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18 winter hotels in 9 Swiss destinations. the numbers of the hotels correspond to the numbers in the brochure.

5 Gstaad: Gstaad Palace

6 Geneva: hôtel Bristol Genève

7 Vevey: hôtel des trois Couronnes

Zermatt: Unique hotel Post

Lugano: Grand hotel Villa Castagnola

St. Moritz: Carlton hotel St. Moritz

Samedan: hotel Donatz

Profile of the Grand tour

Length: 1,643 km plus starting stage

Highest point: Furka Pass, 2,429 m a.s.l.

Lowest point: Lake Maggiore, 193 m a.s.l.

Alpine passes: 5 passes over 2,000 m a.s.l.

Lakes along the route: 22 lakes of more than 0.5 km2

UNESCO: 12 World heritage Properties and 2 biospheres

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Welcome. Grüezi. . مكب ابحرم

Contents. 6 Winter experiences in Switzerland. 7 Swiss Ski School for all. 8 Interlaken. 9 Davos Klosters. 11 Swiss hospitality. 12–29 Swiss Winter Hotels.

Welcome! Winter suits me. In the mountains I can tread lightly over the snow on soft paws; in the woods I am perfectly camouflaged. People call me shy, but actually I am invisible. If someone comes close, I simply stand stock-still. They usually don’t even notice that I’m there.

Together with my adaptability, this makes me your ideal tour guide. That’s how I have made my way through Switzerland.

I have put together the most beautiful winter experiences from enjoying a tasty raclette on a rafting boat in Interlaken to dashing across the fields like the Lapps in Château-d’Oex – Rougemont. I got several tips for my next trip to Davos and my first ski experience in the Swiss Alps. Let’s also not forget the list of luxurious hotels which you can stay at during your next visit to Switzerland.

Those are just a few of the highlights from my tour. I hope that my recommendations will inspire you to journey through the landscapes of Switzerland. Then when I see you, I won’t make myself invisible – I promise I’ll wave.

Safe travels! Lynn

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Winter experiences in Switzerland.

Raclette rafting Interlaken

While the lights in the houses of Interlaken slowly go on along the banks, guests snuggle down in warm blankets to enjoy a feast of melted cheese. Interlaken.ch

Davos World of Ice Davos

An ancient sport is undergoing a hip revival in a lot of places: ice skating. The World of Ice adventure playground in Davos, which replaces the natural ice rink, is opening for its third season this winter.

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Skijoring

Château-d’Oex – Rougemont Stepping into the ski or snowboard bind ings, holding the lead and letting a horse pull you across the snow-covered fields –this is skijoring. alpesvaudoises.ch

Titlis glacier excursion Engelberg

The excursion up to Titlis is a real treat. The gondola Titlis Express leads up to the intermediate station. Then Titlis Rotair, the World’s first revolving cable car, continues all the way to the top. titlis.ch

Swiss Ski School for all.

Have you always wanted to learn to ski?

Then you’re in the right place with the Swiss Ski Schools! Whether you are a beginner, an advanced level skier or a returner to the slopes, you’ll find that the Swiss Ski Schools have a presence in all winter sports resorts and major towns in Switzerland and offer guests of all ages instruction in snow sports disciplines.

The Swiss Ski Schools provide both private and group lessons in skiing and snowboarding as well as telemark and cross-country skiing.

Find the right Swiss Ski School for you here: swiss-ski-school.ch

Swiss Winter Inspirations. Winter experiences in Switzerland.

Swiss Ski School for all. Swiss Winter Inspirations.

Interlaken.

Discover Switzerland in one place. Mountains, adventure activities, culture and shopping in combination with unique activities for all Arab needs are waiting for you.

Schilthorn experience. Get the ultimate James Bond feeling! The 2,970-metre Schilthorn offers 360° panoramic views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and more than 200 Alpine peaks. The cable car leaves every half hour from Stechelberg and takes just 32 minutes to reach the summit building.

ICE MAGIC.

The ICE MAGIC is a winter adventure world in the heart of Interlaken amid mountains and lakes. Experience active and fun winter activities such as ice skating or Bavarian curling in a beautiful atmosphere.

Ride a jet boat in Interlaken.

Enjoy speed and spray? You fly across the turquoise water of Lake Brienz at high speed until the guide expertly glides the boat into the next turn, giving you an unforgettable ride. Enjoy a very different kind of winter sightseeing.

Davos Klosters.

