIPATION FEE\nIAESTE-affiliated : C HF 125\nNon IAESTE : CHF 165\nMake sure you have an account on iaeste.ch\, event registration would be available only to the registered users to avo id accidental multiple entries by the same person.\n\n\nWe recommend chec king SBB Offers for optimizing travel:\n\n- Saver Day Pass \n\n- Friends Day Pass for Youth \n\n \;\n\nIncluded in participation fee:\n\n Riv er rafting by Outdoor Interlaken\, including guide and all equipment.\nhtt ps://outdoor.ch/de/outdoor-activities/river-rafting-luetschine/ \n All n ecessary rafting equipment\n Professional guides\n A free drink after the trip\n Pick up/drop off service from designated locations\n Changing rooms and hot showers\n\n\nNot included in participation fee:\n\n Train tickets from your city to Interlaken and back.\n\n \;\nCancellation Po licy\nIf you cancel your registration\n\n\n \nless than 48 hours before t he start of the event\, you pay the entire participation fee\n\n \n48-96 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee \n\n \nbefore 4 days to the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the parti cipation fee\n\n\n \;\nChecklist - Remember to bring\n\n\n Swimsuit\n Towel\n \nSmall backpack for water\, snacks &\; swimming suit for Sa turday. There are lockers available at the rafting company base\, for free use. Please carry your own lock if required.\n\n \nComfortable shoes for exploring Interlaken\n\n \nWater water water - stay hydrated folks\n\n \nIAESTE spirit\n\n\n \;\nImportant\n\n\n\n \nRafting is an adventure sport.\nImportant!!! You must be able to swim and be in normal health con dition. Non-swimmers are not allowed to participate in the rafting.  Alco hol before and during the rafting is strictly forbidden. Before the raft\, you get introduced to the techniques of controlling the boat\, and each b oat is led by an experienced rafter. A neoprene wetsuit\, a helmet\, neopr ene shoes\, and a life jacket protect you. If you wear glasses\, we recomm end you to fix them with a rubber band as they can easily fall off.\n\n \ nInsurance: IAESTE Switzerland is not responsible for any damage or accide nt! IAESTE Switzerland and IAESTE Local Committees Zurich\, Basel\, Bern\, and Lausanne do not provide any kind of insurance coverage for river raft ing on Saturday. Participating on the weekend means participating at one ’s own risk. Make sure that you are well insured (medical\, accidental & amp\; liability insurance!)\n\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\nMe eting point for all participants: Interlaken Ost SBB train station at 11:4 5 sharp.\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION:\nRegistration will open on Monday\, 7t h August 2023\, at 12:15\; and will close on Thursday\, 10th August 2023 a t 23:59.\nMake sure you have an account on iaeste.ch\, event registration would be available only to the registered users to avoid accidental multip le entries by the same person.\nSuccessfully registered participants will receive a confirmation email with payment instructions. Final registratio n will only be confirmed once payment has been made via bank transfer / TW INT.\nPlease contact organizers in the WhatsApp if you have any questions . CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:148@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230902 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230904 DTSTAMP:20230823T090134Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/hard-hiking-202 3/ SUMMARY:Hard Hiking weekend 2023 DESCRIPTION:\n\n"Alpine Expedition: Via Capricorn 2-Day Hike"\n\nDate: Sept ember 2nd-3rd\, 2023 Duration: 2 days\, 1-night Location: Glaspass to Werg enstein.\n\nCost: 55 CHF per person\n\nNumber of participants: 10 + organi zers\n\nhttps://schweizmobil.ch/de/wanderland/route-693\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable alpine adventure on the Via Capricorn 2-Day Hike. Over the w eekend of September 2nd to 3rd\, you'll have the chance to immerse yoursel f in the mesmerizing beauty of the Swiss Alps\, covering approximately 32 kilometers. The hike encompasses the 2nd and 3rd stages of the hike only.\ n\nDay 1: Saturday - Glaspass to Turrahus (15 km\, +820/-950 m) On Saturda y morning we start in Glasspass at 10.05. We take the first connection of the morning from Zurich HB.\n\n\n\nThen we start the hike with a 15 kilome ter route\, with 820m up and 950m down. At the end of the day we'll rest f or the night at Turrahus. \n\n\n\nIn the accommodation the dinner is incl uded and breakfast as well. Here is a link to the house:\n\nhttps://www.tu rrahus.ch/\n\nDay 2: Sunday - Turrahus to Wergenstein (17 km\, +1100/-1300 m) Early on Sunday\, August 27th\, we continue with the 3rd stage. \n\n\n \nDay two covers 17 kilometers as we traverse the Alpweide-Moorlandschafte n\, including Alpen Curtginatsch and Nurdagn. The hike will conclude as we descend from the heights and make our way back to Wergenstein.\n\n\n\nLea rn about the local wildlife\, appreciate the cultural significance of the region\, and bask in the natural splendor of the Via Capricorn's 2nd and 3 rd stages.\n\n \;\n\nNote: This event requires good physical condition so please come prepared.\n\nTL\;DR:\n\n 2-day hike\, we take the train i n the morning on Saturday\, hike 15 km\, accommodation and dinner + breakf ast included\n We stay here overnight: https://www.turrahus.ch/\n 33 km in total\n Opportunity to see the mountains in Graubunden and many differ ent species of animals\n Check https://www.rega.ch/ it’s good to have i t just in case\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf you cancel your registration\n \n less than 48 hours before the start of the event (which is 10:00 am\, Thu 24th Aug)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n 48-96 hours befor e the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\n before 96 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\n\nWhat to bring?\n\nIn order to have a good hiking experience\, the f ollowing equipment will be required:\n\n Proper hiking boots\n Comfortab le hiking backpack for all your snacks\n Waterproof jacket\n Warm clothe s (a few layers\, like an onion)\, the temperature at the top might be qui te different\, weather will be checked the day before and considered when packing for the trip\n Food for the day (dried fruit / dried meat / choco late / sandwiches)\n\n there is an option to buy food in the restaurants/ huts on the way\, see the trail\n\n\n At least 1.5 litres of water\, in c ase of sunny weather 2.0 litres are recommended per day\n Sunglasses/hat\ , beanie\n Sunscreen\n Hiking poles - not compulsory but useful\n\nWe re commend to pack lightly (take only what you need) - the backpack should no t weight more than 8kg. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:150@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230924 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20230925 DTSTAMP:20230922T161943Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/hard-hiking-day -2023/ SUMMARY:Hard Hiking Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE James Bond Hike to Schilthorn (2970m)\n24rd September 20 23\n\nJoin us on the 24rd of September 2023 for an adventurous hike from M ürren to Schilthorn summit\, where the iconic James Bond 007 movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” was filmed. On the way to the top we wil l pass the beautiful lake Grauseewli.\n \;\n\n[caption id="attachment_ 31179" align="aligncenter" width="595"] Source: https://schilthorn.ch/12/e n/Piz_Gloria[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_31178" align="aligncente r" width="595"] Source: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1605/26623132045_ff 71447e19_b.jpg[/caption]\nAt the top you will be rewarded with a hot or co ld beverage at the revolving restaurant\, which lets you take a 360-degree panoramic view of the famous bernese triple peaks:– Eiger\, Mönch and Jungfrau.\nAfter enjoying the view and remembering some old James Bond ref erences\, we will take the cable car down back to Mürren and head back ho me.\nPs: in case it is your birthday\, you get to travel with the cable ca r for free! (https://schilthorn.ch/9/en/Happy_Birthday) Please inform us v ia email: aleksandra.iskrzynska@lcbasel.iaeste.ch.\nBe careful: this trip is only meant for experienced hikers! You have to be comfortable with the technical terrain and the altitude. The hiking distance is around 13 km wi th 1’600 m elevation gain at high altitude.\nThe trip is weather-depende nt. If the weather is bad we will be forced to either postpone it to Sunda y or cancel the event. If it is postponed to Sunday and you can't attend o r in case it is completely cancelled\, everybody who paid will be fully re imbursed.\nThe Plan:\n\n\n The meeting point is at 8:55 in Lauterbrunnen. \n Transport from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren – a ticket to Mürren is not included in the participation fee! We recommend buying it in advance via SBB app. You can buy the ticket from your location directly to Mürren\, v ia Grütschalp (this way is also included in GA Travelcard)\n 9:30 - the start of the hike.\n 15:00 - end of the hike\, chill at Piz Gloria Restau rant - a drink is included in the participation fee\n 17:03 – taking th e cable car down to Mürren\n End of the trip\n\nWhat to bring?\nIn order to have a good hiking experience\, the following equipment will be requir ed:\n\n\n \nWaterproof jacket\n\n \nProper waterproof hiking boots (IMPO RTANT!)\n\n Comfortable hiking backpack.\n \nWarm clothes (many layers\, like an onion)\, the temperature at the top might get down to negative de grees celsius - https://schilthorn.ch/en/Infos/Live\n\n \nFood for the da y (Dried fruit / dried meat/chocolate/sandwiches\, etc.)\n\n\n \nThere is an option to buy food in the restaurant at the top\, but there will be no huts on the way\n\n\n\n \nAt least 2.0 liters of water\n\n \nSunglasses /hat\, beanie\n\n \nSunscreen\n\n\nNice to have:\n\n\n \nGloves\n\n \nP roper hiking socks\n\n \nHiking Poles\n\n\nHow much do I pay? \n\n\n \nW ith SBB General Abonnement (GA): 11chf\n\n \nWith SBB half-fare (1/2) : 1 1chf\n\n \nWithout SBB half-fare (1/2) and General Abonnement: 37chf\n\n\ nA surcharge of 20 CHF will apply for participants not affiliated with IAE STE.\nThe payment can be paid by bank transfer or Twint. The details will be provided after the registration in a separate email.\nHow do I register ?\nRegistration will open on Monday 18th of September at 10:00. The event is restricted to 15 people + 3 organizers. To register please fill in the form below when the registration opens.\nWhat’s included?\n\n\n \nOne d rink up to 10chf at Piz Gloria Restaurant (excluding the high-percentage a lcohol drinks)\n\n \nCable car ticket from Schilthorn to Mürren\n\n\nNot included:\n\n\n \nTransport from Lauterbrunnen (meeting point) to Mürre n\n\n \nTransport from Mürren back to Lauterbrunnen\n\n \nFood at Piz G loria Restaurant\n\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration \n\n\n \nbefore 48 hours before the beginning of the event (i.e. until th e 22. September at 10 am)\, you will be reimbursed\,\n\n less than 48 hou rs before the beginning of the event\, you have to pay the full price unle ss you find a person to take your spot.\n\nIf you have any questions\, you can contact us at aleksandra.iskrzynska@lcbasel.iaeste.ch.\nTrains\n\nFro m Basel\n\n\n\nFrom Bern\n\n\n\nFrom Lausanne\n\n\n\nFrom Zurich\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:151@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231021T095200 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231021T190000 DTSTAMP:20231012T073058Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-olma-day -2023/ SUMMARY:IAESTE OLMA Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE OLMA Day\nOctober 21st\, 2023\n\n\n[caption id="attach ment_37403" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Source: https://sessayvillag ehall.co.uk/here-is-the-october-newsletter-for-sessay/[/caption]\n\n \ ;\n\nCome to experience the whole range of Swiss culture in St. Gallen! Mi llennial old knowledge? Cheese? Artfully built houses? Milk? Mummies? Cows ?  St. Gallen has it all!\n\nIn the morning we will visit the UNESCO Worl d Heritage site of the Abbey Library\, where we enjoy a nice old vibe. The abbey library contains one of the richest treasures of historical knowled ge in Europe\, including books from the last 1000 years and many artifacts that found their way here in the long history of the abbey.\n\nIn the aft ernoon\, you’ll experience some real Swiss culture at the OLMA (the bigg est fair for agriculture and dairy in Switzerland). You can taste many dif ferent Swiss agricultural products like cheese\, wine\, and sausages\, lis ten to traditional Swiss music\, and cheer for your favorite pig at the pi ggy race! \n\nCheck out: https://www.olma-messen.ch/de/messen/olma/fuer-b esucher/uebersicht for more information!\n\n[caption id="attachment_37401" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Source: https://www.discovergermany.com /the-abbey-library-st-gall-welcome-to-one-of-the-worlds-most-significant-h istorical-libraries/[/caption]\nProgram\nSunday\, October 21ts\n\n Meetin g at 10:00 am at St. Gallen main station (under the big clock)\n To the a bbey library next to the cathedral of St. Gallen.\n Stroll through the ba roque old town and have lunch (bring it along or buy something there.)\n Visit OLMA (Fair for Agriculture and Dairy Farming)\n\n Explore the vario us exhibitions of animals\, Swiss culture\, and food \n Make sure you ge t to taste wine and cheese \n Maybe buy a cow? (I bought one in 2019)\n 15:30: Take your place to watch the legendary pig race\, and cheer for yo ur favorite pig! (You can make bets)\n After the pig race: Official end o f the event. You can either stay at OLMA (the main fair is open until 18:0 0\, some parts until 19:00) as long as you want or join the organizers to take the train home after 7.\n\n\n\n \;\nParticipation fees\nYou can c hoose to join both activities or just join OLMA. Prices are listed for eac h individual activity and can be paid on the spot.\n\n Abbey with student card:  12 CHF\n Abbey without student card: 18 CHF\n OLMA:  18 CHF\n\ nIncluded in the participation fee\n\n Tickets to Abbey library\, vaulted cellar and exhibition space\n\nor/and\n\n OLMA entrance fee\n\nNot inclu ded in the participation fee\n\n Lunch – Bring your own or get somethin g in St. Gallen!\n Food and drinks at the OLMA\n Train from and back to Zurich or home destination (Return with night GA recommended)\n Transport for any cattle you might buy at OLMA\n\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n \n Student card if you have one\n Train ticket\n Lunch or money to buy food and drinks in the city or at the OLMA\n Lots of energy and your best smile!