One of the world’s wealthiest countries, it doesn’t get more swish than in the Swiss Alps. Luxury is the country’s middle name, deriving from its meticulously crafted watches and the breath-taking imagery of the Alps where ski resorts feature around every sharp twist and turn. If it’s a romantic break you’re after or simply a view like no other, Switzerland will take you there in style.
Zurich is a chic, modern and very wealthy city with a surprisingly good gay scene. You can certainly live the good life in Switzerland – many high profile people move there to do just that. Geneva is also a fascinating city to explore. Naturally, if you like skiing or you’re looking to try, then Switzerland should be your first port of call.
More Trips to Switzerland
Group TripHikingGay Group Trip: Switzerland Hiking Tour
Gay Switzerland: A gay group trip for those who love a bit of adventure, awe-inspiring scenery and, most of all, hiking. This brilliant group trip takes those who like a bit of a challenge and keeping physically fit to Switzerland...
Tailor-MadeLuxury Alpine Adventure
This is a truly extraordinary itinerary staying at some of the region’s best hotels and exploring the area’s best landscapes. Check out the best of Zurich and Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Then escape to lovely Alpine villages like picturesque...
Luxury Hotels in Switzerland
Getting to Switzerland
The easiest way to get to Switzerland is to fly to Zurich. In Europe, many roads lead to Switzerland. You can drive into Switzerland from Italy, France, Germany and Austria.
General Information
Switzerland is expensive by any conceivable metric. It’s practically made of money. Switzerland famously maintained peace, stability and neutrality for much of its history. It’s probably enjoyed a longer stretch of unbroken harmony than any other country. They seem to have things figured out in Switzerland in a way no other country has come close to. What’s the point of waging wars and having political chaos? Let’s all be rich and get on with our fabulous lives.
Naturally, you’ll find excellent transport links in Switzerland. It’s very easy to travel around. Swiss cuisine is also fabulous infusion of different European influences, a bit French, bit German and bit of everything else. Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. Almost everyone speaks some English too. You’ll leave Switzerland thinking, why can’t everywhere be like this?
What Everyone Does In Switzerland
Switzerland is most famous as a travel destination for skiing. Take a trip to the mighty Alps and try your luck on the slopes. There are many luxurious ski lodges to stay in, offering all the luxuries you could desire when you’re done your skiing for the day.
What Some People Do In Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland’s capital city, is more than just a shiny hub of banking. Lake Zürich wends its way through the city. You’ll find many of the city’s most attractive buildings in Altstadt, the old town. Bahnhofstrasse is the main shopping street, and as you can imagine, you’ll find many upmarket offerings.
What No One Else Does In Switzerland
H. R. Giger was one of Switzerland’s greatest modern artists. His surreal landscapes formed the backdrop of the film Alien. Take a trip to Gruyères and visit the HR Giger Museum – your mind will be blown.
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