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In the high mountains, where the air is pure and thin, one breathes more freely and feels lighter in body and brighter of mind.” Thus wrote the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. And he was absolutely right. On a mountaintop, everyday stresses seem insignificant: you feel on top of the world! The views from Switzerland’s high summits are heavenly. Each peak – from the Rigi to the Säntis, from Muottas Muragl to the Schilthorn – reveals a breathtaking natural landscape with its own unique charm. Our new holiday magazine gives you a preview of what to expect when you visit, and shows how you can reach the finest viewpoints easily with the help of spectacular cog railways, cable cars and funiculars. Switzerland’s magnificent natural landscapes thrill and inspire countless visitors. Discover for yourself the magic of our mountains, glaciers, forests and lakes – and experience natural highs that you’ll never forget. Welcome to Switzerland: we look forward to your visit!
In the high mountains, where the air is pure and thin, one breathes more freely
and feels lighter in body and brighter of mind.” Thus wrote the philosopher
Jean-Jacques Rousseau. And he was absolutely right. On a mountaintop,
everyday stresses seem insignificant: you feel on top of the world!
The views from Switzerland’s high summits are heavenly. Each peak – from the
Rigi to the Säntis, from Muottas Muragl to the Schilthorn – reveals a breathtaking
natural landscape with its own unique charm. Our new holiday magazine gives
you a preview of what to expect when you visit, and shows how you can reach
the finest viewpoints easily with the help of spectacular cog railways, cable cars
and funiculars.
Switzerland’s magnificent natural landscapes thrill and inspire countless visitors.
Discover for yourself the magic of our mountains, glaciers, forests and lakes –
and experience natural highs that you’ll never forget.
Welcome to Switzerland: we look forward to your visit!
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Scenic places to stay<br />
Rooms with a view. Snowy peaks, sparkling lakes,<br />
the rooftops of an old town: a fine view is the ultimate asset of any<br />
accommodation, from luxury hotel to mountain hut. MySwitzerland presents<br />
places to stay with vistas you’ll never forget.<br />
Hôtel Beau-Rivage Ä<br />
Geneva<br />
This luxury hotel, built in 1865, stands on the Lake Geneva shore,<br />
a stone’s throw from the shopping district, offering glorious views<br />
over the lake and snow-capped Alps beyond. The restaurant terrace<br />
is the perfect place from which to admire Geneva’s famous emblem,<br />
the Jet d’Eau water fountain.<br />
1 www.beau-rivage.ch<br />
Montagne Alternative<br />
Commeire, Valais<br />
In the charming, remote hamlet of Commeire, a group of mountain<br />
chalets renovated in traditional local style forms an original hotel<br />
full of character. The beautifully furnished chalets are surrounded<br />
by nature, and offer glorious views over the valley of the Great<br />
St. Bernard and the Mont Blanc massif.<br />
2 www.montagne-alternative.com<br />
Hotel Riffelberg Ô<br />
Zermatt, Valais<br />
The Hotel Riffelberg stands at an altitude of 2,600 metres, framed<br />
by Zermatt’s glorious mountain scenery. Opened in 1855, the historic<br />
hotel evokes all the charm of the pioneering days of mountain<br />
tourism. The views of the majestic Matterhorn are breathtaking: this<br />
is the profile of the peak that has become famous the world over.<br />
3 www.riffelberg.ch<br />
Hotel Eden Roc Ä<br />
Ascona, Ticino<br />
A superb location on Lake Maggiore, glorious views across the<br />
water to the Brissago Islands and stylish décor by the celebrated<br />
designer Carlo Rampazzi charm guests at this luxury holiday<br />
hotel. The Eden Roc stands in extensive grounds with pool, private<br />
beach and boat jetty, close to Ascona’s delightful piazza.<br />
4 www.edenroc.ch<br />
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