Lakes and Mountains Holidays in Switzerland
For a country so small, Switzerland’s diversity is huge and offers impeccable lakes and mountains resorts. With four official languages and enormous scenic variation ranging from glaciers, alpine meadows, unspoilt villages, world famous mountains, sophisticated cities and palm fringed lakes, summer holidays in Switzerland are perfect for anyone with a love of the great outdoors. Combine all this with quality service and hospitality and you’re guaranteed a uniquely Swiss summer holiday experience.
Trekking and walking holidays in Switzerland are particularly popular. All regions are superb for walking and hiking, and each resort has it’s own character. The historic and geographic heart of Switzerland, with its medieval city, Lucerne is a real highlight.
In the Lake Geneva and Valais region you will find traditional mountain villages and sophisticated lakeside towns such as Montreux and Lausanne. Further south in Ticino you could be forgiven for thinking that you had crossed the border into Italy such is the mild Mediterranean climate and laid back atmosphere.
The Bernese Oberland is famous for the towering mountain peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Spectacular cable cars and mountain railways open up a multitude of walking, hiking and excursion possibilities. Finally there is the traditional character and rural charm of Graubünden with three world famous mountain resorts - Davos, Klosters and St Moritz.
Click on the resorts to the left of the page to view information about each resort. Alternatively, read on for more information about Switzerland summer holidays.
• Fly Rail Luggage Transfers - check in at your UK airport and the next time you see your luggage will be in the room of your hotel. This unique service is included in the cost of any full package holiday to Switzerland.
• Train Transfers - with an outstanding reputation for reliability, Swiss trains always seem to run on time. Most featured resorts are serviced by rail stations and the few which are not are linked directly into the rail network by post bus connections.
• Half Fare Card - When you book a full package holiday incorporating rail transfers (excluding city breaks) we provide you with the Swiss Half FareCard which entitles you to half or reduced price travel on the Swiss transport network. This includes most lake steamers, railways, post buses as well as reductions on most cable cars, gondolas and mountain railways. Children from (6-15 years inclusive) travel free with a Family Card if accompanied by at least one parent and children under 6 years travel free (no Family Card required).
• What to wear on your Lakes and Mountains holiday in Switzerland - mountain climates can vary day to day so it’s essential you take appropriate clothing with you on holiday. Remember to take the right clothing, even if the sun is shining. We recommend you take:
- a waterproof & windproof jacket
- light clothing for layering
- good walking shoes, particularly if trekking in Switzerland
- comfortable walking socks
- sunglasses
- sun cream
- swim wear
- swimming towel
- water bottle
- small rucksack.