{"id":968,"date":"2022-07-05T08:57:45","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T08:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vox-sprachschule.ch\/blog\/?p=968"},"modified":"2022-07-05T08:58:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T08:58:39","slug":"top-10-things-to-do-in-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vox-sprachschule.ch\/blog\/2022\/07\/top-10-things-to-do-in-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things to Do in July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to our VOX Cultural Digest, Issue N.22!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s July and we hope you\u2019re enjoying the summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The month of July will be full of cultural and educational experiences waiting for you. If you’re looking for a way to be more involved in your surroundings, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of events happening within easy reach of Zurich that\u2019ll give you the opportunity to explore history, culture, languages, music, art and nature – our top 10 suggestions to get the most out of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Open-air cinema – Allianz Cinema<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This July marks the start of Zurich Allianz open-air cinema<\/a>, an event with open-air cinema in a marvelous location: on the water\u2019s edge of Lake Zurich. Throughout several weeks, audiences will flock to this scenic place to enjoy drinks and food before the show, and watch special pics every day from 21 July until 21 August. The movies are in different languages such as English<\/a>, German<\/a>, Swiss-German<\/a>, French<\/a>, Spanish<\/a>, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore more open-air cinema options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hofkino im Landesmuseum<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film am See \u2013 Freiluftkino der Roten Fabrik, 7July \u2013 25 August<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ever tried living as the people did in the early days? Imagine yourself living without electricity, technology, or cars. You learn everything by experience and apprenticeship. Now you can experience that at Ballenberg open air museum<\/a>! This place tells the history of Switzerland by showing all the different regions\u2019 ways of living – rural buildings with their unique traditions, fashion and craftsmanship in the buildings\u2019 interiors, farming life on provincial farmsteads, and old tradesmen workshops. On top of learning about an authentic Swiss way of living during that time – combining exercise and learning on walking paths through the countryside!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Swissminiatur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swissminiatur<\/a> is Switzerland’s largest open-air museum of miniatures. Located on the shores of Lake Lugano, the museum introduces visitors to Swiss life and culture through miniature scenes. There are 129 models in the 1:25 scale of Switzerland’s most famous buildings, monuments, and means of transport such as funiculars, cable cars, boats and cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200a<\/a>Fascinating World of Waves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let yourself be carried away and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of waves<\/a> \u2013 in nature, art, everyday life, and research. Please bring your own headphones, if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Music Festivals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of music festivals taking place in Zurich, Frauenfeld, Montreux and other cities this summer. Find out about the best jazz, pop, rock or techno music festivals here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caliente, 8 and 9 July<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montreux Jazz Festival, 1 – 16 July<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Openair Frauenfeld, 6 – 9 July<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pal\u00e9o Festival Nyon, 19 – 24 July<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lethargy Festival, 12 – 14 August<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ZURICH OPENAIR, 23 – 27 August<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Parks and Gardens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zurich is home to around 70 parks and green areas<\/a>, which offer places for people to meet, relax and enjoy themselves and their food. There are lots of benches, trees, and grassy spots for a picnic or gathering with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200a<\/a>Monet\u2019s Immersive Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monet\u2019s Immersive Garden<\/a> is a 360-degree experiential journey through the life and work of one of the greatest artists of the last century. Illusions transform into reality before the viewers\u2019 eyes, transporting the audience to the heart of Monet\u2019s garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rosenhof Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the Rosenhof Market <\/a>in the picturesque setting of Zurich\u2019s Old Town, you will not only find objects from distant lands, but also original Swiss handicrafts. The items being offered for sale include clothes, jewelry, precious stones, leather goods, handmade pottery, culinary delicacies and antiques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200a<\/a>In the Forest Exhibition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check out the new exhibition at the Landesmuseum<\/a> about our relationship with the forest through representation in literature and art: once exaggerated by the romantics as a safe haven from civilization, artists\u2019 depictions of the forest are today dominated by the subject of climate change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unforgettable Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take a train trip a traditional train from Zweisimmen to Montreux: Belle \u00c9poque Train,<\/a> or a trip through the Swiss Grand Canyon an open car train: Erlebniszug<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200aThank you for taking the time to read this issue of the VOX Cultural Digest.<\/em>
Have fun exploring and learning new languages<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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