Davos Klosters is one of the most famous holiday destinations in the world and boasts the most comprehensive holiday, sports and meeting facilities in the mountains.

The pioneer of winter sport since 1864/65.

Davos originally owes its importance to its healing climate, which has been known for more than 160 years. As early as 1860, the first Davos guesthouse opened its doors to visitors. The first winter guests arrived in February 1865.

Thus a rapid development of the health resort began: hotels, sanatoriums and second homes grew like mushrooms out of the ground.

Nowadays Davos Klosters has become one of the most famous holiday destinations in the Alps and is well known as finest meeting place in the world thanks to the World Economic Forum.

Best guest programme in the world

With the winter guest programme “Davos Klosters Inside” guided by locals, unique experiences are guaranteed in the mountains. Get inspired! davos.ch

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World of Ice, Davos, ©Marcel Giger

Davos in winter, ©Marcel Giger

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Swiss Winter Inspirations. Interlaken.

Klosters. Swiss Winter Inspirations.

Swiss hospitality.

The Swiss hospitality experts have been looking after their guests for centuries and know how to cater to every taste. You’ll find hotels recommended by Switzerland Tourism in different star categories in each of the following hotel groups. myswitzerland.com/hotels

Boutique & Design Hotels. Whether cutting-edge oases of tranquility in city centres or inspirational gems set in un spoiled mountain landscapes, every Boutique & Design Hotel is unique: all the hotels focus on aesthetics, interior design and service quality.

Swiss Family Hotels & Lodgings.

From campsites and youth hostels to chalets and five-star hotels – all are geared towards families’ needs. Children can be children here, and parents can find time for themselves for a change.

Snow Sports Hotels. These accommodation options are ideal for winter sports enthu siasts – the perfect place to relax after an action-packed day on the slopes. Have your equipment serviced and be the first one back on the mountain the next day. The needs of guests are the top priority here.

Luxury Hotels & Homes. Timeless elegance, a natural grandeur and state-of-the-art comfort in a luxurious setting: the Luxury Hotels & Homes have always formed the pinnacle of the hotel industry.

Spa & Vitality Hotels. Whether you are looking for a sensuous spa, mystic bathing temple or medicinal herb garden, Switzerland’s Spa & Vitality Hotels offer a bit of heaven on earth with experienced spa personnel, balanced wellness menus and free fitness deals.

Typically Swiss Hotels. From chic modern hideaways in city centres to historic palace hotels on lakeshores and cozy mountain inns: each hotel offers an experience that is typically Swiss – thanks to the scenery, history and the personal touch of your local hoteliers.

Swiss hospitality. Swiss Winter Inspirations.

Panorama of Charmey –Vounetz with skiers enjoying the view on deck chairs, Fribourg Region.

1 Andermatt: Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen À

2 Sarnen: Hotel Krone Sarnen

زيمتيو تامريدنأ يف نسور ولب نوسيدار قدنف .ةيرسيوسلا بللأا لابج بلق يف يلاثم عقومب لابج ممق ىلع ةبلاخ تلالاطإ قدنفلا اذه رفويو رحس لك عم ،ةينغ ةيعيبط ةئيب يف ةطيحملا بللأا .رصاعملا يرسيوسلا هيلاشلا

Colourful rooms, a modern, light and regional cuisine with market-fresh ingredients and a beautiful, fine wellness area for relaxation con firm that a stay at the Hotel Krone offers the best of Switzerland.

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Lake Lucerne Region. Swiss Winter Inspirations.

location below the mighty mount Eiger.

General Manager: Stefan Grossniklaus, +41 33 854 40 00, info@hotel-aspen.ch, hotel-aspen.ch

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Interlaken: Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa Ä

The hotel is located in the centre of Interlaken, overlooking the world-famous Jungfrau Mountain. Authentic, vibrant restaurants and a spa on 5500 square metres offer unforget table experiences for families as well as couples. The modern rooms and suites combine intriguingly with the historic architecture. In winter the hotel is the perfect starting point for excursions in the Jungfrau Region.

General Manager: Peter Kämpfer, +41 33 828 28 28, interlaken@victoria-jungfrau.ch, victoria-jungfrau.ch

Bern. Swiss Winter Inspirations.

Overlooking the surrounding Saanenland, the Gstaad Palace rises from the forest like a fairytale castle. Yet the delights and pleasures that await the traveller within its walls are real. The five-star hotel, owned by the Scherz family, is one of the Leading Hotels of the World and has been enchanting visitors since 1913 – not with magic spells, but by offering true hospi tality and lived tradition.