\n\nMeeting point and train connections\n\nGeneral Meeting point: S t. Gallen main station\, under the big clock at 10:00 am\n\nIntercity 1 wi ll arrive in St. Gallen at 09:52 departing from:\n\n Lausanne:  06:13\n Bern: 07:31\n Zürich HB: 08:39\n Zürich Airport: 08:53\n Winterthur: 09:08\n Basel: Connect in Zurich HB from IC3 leaving Basel in the direct ion of Chur at 07:33\n\n\nWhatsapp group\n\nFeel free to join our WhatsApp group for more event information and to ask further questions. See you so on!\n\nhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/Gweg8hWGTP94fIq2ejUmQ\n\n \;\nThere a re no registrations for this event\, please just join the WhatsApp group. CATEGORIES:Day Event,Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:152@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20231104 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20231106 DTSTAMP:20231103T092833Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/cheese-chocolat e-weekend-2023/ SUMMARY:Cheese & Chocolate weekend 2023 DESCRIPTION:Cheese &\; Chocolate Week-end 2023\nLC Lausanne\nDear IAESTE trainees and members\,\nSwiss food in two words: cheese &\; chocolate! IAESTE invites you to the Cheese and Chocolate Weekend 2023 on the 4th-5t h of November in the beautiful area of Gruyère and get a great taste of S witzerland!\n\nDuring this weekend\, we will visit the famous Maison Caill er\, where we'll eat chocolate and learn how it is made🤔. We will also visit one of the most beautiful Spa in the World\, visit a cheese-making f actory\, and taste different types of cheese! If the weather allows it\, w e will also make a few downhill descents at the summer Bobsleigh at Molés on. Last but not least\, we will explore the medieval town and surrounding area of the castle of Gruyères.\nWe will sleep in an amazing chalet and eat fondue with incredible scenery. \n\n\n \;\nProgram\nIncluded in th e participation fee:\n\n\n \nVisit the chocolate factory Maison Cailler\n \n \nVisit the cheese factory Maison du Gruyère\n\n \nVisit the Castle of Gruyère\n\n \nAccommodation from Saturday - Sunday\n\n \nDinner on S aturday\, Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday\n\n \nLoads of Fun !!\n\n\nNot In cluded in the participation fee:\n\n\n \nLunch on Saturday (Bring your fo od for Picnic)\n\n \nTransfers \n\n \nAdditional drinks during dinner on Saturday\n\n\nParticipation Fees\nIAESTE Members: 150 CHF\n\nCancellation policy\nIf you cancel your participation and we can find a replacement\, you will get a full refund. If you cancel less than 24h before the start o f the event (i.e. on Friday 3rd of November\, at 10:30 am) and we don’t find a replacement\, you will unfortunately not get any refund.\n\nWhat to bring\nIn order to not have any bad surprises during the week-end\, the f ollowing equipment will be necessary:\n\n\n \nEnough warm clothes\n\n \n If possible waterproof clothes and / or an umbrella\, check the weather\n\ n \nSwimming equipment\n\n \nUsual bathroom/shower stuff\, clothes to ch ange\, etc.\n\n \nTry to fit your stuff in a mountain backpack. Do not ta ke a suitcase\, as it will be very difficult to carry it around\n\n\n  \;\nRegistration\nRegistration will open on Saturday\, 31st of October\, a t 1 pm! It works on a first-come\, first-serve basis. If you don’t get a spot\, you will be added to the waiting list. \nFrom that date\, everyone who got a spot will receive additional information to make the payment to finalize their registration. Those who will be on the waiting list will b e informed of their status and if they get a spot\, will receive informati on to finalize the registration.\nThe following payment methods will be ac cepted: IBAN transfer\, Twint\, and Revolut. Your participation will be co nfirmed once you send/transfer the money.\nThere are only 14 spots availab le\, so be quick!\nPlease let us know if you have any questions. If there are more people that want to participate we can extend the spots!\n\nSumma ry\nThe meeting point will be the train station “Broc-Fabrique” on Sat urday\, 04.11 at 10:34 am. Then we’re having a small picnic around the t own\, and heading to the SPA till 5-6 pm. We’ll go back to the hotel and have a nice dinner there. After dinner\, we can go to the town center and have fun there.\nThe end of the trip will be in the town of Gruyères. We ’ll visit the castle in the morning\, then have lunch around the old tow n and finish the program with a visit to the Gruyères Museum.\nWe look fo rward to seeing you there!\nBilel &\; Pablo\nEmail contact: bilel.abden nadher@lcbern.iaeste.ch CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:154@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240126 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240129 DTSTAMP:20240118T234110Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-ski-week end-2024/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Ski Weekend 2024 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Ski Weekend\nJanuary 26-28th\, 2024\nTo get 2024 off t o a fresh start\, we would like to invite our fellow IAESTE members and fr iends to join us for an unforgettable ski weekend in the Lenk area! Whethe r you are a professional ski/snowboarder or have never seen snow before\, this weekend cannot be missed! Ski and snowboard teachers are available fo r beginners to help you get started. If you arrive with energy\, some ski gear\, and the willingness to take on the slopes\, this will be a once-in- a-lifetime Swiss IAESTE experience!\n\n\n\n\nThe weekend starts on Friday night with a small pizza party to fill our bellies and hearts for a good n ight's sleep before Saturday. \n\n \;\n\nOn Saturday morning\, we wil l have breakfast\, collect ski passes (and rental equipment for those who need it)\, and hit the slopes! The beginners go to the beginner's area of Lenk Betelberg - here you will be led as a group(s) by a tutor to help you gain and/or develop your skills. For the rest\, you will have a pass for the entire Lenk Betelberg area to enjoy wisely. After we have tired oursel ves for the morning\, we have a group lunch booked at the restaurant Bergh aus Stoss. When lunch is over\, everyone can continue enjoying the slopes until the Fondue dinner and party back at the accommodation in the evening .\n\n \;\n\nSunday morning we will have breakfast\, make packed lunche s\, pack away our things and do a bit of accommodation tidy and cleanup. T hen\, for those who have opted for the Sunday ski pass\, we have a full da y with ski passes for the entire Lenk region to enjoy all the area has to offer!\n\n \;\n\nHave we interested you? Read below to find out more d etails and how to register. We hope to see members old and new join us for the first IAESTE weekend of 2024!\n\n \;\n\nWhere: Lenk Betelberg Bet elberg | Skiregion Adelboden-Lenk\n\nLink to Beginner Skipass description: https://lenk-bergbahnen.ch/unsere-tickets/tarife-ski-snowboard/#beginner- ticket\n\n\n\nProgram\nFriday:\n\n Arriving at accommodation and registra tion 19:00-23:00.\n Welcome drinks and pizza\n\nSaturday:\n\n Breakfast: 7:00-8:00\n Skiing equipment rentals. It might be cheaper to come with a lready rented equipment. If you plan to rent\, reserve it beforehand.\n S kiing &\; snowboarding at Lenk Betelberg\n Lunch break in the mountain s at Restaurant Berghaus Stoss \n More skiing and snowboarding\n Headin g to the accommodation and relaxing\n Dinner at the accommodation\, some drinks provided\n Party\n\nSunday:\n\n Breakfast and preparing packed lu nches: 7:00-8:00\n Cleaning and packing\n More skiing &\; snowboardin g :))\, with possibility to go to Lenk-Metsch-Adelboden\n Or other activi ties of choice (ice skating\, bouldering\, …)\n Heading home with every one in one piece\n\nParticipation Fees\nThis year we are offering three di fferent options based on your ski level! \n1. Chill Beginner\, CHF 170:\n \n Saturday: Beginner Lenk-Betelberg area\n\n      !!! This Beginner T icket cannot be extended to the full domain\, so you are restricted to beg inner slopes. If you're totally new to skiing this is enough and recommend ed as it is cheaper \;P\, but if          you already have a basic le vel of skiing I would go for the full ticket. See https://lenk-bergbahnen. ch/unsere-tickets/tarife-ski-snowboard/#beginner-ticket  for more details \n\n Sunday is open to do whatever you would like to! Our proposals:\n\n If want to stick to just the beginner area on Sunday again\, you can deci de and pay just 37 CHF on the day itself as that has no group discount any way\n Chill somewhere and recover after feeling new muscles\n Do another activity\, there are options in Lenk to go ice skating or bouldering\n\n\ n\n2. Motivated Beginner\, CHF 230:\n\n Saturday: Beginner Lenk-Betelberg area\n\n!!! The same conditions for Beginner tickets apply to what is men tioned above\n\n Sunday: Full Adelboden-Lenk area\n\n3. Full Package\, CH F 240:\n\n Saturday: Full Lenk-Betelberg area\n Sunday: Full Adelboden-L enk area\n\n\nSome extra comments:\n\n Of course\, you can choose whichev er package and still request being in the tutor group - you need to specif y the need for the tutor and which package separately.\n If you are a luc ky person who already has some season pass or ticket that covers you for t his area\, get in touch with our email (see below) and we could look into a package with everything but the ski pass\n\n\nA surcharge of 40 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nIncluded in the registration fee:\n\n Accommodation for two nights\n Restaurant lun ch on Saturday\n Dinner and some drinks on Friday &\; Saturday\n Brea kfast for Saturday &\; Sunday\n Packed lunch Sunday\n Transport withi n Lenk area\n Ski tickets depending on which option you choose (a\, b or c)\n A 5 CHF deposit for your ski pass. You are then each individually re sponsible to return your own ski pass at the end of the day to get the 5 C HF back\n\n\nNot included:\n\n Train ride there and back\n Ski/Snowboard ing equipment rentals\n Extra non-skiing activities\n Sunday activity fo r chill beginner registration\n\n\nHow to pay:\nThe bank transfer must rea ch the account by 24.01.2024. The account details will be sent to the emai l you registered with. Your place will no longer be reserved and someone f rom the waiting list will take your spot if you do not pay on time. Also\, make sure to mention your name and ski weekend in the open comment sectio n of the bank transfer!\nCancellation Policy\nThe following percentages mu st still be paid if you cancel at different times before the event:\n\n 5 0 % if canceled before 23.01.2022\n 75 % if cancel before 24.01.2024\n 1 00 % if cancel after 24.01.2024\n\nOf course\, if you find a direct replac ement or have an exceptional circumstance with proof\, then we will take t hese into consideration and you would not have to pay a cancellation fee.\ nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Sleeping bag!\n\n\n Towels\n Waterpr oof warm clothes (Skiing in Jeans is very unhealthy and uncomfortable\, th ere is a possibility to rent skiing pants and jackets)\n Ski/Snowboarding equipment if you do not plan to rent there (if you plan to rent there\, i t is highly recommended to reserve beforehand)\n Slippers for inside the accommodation\n An extra pair of shoes if you are renting equipment\, as you will leave your shoes at the rental shop\n Helmet and goggles\n IAES TE spirit and lots of determination!\n\nMeeting Point\nThe meeting point f or everyone is at the accommodation:\nFerienheim Ittigen\n\nLenkstrasse 35 \n\n3775 Lenk\nArrivals on 26.01.2024 from 19:00-23:00.\nContact\nIf you h ave any individual or personal questions or need to contact us about the e vent\, before\, during and/or after registration\, you can send an email t o: jose.contreras@lczurich.iaeste.ch. \n\nA WhatsApp group chat will also be set up for registered participants for asking general questions\, aski ng for advice about skiing and gear in general\, as well as getting in tou ch with your fellow event participants to coordinate for the weekend!\n\nW e will send major updates via email to those who are registered.\n\nSpecia l NotesSkiing and snowboarding are notorious for their accidents. However\ , most of our IAESTE trainees only have basic health insurance and are not well covered for rescue missions in the mountains. Therefore\, the organi zers recommend you become a patron at the Rega non-profit organization. Th e price is only 40 CHF for world round repatriation insurance which is bas ically for free with respect to the full cost of helicopter rescue in\n\nt he Swiss alps…!\nRenting equipment\nIt is recommended to reserve in adva nce!\n\nSkimiete INTERSPORT Troxler Lenk im Simmental | INTERSPORT Rent\nR egistration\nThe online registration opens on Friday 19th December 2024 at 15:00.\n\nRegistration closes on Sunday 21st December 2024 at 23:59.\n\nT he maximum number of participants allowed for this event is 30 and the reg istration\n\nis on a first-come\, first-served basis. We reserve the right to prioritize IAESTE affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration . If your registration is not among the first 30\, it will be put on the w aiting list. By signing up for the event you’re accepting that there is no liability from neither the organizers nor IAESTE as an organization in case of any direct or indirect loss\, damage or injury.\n\nPlease don’t forget to include the following information in your registration: \n\n P lease indicate your level correctly while registering (Need Tutor/ No Need For Tutor)\n Indicate which ski pass option you sign up for (a\, b or c) \n Please also mention in the comments section of the registration if you are vegan or have any other food allergies (the food on the whole weekend will be vegetarian)\n\n\nPlease do mind that each registration is for exa ctly one person. Do not use the comments section to register another perso n\, instead fill in a separate registration.\n\n CATEGORIES:event_trainees,Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:155@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240517 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240520 DTSTAMP:20240529T061407Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/cheese-chocolat e-weekend-2024/ SUMMARY:Cheese & Chocolate weekend 2024 DESCRIPTION:Cheese &\; Chocolate Week-end 2024\nLC Zürich\nDear IAESTE trainees and members\,\nSwiss food in two words: cheese &\; chocolate! IAESTE invites you to the Cheese and Chocolate Weekend 2024 on the 18th-19 th May in the beautiful area of Gruyère and get a great taste of Switzerl and!\n\nDuring this weekend\, we will visit the famous Maison Cailler\, wh ere we'll eat chocolate and learn how it is made🤔. We will also visit E lectrobroc\, measure your strength on the bike💪\, get to educate oursel ves about electrical energy🎓 and assist in high voltage demonstrations 😎. We will also visit a cheese making factory and taste different types of cheese! Last but not least\, we will explore the medieval town and the castle of Gruyères.