Set in the centre of town, it is a short walk
from the Gornergrat Railway.
Facilities
62 rooms, attractive lounge, dining room, bar,
children's playroom, sun terrace, free use of
the newly renovated pool, sauna and fitness
facilities of the Mont Cervin (via the
underground passageway). Lift
Zermat
Situated on a high, sunny plateau at
2,222m en route to the Gornergrat, this 5 star
luxury resort boasts true doorstep skiing and
unrivalled views of the Matterhorn. The resort
is linked by the Gornergrat mountain railway
Interlaken
Situated in a tranquil location
overlooking the river Aare, guests of the Goldey
hotel also have free use of hotel bicycles which
are a great fun way to get around and explore
the stunning scenery of Interlaken .
Lucerne
Enjoy the superb views in these
neighbouring hotels set in a peaceful location,
15 minutes' walk from Weggis centre. The hotel
boasts excellent spa facilities.
If it's a skiing holiday you're looking
for, Switzerland provides some of the most beautiful backdrops to
this rigorous outdoor pursuit. St Moritz and Zermatt are probably the two most popular of the first
class skiing resorts in Switzerland although there are others. A holiday
in Switzerland is far more than just snow capped mountains even though
Switzerland is renowned for the beauty of its mountain scenery. The
average height of the mountains of the Swiss Alps is 1,700 meters
(5,576 feet) and the snow line begins at 2,500 meters (8,200 feet).
If you are a
keen hiker, why not visit Grindelwald, complete with
dramatic surroundings and dominated by the Eiger, or Wengen, which is
only accessible by a scenic mountain railway ride. Or take a trip to
Interlaken, complete with charming street-side shops and cafes, or
Lake Lucerne where you can learn about William Tell.
Switzerland boasts
48 mountains which
are 4,000 metres (13,120 feet) or higher and about 1,800 glaciers.
making for a great ski vacation.While the best known mountains are the Alps, Switzerland has a second range,
the Jura.
Eating in a Swiss restaurant
is generally more expensive than eating in neighbouring countries
although, you can find interesting and inexpensive food in Switzerland
and lunches are often cheaper than the same meal at dinner. The plate
of the day is usually a good option.
Swiss cuisine centres around dairy products such as cheese, milk,
cream, butter and yogurt and beer is often cheaper and more readily
available then soft drinks.
The downhill ski season here generally lasts from mid-December to
late March, though it can go on longer at higher altitudes - on some
glaciers it's even year round. To ski here is expensive. A day pass
can set you back whopping £30 not including any equipment which is
probably more to rent than in any other country.
Switzerland is proud of its resorts like Zermatt, home of the
4778m-high (15,671ft) Matterhorn or Verbier.Cross-country skiing in
Switzerland is nearly as popular as downhill and if you're on a budget
it works out to more than half the price. Snowboarding has also swept
Switzerland.
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Popular resorts
in Switzerland
Engelberg. Engelberg boasts
differing levels of elevation for skiers of all stages across all
three slope difficulties. The runs are diverse with breathtaking
views. Eclipsing the village is the Benedictine monastery which allows
guided tours year-round, and Engelberg also offers visitors the chance
to visit the highest point of central Switzerland via a train ride to
a station located just below Titlis Mountain.
Flims. Flims is renowned for its
skiing and snowboarding facilities. A virtual unknown abroad, this
resort is extremely popular with its Swiss neighbours due to its
year-round weather appeal.
Grindelwald. Surrounded by the
scenery of the Eiger, Grindelwald is far more established and
cosmopolitan than its more sedate neighbour Wengen. There is one
particularly long challenging black slope, but apart from that the
pistes tend toward the intermediate skill level.
Interlaken. Interlaken can provide
you with a fun-filled activity holiday whatever the season. During the
summer, the water sports facilities are particularly good, with
windsurfing, sailing, waterskiing and river rafting just a few of the
activities. In winter, Interlaken really comes into its own with all
the usual winter sports on offer.
Kandersteg. Kandersteg is a
charming chalet-strewn village which is renowned for its winter sports
facilities and less imposing image than some of its bigger neighbours.
It is also a great resort for a skiing holiday for inexperienced
skiers or absolute beginners, with a number of smaller slopes which
are ideal for learning the basics, as well as a ski school.
Zermatt.
Similar to the other ski resort of Wengen, Zermatt is a car-free
area and so horse-drawn carriages are the only method of transport
adding to the sense of calm and tranquillity and making walking
around the cobbled streets of the resort a pleasant experience.
Dominated by the Matterhorn
Mountain, Zermatt is littered with cosy restaurants and chalets.
Lucerne. Lying on the shores of glistening Lake
Lucerne, this picturesque city of mediaeval origin is a hidden gem
where you can explore the maze of quaysides and alleyways in the Old
Town.
Geneva. Geneva is one of the most
vibrant cities in Switzerland, not simply because of the cultural
opportunities provided by the numerous museums, galleries and the
headquarters of the United Nations, but also because of the fabulous
restaurants, shopping opportunities and an abundance of beautiful
parks.
