Introduction
Welcome to our life in Thalwil: a personal blog with views and news of lakeside life near Zurich, Switzerland.
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Thalwil
This quiet lakeside town is located five miles south of Zurich and easily reached by train, boat or car. Now a commuter suburb, it has preserved much of its charm as a former farming village and boasts a strong community culture as well as a wide range of shops and leisure activities.
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SafariThalwil includes the hamlet of Gattikon and borders on Rüschlikon, Langnau, Oberrieden, Horgen and (across the lake) Erlenbach.
Thalwil blog
Monday, April 19 : 1:57 PM Burning (eating) the snowman |
Thalwil is unusually busy today and the shops are closing early. Yes, it's "Sächsilüüte Day" again 
and the bigwigs in nearby Zurich are preparing for the annual ritual of burning the "Bögg" (snowman). This is meant to mark the end of winter, but judging from the cold weather, they may be celebrating too soon. For simple folks along the lake this day means an afternoon off work and the chance to enjoy our own personal "Bögg" - a chocolate version from Sprüngli...
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