The luxurious Bristol is located right at the Pont du Mont-Blanc Rhône crossing, where guests have the city on Lake Geneva at their feet: just a few steps away are museums, the lake, designer boutiques, cafés and bars, all wrapped in Geneva grandeur.

General Manager: Xavier Collange, +41 22 716 57 00, bristol@bristol.ch, bristol.ch

6 Geneva: Hôtel Bristol Genève À

hotel an ideal place to un wind.

General Manager: Jay Gauer, +41 21 923 33 99, info@hoteltroiscouronnes.ch, hoteltroiscouronnes.ch

Swiss Winter Inspirations. Lake Geneva Region. Valais. Swiss Winter Inspirations.

Guarda Golf Hotel & Residences is located in the centre of Crans-Montana. The 23 rooms and 7 Suite-Apartments are equipped with the finest natural materials and many amenities, including flat-screen TVs, free wireless inter net, and a special ventilation system with air humidification.

opened in the 19th century, today the hotel has an elegant mountain lodge style. Sandblasted pine timber, oak parquet flooring, a crackling open fire, three restaurants, a pub, and four bars and clubs come together to form an overall experience.

Swiss Winter Inspirations. Valais.

11 Lugano: Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Ä

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is a five-star superior hotel in Lugano nestled in a subtropical park, with a stunning view towards the lake. The Villa, a historical mansion, offers spectacular rooms of exceptional charm with magnificent views of the lake and the park, balcony, terrace and A/C. It has three restaurants, one with a Michelin star, and and a beautiful spa.

General Manager: Ivan Zorloni, +41 91 973 25 55, info@villacastagnola.com, villacastagnola.com

Swiss Winter Inspirations. Ticino.

Graubünden. Swiss Winter Inspirations.

Samedan: Hotel Donatz Ã

In the heart of Samedan, the Hotel Donatz enjoys a prime location in the Engadin for cross-country skiing holidays, cosy snow shoeing hikes and wellness in Samedan’s Min eralbad & Spa.

General Managers: Cornelia & René A. Donatz, +41 81 852 46 66, info@hoteldonatz.ch, hoteldonatz.ch

Swiss Winter Inspirations. Graubünden.

Where greats such as Albert Einstein once stayed, the luxury grand hotel now awaits guests – including five restaurants and bars, the Belvédère Spa, awe-inspiring panoramic views and countless activities in summer and winter.

General Manager: Hans-Rudolf Rütti, +41 81 415 60 00, davos@steigenberger.ch, steigenberger.com/davos

Graubünden. Swiss Winter Inspirations.

Awarded as best

for mountain activites and spa offers, the hotel boasts breathtaking mountain views, even has its own mountain cableway and of course offers genuine hospitality. All this holds unforgettable moments whether with the family, as a couple or all to yourself for once.

The Hotel Seehof, run by the Biasi family, offers comfortable rooms right on the shores of the fjord-like Lake Walen (Walensee). Flumserberge is also just a stone’s throw away.

Swiss Winter Inspirations. Graubünden.

Eastern Switzerland. Swiss Winter Inspirations.

Zurich: The Dolder Grand Ä

It towers symbolically above the city of Zurich: The Dolder Grand and its multiaward-winning spa offer a range of well-being services including medical treatments on 4,000 square metres. The historic luxury hotel with city, lake and mountain views is a a place for everyone with a penchant for pleasure, exclusivity and relaxation.

General Manager: Markus Granelli, +41 44 456 64 00, spa@thedoldergrand.com, thedoldergrand.com

During a stay at Park Hyatt Zurich, one experi ences everything that the unique city of Zurich has to offer, right outside the door: shopping in the boutiques of the Bahnhofstrasse, a visit to world-famous museums or a stroll along the shores of Lake Zurich. Afterwards, the relaxa tion begins in the luxurious five-star hotel in the heart of the city, surrounded by works by world-famous artists.

General Manager: Stephen Ansell, +41 43 883 12 34, zurich.park@hyatt.com, parkhyattzurich.com

Swiss Winter Inspirations. Zurich. Zurich. Swiss Winter Inspirations.

Zurich: Park Hyatt Zurich Ä

World of Ice, Davos, ©Marcel Giger

Sertig valley of Davos in winter, ©Marcel Giger

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Express at the Oberalp Pass, Uri