Picturesque Mountain Villages

Ideal for a quiet holiday in the heart of the mountains, visitors reach the traffic-free village of Mürren by cable car and mountain railway from Lauterbrunnen or cable car from Stechelberg. This delightful alpine village with its cosy flower-decked restaurants and bars nestles at the foot of the Schilthorn with its revolving Piz Gloria restaurant made famous by a James Bond film. The Schilthorn is reached from Mürren by cable car up to 3,000m and offers mesmerising views. More details...

If you are looking for an idyllic Swiss mountain village, then traffic-free Wengen with its picturesque buildings and wonderful views is for you. To reach Wengen, you travel by mountain railway up from Lauterbrunnen. This delightful journey winds its way up in 14 minutes with an ever changing scene of the valley below. Wengen is perched on a sheltered, sun-soaked terrace with spectacular views to the high Alps and with the backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. More details...

Another idyllic Bernese Oberland village! A picture-perfect setting in the mountains with lush meadows and mountain streams and a village centre characterised by traditional wooden buildings and cosy restaurants. The area boasts a huge number of marked walking trails taking in some truly beautiful alpine scenery and the deep blue lakes of Oeschinensee and Blausee. Kandersteg is on the route of the Lötschberg Regio Express: take a scenic journey north to Spiez on Lake Thun, or south to Brig and the Aletsch Glacier. More details...

This is the perfect resort for those who crave peace and quiet, pure mountain air and plenty of alpine walking. The idyllic chalet village of Adelboden is characterised by its relaxed atmosphere and is attractively situated at the foot of the Wildstrubel. Adelboden boasts over 300k of well marked hiking trails, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beautiful landscape throughout your stay. More details...

In one of the most beautiful high valleys in Switzerland, the traffic-free glacier village of Saas-Fee has retained its old character with an abundance of charm. The variety of shops, attractive bars and narrow cobbled streets are surrounded by spectacular scenery including Switzerland's highest mountain. The Metro Alpin takes you up to the world's highest revolving restaurant at 3,500m and along with cable cars and gondola cableways offers you some of the finest views and the clearest air you can breathe. More details...

This is an attractive village with a quiet and relaxed atmosphere in contrast to the nearby large alpine town of Davos. Despite its reputation for attracting world famous stars and royalty, Klosters has retained a simple charm without glamorous shops or 5 star hotels but instead favours a relaxed chalet style throughout the village. Thanks to its transport network for the ski season, the resort also has good summer access to the mountains for both gentle walks and more adventurous hiking. More details...