Condé Nast TravelerOct 31, 2025
The Best Places to Go in Switzerland This Winter for Skiing, Wildlife, and Wellness
Get ready for snowy fairytale villages, Christmas markets, and winter sports galore.
earns extra points for two markets
27 things in this story
- Renaissance Lucerne HotelHotelgrand dame in the heart of the city
- Mandarin Oriental Palace, LuzernHotelBelle Epoque palace fit for a king
- EisiedelnNeighborhoodbest known for its legendary Christmas market
- Hotel Allegro EinsiedelnHotelcomplimentary breakfast and scenic complex
- Glacier ExpressPlaceconnects two biggest mountain resorts
- Villa in ZermattHotelimpeccable Hallmark movie vibes
- Chalet Les AngesHotellog cabin of your dreams
- Chalet GraceHotelcozy fireside chats, plenty of legroom
- Chalet Zermatt PeakHotelwindows overlooking the Alps
- Lake BrienzSightIt has a length of about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi), a width of 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) and a maximum depth of 260 metres…
- Swiss house on the lakeHoteltotal immersion in Alpine mountain life
- Bright attic with lots of charmHotelwake up with the sun
- Badrutt’s PalaceHotelepic slopes and après-ski scene
- Villa VoltHotelpool, spa, and gym all to your own
- Carlton Penthouse SuiteHotelpalatial suite on top of it all
- DavosNeighborhoodhighest official town in Europe
- InterlakenNeighborhoodunofficial adventure capital of Switzerland
- Chalet HornHotelforest views, connected enough to have Wi-Fi
- Lodge in BludenzHotelwood, dark leather, and sleek granite
- ArosaNeighborhoodpicturesque mountain village
- Arosa Ski SchoolPlacewell-respected ski school
- Tschuggen Grand HotelHotelfive-star property with sprawling spa
- Apartment in ArosaHotelstay out on the slopes as long as possible
- Apartment in Malix, SwitzerlandHotellight-filled home base nestled in the forest
- BaselNeighborhoodearns extra points for two markets
- Cozy apartment in BaselHotellarge enough to accommodate a whole party
- St. MoritzPlace