planetware.com:
Since 1890 Davos has been linked with the Rhine valley (Chur) by the Rhätische Bahn (Rhaetian Railroad), and since 1909 with the Albula valley and the Engadine.
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frommers.com:
(A canton is a division similar to a U.S. state.) To the north, the chain ends in the Bernese Alps (Finsteraarhorn) and to the south in the Valais Alps (the Monte Rosa range).
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Their pact of mutual assistance is seen as the origin of the Swiss Confederation, and their struggles against the Habsburgs is idealised in the familiar legend of William Tell. Encouraged by early successes, the Swiss gradually acquired a taste for territorial expansion themselves and gained independence from the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in 1499.
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Skiing opportunity.
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Valais Alps (Matterhorn / Dufourspitze); Waliser Alpen.
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lonelyplanet.com:
Davos first achieved fame as a health resort for tuberculosis sufferers because of its high altitude and long hours of sunshine.
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wikipedia.org:
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world66.com:
The death of the Habsburg ruler Rudolf I in AD 1291 led to the formation of the Swiss Confederation.
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fodors.com:
The Chur tourist office arranges guided tours from April to October every Wednesday at 2:30.
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wikitravel.org:
The Mont Blanc (4810 meters), Dufourspitze (4634 meters) and world famous Matterhorn (4478 meters) are just three of the 82 official alpine four-thousanders.
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world66.com:
Enveloped in a real scenic and unique alpine landscape, the world famous alpine peaks and mountains Wetterhorn, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau form the background scenery of the Grindelwald valley.
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At the battle of Morgarten in 1315 the Swiss defeated the Hapsburg army and secured quasi-independence within the German Empire as the Swiss Confederation.
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lonelyplanet.com:
If you're keen on winter sports, resorts in the Alps begin operating in early December, move into full swing around Christmas, and close down when the snow begins to melt in April.
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world66.com:
Zurich (better: Zürich), located 409 meters above sea level at the northern end of the Lake of Zürich on the Swiss central plateau, is charming and multifaceted.
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The city is located in the heart of the country, just one hour by train from Zurich in the direction of the mountains.
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wikipedia.org:
RhB train between Davos Dorf and Klosters.
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In 1868 he and colleage Willem Jan Holsboer built a clinic, Kuranstalt Spengler-Holsboer, and Davos rapidly grew in fame and size as a health resort.
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fodors.com:
PHONE: 081/2521818, FAX: 081/2529076, www.churtourismus.ch.
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world66.com:
Besides that, there are of course fancy restaurants where the gastronomic masters rule and a whole bunch of restaurants dedicated to all sort of cuisines, ranging from spicy Mexican food to soft and sweet local fish dishes.
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lonelyplanet.com:
The fusion of German, French and Italian ingredients has formed a robust national culture, and the country's alpine landscapes have enough zing to reinvigorate the most jaded traveller.
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wikipedia.org:
Eisstadion Davos (capacity 7,280) Swiss championships won: 28 (1926, 1927, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1950, 1958, 1960, 1984, 1985, 2002, 2005, 2007) Spengler Cups won:.
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Wood picnic tables in the back.
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wikia.com:
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lonelyplanet.com:
A cure for the world economy.
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You'll find fewer crowds in the shoulder seasons either side of summer (April, May and October).
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