Picturesque Mountain Resorts

Breath in the fresh mountain air with an alpine stay

The Alps run through the heart of Switzerland, blessing the country with a particularly dramatic beauty. We have selected our favourite mountain resorts to share with you, varying from idyllic car-free villages to more lively alpine towns. What they all have in common is easy access to the soaring peaks which surround them, as well as wonderful scenery and a warm welcome. Picture yourself on a sunny terrace, breathing in the fresh alpine air, with a stunning view over that glorious high altitude landscape.

Bernese Oberland

Spectacular scenery surrounds these charming villages

Traditional Wengen

Wengen

An idyllic Swiss mountain village, traffic-free Wengen has picturesque buildings and wonderful views over the Bernese Alps and the Lauterbrunnen Valley. We highly recommend a holiday in this much loved resort with its excellent walking and opportunities for mountain lunches.
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Grindelwald and the Eiger

Grindelwald

Dramatic landscapes, a friendly village atmosphere and four different routes into the mountains make Grindelwald a great destination for a summer stay. Perhaps the ideal resort for visitors looking for outstanding alpine views and a variety of memorable walks amidst the fabulous scenery.
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Mürren village

Mürren

Ideal for a quiet holiday in the heart of the mountains, this delightful alpine village with its cosy flower-decked restaurants and bars boasts breathtaking views. The Schilthorn-Piz Gloria is close at hand and there are plenty of scenic mountain walks in the region.
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Lauterbrunnen

Lauterbrunnen

Nestled in a beautiful alpine valley and surrounded by waterfalls, Lauterbrunnen is one of the most picturesque villages in the Jungfrau region. It is ideally placed at 795m, with a mountain railway and a cable car available for higher walking and splendid views.
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Traditional chalet, Wilderswil

Wilderswil

Gateway to the stunning Jungfrau region, the pretty village of Wilderswil is located just 4km from Interlaken and within walking distance of Bönigen on the shores of Lake Brienz. Perfectly placed for a range of wonderful excursions into the mountains and for lake cruises.
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Meiringen

Meiringen

Situated just along the Hasli Valley from Brienz, Meiringen sits on a sunny plateau between several mountain passes. There are plenty of scenic excursions to enjoy in the Hasli region with a number of walking trails, gorges and waterfalls including the famous Reichenbach Falls.
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Kandersteg village

Kandersteg

This is one of the ultimate idyllic Bernese Oberland villages: a picture-perfect setting in the mountains and a village centre characterised by traditional wooden buildings. Kandersteg is always a favourite spot for walkers, especially with the beautiful Oeschinesee being close at hand.
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Gstaad village

Gstaad

Gstaad has plenty of smart shops, galleries and restaurants for an elegant alpine holiday. Yet this picturesque resort also offers tranqulllity, with a location at the intersection of two valleys and surrounded on three sides by the beautiful mountains of the Bernese Oberland.
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The village of Adelboden

Adelboden

The idyllic village of Adelboden is characterised by its relaxed atmosphere and is situated at the foot of the Wildstrubel with plenty of fresh mountain air. Always popular with walkers, the area boasts 300km of well marked hiking trails through beautiful alpine scenery.
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Central Switzerland

Stay in the midst of impressive high Alps scenery

Andermatt

Andermatt

Andermatt is a beautiful alpine village located in the Ursern Valley at 1,444m above sea level. Visit the Devil's Gorge, or head out to one of the villages such as Hospental, Realp or Göschenen for a leisurely lunch and a mountain walk in fabulous scenery.
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Lake Geneva (Vaud)

Cosy alpine village in the mountains above Lake Geneva

View over the Villars region

Villars

A holiday in the Vaud Alps is a wonderfully peaceful experience, set between the eastern end of Lake Geneva and the high Alps above the Rhone Valley. Villars is a delightful traditional village with plenty of scenic excursions on offer, highly recommended for a mountain holiday.
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Valais

Delightful traffic-free villages set in Switzerland's highest peaks

Zermatt and the Matterhorn

Zermatt

Zermatt is one of the most popular alpine village resorts, with a good choice of hotels, excellent food and of course the iconic Matterhorn in the background. There are walks and truly beautiful views to be enjoyed while experiencing any of the numerous mountain excursions.
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Saas-Fee

Saas-Fee

The Pearl of the Alps as Saas-Fee is known, is a picture-perfect alpine village with traditional chalet buildings. There is a wide selection of mountain excursions on your doorstep so you can enjoy numerous alpine walks, lunches in mountain restaurants and outstanding views.
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Graubünden

Holidays in the heart of world famous alpine scenery

St. Moritz town

St. Moritz

The resort of St Moritz offers first class facilities, an atmosphere of elegance and of course the glorious alpine lakes and mountains to enjoy while you are on holiday here. Be sure to make the most of the walking opportunities and the famous scenic rail journeys in the region.
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Pontresina

Pontresina

Pontresina is an alpine village with all the benefits of easy access to the mountains, excellent walking opportunities, clear lakes and a backdrop of soaring peaks. This tranquil village is perched on a sunny plateau and may well be the perfect mountain holiday resort.
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Sils village

Sils

Sils is a magical destination. Over the years its remarkable scenery and wide open spaces have inspired Nietzsche, Chagall and David Bowie. For a small village Sils has a huge impact on those lucky enough to visit, with a beautiful alpine lake on your doorstep and the Engadin mountains soaring above.
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Klosters church

Klosters

The delightful resort of Klosters offers the perfect combination of traditional alpine charm, excellent facilities and a surrounding rural area of beautiful countryside. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and the scenic walks on a variety of mountain visits during your holiday here.
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Davos

Davos

Davos benefits from all the amenities that come with a large mountain resort, yet the resort also has the unspoilt Graubünden countryside on its doorstep. There is an excellent transport network to help you reach the glorious mountains for walks and beautiful views.
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Arosa carriage ride

Arosa

This is a pretty village in a stunning alpine location at 1,800m above sea level. Arosa is the perfect spot for a quiet holiday in the mountains, with visitors able to make the most of the fabulous views, numerous walking trails and the scenic rail journeys which are close at hand.
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Lenzerheide

Lenzerheide

This resort offers a tranquil Swiss holiday in the unspoilt countryside of the Graubünden region. Lenzerheide is an ideal place in which to unwind and enjoy the numerous mountain walks, breathe in plenty of fresh air and maybe even take a swim in beautiful Lake Heid.
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Walking in the Scuol region

Scuol

One of Switzerland's main spa resorts, the resort of Scuol offers history, lovely walks and good food as well as the famous thermal waters. The National Park at Zernez is close at hand for a day spent in a beautiful landscape with alpine flora and mountain animals and birds.
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Lake Cauma, Flims

Flims

Flims is an alpine village surrounded by water - beautiful lakes, mountain streams and the river flowing through the awesome Rhine Gorge. With walking trails and lush forests on your doorstep, this is a most relaxing spot for a summer holiday in the midst of unspoilt nature.
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