\nOn Saturday\, we will go to the top of the emblemat ic mountain “Le Moléson” by cable car and watch the beautiful sunset\ ; so take a pair of good shoes! Finally we will sleep in an amazing chalet in the middle of the mountain at Plan-Francey.\n\n\n \;\nProgram\nInc luded in the participation fee:\n\n\n Guided tour at the Electrobroc powe r plant\n Visit the chocolate factory Maison Cailler\n Visit the cheese factory Maison du Gruyère\n Visit the Castle of Gruyère\n Transfers du ring the week-end (train\, bus\, and cable car)\n Accommodation from Satu rday - Sunday\n Dinner on Saturday\, Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday\n Loa ds of Fun !!\n\nNot Included in the participation fee:\n- Lunch on Saturda y (Bring your food for Picnic)\n- Transfers (Home - Broc-Fabrique on the 1 st day\, Gruyères - Home on the 2nd\nday)\n- Additional drinks during din ner on Saturday\n\nParticipation Fees\n170 CHF per person.\n\nCancellation policy\nIf you cancel your participation and we can find a replacement\, you will get a full refund. If you cancel less than 24h before the start o f the event (i.e. on Friday 17th of May\, at 10:00 am) and we don’t find a replacement\, you will unfortunately not get any refund.\n\nWhat to bri ng\nIn order to not have any bad surprises during the week-end\, the follo wing equipment will be necessary:\n\n\n Enough warm clothes\n If possibl e waterproof clothes and / or an umbrella\, check the weather\n Good shoe s for walking the whole day and at the mountain\n Usual bathroom / shower stuff\, clothes to change\, etc.\n Try to fit your stuff in a mountain b ackpack. Do not take a suitcase\, as it will be very difficult to carry it around\n\nRemember that we will be very mobile in the mountains. So only take the necessary stuff you need and try to fit it in a good backpack. If you don’t have any backpack\, try to ask some friends. In the worst cas e\, contact us (email: loic.betschen@lczurich.iaeste.ch\, daniel.pace@lcbe rn.iaeste.ch\, clement.verdes@lczurich.iaeste.ch\, ) and we will find a so lution.\n\nAccommodation\nWe will sleep in the middle of the mountains at 1’600 m altitude at the beautiful restaurant-gîte de montagne de Plan-F rancey.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration will open on Monday\, 6th of May\, a t 1 pm! It works on a first-come\, first-serve basis. If you don’t get a spot\, you will be added to the waiting list.\nOn Monday 13th of May\, ev eryone who got a spot will receive additional information to make the paym ent to finalize their registration. Those who will be on the waiting list will be informed of their status and if they get a spot\, will receive inf ormation to finalize the registration.\nThe following payment methods will be accepted: IBAN transfer\, Twint\, Revolut.\nThere are only 16 spots av ailable\, so be quick!\nPlease let us know if you have any questions.\n\nS ummary\nThe meeting point will be the train station “Broc-” on Saturda y\, 18.05 at 9:57 am. The train connections from Lausanne\, Bern\, Basel a nd Zürich are given at the end of the description.\nThe end of the trip w ill be in the town of Gruyères at around 4pm. From there you can have som e free time to spend in the town and take the train after 7pm if you wish. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:158@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240608 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240610 DTSTAMP:20240529T115420Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/appenzell-2024/ SUMMARY:Appenzell Hike 2024 DESCRIPTION:Appenzell Hike 8th or 9th June 2024\nJoin us for a scenic day h ike in the beautiful Apenzell region of Switzerland\, with a possible visi t to the charming Appenzell City if time and motivation allow. This event is weather-dependent\, so please check for updates beforehand.\n\n \;\ n\n[caption id="attachment_34091" align="aligncenter" width="599"] Aescher – the mountain guest house[/caption]\nItinerary:\n\n Starting Point: W e'll begin our journey by taking the cable car to Ebenalp. The cable car r ide itself offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.\n Hotel/R estaurant Visit: After reaching Ebenalp\, we'll take a short descent to vi sit the famous hotel/restaurant. This is a great opportunity to grab a qui ck snack or coffee before we continue our hike.\n Ridge Hike: Next\, we'l l embark on the highlight of our trip - the ridge hike. This section of th e trail offers breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains and valleys. Remember to bring your camera to capture these moments!\n Lake Visit: Aft er the ridge hike\, we'll descend towards the lake. This is the perfect sp ot to relax\, have a picnic\, and enjoy the serene beauty of the lake.\nRe turn to Wasserauen: We'll conclude our hike by returning to Wasserauen.\n\ n \;\n\n[caption id="attachment_34094" align="aligncenter" width="589" ] Seealpsee[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_34092" align="aligncenter " width="655"] Seealpsee\, Santis 2’501.9 m[/caption]\n\n \;\n\n&nbs p\;\nPossible Visit to Appenzell City:\nIf we have enough time and everyon e is feeling motivated\, we can take a short trip to Appenzell City. Known for its well-preserved traditional buildings\, including the 16th-century Town Hall\, Appenzell offers a unique glimpse into Swiss history and cult ure. The city is also famous for its cheese\, so a visit to a local cheese factory or shop is a must.\n\nInteresting Facts about Apenzell Region:\n\ nThe Apenzell region is known for its rolling green hills\, picturesque vi llages\, and traditional traditions. The region is divided into two half-c antons\, Appenzell Innerrhoden and Appenzell Ausserrhoden\, and is the onl y region in Switzerland to have this division. The region is also famous f or its unique folk music and the "Silvesterchläuse" tradition\, where loc als dress up in elaborate costumes and parade through the streets on New Y ear's Eve.\nWhat to Bring:\n\n Hiking Gear: Ensure you have sturdy hiking boots\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and a hat/sunglasses for sun prote ction.\n Food and Water: Pack a lunch\, snacks\, and plenty of water. The re will be an opportunity to purchase food at the hotel/restaurant and in Appenzell City\, but it's always a good idea to have your own supplies.\n Camera: The views on this hike are truly spectacular\, and Appenzell City is incredibly charming\, so you'll want to have a camera or a smartphone with a good camera to capture the beauty.\n\n \;\nHow do I register?\n If you want to register\, contact us via email and we will add you to the whatsapp group.\n\nIf you have any questions\, you can contact us at: \n\n vlad.vasilica@lczurich.iaeste.ch\n natalia.szarek@lczurich.iaeste.ch\n jhimy.michel@lczurich.iaeste.ch\n\n \;\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nOur hiking group's cancellation policy is as unpredictable as the Swiss weathe r: if you can't make it\, you have to send us a picture of you eating fond ue in a snowstorm.\n\n \;\n\nBest Regards\,\n\nVlad\, Natalia\, Jhimy\ n\n \;\n\nNote: If you want to register\, contact us via email and we will add you to the whatsapp group. CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:156@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240609 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240610 DTSTAMP:20240529T062411Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/apenzell-hike-d ay-2024/ SUMMARY:Apenzell hike day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Appenzell Hike 8th or 9th June 2024\nJoin us for a scenic day h ike in the beautiful Apenzell region of Switzerland\, with a possible visi t to the charming Appenzell City if time and motivation allow. This event is weather-dependent\, so please check for updates beforehand.\n\n \;\ n\n[caption id="attachment_34091" align="aligncenter" width="599"] Aescher – the mountain guest house[/caption]\nItinerary:\n\n Starting Point: W e'll begin our journey by taking the cable car to Ebenalp. The cable car r ide itself offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.\n Hotel/R estaurant Visit: After reaching Ebenalp\, we'll take a short descent to vi sit the famous hotel/restaurant. This is a great opportunity to grab a qui ck snack or coffee before we continue our hike.\n Ridge Hike: Next\, we'l l embark on the highlight of our trip - the ridge hike. This section of th e trail offers breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains and valleys. Remember to bring your camera to capture these moments!\n Lake Visit: Aft er the ridge hike\, we'll descend towards the lake. This is the perfect sp ot to relax\, have a picnic\, and enjoy the serene beauty of the lake.\nRe turn to Wasserauen: We'll conclude our hike by returning to Wasserauen.\n\ n \;\n\n[caption id="attachment_34094" align="aligncenter" width="589" ] Seealpsee[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_34092" align="aligncenter " width="655"] Seealpsee\, Santis 2’501.9 m[/caption]\n\n \;\n\n&nbs p\;\nPossible Visit to Appenzell City:\nIf we have enough time and everyon e is feeling motivated\, we can take a short trip to Appenzell City. Known for its well-preserved traditional buildings\, including the 16th-century Town Hall\, Appenzell offers a unique glimpse into Swiss history and cult ure. The city is also famous for its cheese\, so a visit to a local cheese factory or shop is a must.\n\nInteresting Facts about Apenzell Region:\n\ nThe Apenzell region is known for its rolling green hills\, picturesque vi llages\, and traditional traditions. The region is divided into two half-c antons\, Appenzell Innerrhoden and Appenzell Ausserrhoden\, and is the onl y region in Switzerland to have this division. The region is also famous f or its unique folk music and the "Silvesterchläuse" tradition\, where loc als dress up in elaborate costumes and parade through the streets on New Y ear's Eve.\nWhat to Bring:\n\n Hiking Gear: Ensure you have sturdy hiking boots\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and a hat/sunglasses for sun prote ction.\n Food and Water: Pack a lunch\, snacks\, and plenty of water. The re will be an opportunity to purchase food at the hotel/restaurant and in Appenzell City\, but it's always a good idea to have your own supplies.\n Camera: The views on this hike are truly spectacular\, and Appenzell City is incredibly charming\, so you'll want to have a camera or a smartphone with a good camera to capture the beauty.\n\n \;\nHow do I register?\n Please get in touch with us if you are interested\, we will create a Whats App group with all the people joining the hike.\n\nIf you have any questio ns\, you can contact us at: \n\n vlad.vasilica@lczurich.iaeste.ch\n nata lia.szarek@lczurich.iaeste.ch\n jhimy.michel@lczurich.iaeste.ch\n\n \ ;\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nOur hiking group's cancellation policy is as u npredictable as the Swiss weather: if you can't make it\, you have to send us a picture of you eating fondue in a snowstorm.\n\n \;\n\nBest Rega rds\,\n\nYour Organisers\n\nVlad\, Natalia\, Jhimy CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:160@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240616 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240617 DTSTAMP:20240604T125048Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/via-ferrata-mur ren-2024/ SUMMARY:VIA FERRATA MURREN 2024 DESCRIPTION:VIA FERRATA MURREN 2024\nLC Zürich invites you for a one &\ ; only unforgettable experience: Hiking including Via Ferrata!\n\n\nPerche d high above the Lauterbrunnen valley on the Mürren viewing terrace at 1\ ,640 meters above sea level\, the via ferrata starts by descending into a steep abyss. Typically\, via ferratas are ascended\, but in Mürren\, the route descends directly towards Gimmelwald. This journey covers 300 meters in altitude and spans 2.2 kilometers\, taking approximately three hours t o complete. Via ferratas\, sometimes referred to as "iron paths\," serve a s an intermediate stage between standard mountain hiking and free climbing .\n\n[caption id="attachment_40467" align="aligncenter" width="615"] The v illage of Mürren[/caption]\nDetails:\n16.06.2024 - Sunday\n11:30 at Laute rbrunnen train station\n \;\n\nFrom Lauterbrunnen we take a cable car (included in SBBday pass) to Murren where we go to InterSport and rent pro per equipment - climbing harness and helmet (~30chf). It is obligatory to have proper hiking shoes (good grip) so it is safe for you to do via ferra ta. It will take ~3-4h\, which is demanding more mentally than physically due to open space exposure. The via ferrata have a level of K3 due to ment al challenge\, you will always be secure and assisted by metal cables. We will teach you how to use the harness so you are safe and sound. After the via ferrata\, we will gather together for a beer and some snacks at local bar in Murren which will be our last stop of the day.\n\n \;\n\nFurth er information can be found:  https://www.klettersteig-muerren.ch/index.p hp/en/.\n\n \;\n\nSpoiler video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOOAd MXQr0o&\;ab_channel=M%C3%BCrrenSchilthorn\n\n \;\nSchedule:\n16.06. 2024 - Sunday\n\n 11:30 at Lauterbrunnen train station\n Take the cable car to Grütschalp\n Go to Müren\n Via Ferrata (Official page)\n Retur n the kit\n\n \;\nPrice\nThe price is as follows:\n\n IAESTE affiliat ed: 0 CHF\n\nFor non-IAESTE affiliated people\, the equipment needs to be rented privately.\n\nThe price of the trip includes:\nVia Ferrata equipmen t (hiking/trail shoes not included\, but can be rented yourself)\n \;\ nChecklist - remember to bring!\n\n Backpack to carry your stuff\, shoppi ng bags are not allow (you need your hands free).\n Gloves (optional\, bu t fully recommended\, Decathlon)\n Water\n\nSpecial Notes\nMost of our IA ESTE trainees only have basic health insurance and are not well covered fo r rescue missions in the mountains. Therefore\, the organizers recommend y ou become a patron at the Rega non-profit organization. The price is only 40 CHF for world-round repatriation insurance which is basically free with respect to the full cost of helicopter rescue in the Swiss Alps for a yea r…! We recommend becoming a patron for this and future activities in the Swiss Alps.\n\n \;\nDisclaimer\nBy signing up for the event you’re accepting no liability from either party (organizers and IAESTE organizati on) in case of any direct or indirect loss\, damage\, or injury.\n\nPartic ipants must state their previous hiking\, and climbing experience in the n otes to be selected for the event.