Switzerland News & Features

Matterhorn Is Finalist In 'New7Wonders Of Nature' Competition

The mighty Matterhorn is one of the 28 finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature competition; voting will continue in 2010 and the seven winners will be declared in 2011. Full article

Nov 16, 2009   Comments (0)

Celebrate Christmas With A Swiss Ski Holiday From £549

Inghams has launched discounted Swiss ski holidays this Christmas, including half-board accommodation and flights from a choice of UK airports. Full article

Nov 16, 2009   Comments (0)

Crans Montana Receives Infrastructure Boost With Lifts, Hotels, More

Crans Montana introduces new beginners' lifts, a fine dining mountain restaurant, and a wealth of winter activities at the Guides' Office. Full article

Nov 16, 2009   Comments (0)

Swiss Igloo Villages To Go Carbon Neutral

Skiers can do their bit for the environment this winter by opting for an energy efficient igloo instead of a hotel room in Davos, Klosters, Engelberg, Zermatt, and St. Moritz. Full article

Nov 9, 2009   Comments (0)

Austrian, Swiss Ski Deals At Christmas And New Year's

ifyouski.com is offering major discounts on half-board packages to Niederau in Austria at Christmas and Wengen in Switzerland's over New Year's. Full article

Nov 9, 2009   Comments (0)

Kids Ski Free In Saas-Grund: Jan. 11-15, 18-22

Saas Grund, below Saas-Fee, is organising children's ski weeks in January with free lift tickets, rentals, lessons, and lunches. Full article

Nov 9, 2009   Comments (0)

Whiteout: First Snow Blankets The Alps

Snow, snow everywhere: up to half a metre of fresh snow is expected to fall across France, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy by mid-week. Full article

Nov 2, 2009   Comments (0)

Villars' End Of Season Specials 30 Percent Off

Villars has announced plans for its end-off-season, week-long celebrations which includes a 30-percent saving on accommodation, lift passes, and ski lessons. Full article

Nov 2, 2009   Comments (0)

Engadin St. Moritz Opens For 2009-10 Season In October

Be one of the first to hit the slopes this year: the Diavolezza ski area (2195-2978m) in Engadin St. Moritz has opened for the winter season in Oct. Full article

Oct 26, 2009   Comments (0)

Leysin's Le Kuklos Revolving Restaurant Now Solar Powered

The revolving restaurant 'Le Kuklos' above Leysin is now powered by solar energy; diners can enjoy views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. Full article

Oct 26, 2009   Comments (0)