Vacation rentals in the Swiss Alps

The Swiss Alps provide a legendary backdrop for an unforgettable Switzerland vacation in the southern part of this small, beautiful country, where you will be surrounded by dazzling blue skies, clean mountain air, frosty alpine slopes, wildflowers and summer meadows perfect for picnics and rambling and deep, pristine, clear mountain lakes. In the winter this magical landscape is transformed into an enchanted snowy paradise for skiers and winter sport enthusiasts

Imposing and regal Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Swiss Alps reaching a towering 4804m above sea level and is situated on the French Italian border 2.15 hours south of the city of Bern. The fabled ski resort of St Moritz is a 4 hour drive heading south east of Bern and 2.5 hours from the stately, upmarket elegance and graceful charm of the beautiful lakeside city of Zurich.!

The Swiss Alps is the fabled birthplace of mountaineering and the region offers a range of spectacular scenic climbs like Rothorn and classic adventures and historical routes like the Matterhorn for accomplished sportsmen. There are several lifetimes worth of extraordinary climbing possibilities available to those who are passionate about mountaineering. Adventure lovers can scale knife edge ridges, granite spires and steep limestone ascents amidst some of the most magnificent mountain scenery on planet earth. There are a multitude of options available for guided climbing in The Swiss Alps and numerous top rated instructional courses for those who are new to this exhilarating sport.

Enjoy the lush, serene natural wonder of this achingly beautiful region of Europe with a massive variety of guided or self guided day hikes and excursions from your vacation home base in a charming mountain village. The 7km Rigi Panorama trail offers absolutely legendary views of the Swiss countryside and is located just an hours drive from Zurich while the village of Lauterbrunnen just one hour by car south of Bern features an unforgettable hike for all ages in a glacial valley with no less than 12 spectacular waterfalls where glacial waters gush and roar through narrow mountain crevices plunging from as much as 985 ft!

One of Switzerland’s most beloved and well known exports is its dreamy milk chocolate and this gem of a small European country is a Shangri La for chocolate lovers and connoisseurs of exceptional quality chocolate. What sets exquisite Swiss chocolate apart is the alpine milk constituent that is sourced from high altitude mountain farms giving a rich fragrance and superbly milky texture to this culinary masterpiece! Many of the renowned, luxury Swiss Chocolate luxury brands like Lindt and Laderach offer fabulous museum and factory tours and activities for chocolate lovers. Laderach in Zurich is said to be the best chocolatier in the world!

Delectable, creamy yellow, nutty and somewhat salty Gruyere cheese is a widely popular cheese and is a key ingredient in a traditional, swiss cheese fondue. This local specialty consists of a blend of fine cheeses melted with wine and seasoning with side servings of bread and other accompaniments. This rich, satisfying meal meant for sharing, is perfect for a cozy, fireside evening after an exhilarating day of skiing or climbing! Be sure to sample Sbrinz, widely considered the best aged, aromatic cheese in the world. There are hundreds of exquisite local cheeses that are perfect alongside crusty fresh bread for wonderful picnic fare.

The Glacier Express is one of the prime attractions in the Swiss Alps. This unbelievably luxurious train ride takes you from St Moritz to Zermatt near the Matterhorn. Enjoy the finest chilled champagne and entrees followed by an exceptional five course meal with the best wine, guaranteed window seats and concierge service as you gaze over mile upon mile of spectacular landscapes. The total traveling distance of 180 miles is traversed slowly with the journey taking 8 hours so that passengers have a unique opportunity to appreciate the dazzling mountain peaks, plummeting gorges and unforgettable alpine scenery.

Visit this magnificent, high end luxury ski resort and enjoy perfectly groomed ski slopes for all ages and abilities of skiers. The town of St Moritz is a winter fairyland with it’s twinkling lights and fairy tale, whimsical, chocolate box, traditional Engadin style architecture. There are ample opportunities for learning to ski or snowboard in this pristine, frosty wonderland. The Corviglia region around St Moritz boasts over 87 incredible pistes and is renowned for being one of the best winter sports regions in the world and is the place where Alpine winter sport began!

Each district in Zurich boasts a unique, upmarket shopping experience for visitors beginning with the world renowned craftsmanship of exquisite watches, fine chocolate and beautiful jewelry found on landmark Bahnhofstrasse to elegant stores selling high end local name designer clothing, furniture and accessories. Fabulous weekly markets offer scrumptious, fresh, locally sourced produce such as cheese, fruit, vegetables, meat, bread and amazing local wine. Wine lovers will relish learning about local vintages and can look forward to purchasing wine from world class wineries in and around town.