\n\n \;\nRegistration start:\n->\; 07.06.2024 Friday 13:00\n\n \;\n\nIf you've managed to make it this f ar\, you're clearly a dedicated scroll-master. Your prize? A breathtaking photo of Jose scaling the via Ferrata in 2019.\n\n CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:159@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240623 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240624 DTSTAMP:20240613T143201Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/interlaken-cany oning-day-2024/ SUMMARY:Interlaken Canyoning Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Interlaken Canyoning Day 2024 event\nIt is our pleasure to invi te you to the Canyoning Day in Interlaken! (Don't mix it with Canoeing!)\n \n[caption id="attachment_36545" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] https:/ /outdoor.ch/en/outdoor-activities/canyoning-interlaken/[/caption]\n\nCanyo ning or “canyoneering” is all about making your way through a canyon u sing various techniques. However\, different canyons require different ski lls such as walking\, scrambling\, climbing\, jumping\, abseiling or “ra ppelling”\, and swimming.\n\nHere is the description from the service pr ovider:\n\n"First of all\, the local Interlaken canyon covers every aspect of the sport and makes a great introduction to canyoning. After a short 5 minute drive from Interlaken\, the trip starts with a 10m (33ft) rappel f ollowed by several jumps and slides.\n\nThe highest jump is 5m (15ft) but there is an easy alternative if you’re not up for it. The other jumps ar e between 1m (3ft) and 2m (6ft) high\, and the last slide (the superman) i s around 10m (33ft) long.\n\nA short walk in the middle gives you time to reflect on what you’ve just done\, before entering the second canyon whe re more jumps and slides await.\n\nThis half day canyoning experience is a great\, easy canyon suitable for anyone\, but it still offers enough chal lenges for those looking for an adrenaline kick."\n\nMore Details: https:/ /outdoor.ch/en/outdoor-activities/canyoning-interlaken/\n\n[caption id="at tachment_36546" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] https://blog.outdoor.ch/ 2016/09/28/canyoning-in-interlaken/#interlaken[/caption]\n\n \;\n\n&nb sp\;\nRequirements:\n\n\n \nMax weight: 125 Kg\n\n \nGood health\, no re cent injuries\n\n \nSwimming ability not required\, but recommended.\n\n\ nWhat to bring:\n\n\n \nSwimsuit\n\n \nTowel\n\n \nSmall day bag\n\n\n& nbsp\;\n\nIncluded in the participation price:\n\n \n\n Professional gui des\n All canyoning equipment\n Changing rooms  &\; showers at Base Camp\n 1 Free drink \n Important: Your travel to/from Interlaken is NOT included. We recommend a saver day pass / Night GA.\n\n\n\nSchedule\nSund ay\, 23th of June 2024\n\n Meeting at Interlaken Ost train station at 11: 59 sharp!\n 11:59 pickup by service provider\n Canyoning-related activit ies\n Estimated activity end time ~17:00\n Free evening in Interlaken (c hilling at the lake/sightseeing) while waiting for 19:00 to take free trai n back (for seven25/Night GA holders).\n\nPrice\nThe price is as follows:\ n\n IAESTE affiliated: 105 CHF\n Non-IAESTE: 140 CHF\n\n \;\nRegistr ation\nRegistration (at the bottom of the page) opens on: 31 May\, Friday @ 12:15. iaeste.ch account is required for the registration.\n\nBy registe ring\, you confirm that you are in good health and are responsible for you r own health. You will not hold IAESTE Switzerland or any organizers respo nsible for any accidents.\n\nThe maximum number of participants allowed fo r this event is 12. The registration is on a first-come first-served basis . We reserve the right to prioritize IAESTE Switzerland affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration. If your registration is not among the first 12\, it will be put on the waiting list.\n\nRegistration will be con firmed once you register on the webpage and the payment of CHF 105 is bind ing (unless you are on the waiting list). Please schedule a payment immedi ately\, so we receive it by 18 June\, Tuesday latest.\n\n\n\nPayment Detai ls: \n\nAccount details will be sent in confirmation email.\nCancellation \nIf for any reason you cannot attend\, you will have to pay for the full fee unless there is someone on the waiting\nlist or you find a replacement by yourself.\nIn case of cancellation due to bad weather\, the participat ion fee will be reimbursed.\nDisclaimer\nBy signing up for the event you ’re accepting no liability from the neither party (organizers and IAESTE \norganization) in case of any direct or indirect loss\, damage or injury. \nTravel\nThese are the latest connections that you can take to be on time in Interlaken Ost:\n\nZürich\n\nBasel\n\nBern\n\nLausanne\nQuestions\nIn case of questions\, please write an email to one of the organisers. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:161@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240712 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240715 DTSTAMP:20240624T112127Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/zurich-internat ional-weekend-2024/ SUMMARY:Zurich International Weekend 2024 DESCRIPTION:Hey everyone\,\n\nWe regret to inform you that Zurich Internati onal Weekend (ZIW) 2024 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Despite our best efforts\, we couldn't secure suitable accommodations for everyone this year. The cost of accommodation in Zurich is really high\, and we were unable to find something reasonable for the event.\n\nWe know this news is disappointing\, but we're already hard at work to make sure Z urich International Weekend 2025 is an amazing event. We're learning from this year's challenges to improve our planning and organization for next y ear.\n\nIn the meantime\, stay connected with the IAESTE Switzerland commu nity through our website and social media channels.\n\nThank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to welcoming you to Zurich Inte rnational Weekend 2025!\n\nWarm regards\,\nIAESTE Switzerland\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:162@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240714 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240715 DTSTAMP:20240703T182026Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/technorama-day- 2024/ SUMMARY:Technorama Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting day at Technorama\, the Swiss Science C enter\, located in Winterthur. This event is a fantastic opportunity for s tudents and trainees to immerse themselves in the wonders of science and t echnology. Whether you're passionate about physics\, chemistry\, biology\, or simply curious about the world around you\, Technorama offers somethin g for everyone.\n\n[caption id="attachment_40763" align="aligncenter" widt h="1024"] Source: https://museumsstadt.ch/assets/images/t/Technorama_%2002 _Wintipix-w87yvyhq2r3jc5p.jpg[/caption]\n\n \;\n\nTechnorama is one of the largest and most renowned science centers in Europe. It features over 500 interactive exhibits designed to engage visitors of all ages in scien tific exploration. The exhibits are spread across various themed zones\, a llowing you to experience:\n\n Physics: Discover the laws of nature throu gh hands-on experiments.\n Chemistry: Witness chemical reactions and unde rstand the principles behind them.\n Biology: Explore the complexities of living organisms and ecosystems.\n Technology: Engage with the latest te chnological innovations and understand their impact on society.\n\n \; \nEvent Details:\n\n Date: 14th July 2024\n Time: Meeting at 10:00 AM\n Meeting Point: Winterthur Main Train Station Entrance\n Hosted By: IAEST E Zurich\n Cost: 15 CHF\n Registration Deadline: 8th July 2024\n Spots Available: 20 (First come\, first served)\n\n \;\nAdditional Informati on:\n\n Lunch: There will be a break for lunch around 1:00 PM. You can br ing your own lunch or purchase food at the Technorama café\, which offers a variety of options to suit different tastes and dietary needs.\n Trave l Information: Winterthur is easily accessible by train from Zurich. We re commend checking the train schedules in advance to ensure a timely arrival at the meeting point. The main train station in Winterthur is well-connec ted to various parts of the city.\n\nHow to Register:\nTo secure your spot for this exciting event\, please complete the registration form it will o pen auto-magically on Thursday\, 4th July 2024 at 9 am. As there are only 20 spots available\, we encourage you to register early to avoid disappoin tment.\n\n \;\nCancellation Policy:\nPlease let us know if you need to cancel your registration as soon as possible. And remember\, if you cance l at the last minute\, you'll need to send us a selfie with Albert Einstei n!\nJokes aside\, once tickets are bought\, they're non-refundable\, but y ou can transfer your spot to a friend.\n\n \;\nContact Information:\nI f you have any questions or need further information\, please contact:\n\n \nRafael: rafael.ferrara@lczurich.iaeste.ch\n\n\nJhimy: jhimy.michel@lczur ich.iaeste.ch\n CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:163@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240719 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTSTAMP:20240718T070707Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/ticino-weekend- 2024/ SUMMARY:Ticino Weekend 2024 DESCRIPTION:Hey folks!\n\nIf you wish to discover the “Mediterranean” s ide of Switzerland\, relax in the sun along the emerald water of Lake Luga no\, enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Verzasca Valley\, taste a good e spresso\, and live through an Italian summer night. Then Ticino weekend is the perfect occasion!\n\nTo conclude the weekend\, you will have the oppo rtunity to discover the James Bond in you with a 220-meter-long free fall from the famous dam “Diga Verzasca”. Exactly like in the 007 movie Gol deneye!\n\nIAESTE Switzerland invites you to experience all of this!\nProg ram:\nFriday\, July 19th\n\n Train ride to charming Lugano\n Check-in at Cadempino Bunker in the suburbs of the city of Lugano\n PARTY in the bun ker!\n\nSaturday\, July 20th\n\n Breakfast in the bunker\n Stand up padd ling in Lake Lugano\n Swimming and more water activities in the lake\n G et up to San Salvatore by cable car to enjoy the beautiful view!\n Trekki ng along the lake with a break for lunch (lunch packs)\n Tour of the city of Lugano\n Dinner at a pizzeria\n Party in the bunker\, or in the many city clubs.\n\nSunday\, July 21st (btw It's my birthday xD)\n\n Breakfas t + bunker cleaning\n Travel to Lavertezzo via Tenero\n Take a dip in th e crystal-clear waters near Ponte dei Salti\n Enjoy lunch in the nature\n 2-3 hours long hike to the dam\n Get ready to jump from more than 200m high at “Diga Verzasca” (not included in the participation fee!)\n Hi ke down to Tenero\, or you can take a bus to home already\n\n \;\nPart icipation fees:\nWith SBB General Abonnement (GA) or half-fare (1/2): 155 CHF\nWithout SBB half-fare (1/2): 175 CHF\nPlease send your participation fee to the account of the main organizer.\nBank details:\nBilel Abdennadhe r\nIBAN: CH18 0020 2202 1312 4740 Q\nIf you do not yet have an SBB half-fa re card\, we recommend buying one! Check the SBB website!\nIncluded in the participation fee:\nAccommodation in the bunker (2 nights)\nRide and back to the San Salvatore\nEquipment rental and instructions for stand-up padd ling\nDinner on Saturday\nPacked lunch on Saturday and Sunday\nBreakfast o n Saturday and Sunday\nNOT Included in the participation fee:\nTrain ride from your place to Lugano and from the Verzasca dam back to your place. Bo th rides are after 19h\, so bring your Gleis 7/Seven 25!\nBus and train ri de on Sunday morning to the Ponte dei Salti.\nDinner for Friday and Sunday \n(optional) Bungee jumping: to be paid cash directly at the Verzasca dam. The price depends on the number of jumpers. The price range is 195-255 CH F/person. There are group discounts\, the more people will jump\, the less you pay. https://www.trekking.ch/bungy/007-classic-jump?lang=en\nCancella tion Policy\nIf you cancel your registration\nless than 12 hours before th e start of the event (that is\, 10:00 AM\, 9th June)\, you pay the entire participation fee\n12-24 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 75% of the participation fee\n24-48 hours before the start of the event\, you pay 50% of the participation fee\nafter confirming but before 48 hours be fore the start of the event\, you pay 25% of the participation fee\nCheckl ist – Remember to Bring\nDinner for Friday (if you are still hungry afte r 20h)\nGood shoes (sneakers \, hiking boots)\nSwimming suit\, towel (we t ake a dip in the water multiple times)\nSunglasses and sun cream\nBag whic h is comfortable to carry on Sunday (we can’t store our baggage anywhere )\nCash for the participation fee\, the bungee jumping\, and everything el se\nLots of energy and your best smile!\n(Optional) Guts for the bungee ju mp\n\nMeeting point and train connections\nMeeting point for all participa nts: Cadempino bunker (the exact address will be sent later in the Whatsap p group)\nYou can arrive from 20:00.\nFor further information on train con nections\, check the SBB website.\nContact\nPlease send an email to bilel. abdennadher@lcbern.iaeste.ch if you have any questions.\nRegistration\nPle ase\, state your food preferences (e.g. vegetarian or allergies) and if yo u would like to do the bungee jump\, in the comment before submitting the registration. In case you want to become a member\, please let us know.\n\ nRegistration will open on Friday 05.07.2024 at 17:00 CET. Remember that t here is no confirmation needed.\n\nThe maximum number of participants allo wed for this event is 23 (plus organizers) and the registration is on a fi rst-come\, first-served basis. We reserve the right to prioritize IAESTE S witzerland affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration. If your r egistration is not among the first 25\, it will be put on the waiting list .\n\nSee you in Ticino!\n\nBilel\, Clément\, Berkay and Cheyma. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:166@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240810 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240811 DTSTAMP:20240809T092150Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/street-parade-2 024/ SUMMARY:Street Parade 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Street Parade 2024 is just around the corner\, and it's goi ng to be epic! 🎶🎉 On Saturday\, August 10th\, Zurich will transform into the world’s largest techno party\, and we’re all invited! 🚀\n\ nPicture this: 30 love mobiles blasting the best electronic beats\, hundre ds of thousands of people dancing in the streets\, and an atmosphere that ’s pure electric! 🌈✨ Whether you're a seasoned raver or just lookin g for an unforgettable experience\, this is THE event you don’t want to miss!