Don’t Let Winter Weather Böögg You Down
The April 15th festival known as Sechseläuten (pronounced zecks-e-loyten) which takes place in Zurich, Switzerland heralds the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Tradition holds that an effigy representing winter, known as a Böögg, be burned. The longer it takes the Böögg to burn, the colder the summer. Judging from what most of the U.S. has experienced this winter, it could be a long time before all the snow has melted away.
But never fear! I’ve partnered with SWISS, the flag bearing airline of Switzerland, and Switzerland Tourism to help get you in the spring spirit. After all, there is no better time to visit Europe than spring and Switzerland is one of the most beautiful countries on the continent.
Here is what the lucky winner will get: 2 round-trip tickets on SWISS to Switzerland (approx. value $3000 each*) and 2 First Class 8-day Swiss Rail Passes, which includes free entry to over 400 museums! To enter, sign up for my newsletter and use the form below as usual. There are additional chances to enter if you like me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter. You can also like and follow SWISS on Facebook and Twitter for entries, and tweet about the contest for more chances to win. That’s a total of 6 chances to win!
Because this prize is so amazing, SWISS and I want you to briefly tell us why you want to go to Switzerland. There’s a place for you to use on the form. Please be creative and sincere. “Just to go,” isn’t going to cut it.
Enter by midnight on April 14th. A winner will be announced on the 15th, just in time for Sechseläuten!
Thanks to SWISS and Switzerland Tourism for the opportunity to run this contest, and good luck to you!
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* The prize letter expires one year after the date it is issued. Taxes and fees apply, but SWISS will waive the fuel surcharge
Why Switzerland? I’m already thinking Zurich later this year, in order to visit the National Museum (love national history museums) & Reitburg Art Museum. My travel agent tells me I must visit Lucerne as well and take a day trip to Liechtenstein. Of course, there must be generous consumption of the Swiss chocolate I pay an arm-and-a-leg for when traveling in other European countries!!
I’d love to surpise my wife with a trip to see old friends in Switzerland for her 40th birthday.
“Boogged” down is an understatement – I’m living in the land where winter just won’t go away. Today, April 11th, we have experienced yet another snowstorm with blowing and drifting snow. And the forecasters say we have at least 2 more to expect in the next 10 days. Now I know Switzerland is also a land of snow found in their beautiful Alps, but I’m ready to trade the icy Lake Superior here in Minnesota for the ice-free Lake Geneva in Switzerland and experience an area where SPRING truly exists. PLEASE pick me as your winner…….PLEASE!!!
Its been way too long since I visited my home land. Time is overdo and I’m homesick…………Winterthur, Lucerne and Geneva along with pilatus and titlis
I was meant to travel abroad! Too bad my wallet doesn’t agree.
I’ve never been out of the country. I would love to be able to explore the alps by hiking and biking. My camera would be clicking non-stop with all the beauty and splendor of the country. It would be so exciting when I returned home to share my experiences with my friends and family.
I would love to meet my husband there on his way back from working out of country!
I have already liked Swiss on Facebook for a while now!
I was following/liking/etc Johnny Jet & SWISS before the contest was launched. I think I tried to enter, but I don’t believe any of my attempts worked because in the box about, it says I have 0 entries, 6 remaining possible entires and 6 remaining total possible entries. I’m confused.
Hi Claire,
Try it again. Maybe you entered using a different email?
I was a Circle Member with Swiss, then a HON member when Swiss merged with Lufthansa and now am a Senator member as I was retired last year. This September will be my 111th trip to Europe. We have been to 16 countries in Europe and almost all of them have been on Swiss International Airlines – my favorite. Always great service and always on time!
Switzerland is just one of those magical winter wonderland type of places that you have to check off your bucket list. A dreamy European getaway at its finest. Count me in!
I haven’t been to Switzerland in 22 years, since my daughter was a student in nearby Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest. I have wanted to spend time again in that country ever since, but it just has never worked out. I have driven through several times (and taken a spectacular train ride), but what a wonderful excuse this would be to REALLY experience the Swiss life!