Skiing, or travelling over snow on skis, has a history of almost five millennia, but it was in the Swiss Alps, were where people first skied for fun. The British arrived in the Alps in the 18th century and from 1850 to 1865, were the first to have climbed more than 30 Swiss mountain peaks.
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Although December is synonymous with Christmas, the Globe Guide team discover that there’s much more to this month than Santa
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Held on the 5th of December every year, the eve of St. Nicholas’ Day, the Klausjagen is truly one of the weirdest festivals in Switzerland, a nation usually renowned for its restraint. Klausjagen literally means ‘chasing the Klaus’ and the festival is believed to have sprung from an age-old tradition to chase away evil spirits.
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Chur is an extremely historic town with so much to offer to its visitors. From relaxing in the quiet Old Town to taking a rail journey through the Alps, Chur provides endless activities and charm and is definitely a must-see spot within Switzerland.
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