There is no harm in saying that Switzerland is most beautiful place in the heart of Europe. Millions of visitors come here every year to homage to its natural beauty. Summers of Switzerland are a treat for senses but winters are no less beautiful. You are sure to be mesmerized by the snow- covered landscape. Although you have missed Christmas, there still much more to explored like great food, wacky cultural festivals. So, if you want to visit some place this winter, we have listed some amazing things below to help you make up your mind to visit Switzerland.
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Skiing
Whenever a list of winter attractions of Switzerland will be compiled, skiing will always land on the top. It seems Switzerland in winter is synonymous with skiing. To be neutral there is no better place in Europe at this time of year to go skiing. Either you are an expert skier or a beginner amateur, Switzerland can accommodate you easily. You can find various excellent locations like St. Mortiz, Zermatt, Davos to have a taste of wonderful experience of skiing.
Ice Skating
Ice skating is another revered winter sport. Though you can find ice-skating rinks in almost all Swiss cities but that’s not why we have listed it here. What we are proposing is ice-skating on a natural rink. It is more awesome than it sounds. Just imagine ice-skating on a rink surrounded by forests, deep inside valleys which are often not accessible by conventional routes. Such beautiful natural rinks are in abundance in Switzerland. Europe’s largest natural ice rink is in Davos. Jura is also a popular spot for ice-skating.
Winter Festivals
Winter months in Switzerland comes with their own great events. They offer you a unique insight in the culture of the most beautiful place in the world you are visiting. There is International Balloon Festival held every year in January in Château-d’Oex. Then there is Fête Nationale Suisse. Polaris Festival in Verbier is also a very big event. St. Mortiz offers White Turf, which combines art and music in the scenic beauty.
Coolest places to Stay
Switzerland is the place where you can fill your fantasies. You can get the chance to sleep in an igloo surrounded by ice. Or you can enjoy contrasting duality by taking a bath in heated outdoor pool with a view of majestic Alps. People from all corners of the world visit Switzerland to get a chance to stay in mesmerizing Swiss Ski Chalets which offers a unique and enticing experience not found anywhere else in the world. You can also explore fairy tale towns of Alpine ranges.
Fun and Adventure Side by Side
The most attractive aspect of Switzerland is that it offers a combination of fun and adventure. There are so many things you can do here to make your visit memorable. Interesting thing is most of them can not be found elsewhere at least not in such appealing combinations. If you have had your fill of skiing or ice-skating, you can go dogsledding. Many resorts offer Husky runs. There is a whole new feeling out in the snow with dogs pulling the cart. Or you can spend the whole night in Igloo. Berghotel Engstlihgenalp igloos are one good place to start. You can try world famous Swiss chocolates. Or you can catch a helicopter tour to watch the beautiful landscape from up top. Cable cars also serves the same purpose. If you are brave enough, do try Tiltis Cliff Walk.
In short, Switzerland is full of opportunities to escape to. You just have to choose which one appeals you the most.
