Engelberg

Situated at the foot of Mount Titlis an hours train ride south of Lucerne, Engelberg is the perfect mountain resort with a good selection of cafés, shops and restaurants.

Built around the famous 12th century Benedictine monastery, Engelberg has now developed into a wonderful mountain resort, here you will find the world's first rotating cable car climbing from Engelberg 3,450 feet to a height of 9,840 feet on Tilitus allowing visitors to enjoy spectacular views of the glacier, here you will find a restaurant and a sun terrace.

Extensive hiking trails, excursions by mountain trains, family activities and mountain biking make this an enjoyable holiday region.

Flims
 
A large and bustling holiday area that is popular with the youngsters with numerous sports and entertainment opportunities. Formed by three centres Fidaz, Films-Dorf and Films-Waldhaus, there is never a dull season in Films.

Films offers some 150 miles of well signposted walking, mountain bike trails and parascending, make Flims a first class region for sportsman of all abilities.

Geneva

The world smallest metropolis, Geneva is situated between the Jura Mountains in the north and to the south the snow capped Alps, dominated by Mont Blanc. Geneva, with its famous landmark Jet d'Eau, a feathery jet of water shooting up in the lake some 500 foot.

Geneva is home to the United Nations and the Red Cross, it is mostly known for banking, and delights visitors with magnificent shopping, delightful culinary offerings and amazing nightlife.

Grindelwald
 
Grindelwald is a sophisticated resort on a south facing slope opposite the awesome peaks of the Jungfrau, Monach and Eiger, perched at 1054 meters Grindelwald is surrounded by spectacular scenery. The village has one long main street, lined with trendy shops, lively bars, restaurants and hotels, Grindelwald enjoys chalet-style houses with plenty of activities and mountain sports, within minutes you can be up in the mountains walking trails.

Take Grindelwald's own gondola up to First for over 150 miles of fabulous scenic and hiking trails with all levels of difficulty enjoying unforgettable views and some amazing walks. Grindelwald holds the perfect balance for winter and summer sports, it is one of the busiest sports resorts in Switzerland and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Gruyère

Gruyères is an unspoilt mediaeval town, this picture postcard Alps village, known above all for its cheese factory that produces the famous Gruyère cheese, attracts visitors from every corner of the globe. Visit the 13th century castle, its dungeon, beautifully preserved antique furniture and tapestries that is still enclosed with its 15th Century walls.

Gstaad

Singers, film stars, sportsman and fashion designers all rendezvous in Gstaad one of the most fashionable and exclusive mountain resorts in the world, take a leisurely stroll in the car free cosmopolitan of Gstaad you will encounter a cozy village atmosphere and great shopping opportunities in many of the designer stores or just sit at one of the many cafés soaking up the atmosphere.

Gstaad is home to many fine sporting events all attracting the rich and famouus, it is host to the Polo Cartier Silver Cup Trophy.

Gstaad offers great walking and mountain bike trails, climbing and a good selection of golf courses.

Gunten

This lakeside resorts offer a quieter alternative to Interlaken. Lake steamers are a delightful way to explore the area. A good selection of excursions are available from here, this area offers magnificent hiking and mountain biking possibilities, through picturesque villages.

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