Our News

Markgräfler Wine and Asparagus Evening

27 May 2023 We ventured across the border to the Markgräflerland, the area of Germany bounded by the Black Forest on the east and the Rhine River on the West. Our outing began with a visit to the well-known Ziereisen winery The winery is a family-run business whose vineyards cover 21 hectares (52 acres). We … Read more

Chocolate & Cheese in Gruyère

1 April 2023 On Saturday, April 1st, the Cornell Club of Switzerland organized an afternoon event around Switzerland’s most famous food: cheese and chocolate!  Maison Cailler Tour We started the afternoon with a visit of Maison Cailler, in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.  Sixteen club members got a chance to visit the facilities, which included … Read more

Celebrating Asparagus Season In Style

27 May 2023 – Efringen-Kirchen DE  (near Basel) It’s “Spargelzeit” – asparagus season – in this part of the world. For those who have lived here for a while, no further explanation is necessary. Newcomers might not yet have experienced this culinary highlight, which is only available in April through mid-June of each year. Here … Read more

Experience an Epicurean Wine Adventure in the Lavaux

17 June 2023 – Lavaux Join the Cornell Club of Switzerland for an exclusive wine event in the heart of the Lavaux region, where the terraced vineyards are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will be hosted by Sommelier and Wine Educator, Marc Checkley, for a special “meet the winemaker” gourmet event. All … Read more

A Sparkling Evening of Free Flowing Champagne

19 August 2023 – Zurich We are delighted to announce that, by popular demand, the Cornell Club of Switzerland is organizing a sparkling evening with a free flow of champagne! “Champagne à Discrétion” Soirée The event will take place at Mövenpick Wein-Bar in the heart of Zürich. There, Pol Roger Brut Champagne will be served … Read more

The Perfect Summer Escape Awaits You

15 – 16 July 2023 – Pontresina Cornell Club of Switzerland invites you to the 9th Mountain Weekend in Pontresina for an extraordinary stay at the Grand Hotel Kronenhof, known as the Grande Dame of the Engadine. Join us for a magnificent mountain escape to Graubünden this summer! A special Thank You to Marc Eichenberger, … Read more