Do you enjoy an adrenaline rush? How about walking across the world’s highest suspension bridge at 3,020 metres above sea level? Titlis Cliff Walk – a 330ft long walkway above the summit of Mt. Titlis in the Swiss Alps – opened…
Switzerland Tourism launches new winter campaign
The Reach out and Touch it campaign will run between November 15th and 29th Switzerland Tourism has launched a new tourism campaign this November to celebrate the wonders of winter in Switzerland. Between November 15th and 29th, five giant blocks…
Eurostar launches weekly ski service to the Swiss Alps
This winter Eurostar is joining forces with the high-speed train service, TGV Lyria to launch a new weekly service between London and some of Switzerland’s most popular ski resorts. On sale from Thursday October 1th, the new ski service will…
Luxury Swiss Ski Break
Supertravel Ski is offering seven nights at a luxurious ski chalet in Zermatt, Switzerland from £999pp. A beautiful apartment in the quiet area of Winkelmatten, Chalet Schwarzsee provides accommodation for up to four people. High-end furnishings meet traditional Swiss-style décor…
Super Swiss Ski Savings!
Book now and save £400pp staying in the Swiss resort of Zermatt which combines fantastic high altitude skiing, superb Matterhorn views and a lively après ski scene. Inghams is offering catered accommodation (breakfast, afternoon tea/coffee and cake, four-course dinner with…
10 Reliable Summer Skiing Hot Spots
Skiing in summer? Most people would never consider this for their summer break away, which is usually reserved for lazing on a beach. Contrary to the common belief that skiing can only be done during the winter and Easter periods,…
Winter Wonderland in Switzerland
We’re in the middle of a snowy landscape, surrounded by a heavy-laden firkin forest and pristine hillsides. The candle in my lantern struggles to illuminate in the deep cold. When we stop walking, cease the crunching of feet and the…
Luxury Ski Breaks at Badrutt’s Palace
The epitome of Swiss style and a byword for elegant glamour, Badrutt’s Palace is starting the 2009/2010 ski season with some fantastic holiday ideas. The snow has already started falling across the Swiss Alps, coating them in a crisp white…
Snowcarbon Pushes Skiers Toward Trains
Skiers heading off to the piste this winter are being encouraged to travel by train by the new snowcarbon website. The site explains exactly how to book rail journeys, how to get the best fares, and which resorts are easiest…
Active Breaks in Switzerland
For many travellers the quintessential image of the Swiss region of Graubünden will be one of ostentatiously adorned skiers quaffing champagne with horses cantering across the white turf of Cartier’s Polo World Cup in the background. But this – admittedly…