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A truly natural and unforgettable winter experience, with beautiful scenery surrounding the charming mountain villages and home to some of the most famous mountains in the world.
switzerland
dramatic & diverse
Switzerland has welcomed winter sports enthusiasts since the late 1860's and is a country of many contrasts the cultural diversity is shown by the four official languages, German, French, Italian and Romanish, as well as the markedly different regions, each offering everything a discerning winter sports lover could wish for, from Alpine and downhill skiing to cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Dramatic mountain backdrops, diverse winter activities, traditional cuisine and the family heritage of this country, ensure that your stay will be exciting and memorable and entice repeat guests to return over and over again.
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In winter, the snow covered mountains rise majestically above the clouds making Switzerland naturally stunning. Home to some of the biggest, highest and toughest runs in the Alps and host to the FIS World Cup races, Snowboard World Cup Championships and the famous Lauberhorn Race in Wengen. Such is the vast and varied appeal of this wonderful country, it attracts couples and families alike. The family run and international hotels range from two to five star offering accommodation to suit every pocket and eating out does not have to break the bank either. The fantastic food culture takes the best from French, German and Italian cooking and the typical cheese specialities include the legendary fondue and raclette. 82 The resorts of Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Wengen and Mürren are traffic-free which adds to the charm of the traditional mountain villages. The efficiency of the massively comprehensive Swiss public transport system, with fast trains, short connection times and one of the greatest and simplest ideas around for easing the stress of air travel, Swiss Fly Rail are a huge draw to this country. You can send your bags direct from the check-in desk at your home airport through to most of the Swiss mountain rail stations for collection later in the day. Truly natural and unforgettable experiences await you in this historical and friendly country.
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