Unparalleled Alpine Beauty
Famed for its staggering, high-elevation beauty, Switzerland’s mountain villages, glitzy ski resorts, glacial lakes, and Alpine hiking trails offer unbeatable winter or summer outdoor experiences. Traveling by train is the way to go – book a ticket on the beautiful Glacier Express, the “slowest express train in the world,” for incredible scenery.
Switzerland Tourism’s new ambassador Roger Federer features in the organization’s latest film. He’s joined by legendary actor and Oscar winner Robert De Niro. In the short film, De Niro turns down an invitation by Federer to be part of a movie about Switzerland. He thinks, the destination is pure, impressive and utterly beautiful – but there is no drama in Switzerland, something De Niro focuses his acting upon. The film can be seen online worldwide.
The pleasure of flying into ZRH Zurich Airport is reason enough to go to Switzerland.
No visa required for visits of 90 days or less
Not part of the EU, however is a part of the Schengen Agreement.
US Department of State Switzerland Information
Vals, Switzerland
SIZE: 22 rooms
STYLE: Contemporary
Therme Vals, the thermal bath complex designed by architect Peter Zumthor, has long been regarded as an architectural masterpiece. And now, in Hotel 7132, this Swiss Alpine village has a hotel that’s worthy of sharing space with the famous spa. It didn’t happen without some effort, and a cast of pretty eminent characters. The original mid-century modernist hotel on the site has been brought up to contemporary luxury-hotel standard, after a massive renovation that included not just Zumthor himself, but also drafted Japanese architects Tadao Ando and Kengo Kuma as well as the American Pritzker-winner Thom Mayne.
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Fürstenau
SIZE: 9 rooms / suites
You come here to dine and enjoy the local beauty. One of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants almost every year since the list’s inception.
A historical castle which features Andreas Caminada’s award-winning restaurant and nine unique, individually decorated guestrooms. Everybody does their utmost to provide an unforgettable experience.
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My Virtuoso Switzerland Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
Switzerland WikiVoyage Page
A great resource for all the basic information you need for Switzerland.
Zurich General Information Page
Geneva / Geneve General Information Page
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page updated: March 2023
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