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SwitzerlandTOGGENBURGToggenburg Tourism EASTERN SWITZERLAND(German speaking region) Three villages in eastern Switzerland, near the Principality of Liechtenstein, jointly promote their interconnected mountains. The villages are Wildhaus, Unterwasser and Alt St. Johann Elevation: Village: 1,050 m (3,444 ft); Top: 2,262 m (7,419 ft) Vertical: 1,212 m (3,975 ft) at Unterwasser Longest Run: 7 km (4 mi) Terrain: 60 km (37 mi) of groomed slopes, many off-piste opportunities; trails colored for every level; 25% beginner, 50% intermediate, 25% advanced Skiing Circus: Possible to yo-yo across the mountain, from Wildhaus to Alt St. Johann and back Lifts: 17 Types: One funicular, 1 tram, two gondolas, several chairs and surface lifts Lift Capacity: 17,750 p/h resort Ski Season: December-April Cross Country: 75 km (47 mi) of tracks; 5 km (3 mi) of ski hiking trails; 35 km (22 mi) of winter walking trails Ski School: 80 instructors, including snowboarding Mountain Restaurants: 12 Other Winter Activities: Curling; horse drawn sleigh; ice skating/natural; ice skating/artificial; indoor swimming; indoor tennis; sauna; snowboarding; sleigh riding; night skiing; bowling; hiking; squash, tennis, indoor tennis Aprés-Ski: Bars, pubs, discos, concerts, dairy alpine museum, raclette parties Shopping/Services: Full range; also supermarket and a flea market Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, VISA Child Care: Telephone: 0041 (0)71 999 99 11 Lodging: 1,400 hotel beds, more than 4,000 beds in chalets and apartments Transportation: Gateway Airport: Zürich (1 ½ hrs) Closest Major City: Feldkirch, Austria, or Vaduz, Liechtenstein By Auto: Winterthur-Wil-Wattwil-Wildhaus By Train: Change at Wil for Wil-Nesslau; change to bus Best Deal: Special family packages, all inclusive for Mom or Dad, about 700 SF and kids at half-price Rates: See Rates section
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