\n\n🔊 Plan:\n\nMeet-up: Zurich Stadelhofen at 2 PM\nDress code: Br ight\, bold\, and ready to rave! (Bring your best festival gear and comfy shoes)\nBring: Good vibes\, some snacks\, and plenty of water. Hydration i s key!\nLet’s come together\, celebrate life\, and dance like there’s no tomorrow! 🥳 Who’s in? Drop a 🎉 if you’re joining the party of the year!\n\nSee you all there! 🌍\n\nYou dont need to Register\, just contact: jhimy.michel@lczurich.iaeste.ch CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:164@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240817 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240818 DTSTAMP:20240805T095522Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-interlak en-rafting-weekend-2024/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Interlaken Rafting Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Hello Adventurers!\nGet ready for an unforgettable day filled w ith thrill and excitement as we journey to the stunning landscapes of Inte rlaken for an exciting day of hiking\, picnicking\, swimming\, and\, of co urse\, rafting! ‘The mighty Lütschine offers some of the best whitewate r rafting in the Swiss Alps.’ This event is tailored for our amazing int erns\, offering a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Join us for a memorable experience in the heart of Switzerland’s natural beauty!\n\n\ n\n\nProgram\n10:00 AM - Meet-up:\nGather at Interlaken Ost Train Station\ , where our adventure begins. Look out for your fellow interns and organiz ers—we’ll be easy to spot with our excitement levels through the roof! \n\n \;\n\n10:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Hike:\nWe'll take a breathtaking hike along the Harder Kulm Rundweg\, a scenic loop trail offering panoramic vi ews of Interlaken and the surrounding Alps. Our journey includes a thrilli ng funicular ride up and down\, providing a unique vantage point of the lu sh valleys below. This easy trail is perfect for nature lovers of all skil l levels\, so just bring comfortable shoes for walking (e.g. trainers) and get ready to enjoy the views.\n\n \;\n\n12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Picnic L unch and Lake Fun:\nAfter our hike\, we’ll head down to the beautiful la kes of Interlaken for a relaxing picnic lunch. Everyone can enjoy their pa cked lunch while soaking up the sun and hanging out together. Feel free to bring along your favorite park games to add to the fun! Don’t forget yo ur swimsuit\, as a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear freshwater is a mus t.\n\n \;\n\n3:00 PM - 3:45 PM - Head to Rafting Meeting Point:\n\n&nb sp\;\n\n3:45 PM – 4:00 PM – Pick up:\nOur guides will come and pick us up from the meeting point and take us to the real adventure of the day.\n \n \;\n\n4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Rafting Adventure:\nMeet up with our expe rt rafting guides who will provide a briefing on safety and rafting techni ques. It’s time to gear up and get ready for the highlight of our day!\n \nBrace yourselves for an exhilarating rafting experience down the thrilli ng rapids of Interlaken! Feel the adrenaline rush as we navigate through t he winding waters\, surrounded by stunning mountain vistas. This unforgett able rafting trip is sure to be the highlight of your summer!\n\nThe basic itinerary is as follows: Meet the guides at the rafting base in Interlake n 5 minutes before trip time followed by a first briefing\, Change into ra fting gear\, Drive to the rafting start location\; Receive instructions\, training\, comprehensive safety talk\; Raft a couple of hours to Lake Brie nz\, 10 minute drive back to the base\, Enjoy a free drink.\n\n \;\n\n 8:00 PM - Open-ended Evening:\nAfter our rafting adventure\, the night is yours to enjoy. Join the organizers for an evening of fun in Interlaken or Zurich. Whether it’s a cozy gathering or dancing the night away at the local clubs\, you’re welcome to join us as we unwind and celebrate our d ay of adventures.\nParticipation Fees\nCHF 145 for IAESTE members. A surch arge of CHF 20 for non-IAESTE members.\n\nWhat’s Included:\n\n Rafting reservation: All necessary rafting equipment\, Professional guides\, A fre e drink after the trip\, Pick up/drop off service from the meeting point\, Changing rooms and hot showers\n Funicular round trip to Harder Kulm\n\n What’s Not Included:\n\n Train tickets to and from Interlaken\n Lunch (please bring your own picnic)\n Other travel that may be needed e.g. bus es etc.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nHow to pay:\n\nBank transfer must reach A isha’s bank account by 11.08.2024. The account details will be sent to t he email you register with. Your place will no longer be reserved and some one from the waiting list will take your spot if you do not pay on time. P lease also write your name and rafting24 in the open comment section of th e bank transfer.\n\nWe appreciate the cost may appear high for most\, but we have managed to get the price relatively low for such activities (group discounts\, LC budget\, etc.)\, so we really hope you are able to take pa rt in this awesome\, adventurous day with us - it is worth it and cheaper than you would be able to do by yourself in Interlaken!\nRegistration\nTo be able to register for this event\, the following must be true from the r afting company:\n\n Maximum weight 125kg\n Participants must be strong\, confident swimmers\n Good health is required to participate (i.e. basic fitness with no inhibiting physical or medical conditions)\n\nThe online r egistration via a Google Form opens on Monday 5th August 2024 at 12:00.\n\ nhttps://forms.gle/XNpGoorSEfSGYdHW7\n\nRegistration closes on Thursday 8t h August 2024 at 23:59.\n\nThe maximum number of participants allowed for this event is 18 and the registration is on a first-come\, first-served ba sis. We reserve the right to prioritise IAESTE affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration. If your registration is not among the first 18\ , it will be put on the waiting list. By signing up for the event you’re accepting that there is no liability from neither the organisers nor IAES TE as an organisation in case of any direct or indirect loss\, damage or i njury. We will send confirmation emails out to those who have made a succe ssful registration\, and notify those who may be on the waiting list.\nCan cellation Policy\nThere is a 100 % cancellation fee due to the nature of t he event and timing. Of course\, if you find a direct replacement or have an exceptional circumstance with proof\, then we will take these into cons ideration and you would not have to pay a cancellation fee.\n\n \;\nIm portant\n\n\n\n \nRafting is an adventure sport.\nImportant!!! You must b e able to swim and be in normal health condition. Non-swimmers are not all owed to participate in the rafting.  Alcohol before and during the raftin g is strictly forbidden. Before the raft\, you get introduced to the techn iques of controlling the boat\, and each boat is led by an experienced raf ter. A neoprene wetsuit\, a helmet\, neoprene shoes\, and a life jacket pr otect you. If you wear glasses\, we recommend you to fix them with a rubbe r band as they can easily fall off.\n\n \nInsurance: IAESTE Switzerland i s not responsible for any damage or accident! IAESTE Switzerland and IAEST E Local Committees Zurich\, Basel\, Bern\, and Lausanne do not provide any kind of insurance coverage for river rafting on Saturday and for hiking o n Sunday. Participating on the weekend means participating at one’s own risk. Make sure that you are well insured (medical\, accidental &\; lia bility insurance!)\n\n\nMeeting Point\nBanhof Interlaken Ost at 10:00.\n\n Travel connections to make this:\n\n \n\n \;\nContact\nIf you have a ny individual or personal questions or need to contact us about the event\ , before\, during and/or after registration\, you can send an email to:\n\ nAisha.khan@ lczurich.iaeste.ch\n\ndivyanshu.gupta@lczurich.iaeste.ch\n\nA WhatsApp group chat will also be set up for registered participants for a sking general questions\, asking for advice about skiing and gear in gener al\, as well as getting in touch with your fellow event participants to co ordinate for the weekend!\n\nWe will send major updates via email to those who are registered.\n\nSee you on August 17th for an epic day in the Alps ! CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:167@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240914 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20240915 DTSTAMP:20240909T125823Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-winetrai l-day-2024/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Winetrail Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:   IAESTE Wine Trail Day 2024\nValais is not only famous for skiing and beautiful landscapes\, hillsides and warm climate make Valais a n exquisite wine region.\n\nEvery year in September\, more than 3000 frien ds of good wine are hiking the wine trail from Sierre. The trail is about 8 km and hosts over 40 producers of wine. The variety of grapes makes the wines unique like their cultivation methods\, which are modern and sustain able at the same time.\n\n \;\n\n\n\n \;\n\nThis event is a wonder ful way to experience the natural beauty of Switzerland while indulging in its wine culture. It's a great opportunity to explore the local terroir\, learn about wine production\, and enjoy the flavors of Swiss wines.\n\n&n bsp\;\n\n\n\nProgram\n \;\n\nDate: September 14\, 2024. Duration 5h-10 h (Depends on the pace of the group).\n\nNumber of Participants: 25\n\nSta rt of the event: 11:00 a.m.\n\nMeeting point for all participants: Sierre/ Siders train station at 11:00 am.\n\nEnd of the event: 9:00 p.m.\n\n \ ;\nParticipation fee\n\n IAESTE affiliated* (Early Bird ticket): 15 CHF\n IAESTE affiliated*: 20 CHF\n Non-IAESTE: 40 CHF\n\nThe discounted rates apply only to Interns &\; LC members for the current calendar year i.e . 2024. Should you be interested in joining the LC\, we will be happy to r eimburse you later.\n\nIncluded in the participation fee:\n\n Event ticke t\n A 21cl vintage souvenir glass + glass holder + 1 event bracelet\n 4 TASTING vouchers (1 dl) Fendant or Johannisberg or Gamay or Pinot Noir or 1 mineral to exchange with the exhibitor of your choice\n 1 RACLETTE vouc her (or to be deducted from another dish) to exchange with the exhibitor o f your choice\n 1 reusable cutlery kit\n 1 token worth 3.-CHF (deposit f or the tableware refundable at the end of the event)\n Entry at the Wine Museum in Sierre\, Museum C.C. Olsommer in Veyras\, and the Espace Terroir s in Miège.\n\nNot included in the participation fee:\n\n Train tickets from your city to Sierre and back.\n Food\n\n \;\nRegistration\nRegis tration (at the bottom of the page) opens on: 24 August\, Saturday @ 12:00 . iaeste.ch account is required for the registration.\n\nBy registering\, you confirm that you have read and agree to the cancellation policy.\n\nRe gistration will be confirmed once you register on the webpage. From that m oment the payment of the participation fee is binding (unless you are on t he waiting list). Please schedule a payment as soon as possible and Septem ber 9 latest.\n\n\n\nPayment Details: \n\nPayment instructions will be av ailable in the confirmation email.\n\n \;\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration:\n\n until 9th September\,  you get the entire fee back\n 10th September or later\, you pay the entire participation fe e\n\n \n\nWhat to bring?\n\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n Train ti ckets to Salgesch and back to your home\n Lunch and dinner for Saturday ( or better try Valais cuisine at the various food zones on the trail)\n co mfortable shoes to walk\n Jacket (it might get colder in the evening) and rain proof clothes in case of bad weather\n Water bottle\n Lots of ener gy and your discoverer sense!\n\n \;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:153@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20241109 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20241110 DTSTAMP:20241105T220355Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/basel-herbstmes se2024/ SUMMARY:Basel Herbstmesse 2024 DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO\nBASEL HERBSTMESSE 2024\nSource: https://www.myswitz erland.com/en-ch/experiences/basel-autumn-fair/\n \;\n\n🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun\, adventure\, and excitement as we invite all IAESTE interns and members to join us for the most anticipated event of the autumn season to have some early Glühwein– Herbstmesse on the 9t h of November! 🎡\n\nOur journey begins at the historic Munster of Basel at the top of the old town through the narrow streets that will set the p erfect backdrop for our day of exploration in Basel. After soaking in the ambiance\, we'll embark on a unique experience by taking the Rhy Fähri\, a special boat\, to cross the now cold waters of the Rhine River.\n\nOur n ext stop is the world-renowned Tinguely Museum\, where you'll discover the fascinating world of kinetic art and innovation with a lot of interactive contemporary exhibits.\n\nAs hunger strikes\, we'll treat ourselves to a delectable lunch at a local hotspot after a short walk along the Rhine.\n\ nAfter lunch\, the real adventure begins as we dive into the heart of Herb stMesse. We'll explore different locations where the event comes alive wit h thrilling carnival rides that will set your adrenaline pumping. And that 's not all! You can satisfy your cravings with mouth watering raclette and local delicacies\, a real treat for the sweet tooth among us.\n\nDon't mi ss this incredible opportunity to laugh\, indulge\, and have loads of  fu n playing carnival games with the IAESTE members! Join us on November 9th for a day you'll cherish forever! 🌟 \n\nImportant info:\n\n10:00 - Sta rt at Basel SBB meeting point\n\n10.30 - 11:15 - Munster and the nearby st reets\n\n11:15 - Rhy Fähri\n\n11.45 - 13:30 Tinguely Museum\n\n14.00 - Lu nch\n\n15.30 – Kaserne Basel\n\n17.00 - 19.30 Messeplatz\n\n20.00 - Pete rplatz\n\nRegistration starts: Tue\, 05 NOV\, 8:00 AM\n\n!!! FILL THE REGI STRATION HERE !!!\n\nNumber of participants: 17+ 3 organizers. Registratio n is on a first-come first-served basis. We reserve the right to prioritiz e IAESTE Switzerland affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration. If your registration is not among the first 17\, it will be put on the wa iting list.\n\nParticipation fee: 25 CHF for IAESTE\, 50 CHF for non-IAEST E.\n\nPayment: After successful registration\, we will send you an email w ith the confirmation\, payment details and the deadline.\n\nCancellation P olicy: Cancel before Friday 08/11/2024 18.00  to get a full refund. After Friday 18.00 you will be charged the full amount\, unless you find a repl acement.