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A ‘Swiss’ president for Guatemala

From Andelfingen to the very top of government in Central America: the story of Jacobo Arbenz, President of the Republic of Guatemala from 1951 to 1954, and his agrarian reforms that stirred up powerful opposition.

The Toni complex: a yogurt factory, a partying mecca – and now a campus

The Toni complex: where dairy products were once processed, students from the Zurich University of the Arts now design packaging, for example – including Toni yogurt.

‘I receive neither a salary nor pocket money’

Irene Gassmann is prioress at Kloster Fahr (Fahr Convent). Her life plays out within the convent’s walls, which are almost 900 years old.

Locations

DuBischDra

This is still gaming – but of the analogue variety. At Switzerland’s first board game café, the DuBischDra, which means ‘It’s your turn’ in English, participants play face to face. As Florian Widmer is well aware, this is good for the soul.

The pass for everyone who loves Zurich

The hellozurichPass brings more than 150 exclusive offers and ongoing discounts – in Zurich and numerous online shops.

All benefits Get your pass from 4 CHF/month

Pass benefits

Boda Borg Rümlang • 30% discount

Fun, games and thrills in a team: With the hellozurichPass, you get 4 hours of play time at the Boda Borg Rümlang for the price of 2 hours.

Swiss Holiday Park • Free family admission

Swiss Holiday Park is giving hellozurichPass holders 10x family admission for 4 people to the Superdome (sports & play park at Swiss Holiday Park).

Fitpass • up to 660 francs discount

Sport without limit: With the hellozurichPass you get a 25% discount on the half-year subscription and a 42% discount on the annual subscription to Fitpass.

Dolder Bad • Free entry for a companion

From 4 May to 1 September, hellozurichPass holders will receive free entry for a companion at Dolder Bad.

CERVO Mountain Resort • Free lunch voucher

The CERVO Mountain Resort is giving hellozurichPass holders 20 lunch vouchers for the Madre Nostra restaurant, each worth 50 francs.

WOW Museum • 25% discount

Room for Illusions: With the hellozurichPass you get a 25% discount on the entrance fee to the WOW Museum.