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witzerland may not be the first place to consider when planning a summer break. All those mountains and snow makes one automatically think of winter, skiing and the odd
glass of gluhwein! Think again as Switzerland is very much a place for all seasons. That dramatic backdrop of the Alps is always breathtaking, but also creates some impressive hiking and climbing opportunities. In fact the summer months, thanks to the high altitude, are the perfect time to conquer these peaks. The Western Alps alone features the
mighty Eiger, Jungfrau and Monch and so consider setting up a base camp at Interlaken. I don’t mean pitching a tent crag side, but booking some five-star luxury at the likes of the Lindner Grand Hotel Gardner Beau Rivage - with its spectacular mountain views – or the Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel – perfectly blending old-world sophistication with a sleek modern charm.
one of the oldest tourist resorts
Interlaken is in
Switzerland so knows how to provide that holiday to remember and thanks to the wonderful mountain railway you can get pretty high up those mountains without ever breaking a sweat. Maybe save that for the hotel gym? Or head east to the equally impressive Andermatt; your HQ for tackling the Eastern Alps. The setting for James Bond’s dramatic escapades in Goldfinger, this alpine region may feel remote, but is definitely not cut off. It is only two hours by car from Milan, or four from Munich, plus it’s a handy stop on the Glacier-Express railway which runs from Zermatt to St Moritz. So it will come as no surprise to learn that the Swiss government has been heavily investing into this previously hidden gem recently, encouraging visitors to expand their Swiss horizons. Book into the sumptuous Chedi Andermatt, which offers a bespoke, luxurious service in a most glamorous and breathtaking location. Even better, purchase your own slice of paradise with the Chedi Residences – and have a personal share of five-star luxury. R
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