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Luxury Holidays to Switzerland: an Overview
Despite what Harry Lime had to say, somewhat dismissively, in The Third Man, we at Original Travel think there's a good deal more to Switzerland than cuckoo clocks. The Confederation Helvetique (the CH of car stickers - one for the pub quiz) is no less than a mountain playground in both winter and summer.
Why we think you’ll love it
- Switzerland has some of Europe's most challenging Ski terrain
- The country also promises some of the best hot chocolate and cheese fondue...well in the world...
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Luxury Tailor Made Holidays in Switzerland: the Detail
There's some of the best skiing in the Alps, and in the swish resort of St Moritz the chance to hurtle down the Cresta Run or bobsleigh run, which makes an original - if hair-raising - change from the slopes.
Original Travel knows the Swiss Alps extremely well, having travelled, worked and lived there over the years, and can recommend the best hotels, restaurants and activities for your luxury holiday. We also highly recommend a visit in summer, when the mountains become a haven for walkers and mountain bikers.
Did you know
- Switzerland has four official languages: Swiss German, French, Italian and Romansh
- Switzerland is home to more than 1,500 lakes
- The St. Peters Church in Zürich is the largest church clockface in Europe
- Zürich has 1224 fountains, many with crystal clear drinking water
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A note on price
A luxurious family ski holiday in Zermatt can be yours for about £10,000 or so. The Cresta Run experience should be something to tick off everyone’s bucket list: three friends staying in separate accommodation can experience the thrill for less than £2,000 each. Learn more about our pricing
Weather in January
- Average Temp. — 1°C / 33°F
- Rainfall — 7cm / 2.8 inches
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Hotel Monte Rosa
Zermatt
The charming 4* Hotel Monte Rosa has remained in the same family for some six generations, and in the intervening years the Seilers have refined hospitality to a fine art.
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Engadin Ski Marathon
St Moritz
The Engadin Ski Marathon has become a major international sporting event, attracting participants from more than 35 nations every year. While the idea of 26 miles of cross country skiing might not appeal to all, one of the Original Travel gang did it a few years ago and he has been virtually the first to apply every year since. Once you get over the fact that it’s strange to be in the mountains and not be going downhill it’s the most wonderful sport, a great challenge and a brilliant event in stunning surrounds.
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Saas-Fee
Switzerland
Possibly the most underrated resort in the Alps, Saas-Fee is a high altitude gem.
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The Chedi Andermatt
Andermatt
Asia meets Alps in the Chedi Andermatt, the first of a slew of new luxury hotels aimed at turning Andermatt from a sleepy (albeit brilliant) resort in to a genuine rival to St Moritz.
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Cresta Run
St Moritz
St Moritz is famous for the thrilling Cresta Run. Descending the ¾ mile long run at speeds in excess of 60 mph (the best riders approach 80 mph), your face just inches above the surface of the ice, is the ultimate in adrenaline fixes.
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St Moritz
Switzerland
St. Moritz is the oldest winter sports resort in the world, and has been host to two Winter Olympics and three Alpine Ski World Championships. The resort enjoys one of the most spectacular settings in the Alps, situated on the Upper Engadine lakes.
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The Kulm
St Moritz
Situated right next to the famous Cresta Run, the Kulm enjoys stunning views over the lake and the majestic mountain landscape.
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The Capra
Saas-Fee
The Capra opened in 2014, in the process instantly becoming the number one hotel in the charming high altitude resort of Saas-Fee.
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Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
Zermatt
Dating back to 1879, the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof is one of the grandest of the grand dame hotels in Zermatt, offering 19th century elegance combined with 21st century amenities and polished service.
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Andermatt
Switzerland
Small but perfectly formed, Andermatt marries challenging skiing with excellent accessibility in one neat package.
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Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains
St Moritz
Set at the eastern entrance to St. Moritz, the hotel has fine views of the Engadine valley.
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