Anyone who would like to spend their time off in the snow and in the mountains, then Switzerland is an excellent choice. Our top 5 winter destinations in Switzerland offer perfect conditions for a ski holiday. Not only skiing is the most popular activity, also leisurely hiking and walking and those people who seek relaxation can experience an unforgettable time in the glistening snow while relaxing on a sunny terrace up in the mountains while having a hot chocolate with or without a little shot of rum.
Top 1: Zermatt – a true fairy tale
Zermatt is the highest ski resort in Europe in a traditional Swiss setting. It is not surprising that Zermatt has been voted the best ski area in the Alps for several times. With 360 km of ski slopes and skiing 365 days a year, Zermatt is the perfect skiing destination all year round and attracts tourist from all over the world. Also, for travellers who seek a relaxing atmosphere, sunny terraces on Zermatt’s mountains all-round let a winter dream come true.
Top 2: Davos – winter landscape in a spectacular setting
As one of the largest snow sport regions in the Alps, Davos is the perfect holiday destination for all winter sport fans. Six ski areas and 300 kilometres of slopes ensure fun for erveryone at all levels of difficulty. Whether skiing downhill, or cross country, snowboarding, or hiking there is something for everyone in Davos. The possibilities for experiencing snow are endless.
Top 3: St. Moritz – luxurious alpine destination
St. Moritz is more than a winter sport destination. It is also the birthplace of winter tourism in Switzerland . Winter sports found their origins in St. Moritz in 1864. Since then, two Olympic Winter Games and five Alpine World Ski Championships took part in St. Moritz. St. Moritz is one of the best snow sport areas and offers 87 slopes in World Cup quality. The snow-covered fairy-tale landscape is also ideal for winter hikes, ice skating or go on a ride with a horse sleigh.
Top 4: Engelberg – High up on the Titlis
Engelberg is only an hour’s drive from Zurich and from there you can reach 3,020 meters above sea level in about 30 minutes. An absolute experience is the ride with der TITLIS Rotair, which is the world’s first revolving cable car. The gondola rotates 360 degrees and offers a perfect view of steep rock faces, deep crevasses, and snow-capped mountain peaks near and far away.
Top 5: Arosa – charming winter paradise
Arosa is known for the wide range of sports on offer. With the ski area of Lenzerheide it becomes the dream couple Arosa-Lenzerheide in the Kanton of Graubünden. This sun-kissed and snow proof winter sport area offers countless variations of slopes. Choose from 225 km of slopes. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, snow hiking through the glistening snow is popular. After a long day in the snow, enjoy your drinks in one of the après-ski bars in Arosa.
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