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Explore the Paul Cezanne exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler
12th Mountain Weekend in Pontresina
Save-the-Dates
Archaeological Site Tour
Save-the-Date on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for a guided visit in English to the archaeological site beneath St. Peter’s Cathedral, an extraordinary underground journey through more than 2,000 years of Geneva’s history.
Mark your calendars to visit this remarkable site that reveals layers of Roman, medieval, and early Christian remains hidden beneath the city’s iconic landmark!
12th Mountain Weekend in Pontresina
Save-the-Weekend of Saturday 4 July to Sunday 5 July 2026 for the 12th Annual Mountain Weekend where we escape to Graubünden for an extraordinary stay at the exquisite Grand Hotel Kronenhof.
Join us for a magnificent mountain get-away this summer!
Thanksgiving 2026 Celebration
Save-the-Date for Thanksgiving 2026 where we will celebrate our 40th anniversary at Les Trois Rois in Basel on Saturday, 21 November 2026.
This marks the first time in our Club’s history that we celebrate the week before Thanksgiving.
Reserve this date in your calendars for a celebration not to be missed!
Previous Activities
- A Cultural and Culinary Start to 2026
The Cornell Club of Switzerland kicked off the new year in wonderful style with a private guided art tour at the Kunsthaus Zurich, followed by a traditional Swiss fondue dinner in the heart of the … Read more - A Warm Thanksgiving Celebration in the Heart of Switzerland
Saturday, 29 November 2025 – Erlinsbach (AG) On Saturday, 29 November, the Cornell Club of Switzerland came together for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration paired with our 39th Annual General Meeting, hosted in the beautiful surroundings … Read more - Zinck’s Night in Geneva: Raising a Glass with Alumni & Friends of Cornell
On 16 October 2025, Cornellians in Geneva gathered at the stylish Ruby Claire Bar for an evening full of laughter, lively conversation, and new connections. Eleven of us came together to celebrate the Spirit of … Read more - Zinck’s Night 2025 in Zurich: A Celebration of Cornell Spirit at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy
On Thursday, 16 October 2025, the Cornell Club of Switzerland proudly hosted International Zinck’s Night 2025 in Zurich, continuing the cherished Cornell tradition that unites alumni across the globe each year. Hosted at the elegant … Read more - Dragons, Bridges, and Apéros: Hiking Through Fribourg
The Cornell Club of Switzerland’s Annual Hike 2025 The city of Fribourg is considered a historic gem and has a rich cultural heritage. The Old Town is surprising and amazingly well preserved. It was founded … Read more - Urban Art Discovery in Basel
On a radiant summer afternoon, twenty Cornell alumni, family, and friends gathered in Basel for a special exploration of the city’s vibrant street art scene. While Basel is internationally renowned for its world-class cultural institutions … Read more - 11th Mountain Weekend: Champagne, Chandeliers, and the Charm of Pontresina
12-13 July 2025 – Pontresina This July, the Cornell Club of Switzerland gathered for its 11th Mountain Weekend in the majestic Engadin valley, with 42 adults, 6 children, and 3 cheerful dogs enjoying a sun-soaked … Read more - Springtime at the Hermitage: A Private Tour of Art and History
On Saturday, 5 April 2025, the Cornell Club of Switzerland hosted a memorable private tour at the prestigious Fondation de l’Hermitage in Lausanne. This special event brought together 24 Cornellians, along with their families and … Read more - Cornell Chorus and Glee Club Enchant Audiences in Switzerland
On their Alpine Tour of Switzerland and Austria, the Cornell University Chorus and Cornell University Glee Club brought their extraordinary talent and energy to Geneva and Zurich with two remarkable performances led by Joe Lerangis, … Read more - Visit of On Labs in Zurich: A Day of Innovation and Inspiration
The Cornell Club of Switzerland had the exceptional privilege of touring On Labs, the global headquarters of the iconic performance running shoe company, On, in Zurich. Hosted by Cornell alumnus Nicolas “Nico” Martin (B.Arch. 2012), … Read more