\n\nCovered in the cost:\n\n- Munster visit\n\n- Boat ride\n\n- Ti nguely Museum\n\n- Lunch (one dish and drink)\n\n- One carnival ride (can be chosen from 3 or 4)‚\n\nNot covered in cost:\n\n- tram from SBB to Ba rfuserplatz\n\n- additional drinks and food\n\n- tickets to and from Basel \n\nMore info from the website: https://www.herbstmesse.ch/en\n\nLink for the whatsapp group: will be provided via whatsapp and email.\n\nQuestions: In case of questions\, please write an email to aleksandra.iskrzynska@lcb asel.iaeste.ch or mateusz.kujda@lcbasel.iaeste.ch CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:169@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250314 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250317 DTSTAMP:20250211T210831Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-ski-week end-2025/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Ski Weekend 2025 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Ski Weekend\nMarch 14 -16th\, 2025\nWhat’s a Swiss w inter without some skiing and ending the day in a chalet with chocolate mi lk in front of the warm fireplace? IAESTE Switzerland invites you to the a nnual skiing trip\, taking place this year in the breathtaking ski domain of Arosa/Lenzerheide!\n\nPicture this: 225 km of ski pistes\, stunning alp ine views\, a cozy mountain chalet\, and an unforgettable weekend of skiin g &\; snowboarding\, laughter and new friendships.\n\nWhether you are a pro at skiing\, a first-timer or just in for the après-ski fun\, this we ekend is for you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n📍 Location: Arosa/Lenzerh eide\, website\n\n📅 Dates: March 14 - 16\, 2025\n🏠 Accommodation: Ch alet in Valbella (Ski-in\, Ski-out access!)\nProgram\nFriday – Arrival\n \n From 19:00    : Arrival at Accommodation\n 20:00 - 23:00 : Dinner\, Drinks &\; Welcome Party\n\nSaturday – Skiing &\; Adventure\n\n 07:00 - 08:30 : Breakfast\n Possibility to rent equipment at Pesko Valbel la Ski Shop* (Valbella\, Voa Principala 12).\n*If you plan to rent\, reser ve it beforehand. It might be cheaper to come with rented equipment. \n Skiing &\; Snowboarding in Lenzerheide / Arosa\n Lunch taken care of b y participants\n Evening: Fondue dinner &\; Light Ride night sledging experience (see below)\n Afterparty – drinks &\; fun!\n\nSunday – More Skiing &\; Fun Activities\n\n 07:00 - 08:30: Breakfast\n 10:30: Check-out. Luggage can be kept in the common room.\n Options for Skiing & amp\; Snowboarding\, Sledding\, or Tobogganing!\n\n\n\nPick Your Package\n Choose the package that suits you best!\n\n🎿 The Alpine Explorer (75 CH F)\n\n Accommodation &\; Food only (no ski pass included)\n Perfect f or those who prefer sledding or relaxing in the mountains\n Your activity will be at your own cost\, click here for more info on pistes and prices\ n\n⛷ The Weekend Warrior (145 CHF)\n\n Accommodation\, food &\; 1-da y ski pass\n Ideal for those who want a mix of skiing &\; other activi ties\n\n🏔 The Ultimate Shredder (205 CHF)\n\n Accommodation\, food &am p\; 2-day ski pass\n Best value for full ski lovers!\n\nWhat’s Included ?\n\n \n\n 2 nights of accommodation in a cozy chalet\n Delicious meals (Saturday and Sunday breakfast\, Friday and Saturday dinner)\n Ski passe s for The Weekend Warrior and The Ultimate Shredder\n\n\n\n\n Fun with fr iends!\n\nNot included:\n\n Train ride there and back\n Ski/Snowboarding equipment rentals\n Extra non-skiing activities\, such as Light Ride or Toboggan run\n Other activity for The Weekend Warrior\n\n \;\nMeeting point\nFerienlagerhaus Tga da lai\n\nVoa Sartons 68\n\n7077 Valbella\n\n 🏠 Location: Maps\n\n\nArrival on Friday the 14th of March from 19:00\nA dditional Information\n🚂 How to Get There By Public Transport:\n\n Tra in from Your City ➡️ Chur SBB\n Bus (B182\, Direction Tiefencastel) f rom Chur ➡️ Valbella\, Dorf\n 20-min Walk* from Valbella\, Dorf ➡ ️ Ferienlagerhaus Tga da lai\n\n\n\n*Note: If your connection arrives in Valbella\, Dorf after 22:15\, it is possible to use a new mode of transpo rt instead of walking: Post PubliCar (Regular Public Transport Ticket vali d)\n\n \;\n\nPlease reserve your ride in advance via the website/app: Valbella\, Dorf ➡️ Sartons\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n🏂⛷️ Are you a beginner?\n\nThere will be a tutor available to lead the beginners and help you gain and/or develop your skills. \n\n🛷 Extra Activities\n\n Light Ride night sledding \n\n \n\nLight Ride is your opportunity to comp ete with friends on your sledding skills. The new LIGHT RIDE night sleddin g experience in Lenzerheide is not for the faint-hearted. Multisensory lig ht installations and music accompany you on the sometimes rough ride towar ds the valley. \n\nAre you ready for this challenge? Between 6 PM and 10 P M\, you can practice your skills and become a Light Ride master. Prices ar e 24 CHF for young adults (18-24 years old) and 15 CHF for the sledge.\n\n Toboggan run (The longest in Switzerland!)\n\n\n\n31 curves\, over three kilometres in length and 480 metres in altitude. No one comes down the lo ngest toboggan run of Switzerland without emotions! Prices are listed on t his website.\n\n Après-ski &\; drinks in Valbella\n\nInsurance &\; Disclaimer\nSkiing and snowboarding are notorious for their accidents. Mo st of our IAESTE trainees only have basic health insurance and are not wel l covered for rescue missions in the mountains. Therefore\, IAESTE recomme nds you become a patron at the Rega non-profit organization. The price is only 40 CHF for world round repatriation insurance which is basically for free with respect to the full cost of helicopter rescue in the Swiss alps! \n\n \;\n\nBy choosing to participate in any winter sports activities\ , you acknowledge and assume all associated risks. You agree to release IA ESTE and its organizers from any liability for accidents\, injuries\, or l osses that may occur during these activities. It is your sole responsibili ty to ensure your personal safety and well-being. We encourage you to make informed decisions and take necessary precautions to mitigate potential r isks.\nHow to Register\n📅 Registration Form: https://forms.gle/WHBMdWdY MmszWmVb7 \n\n📅 Registration opens: Thursday\, February 13\, 2024\, at 13:00 (Set your alarms ⏰)\n\n📌 Limited spots: 32 participants (First -come\, First-served\, IAESTE affiliates prioritized for 48h)\n\n Please enter a valid email address in the form\n Participants will be selected o n a first-come\, first-served basis\, and notified via email\n Payment de tails with further instructions will be sent via email\n Spot will only b e secured once your payment has been received\n\n \;\n\n📩 Questions ?\n\nEmail us at: skiweekend2025@lczurich.iaeste.ch \nA WhatsApp group wil l be created for participants after confirmation!\nCancellation Policy\nPl ease note that once your participation is confirmed and your payment has b een received\, cancellations are not permitted.\n\nIf you are unable to at tend\, you are welcome to find an alternate person to take your spot. Plea se inform us of any such substitutions as soon as possible.\nChecklist – What to Bring\n\n \n\n Ski/Snowboard gear (or rent it in advance)\n Wa rm\, waterproof clothing (skiing in jeans is a no-go!)\n Helmet &\; go ggles\n\n\n\n\n Towels\, Toiletries\, Slippers\n\n\n IAESTE spirit and a n adventurous mindset!\n CATEGORIES:event_trainees,Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:170@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250711 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250714 DTSTAMP:20250625T102600Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/ticino-weekend- 2025/ SUMMARY:🌞 IAESTE Ticino Weekend 2025 DESCRIPTION:Explore\, Connect\, and Unwind in the Heart of Southern Switzer land!\nJoin us for an unforgettable IAESTE Switzerland weekend escape to t he sunny canton of Ticino!\n\n🏔️ Take in the stunning views from Mont e San Salvatore\, enjoy a relaxed picnic with new friends\, wander the cha rming streets of Lugano\, and dive into an exciting stand-up paddleboardin g session on the lake.\n\nWhether you're looking to connect with other IAE STE interns\, explore a new region\, or just recharge in nature—this is the weekend you’ve been waiting for.\n\nScroll down for the full schedul e and secure your spot on the bottom of the website.\n\nIMPORTANT!!! Regis tration opens 25.06.2025\, Wednesday\, 12:30\n\n\nProgram\nFriday\n•⁠ ⁠Since 19:00 — Arrival at acommodation place\n•⁠ ⁠22:30 — Grou p dinner at the bunker\n______________________________________\nSaturday\n •⁠ ⁠08:00–08:45 — Breakfast at the bunker\n•⁠ ⁠09:00 — D eparture to Lugano (by public transport)\n•⁠ ⁠09:30 — Funicular to Monte San Salvatore\n•⁠ ⁠10:00–12:00 — Gentle summit walk &\ ; views over Lake Lugano\n•⁠ ⁠12:00–13:00 — Picnic lunch at summ it or Parco San Grato\n•⁠ ⁠13:00–15:00 — Descent\n•⁠ ⁠15:0 0–17:00 — Free time in Lugano\n•⁠ ⁠17:00–19:30 — Dinner at a local pizzeria\n•⁠ ⁠20:00 — Free time (party)\n__________________ ____________________\nSunday\n•⁠ ⁠09:00–09:45 — Breakfast at the bunker\n•⁠ ⁠10:00 — Departure to Agno\n•⁠ ⁠11:00–15:00 — Group stand-up paddleboarding lesson on Lake Lugano\n•⁠ ⁠15:00 — Free time\nHow to Register\n📅 Registration Form:  https://forms.g le/fBXWznBbAXfechV16\n\n📅 Registration opens: Wednesday\, June 25\, 20 25\, at 12:30 (Set your alarms ⏰)\n\n📌 Limited spots: 45 participant s (First-come\, First-served\, IAESTE affiliates prioritized for 48h)\n\n Please enter a valid email address in the form\n Participants will be se lected on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and notified via email\n Pa yment details with further instructions will be sent via email\n Spot wil l only be secured once your payment has been received\n\n \;\nCost\nTh e total cost is 160 CHF.\n\nTransportation is not included.\n\n \;\n\n 📩 Questions?\n\nEmail us at:\n\n\n- maciej.witek@lczurich.iaeste.ch\n\ n\n\n\n- leonardo.acha@lcbasel.iaeste.ch\n\n\nCancellation Policy\nPlease note that once your participation is confirmed and your payment has been r eceived\, cancellations are not permitted.\n\nIf you are unable to attend \, you are welcome to find an alternate person to take your spot. Please i nform us of any such substitutions as soon as possible.\n\n \;\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:171@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250801 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250802 DTSTAMP:20250728T194910Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/swiss-national- day-2025/ SUMMARY:Swiss National Day DESCRIPTION:🎉 Let’s celebrate Switzerland’s 177th birthday together with a fun-filled brunch on a beautiful farm!\n\n \;\nWhen?\n📅 Augu st 1st | ⏰ Meet at 09:30 AM\n\n📍 Track 1\, Olten Station → bus to A arburg\, Stadtgarten → 20-min walk to Ruttigerhof\n\n \;\nWhat’s i n store?\nA cozy brunch (10:00–13:00)\, lovely nature\, and fun company. Afterward\, choose between exploring Olten or conquering the legendary 10 00er Stägeli hike! 🥾✨\n\n \;\nCost:\n– IAESTE: 20 CHF\n\n– N on-IAESTE: 30 CHF\n\n(Brunch included – vegetarian options available. Tr ain ticket extra.)\n\n🎫 Limited to 20 spots!\n\n \;\n\n👉 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3UFEGNljvqlHRRRk_2OhTY6p DdHZv2Rtm7A9P1qwnQ0YNiA/viewform\n\n \;\n\nNo cancellation fee before July 21st.\n\n \;\n\nLooking forward to sharing great food and laughs with you!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:172@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250817 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250818 DTSTAMP:20250812T111121Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-interlak en-rafting-day-2025/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Interlaken Rafting Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Hello Adventurers!\nGet ready for an unforgettable day filled w ith thrill and excitement as we journey to the stunning landscapes of Inte rlaken for an exciting day of hiking\, picnicking\, swimming\, and\, of co urse\, rafting! ‘The mighty Lütschine offers some of the best whitewate r rafting in the Swiss Alps.’ This event is tailored for our amazing int erns\, offering a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Join us for a memorable experience in the heart of Switzerland’s natural beauty!\n\n\ n\n\nProgram\n11:40 - Meet-up at the Rafting Meeting Point:\nGather at Int erlaken Ost Train Station (in front of the big Coop across the station)\, where our adventure begins. Look out for your fellow interns and organizer s—we’ll be easy to spot with our excitement levels through the roof!\n \n \;\n\n11:45 Sharp – Pick up:\nOur guides will come and pick us up from the meeting point and take us to the adventure of the day.\n\n \ ;\n\n12:00 - 16:00  - Rafting Adventure:\nMeet up with our expert rafting guides who will provide a briefing on safety and rafting techniques. It ’s time to gear up and get ready for the highlight of our day!\n\nBrace yourselves for an exhilarating rafting experience down the thrilling rapid s of Interlaken! Feel the adrenaline rush as we navigate through the windi ng waters\, surrounded by stunning mountain vistas. This unforgettable raf ting trip is sure to be the highlight of your summer!\n\nThe basic itinera ry is as follows: Meet the guides at the rafting base in Interlaken 5 minu tes before trip time followed by a first briefing\, Change into rafting ge ar\, Drive to the rafting start location\; Receive instructions\, training \, comprehensive safety talk\; Raft a couple of hours to Lake Brienz\, 10 minute drive back to the base\, Enjoy a free drink.\n\n \;\n\n16:30 - 19:00 PM - Walk through the city\, Picnic Late Lunch and Lake Fun:\nAfter our hike\, we’ll head down to the beautiful lakes of Interlaken for a re laxing picnic lunch. Everyone can enjoy pizza/their packed lunch while soa king up the sun and hanging out together. Feel free to bring along your fa vorite park games to add to the fun! Don’t forget your swimsuit\, as a r efreshing dip in the crystal-clear freshwater is a must.\n\nFrom 19:00 PM - Open End\nParticipation Fees\nCHF 105 for IAESTE members. A surcharge of CHF 35 for non-IAESTE participants.\n\nWhat’s Included:\n\n Rafting re servation: All necessary rafting equipment\, Professional guides\, A free drink after the trip\, Pick up/drop off service from the meeting point\, C hanging rooms and showers\n Pizza after rafting\n\nWhat’s Not Included: \n\n Train tickets to and from Interlaken\n Lunch (in case you don't wan t pizza)\n Other travel that may be needed e.g. buses etc.\n\n \;\n\n How to pay:\n\nBank transfer must reach organiser's bank account by Thursd ay 14.08.2025 16:00! The account details will be sent to the email you reg ister with. Alternatively\, you may contact organisers on WhatsApp for the faster processing. Your place will no longer be reserved if you do not pa y on time\, as we have to confirm reservations and make advance payment. P lease also write your name and "Rafting25" in the open comment section of the bank transfer.