Switzerland
Saturday
27 August 2022 / 30 Av 5782
We are travelling to the village of Zweisimmen with our immediate families on Saturday for some pre-wedding sightseeing and dinner. This part is optional, but if you would like to join us at any particular point, please let us know.
1 pm
Lunch
Resaurant Chemistube
Free time
7 pm
Dinner
Restaurant HĂĽsy
9:30 pm
Havdalah
Ushering in the new week and the new month (Rosch Chodesch), for those who wish to take part.
Sunday
28 August 2022 / 1 Elul 5782
1 pm
Welcome drinks
Restaurant Forellensee, Zweisimmen
1:30 pm
Ceremony
on the island adjacent to the restaurant
2:15 pm
Lunch
standing buffet
4 pm
Group Photos
Free time
Have a relaxing drink in the lounge or play a game while Fabienne and Josh are taking couple photos.
7:30 pm
Dinner
in the rustic winter garden of Restaurant Forellensee
9:30 pm
Lantern lighting
weather allowing, we light up the lake with swimming lanterns
10 pm
Afterparty
by the lake
Monday
29 August 2022 / 2 Elul 5782
9:30 am
Brunch
in the winter garden of Restaurant Forellensee
Departure
The Venue
Zweisimmen is located in the Simmental (valley of the river Simme) in the mountainous region of the Canton of Bern, where some of Fabienne's family is originally from.
The Forellensee ("trout lake") is a natural body of water just outside of the village of Zweisimmen. The front part is used to farm trout, the back part is a nature reserve.
Travel by car: A car park is located behind he restaurant.
Travel by public transport: Train to Zweisimmen (change train in Spiez). From the train station, follow the the main road (Thunstrasse) for about 15 minutes until you reach the lake. From here, you can either keep following the road or find the dirt path on either side of the lake for a scenic finish.
Accommodation
We provide free accommodation and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday in a camp house. To stay there, please bring your own sleeping bag. Pillows and blankets are provided.
Address:
Ferienlager Musikhaus Zweisimmen
untere TĂĽllstrasse 2
3770 Zweisimmen
We will be in touch on a one-on-one basis with people requiring alternative arrangements.
Feel free to book your own lodging, but please let us know where you are staying.
Travel Information
Train tickets can be bought online through the Swiss train company on www.sbb.ch/en or at any ticket machine/ticket desk.
Safety
The celebrations on Sunday are all taking place outdoors. While the venue is mostly covered, bring some protection from sun, rain, and cold temperatures at night.
The paths around the restaurant are gravelled, so we recommend sensible shoes. Hiking boots or sturdy trekking shoes are recommended for those joining on Saturday.
Switzerland is a high-risk area for tick-borne diseases. The best ways to protect yourself are staying on paths and away from undergrowth, wearing long trousers for hiking, and/or applying tick spray.
Dress code for Sunday
Smart casual - come in festive, summery attire!
No jeans or shorts please, ties optional.
Expenses and Gifts
Expenses for accommodation from 27 to 29 August, all food on Sunday, as well as the Monday brunch are included. Unfortunately, we cannot cover any travel, meal and accomodation expenses beyond this.
Because of this, we don't expect any gifts. Your presence on the day will be present enough!