Ski Switzerland

wide choice of resorts and stunning scenery

As the Alps mountain range runs through the country from East to West, there are plenty of places for skiing. Just a few are maked on the map below to give you an idea of their location.

If you like the idea of popping between countries, try snow-sure and car-free Zermatt. With scenery dominated by the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt links to Cervinia in Italy.

If car-free resorts sound appealing, try Wengen or Saas Fee.

In the centre of the country are Adelboden, Murren (which links to Wengen) and Grindlewald. A little further west are Andermatt and Engleberg.

In the west of the country are Flims, St Moritz, Arosa and the linked resorts of Klosters and Davos. The latter is a town, so there’s plenty of non-skiing activities to do as well as winter sports.

Doesn’t the country have a reputation of being expensive?
Much of this perception is because of the reputation that certain resorts have as attracting the ‘jet set’ – think St Moritz, Gstaad or Klosters – and that the country is automatically expensive.

A lot will depend on the foreign currency exchange rate. If the Swiss Franc is strong against Sterling or the Dollar, then yes – the country is going to appear expensive. On the other hand, a weak Franc means more spending-power for you.

Getting around
The country has an excellent road and rail network. There are regular connecting services between main train routes and mountain railways.

With stunning scenery, choice of resorts and a friendly atmosphere, the country is well worth a visit for ski vacations.

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