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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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Hôtel du Pillon – Relais du Silence Ô<br />
Les Diablerets, Lake Geneva Region<br />
Built in 1860 for British visitors drawn by the region’s famous glaciers,<br />
this historic hotel oozes period charm. Located just above the village<br />
on the old pass road to the Col du Pillon, it offers spectacular views<br />
of the mountains and glaciers of Les Diablerets. Today, it is the last<br />
surviving grand hotel of the era.<br />
5 www.hoteldupillon.ch<br />
Parkhotel Bellevue À<br />
Adelboden, Bernese Oberland<br />
As the hotel’s name suggests, the Bellevue enjoys beautiful views –<br />
of the mighty Wildstrubel and the famous Engstligen Falls. A delightful<br />
location above the pretty village and an enchanting garden complete<br />
with heated outdoor salt-water pool contribute to making this a<br />
blissfully relaxing base for a break.<br />
6 www.parkhotel-bellevue.ch<br />
Gleckstein hut (Swiss Alpine Club)<br />
Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland<br />
This well-appointed Swiss Alpine Club hut, built in 1854, boasts a<br />
spectacular setting high on the slopes of the Wetterhorn. The views<br />
of the pristine mountain landscape, taking in 4,000-metre peaks,<br />
glaciers and the Grindelwald valley, are breathtaking. With luck, you’ll<br />
also see some of the horned ibex that live nearby.<br />
7 www.gleckstein.ch<br />
Jugendstil-Hotel Paxmontana Ã<br />
Flüeli-Ranft, Lucerne – Lake Lucerne Region<br />
Built in Art Nouveau style on a scenic hilltop in Flüeli-Ranft and<br />
recently renovated, the Paxmontana offers a beguiling combination<br />
of period charm and modern comfort. The Veranda restaurant<br />
with its impressive 47-metre glass façade reveals gorgeous views<br />
of the Sarneraa valley and the Glaubenberg.<br />
8 www.paxmontana.ch<br />
Rigi Kulm Hotel<br />
Rigi Kulm, Lucerne – Lake Lucerne Region<br />
Situated just below the summit of the “Queen of the Mountains”,<br />
the Rigi Kulm offers sublime views over the lakes and peaks of central<br />
Switzerland. The hotel makes an ideal base for experiencing<br />
the Rigi’s famous sunrises and for exploring its extensive network<br />
of panoramic footpaths.<br />
9 www.rigikulm.ch<br />
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