\n\nWe appreciate the cost may appear high for most\, bu t we have managed to get the price relatively low for such activities (gro up discounts\, LC budget\, etc.)\, so we really hope you are able to take part in this awesome\, adventurous day with us - it is worth it and cheape r than you would be able to do by yourself in Interlaken!\nRegistration\nT o be able to register for this event\, the following must be true from the rafting company:\n\n Maximum weight 125kg\n Participants must be strong \, confident swimmers\n Good health is required to participate (i.e. basi c fitness with no inhibiting physical or medical conditions)\n\nThe online registration via a Google Form is available via the following link:\n\nht tps://forms.gle/uK5k8CpsAZSaRCGX6\n\nRegistration closes on Thursday 14th August 2025 at 12:00.\n\nThe maximum number of participants allowed for th is event is 13 and the registration is on a first-come\, first-served basi s. We reserve the right to prioritise IAESTE affiliates during the first 4 8 hours of registration. If your registration is not among the first 13\, it will be put on the waiting list. By signing up for the event you’re a ccepting that there is no liability from neither the organisers nor IAESTE as an organisation in case of any direct or indirect loss\, damage or inj ury. We will send confirmation emails out to those who have made a success ful registration\, and notify those who may be on the waiting list.\nCance llation Policy\nThere is a 100 % cancellation fee due to the nature of the event and timing. Of course\, if you find a direct replacement or have an exceptional circumstance with proof (e.g. list from the doctor)\, then we will take these into consideration and you would not have to pay a cancel lation fee.\n\n \;\nImportant\n\n\n\n \nRafting is an adventure sport .\nImportant!!! You must be able to swim and be in normal health condition . Non-swimmers are not allowed to participate in the rafting.  Alcohol be fore and during the rafting is strictly forbidden. Before the raft\, you g et introduced to the techniques of controlling the boat\, and each boat is led by an experienced rafter. A neoprene wetsuit\, a helmet\, neoprene sh oes\, and a life jacket protect you. If you wear glasses\, we recommend yo u to fix them with a rubber band as they can easily fall off.\n\n \nInsur ance: IAESTE Switzerland is not responsible for any damage or accident! IA ESTE Switzerland and IAESTE Local Committees Zurich\, Basel\, Bern\, and L ausanne do not provide any kind of insurance coverage for river rafting on Saturday and for hiking on Sunday. Participating on the weekend means par ticipating at one’s own risk. Make sure that you are well insured (medic al\, accidental &\; liability insurance!)\n\n\nContact\nIf you have any individual or personal questions or need to contact us about the event\, before\, during and/or after registration\, you can contact the organisers via WhatsApp.\n\nAlternatively\, you may send an email to golfday@iaeste. ch (yes\, it is not a mistake).\n\nA WhatsApp group chat will also be set up for registered participants for asking general questions\, asking for a dvice about skiing and gear in general\, as well as getting in touch with your fellow event participants to coordinate for the weekend!\n\nWe will s end major updates via email to those who are registered.\n\nSee you on Aug ust 17th for an epic day in the Interlaken! CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:173@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250913 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250914 DTSTAMP:20250825T130655Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-winetrai l-day-2025/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Winetrail Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:   IAESTE Wine Trail Day 2025\nValais is not only famous for skiing and beautiful landscapes\, hillsides and warm climate make Valais a n exquisite wine region.\n\nEvery year in September\, more than 3000 frien ds of good wine are hiking the wine trail from Sierre. The trail is about 8 km and hosts over 40 producers of wine. The variety of grapes makes the wines unique like their cultivation methods\, which are modern and sustain able at the same time.\n\n \;\n\n\n\n \;\n\nThis event is a wonder ful way to experience the natural beauty of Switzerland while indulging in its wine culture. It's a great opportunity to explore the local terroir\, learn about wine production\, and enjoy the flavors of Swiss wines.\n\n&n bsp\;\n\n\n\nProgram\n \;\n\nDate: September 13\, 2025. Duration 5h-10 h (Depends on the pace of the group).\n\nNumber of Participants: 25\n\nSta rt of the event: 11:00 a.m.\n\nMeeting point for all participants: Sierre/ Siders train station at 11:00 am.\n\nEnd of the event: 9:00 p.m.\n\n \ ;\nParticipation fee\n\n IAESTE affiliated*: 40 CHF\n Non-IAESTE: 50 CHF \n\n*The discounted rates apply only to Interns &\; LC members for the current calendar year i.e. 2025. Should you be interested in joining the L C\, we will be happy to reimburse you later.\n\nIncluded in the participat ion fee:\n\n Event ticket\n One wine bottle (up to 10 CHF)\n A 21cl vin tage souvenir glass + glass holder + 1 event bracelet\n 4 TASTING voucher s (1 dl) local wine or 1 mineral to exchange with the exhibitor of your ch oice\n 1 RACLETTE voucher (or to be deducted from another dish) to exchan ge with the exhibitor of your choice\n 1 reusable cutlery kit\n 1 token worth 3.-CHF (deposit for the cuttlery kit refundable at the end of the ev ent)\n Entry at the Wine Museum in Sierre\, Museum C.C. Olsommer in Veyra s\, and the Espace Terroirs in Miège.\n\nNot included in the participatio n fee:\n\n Train tickets from your city to Sierre and back.\n Extra food \n Any other expenses\n\n \;\nRegistration\nRegistration opens on: 25 August\, Monday @ 16:00.\n\n \;\n\nRegistration link: https://forms.g le/P2BgzuCh3NAr5qte8\n\nBy registering\, you confirm that you have read an d agree to the cancellation policy.\n\nRegistration will be confirmed once you register on the webpage. From that moment the payment of the particip ation fee is binding (unless you are on the waiting list). Please schedule a payment as soon as possible and September 8 latest.\n\n\n\nPayment Det ails: \n\nPayment instructions will be provided in the WhatsApp group.\n\ n \;\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration:\n\n until 8th September\,  you get the entire fee back\n 9th September or later\, you pay the entire participation fee\n\n \n\nWhat to bring?\n\nChecklist – Remember to Bring\n\n Train tickets to Salgesch and back to your hom e\n Lunch and dinner for Saturday (or better try Valais cuisine at the va rious food zones on the trail)\n comfortable shoes to walk\n Jacket (it might get colder in the evening) and rain proof clothes in case of bad wea ther\n Water bottle\n Lots of energy and your discoverer sense!\n\n  \;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:174@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250927 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTSTAMP:20250908T115032Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/cheese-chocolat e-2025/ SUMMARY:Cheese and Chocolate Weekend 2025 DESCRIPTION:   IAESTE Cheese and Chocolate Weekend 2025\n\n\nSwiss food i n two words: cheese &\; chocolate! IAESTE invites you to the Cheese and Chocolate Weekend 2025 on the 27th to 28th of September in the beautiful area of Gruyère and get a great taste of Switzerland!\nDuring this weeken d\, we will visit Electrobroc exhibition which aims to make the energy sec tor understandable\, the famous Maison Cailler\, where we’ll eat chocola te and learn how it is made🤔. We will also visit a cheese-making factor y\, and taste different types of cheese! Last but not least\, we will expl ore the medieval town and surrounding area of the castle of Gruyères.\nWe will sleep in an amazing chalet and eat fondue with incredible scenery.\n Program\nDate: September 27-28 September\, 2025.\n\nNumber of Participants : 15 + 3 organizers.\n\nStart of the event: 10:00 a.m.\n\nMeeting point fo r all participants: Train Stop Broc-Chocolaterie 10:00am.\n\nSaturday 27th of September:\n\n 09:57 — Arrival at Broc-Chocolaterie station and gro up up and walk to Electrobroc\n 10:30–12:00 — Electrobroc tour (energ y exhibition)\n 12:00–12:55 — Lunch at Broc Fabrik (picnic/bring your own)\n 12:55–13:15 — Walk to Maison Cailler chocolate factory\n 13: 30–14:30 — Chocolate tour &\; tasting 🍫\n 15:03–15:30 — Tra in to Gruyères\n 15:30–17:10 — Visit Gruyères Castle 🏰\n 17:10 –18:10 — Explore the medieval town of Gruyères\n 18:20–18:44 — T rain to Moléson-sur-Gruyères\n 19:00 — Arrival &\; check-in at acc ommodation\n 19:30 — Fondue dinner 🧀\n Evening — Free time to han g out\, games\, snacks &\; drinks\n\nSunday 28th of September:\n\n 8:0 0-9:00 Breakfast\n 9:00-9:15 Check-out\n 9:45 Visit at Fromagerie d'Alpa ge (cheese making presentation and degustation)\n 10:45 Hike/Cable car to the summit of Moleson (weather-dependent)\n Afternoon — Return travel\ n\nParticipation fee\n\n IAESTE affiliated*: 100 CHF\n Non-IAESTE: 180 C HF\n\n*The discounted rates apply only to Interns &\; LC members for th e current calendar year i.e. 2025.\nIncluded in the participation fee:\n\n Electroboc exhibition tour\,\n Chocolate factory Maison Cailler tour\,\ n Cheese factory Formagerie d'Alpage\,\n Castle of Gruyère - guided tou r\,\n Accommodation from Saturday – Sunday\,\n Dinner on Saturday\, Br eakfast on Sunday\,\n Loads of Fun !!!\n\nNot included in the participati on fee:\n\n Lunch on Saturday (Bring your food for Picnic)\,\n Transport to and from the event place\,\n Additional drinks during dinner on Satur day\n Lunch on Sunday\n\nRegistration\nRegistration opens on 9th of Septe mber (Tuesday) 2025 at 12:00 pm.\n\nRegistration link:  CLICK TO OPEN TH E FORM\n\nBy registering\, you confirm that you have read and agree to the cancellation policy.\n\nWe will inform about the successful registration via e-mail after verification (max. 24h after submitting the registration - we ask for patience). In case of many interested we will open a waiting list.\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration until 24th Se ptember 10am\,  you get the entire fee back.\nAfter that time\, the fee i s non-refundable\, unless you find a replacement.\n\nPayment Details: \n \nPayment instructions will be provided in the WhatsApp group.\n\nWhat to bring?\nIn order to not have any bad surprises during the week-end\, the f ollowing equipment will be necessary:\n\n\n Enough warm clothes\n If pos sible waterproof clothes and / or an umbrella\, check the weather\n Good shoes for walking the whole day and at the mountain\n Usual bathroom / sh ower stuff\, clothes to change\, etc.\n Try to fit your stuff in a mounta in backpack. Do not take a suitcase\, as it will be very difficult to carr y it around\n\nRemember that we will be very mobile in the mountains. So o nly take the necessary stuff you need and try to fit it in a good backpack . If you don’t have any backpack\, try to ask some friends. In the worst case\, contact us (email: aisha.khan@lczurich.iaeste.ch\, pawel.kolodziey ski@lcbasel.iaeste.ch or alekandra.iskrzynska@lcbasel.iaeste.ch) and we wi ll find a solution.\nConnections:\n\n\n From Zürich\n\n From Basel\n\n From Bern\n\n\nSee you soon\,\nAisha Pawel Aleksandra\n \;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:176@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20251011 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20251012 DTSTAMP:20251004T152001Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-st-galle n-olma-day-2025/ SUMMARY:IAESTE St. Gallen & OLMA Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE invites you to join us for a day trip where we will visi t key sites in St Gallen before heading to Switzerland’s most popular an d largest public fair: OLMA!\n\nWe will start the day by going to the Welt kulturerbe Stiftsbezirk St. Gallen for a guided tour of one of the oldest and most beautiful libraries in the world that has origins dating back to the 8th century\, followed by visiting the Cathedral of St.Gallen.\n\nAfte r a picnic lunch break we will stroll through and explore the old town bef ore heading to OLMA. This year is the 82nd OLMA and this event is one of t he biggest Swiss fairs! It hosts a huge range of topics\, shows and events ranging from food and entertainment to knowledge transfer and tradition.\ n📅 Program\nDate: Saturday 11th October\nNumber of Participants: 13 + 2 organisers\n\n Meet at St. Gallen Banhof by 10:25 (e.g. arrival with IR1 3 at 10:22 from direction Luzern/Zurich) 🚉\n Guided tour of the Abbey Library at 10:45 📚\n Visit St. Gallen Cathedral ⛪️\n Lunch break (packed lunch\, picnic somewhere) 🌯\n Stroll through the old town 🏘 \n OLMA arrival and exploration (Säulirennen 16:00-16:30 🐷)\n\n💰 P articipation Fee\nIAESTE affiliated*: Student 25 CHF\, Adult 30 CHF\n\nNon -IAESTE: Student 34 CHF\, Adult 39 CHF\n\n*Discount applies only to IAESTE interns &\; LC members in 2025.\nIncluded in the fee:\n\n Guided tour of the Abbey Library\n OLMA entry fee\n\nNot included in the fee:\n\n T ransport to/from St. Gallen\n Lunch\n\n📝 Registration\nRegistration op ens on 05.10.2025 at 12:00 pm.\n\nRegistration link: https://forms.gle/cuC 1UkafKpMFXL887 \n\nYou will be emailed with the payment details once your registration has been made and you must pay by the specified date to secu re your spot. By registering\, you confirm that you have read and agree to the cancellation policy.\n\nWe will make a WhatsApp chat for registered p articipants for group communications and so you can coordinate with each o ther.\n❌ Cancellation Policy\n\n 100% cancellation fee unless a replace ment is found\n\n🎒 What to bring?\n\n Comfortable walking shoes 👟\n Warm clothes and/or rain protection (verify weather conditions!) ☔\n Student card for museum entries (where applicable)\n Packed lunch\n Good mood and energy 🎉\n\nDisclaimer\nBy choosing to participate in IAESTE activities\, you acknowledge and assume all associated risks. You agree to release IAESTE and its organisers from any liability for accidents\, inju ries\, or losses that may occur during these activities. It is your sole r esponsibility to ensure your personal safety and well-being. We encourage you to make informed decisions and take necessary precautions to mitigate potential risks. CATEGORIES:Day Event,Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:175@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20251017 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20251020 DTSTAMP:20250930T190038Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-geneva-w eekend-2025/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Geneva Weekend 2025 DESCRIPTION:\n\nIAESTE invites you to join the Geneva Weekend 2025 from Fri day 17th to Sunday 19th of October. Discover one of Switzerland’s most i nternational cities\, while enjoying its old town\, lakeside views\, and v ibrant nightlife.