Switzerland is a country that is one the most popular
destinations in Europe and offers a variety of holidays with its
combination of scenic alpine glaciers and stunning palm fringed mountain
lakes. It also offers tailor made rail holidays which provide dramatic
panoramic views of the mountains as you travel. Although officially
there are four languages spoken almost everyone speaks a little English
which is reassuring and in terms of value for money the costs are
very similar to ours. For those wishing to take short breaks there
are famous cities to choose from including Geneva and Zurich.
Bernese Oberland
This region is dominated by snow cladded peaks of the Jungfrau
at 4000m and its neighbours the Eiger and Monch and provides
one of the world’s most spectacular mountain views. Getting
there can be really exciting using the rack-railway to Jungfraujoch
the highest railway station in Europe or by cable car up to the
Schilthorn. This region has long been popular with British tourists
who find the picturesque Alpine villages and lakes bedecked with
flowers so attractive.
Interlaken is the most famous resort set between the lakes Thun
and Brienz and only ten miles from the Jungfrau Massif and provides
wonderful panoramic views of the mountains. In this town with its
traditional shops full of local handicrafts, Swiss chocolates and
jewelry there is always plenty too see and do. For the more active
this region caters especially for walkers and hikers wishing to
take advantage of the magnificent scenery. Other sports activities
that are available are Tennis, Biking, Golf and watersports such
as swimming, windsurfing, sailing and fishing. As previously stated
the town is situated between the lakes Thun and Brienz and for
those people wishing to enjoy a lazy or less hectic day then it
is very enjoyable to take a cruise on the lakes or if you prefer
take the funicular railway to one the higher points above the town.
Interlaken is the ideal centre for taking excursions and you can
choose any mode of transport albeit coach, rail, or steamer. Other
resorts in this region which offer superb facilities are Grindelwald,
Murren and Wengen all of which are well worth a visit.
Rail Travel
Increasing in their popularity are
tailor made rail holidays where you stay in two resorts during
the course of your holiday and experience
the wonderful variety of scenery Switzerland has to offer whilst
sitting in luxurious comfort these specially adapted trains provide.
The attraction of this type of holiday is part of the time you
can be lost in the mountains walking and hiking through the alpine
meadows and then you can have a complete change of scenery and
relax by one the lakes or take a cruise. The following are some
of the resorts that you can visit.
Lake Lucerne to Lugano via William Tell Express.
Davos, St Moritz or Arosa to Zermatt, Montreaux or Saas Fee via
Glacier Express.
Lugano to Davos, St Moritz or Pontresina via Bernina Express.
Bernese Oberland to Montreaux via Panoramic Express.
Ski Holidays
Switzerland has for many years been one of the world’s most
popular destinations for skiing holidays mainly because of its
excellent travelling options together with guaranteed weather and
the superb facilities its resorts have to offer. Whether you are
a family or skiing for the first time all your needs will be catered
for and I’m sure that you will have a holiday to remember.
Saas Fee – 1800m
Located in the Valais region this is a traditional Alpine village
resort which boasts of stunning mountain scenery amongst the glaciers
and snow covered peaks. This is a very good resort for beginners
with excellent nursery slopes.
Zermatt – 1620m
Very famous and sophisticated resort which lays in the shadows
of the Matterhorn .Provides excellent skiing over three different
areas one of which leads to Cervinia in Italy. This is a resort
that the experienced skier will find to his liking. In the town
there is a wide choice of bars and clubs and many exclusive restaurants.
Grindelwald & Wengen - 1034/1274m
Situated in the Jungfrau region and dominated by the magnificent
Eiger Mountain this resort has long been popular with British tourists
and is recognised as being one of the first resorts to promote
Alpine skiing. Although not as chic as some other resorts many
people are attracted by the ancient charm these resorts possess.
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