Welcome to Sarah & Christian's Wedding Site!

We're looking forward to seeing all of you in Switzerland to celebrate our wedding.

Updated 07. May 2006: new items on our registry (English version / German version)

Updated 01. May 2006: more things to do and see

When? Where? What?

Friday, the 1st of September.
The wedding ceremony will be held at the Protestant Church in Wangen an der Aare, Switzerland (map, info) at 14:00.
The reception will be at Schloss Neu Bechburg in Oensingen, Switzerland (map, info), directly after the wedding ceremony.

Our Wedding Registry:

Our registry is at Schafferer in Freiburg, Germany. Your gifts will be sent directly to our home, or you can pick them up at the store at your convenience.
This link is in German. For a translation of the items on the registry, please click here (but do make sure to go to the official site to check the availability of your items of choice). For instructions on ordering and a translation of the online order form, please click here.

Hotels:

• Hotel Lindemann, Oensingen. This hotel is providing a special rate for our guests.  Double Room 100 CHF (apx. €65), Single Room 70 CHF (apx. €45), including breakfast.  If you want to avail of this offer, please e-mail Christian before mid-May. (Click here for a direct link to their contact information)
   
• Mövenpick, Egerkingen. Located just a few kilometers from where the reception will be held; easily accessible by car, with first-class service and a great view of the Alps. Prices range from 169 CHF to 300 CHF for a single room (apx. €105 - €190) and from CHF 169 to CHF 322 (apx €105 - €200) for a double room.
   
• Hotel Rondo, Oensingen. This hotel is in the village where the reception will be held. A double room is available from 145 CHF (apx. €90) and a single room will cost 98 CHF (apx. €62), including breakfast.
   
• This website will allow you to look for alternatives yourselves.

A list of Things to See and Do in Switzerland:

• Golden Pass. This is a famous panoramic train line, from Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva all the way to Lucerne (or the opposite direction, if you prefer ;-)
   
• Interlaken. Panoramic view of the Swiss Alps (Berner Oberland); 1st class Hotel Victoria Jungfrau; boat rides on lake Brienz, etc.
   
• Lucerne. Visit the city; boat rides on the lake (Vierwaldstädtersee); visit Pilatus (Mountain in the "backyard" of the city).
   
• Zürich ("Downtown Switzerland"): Economic Capital of Switzerland; home of Zwingli;  beautiful old town, shopping (Bahnhofstrasse); barbecue on Rod's balcony, etc. (please contact Christian if you want to visit Rod).
   
• Montreux (Swiss Riviera): Home of the "Montreux Jazz Festival"; Château Chillon (Castle on the lake).
   
• Gruyère Schaukäserei: Demonstration of Swiss cheese making; beautiful scenery; view of the Alps.
   
• Pfynwald: Natural Park in the Wallis region. Switzerland's biggest pine grove. Relax at Christian's parents' home after a visit here (please contact Christian if you want to go). (*)
   
• Zermatt, Matterhorn: Visit Switzerland's most famous mountain. Zermatt is beautiful all year round, but it is particularly charming in late Summer. The Matterhorn (Mont Cervin, Cervino) inspired the makers of the famous Toblerone Swiss chocolate. (*)
   
• Leukerbad: Thermal baths.  There are two beautiful public baths with indoor and outdoor pools and jacuzzis, as well as as a number of hotels with their own thermal baths. (*)
   
• Creux du van: Enjoy an almost magical view from the top of this enormous natural cliff. The Areuses gorges are only a few kilometers away and are also well worth a visit.
   
• Ballenberg open air museum: Switzerland as it once was. Visit reconstructed villages from different regions in Switzerland, complete with typical farm houses and animals.

(*) If you are going to visit any of these attractions and you are tired of staying at hotels, Christian's brother Mike and his girlfriend Pascaline offer their hospitality for up to 4 people. They will also show you many other sights in the Valais region, if they know ahead of time that you are coming.