\n\nWe will visit CERN and the Red Cross Museum\, stroll through the charming old town\, and take a scenic boat ride (mouette) acro ss the lake. You will also have time to enjoy Geneva’s bars and nightlif e with the group.\n\nAccommodation will be at Geneva Hostel\, located near the lake and the city center (Rue Rothschild 28-30\, 1202 Geneva).\n📅 Program\nDate: Friday 17th - Sunday 19th October 2025\nNumber of Participa nts: 15 + 2 organizers\nAccommodation: Geneva Hostel\nFriday\, 17th Octobe r\n\n Evening arrival in Geneva 🚆\n Check-in at Geneva Hostel 🛎️ \n Group drinks at hostel or in a bar 🍻\n\nSaturday\, 18th October\n\n Breakfast at hostel\n Visit CERN 🔬\n Packed lunch\n Visit the UN s quare and the Red Cross Museum \n Group dinner at Bains des Pâquis (ico nic fondue by the lake!)\n Evening: Explore Geneva’s nightlife 🎶\n\n Sunday\, 19th October\n\n Breakfast at hostel\n Buy lunch at supermarket \n Guided old town visit 🏛️\n Pre-bought lunch\n Walk along the la ke &\; boat ride back with the mouette ⛵\n Dinner individually arran ged and travel back home 🚆\n\n💰 Participation Fee\nIAESTE affiliated *: 110 CHF\nNon-IAESTE: 160 CHF\n\n*Discount applies only to IAESTE intern s &\; LC members in 2025.\nIncluded in the fee:\n\n 2 nights at Geneva Hostel (Fri-Sun)\n Breakfast (Sat &\; Sun)\n Packed lunch on saturda y \n Group dinner at Bains des Pâquis (Sat)\n Entry to CERN and Red Cr oss Museum\n Guided old town visit\n Boat ride on Lake Geneva (mouette)\ n Transport in Geneva\n Lots of fun and international friends 🌍✨\n\ nNot included in the fee:\n\n Transport to/from Geneva\n Drinks and nigh tlife costs on Friday &\; Saturday\n Dinner on Friday &\; Sunday\n Lunch on Sunday\n\n📝 Registration\nRegistration opens on 01.10.2025 at 12:00 pm.\n\nRegistration link: https://forms.gle/YKjEMXx6Eta8NQ9h7 \n\n You will be emailed with the payment details once your registration has be en made and you must pay by the specified date to secure your spot. By reg istering\, you confirm that you have read and agree to the cancellation po licy.\n\nWe will make a WhatsApp chat for registered participants for grou p communications and so you can coordinate with each other.\n❌ Cancellat ion Policy\n\n 50% refund if cancelled before 03.10.2025\n After that\, the fee is non-refundable unless a replacement is found\n\n🎒 What to br ing?\n\n Comfortable walking shoes 👟\n Warm clothes and/or rain prote ction (verify weather conditions!) ☔\n Student card for museum entries (where applicable)\n Usual travel essentials (toiletries\, towel\, change s of clothes\, charger\, etc.)\n Good mood and energy 🎉\n\nDisclaimer\ nBy choosing to participate in IAESTE activities\, you acknowledge and ass ume all associated risks. You agree to release IAESTE and its organisers f rom any liability for accidents\, injuries\, or losses that may occur duri ng these activities. It is your sole responsibility to ensure your persona l safety and well-being. We encourage you to make informed decisions and t ake necessary precautions to mitigate potential risks. CATEGORIES:Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:177@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251031T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251101T030000 DTSTAMP:20251019T182309Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/halloween-party -2025/ SUMMARY:Halloween Party 2025 DESCRIPTION:IAESTE invites you to our Halloween party for a fun and spooky night!\n\n\nProgram\nDate: Friday 31st October – Saturday 1st November 2025\nPlace: Ground floor of the Bümpliz Nord Studentlodge (Mühledorfstr asse 28\, 3018 Bern)\nNumber of Participants: 40\n\n\n Arrival of partic ipants from 18:00\n Costume contest 🧛‍♂️\n Halloween trivia qui z\n Taking pictures in the photo booth corner 📸\n Card games (feel fr ee to bring one) 🃏\n Soft drinks and varied snacks 🥤🥯\n End of the party around 3:00\n\nParticipation Fee\nIAESTE/AIMI affiliated: Free o f charge\nNon-IAESTE/AIMI: 8 CHF\nRegistration\nRegistration closes Thursd ay\, 26rd October at 20h.\nRegistration link: https://forms.gle/p2B6Zs2CQ x2fCJfS9\nOnce registration has closed\, you will be emailed to confirm yo ur spot\, and with payment details to secure your place if it applies\,  or to let you know that you are on the waiting list.\nWe will make a Wha tsApp group for communications and to allow you to coordinate with one ano ther.\nWhat to bring?\n\n\n Your best costume 👻\n Alcoholic drinks (i f you want to) 🥂\n Good mood and energy 🥳\n\nDisclaimer\nBy choosin g to participate in IAESTE activities\, you acknowledge and assume all ass ociated risks. You agree to release IAESTE and its organizers from any lia bility for accidents\, injuries\, or losses that may occur during these ac tivities. It is your sole responsibility to ensure your personal safety an d well-being. We encourage you to make informed decisions and take necessa ry precautions to mitigate potential risks. CATEGORIES:Day Event,Weekend Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:178@iaeste.ch DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20260220 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTSTAMP:20260115T213738Z URL:https://www.iaeste.ch/en/social-activities/events-2026/iaeste-ski-week end-2026/ SUMMARY:IAESTE Ski Weekend 2026 DESCRIPTION:\nIAESTE Ski Weekend\nFebruary 20-22th\, 2026\nTo get 2026 off to a fresh start\, we would like to invite our fellow IAESTE members and f riends to join us for an unforgettable ski weekend in the Lenk area! Wheth er you are a professional ski/snowboarder or have never seen snow before\, this weekend cannot be missed! Ski and snowboard teachers are available f or the beginners to help you get started. If you arrive with energy\, some ski gear and the willingness to take on the slopes\, this will be a once in a lifetime Swiss IAESTE experience!\n\n\n\n\nThe weekend starts on Frid ay night with a small pizza party to fill our bellies and hearts for a goo d night's sleep before Saturday. \n\n \;\n\nOn Saturday morning\, we will have breakfast\, collect ski passes (and rental equipment for those w ho need it)\, and hit the slopes! The beginners go to the beginners area o f Lenk Betelberg - here you will be led as a group(s) by a tutor to help y ou gain and/or develop your skills. For the rest\, you will have a pass fo r the entire Lenk Betelberg area to enjoy wisely. After we have tired ours elves for the morning\, we have a group lunch booked at restaurant Berghau s Stoss. When lunch is over\, everyone can continue enjoying the slopes un til the Fondue dinner and party back at the accommodation in the evening.\ n\n \;\n\nSunday morning we will have breakfast\, make packed lunches\ , pack away our things and do a bit of accommodation tidy and cleanup. The n\, for those who have opted for the Sunday ski pass\, we have a full day with ski passes for the entire Lenk region to enjoy all the area has to of fer!\n\n \;\n\nHave we interested you? Read below to find out more det ails and how to register. We hope to see members old and new join us for t he first IAESTE weekend of 2026!\n\n \;\n\nWhere: Lenk Betelberg Betel berg | Skiregion Adelboden-Lenk\n\nLink to Beginner Skipass description: h ttps://lenk-bergbahnen.ch/unsere-tickets/tarife-ski-snowboard/#beginner-ti cket\n\n\n\nProgram\nFriday:\n\n Arriving at accommodation and registrati on 19:00-23:00.\n Welcome drinks and pizza\n\nSaturday:\n\n Breakfast: 7 :00-8:00\n Skiing equipment rentals. It might be cheaper to come with alr eady rented equipment. If you plan to rent\, reserve it beforehand.\n Ski ing &\; snowboarding at Lenk Betelberg\n Lunch break in the mountains at Restaurant Berghaus Stoss \n More skiing and snowboarding\n Heading to the accommodation and relaxing\n Dinner at the accommodation\, some dr inks provided\n Party\n\nSunday:\n\n Breakfast and preparing packed lunc hes: 7:00-8:00\n Cleaning and packing\n More skiing &\; snowboarding :))\, with possibility to go to Lenk-Metsch-Adelboden\n Or other activiti es of choice (ice skating\, bouldering\, …)\n Heading home with everyon e in one piece\n\nParticipation Fees\nThis year we are offering three diff erent options based on your ski level! \n\n Chill Beginner\, CHF 150:\n\ n Saturday: Beginner Lenk-Betelberg area\n!!! This Beginner Ticket cannot be extended to the full domain\, so you are restricted to beginner slopes . If you're totally new to skiing this is enough and recommended as it is cheaper\, but if you already have a basic level of skiing I would go for t he full ticket. See https://lenk-bergbahnen.ch/unsere-tickets/tarife-ski-s nowboard/#beginner-ticket  for more details\n Sunday open to do whatever you would like to! Our proposals:\n\n If want to stick to just the begin ner area on Sunday again\, you can decide and pay just 37 CHF on the day i tself as that has no group discount anyway\n Chill somewhere and recover after feeling new muscles\n Do another activity\, there are options in Le nk to go ice skating or bouldering\n\n\n\n\n Motivated Beginner\, CHF 210 :\n\n Saturday: Beginner Lenk-Betelberg area\n!!! Same conditions for Beg inner ticket apply to what is mentioned above\n Sunday: Full Adelboden-Le nk area\n\n\n Full Package\, CHF 240:\n\n Saturday: Full Lenk-Betelberg area\n Sunday: Full Adelboden-Lenk area\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSome extra comment s:\n\n Of course you can choose whichever package and still request being in the tutor group - you need to specify the need for the tutor and which package separately.\n If you are a lucky person who already has some sea son pass or ticket that covers you for this area\, get in touch with our e mail (see below) and we could look into a package with everything but the ski pass\n\nA surcharge of 40 CHF will apply for participants who are not affiliated with IAESTE.\n\nIncluded in the registration fee:\n\n Accommod ation for two nights\n Restaurant lunch on Saturday\n Dinner and some dr inks on Friday &\; Saturday\n Breakfast for Saturday &\; Sunday\n Packed lunch Sunday\n Transport within Lenk area\n Ski tickets depending on which option you choose (1\, 2 or 3)\n A 5 CHF deposit for your ski p ass. You are then each individually responsible to return your own ski pas s at the end of the day to get the 5 CHF back\n\nNot included:\n\n Train ride there and back\n Ski/Snowboarding equipment rentals\n Extra non-ski ing activities\n Sunday activity for chill beginner registration\n\nHow t o pay:\n\nBank transfer must reach the account by 06.02.2026. The account details will be sent to the email you register with. Your place will no lo nger be reserved and someone from the waiting list will take your spot if you do not pay on time. Also make sure to mention your name and skiweekend in the open comment section of the bank transfer!\nCancellation Policy\nT he following percentages must still be paid if you cancel at different tim es before the event:\n\n 50 % if cancel before 14.02.2026\n 75 % if canc el before 17.02.2026\n 100 % if cancel after 17.02.2026\n\nOf course\, if you find a direct replacement or have an exceptional circumstance with pr oof\, then we will take these into consideration and you would not have to pay a cancellation fee.\nChecklist - Remember to Bring\n\n Sleeping bag\ n\n\n Towels\n Waterproof warm clothes (Skiing in Jeans is very unhealth y and uncomfortable\, there is a possibility to rent skiing pants and jack ets)\n Ski/Snowboarding equipment if you do not plan to rent there (if yo u plan to rent there\, it is highly recommended to reserve beforehand)\n Slippers for inside the accommodation\n An extra pair of shoes if you are renting equipment\, as you will leave your shoes at the rental shop\n He lmet and goggles\n IAESTE spirit and lots of determination!\n\nMeeting Po int\nThe meeting point for everyone is at the accommodation:\n\nFerienheim Ittigen\n\nLenkstrasse 35\n\n3775 Lenk\n\nArrivals on 20.02.2025 from 19: 00-24:00.\n\nWe have the whole 4-floor house for ourselves!\nContact\nIf y ou have any individual or personal questions or need to contact us about t he event\, before\, during and/or after registration\, you can send an ema il to: jose.contreras@lczurich.iaeste.ch. \n\nA WhatsApp group chat will also be set up for registered participants for asking general questions\, asking for advice about skiing and gear in general\, as well as getting in touch with your fellow event participants to coordinate for the weekend!\ n\nWe will send major updates via email to those who are registered.\nSpec ial Notes\nSkiing and snowboarding is notorious for its accidents. However \, most of our IAESTE trainees only have basic health insurance and are no t well covered for rescue missions in the mountains. Therefore\, the organ izers recommend you to become a patron at the Rega non-profit organization . The price is only 40 CHF for world round repatriation insurance which is basically for free with respect to the full cost of helicopter rescue in the Swiss alps…!\n\nRenting equipment\n\nRecommended to reserve in advan ce!\n\nSkimiete INTERSPORT Troxler Lenk im Simmental | INTERSPORT Rent\n\n Or \n\nhttps://www.decathlon.ch/en/Rental-Multi-Sports_lp-9TMNKT\n\nAnoth er option is to buy cheap/decent price equipment at Facebook Marketplace o r https://www.tutti.ch/de . Be aware of selecting the right size and level of equipment.\nRegistration\nThe online registration opens on Friday 16th January 2026 at 15:30.\n\nRegistration closes on Friday 30th January 2026 at 23:59.\n\nThe maximum number of participants allowed for this event is 40 and the registration\n\nis on a first-come\, first-served basis. We re serve the right to prioritize IAESTE affiliates during the first 48 hours of registration. If your registration is not among the first 40\, it will be put on the waiting list. By signing up for the event you’re accepting that there is no liability from neither the organizers nor IAESTE as an o rganization in case of any direct or indirect loss\, damage or injury.\n\n Please don’t forget to include the following information in your registr ation: \n\n Please indicate your level correctly while registering (Need Tutor/ No Need For Tutor)\n Indicate which ski pass option you sign up f or (a\, b or c)\n Please also mention in the comments section of the regi stration if you are vegan or have any other food allergies.\n\nPlease do m ind that each registration is for exactly one person. 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