Bürgenstock in Interlaken 2008, September 3 to 6, 2008 > Parallel Activities

Companion Program (on registration only) - max. 40 participants

Visit of the Violin construction school in Brienz / Lunch at the famous Grand Hotel Giessbach / Mini-cruise on the lake of Brienz

The only Violin construction school of Switzerland is In Brienz: a very unique tip for international Violin amateurs right on the edge of the lake. Under professional guidance you will get an in depth view to the school and learn some “tricks” only known by highly skilled professionals.

Lunch will be served, after a folkloric “apéro” right in the unique Swiss village of Brienz, in the equally famous Grand Hotel Giessbach. Right very close to this fantastic hotel of the last century, there are the fantastic Giessbach waterfalls tumbling over 14 cliffs into the wonderfully emerald coloured lake of Brienz.

Finally, after having enjoyed the century old cable-car drive towards the shores of the lake, as short cruise will bring the participants back to Interlaken.

09:30 am
Meeting of the guests at the lobby of the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
Proceeding by coach along the shore of the lake with the same name to Brienz, a unique Swiss village you will enjoy

10:00 - 11:15 am
Visit of the famous violin constructing school followed by „apéro“
Proceeding further to the famous Giessbach Grand Hotel, owned by one of the most famous Swiss defenders of environment and nature

11:45 am - 01:30 pm
Lunch in the Grand Hotel Giessbach
Selected light 3 course menu <01:.45 pm
Special ride in the fantastically romantic cable car to the shore of the lake of Brienz

02:00 pm
Mini-cruise on the lake of Brienz back to Interlaken East

03:15 pm
arriving in Interlaken East and by coach back to the hotel

Not to be missed at any price … !

We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your journey. Please be kind enough to confirm your participation upon arrival at the conference secretariat.