Imagine staying in a beautiful big ski chalet in Zermatt ; a spacious holiday home in Lucerne; a log cabin in St. Moritz ; a lakeside house in Geneva; or a guesthouse in Zurich or Basel.
Where to Stay in Switzerland
It’s not easy choosing where to stay in Switzerland, with such a fabulous range of ski resorts, mountain spas, vibrant cities and superb group holiday accommodation.
Rent a Lake Geneva holiday home near one of Europe’s largest lakes, home to picturesque lakeside towns and cities, excellent ski resorts, some superb hiking routes, and the wine-growing region of Lavaux. Visit Aigle, a popular entry point for the Vaud Alps, with its own castle; explore Chateau d’Oex and scenic Chateau de Chillon; go skiing in Les Diablerets or Villars; and wander around the charming cobbled streets of the Old Town in Lausanne.
Find group accommodation in the Jura Mountains and Fribourg near Lake Geneva to explore some of Switzerland’s most fascinating and historic towns and cities. Stay at a holiday rental in Nyon, or a hostel in Fribourg, with its lovely architecture and Old Town sights — including Switzerland’s best-preserved fortifications.
Rent a holiday home in Gruyeres, a pretty, pedestrianised, medieval town in a popular tourist spot in the supper valley of the Saane river, which gives its name to the famous cheese. And take a drive around the region, visiting Yverdon-Les-Bains, Lucens, Delemont, La Chaux-de-Fonds and the city of Onnens.
Hire a Swiss holiday home in the Bernese Lowlands (or Swiss Mittelland), a central, flatter area of the country for sightseeing in Berne, the capital of Switzerland, whose old town is a World Heritage Site. Visit the watch-making capital of Biel; the woodcarving village of Brienz; and take in the beautiful Swiss scenery and sparking lakes.
For a break in the Bernese Highlands, find a big holiday rental in Interlaken, a superb Swiss holiday destination that’s ideal for group outdoor activities, situated between two Alpine lakes and surrounded by the Bernese Oberland Alps. Visit the nearby glaciated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn, and the old town of Unterseen.
Hire a holiday home in Central Switzerland for a fabulous outdoor break amidst gorgeous scenery and historic cities. Find group accommodation in Lucerne to explore famous Swiss landmarks such as Mount Rigi and the Rutli Meadow, visit Mount Titlis, and enjoy the view from Mount Lopper. Or rent a big holiday home in Brunnen, a scenic town surrounded by mountains and a lake, for hiking, kayaking and winter sports such as skiing, ice skating and snowshoe walking. Stay in a large ski chalet in Andermatt for summer hiking, mountain biking or winter skiing holidays; or hire an apartment in Pfaffikon for relaxing steam boat rides on the lake and trips to the scenic island of Ufenau.
For a holiday in Basel and Aargau, hire a big apartment in Basel, one of Switzerland’s most underrated tourist destinations, home to a beautiful medieval old town centre, a world-class annual Carnival, and some superb architecture, art galleries and museums. If you hire a holiday home in Basel you’ll also have easy access to the Swiss Jura mountains, the nearby cities of Zurich and Lucerne, and the neighbouring French region of Alsace and the German Black Forest.
Book a holiday apartment in Zurich to enjoy city sightseeing in Zurich itself, exploring the Niederdorf or Old Town with its Romanesque and Gothic churches, museums and art galleries; visit the city Zoo; and wander along the lake promenade or up Lindenhof hill. Alternatively, rent a ski chalet in Flumserberg, just outside the city, or find a rural retreat in the Swiss countryside near the Rhine Falls.
Holiday rentals in Northeastern Switzerland place you at the heart of some very scenic countryside scattered with dairy farms, set between the Alps and Lake Constance. You can also visit the Swiss cities of Herisau and Saint Gallen, home to The St. Gallen Stiftsbibliothek in the Abbey. Alternatively, you could hire a large holiday home in Rapperswil, a picturesque town which makes a great base for a Swiss group hiking holiday. The area is also home to Castle Sargans and the Sarganserland Museum; the city of Schaffhausen and the Rheinfall; and medieval Stein am Rhein.
To experience Europe’s highest peaks and largest glaciers, rent a ski chalet or holiday home in Valais valley, in the Swiss Alps, and visit Anzマre, the sunniest place in Switzerland; the beautiful village of Fiesch; the old Roman town of Martigny, with its museums and fabulous views; and the pretty mountain village of Saint-Maurice. Go snowboarding in Saas-Fee, hire a ski chalet in Verbier, or find group accommodation in Zermatt, home to the famous Matterhorn, amongst other spectacular mountains.
Rent a holiday home in Graubunden , one of Switzerland’s leading holiday destinations, and you can get close to nature and enjoy top winter resorts such as Engadin St.Moritz, Davos Klosters, Arosa, and Flims Laax — as well picturesque smaller mountain villages and valleys. It’s a paradise for snowboarders, skiers, and those seeking a wellness or spa break in the mountains. Experience the famous UNESCO-listed Albula/Bernina railway line or take the Glacier Express; try cross-country skiing; and visit hot springs.
Head for a holiday villa in the Swiss Riviera, or Ascona, in the Italian-speaking Ticino region in the south; rent an apartment in Bellinzona to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Listed castles; or hire a villa by Lake Maggiore in Locarno to stroll along the lake promenade, explore the old town, take the funicular railway up to the old monastery, and shop at the many boutique stores in the heart of the city.