Switzerland ski holidays & resorts

Experience Switzerland's thrilling ski opportunities

Switzerland is known to be full of life’s finer things - cheese, chocolate, great wine, high end shopping, gorgeous restaurants – and of course skiing. With some of the best terrain for skiing, snowboarding and snow activities, it's easy to see why Inghams customers return year after year. Lot's of Swiss resorts are traffic-free making them peaceful and incredibly scenic. The Swiss Alps appear higher, more dramatic and more spectacular than other ski areas in Europe. We guarantee major highlights from your stay in Switzerland will be the queue-free lifts, high altitude snow and wide uncrowded runs. Unlike newer ski villages, Swiss resorts are authentic and the mountain restaurants, friendly cafes and Victorian-style hotels will make you feel like you’re experiencing true Swiss culture.

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Where to ski in Switzerland

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Even without its iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt is be one of the world’s top ski resorts, offering prime conditions for skiing and snowboarding thanks to its high altitude of 3,820m. The resort also benefits from its natural perimeter of glaciers making snow conditions close to, if not, perfect. Zermatt is able to prep and maintain slopes throughout the season due to its investment in ‘The Snow-Maker’, an artificial snow machine.

Best for Families

If your idea of a family holiday involves gliding along gentle ski slopes and soaking up unforgettable scenery then let us introduce you to Wengen. Making up the Jungfrau ski region with Grindelwald and Mürren, this Swiss resort offers slopes for all ability levels, as well as a range of off slope activities, perfect for those of you looking to share your passion of winter sports with your children. The resort is small but benefits from a traffic free system and you’ll find lots of the accommodation available here is family run.

Best for Groups

Davos will provide you and your group with the joys and opportunities of six whole mountains to explore. Ranging from blue right through to black slopes, Davos provides over 250km of runs able to suit you regardless of your experience. Davos also benefits from an excellent cable car system enabling you to access all mountains with ease.

If group skiing trips are a regular for you, then Mürren is a must. Suited towards the slightly more experienced crowd you’ll struggle to choose between the array of red and black runs or the Skyline snow park that will give you a challenge. You’ll also benefit from the ski in ski out access across selected accommodation, allowing you to ski right to your door.

Best for Après

Zermatt, being one of the top ski resorts of the world, offers skiers and snowboarders a vast and inviting range of après activities, ranging from stalls with live music, laid back piano bars and lively nightclubs operating into the early hours of the morning. If energetic après after a daring ski run is your forte then you’ll be right at home in Zermatt – partying with a view of the famous Matterhorn never gets old.

St Moritz offers a more scenic and sophisticated après-scene. You’ll experience a more traditional Swiss atmosphere, but that’s not to say the drinks don’t flow… because they do. The King’s Club in Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is the most well-known nightclub and hosts events by famous DJs from around the world!

Best for Beginners

Plenty of British ski schools are available throughout Switzerland, especially in Saas Fee and Grindelwald. Both private and group tuition are available from fluent English speaking instructors. Saas Fee has some of the most snow sure nursery slopes and they are separated from the rest of the ski area, meaning you can learn at your own pace. Over 30% of Grindelwald’s slopes are classed as ‘easy’ so you can test out your new skills in different terrains.

Best for Snowboarders

Completing the Graubünden Ski Region alongside Davos and St moritz, Klosters accommodates for the snowboarders. Here boarders are provided over 300km of terrain and two snow parks. We’d recommend taking a trip to the Pischa area of Klosters where you’ll find a selection of un-groomed runs deliberately kept this way so that you can enjoy the adventures of perfect powder surrounded only by nature.

Short on time but big on adventure?

Our flexible short ski breaks in Switzerland have you covered! Hit the slopes for as long or as short as you like. Design your perfect Swiss ski getaway! Choose your duration, departure day, hotel, and resort. Fly from your preferred airport and customize your trip with extras like ski hire and lift passes.​

​The choice is yours, flexible durations available in 10 resorts and 34 hotels across Switzerland.

Why book a ski holiday in Switzerland with Inghams?

Book your Swiss ski holiday, with flights, transfers and accommodation included with Inghams. We offer flexible duration's to all of our Swiss resorts - so whether you want to go away for a week or two, a long weekend or a mid week break, we'll have the right option to suit you. Our rail and coach transfers are a simple and convenient way of getting from the airport to the slopes and back. With 90 years of experience and knowledge - You can trust us to deliver your perfect winter holiday.

Ski Regions in Switzerland

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The Four Vallées is Switzerlands largest interlinked ski area, giving you access to over 400 kilometres of slopes across six resorts covered on one ski pass. It is renowned for its challenging runs around the Mont Fort area, however there is plenty of opportunities for beginners and intermediates. The local slopes of Nendaz are great for those just starting out and the wider Printze sector is perfect for intermediates, experts should head out and explore the steeper runs of Verbier where there are set ski off piste itineraries.

 

 

Resorts in Four Valleys

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The canton of Graubünden is home to the exclusive St. Moritz, where the first Brits visited Switzerland to ski in 1864. This was part of a wager with the manager of what is now Hotel Kulm, who offered them a free stay if they did not enjoy the winter in St. Moritz, as much as the summer! Now, St. Moritz is one of Switzerland’s most famous destinations.

Graubünden is a top ski destination boasting 3 of Switzerland’s top ski areas: Davos, Klosters, and St. Moritz.

Resorts in Graubunden Ski Region

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From Grindelwald's perfect beginners' nursery slopes at Bodmi and long scenic, tree-lined runs on 'First', to Wengen's satisfying red runs at Kleine Scheidegg, to Mürren's more challenging mogul fields up at Schilthorn, the Jungfrau area really does have something for everyone - all with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau trio as a spectacular backdrop.

Resorts in Jungfrau Ski Region

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  • from£659pp
  • Area: 410km
  • Altitude: up to 3330m
  • Four Valleys
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Located right in the centre of the largest ski area in Switzerland - the 4 Valleys - Nendaz is a large and thriving resort that will offer you everything you need for the perfect ski holiday. You'll have access to a huge 410 kilometres of slopes, ranging from cruisy blues to some great off pisting. Nendaz has also been awarded the Family Destination label by the Swiss Tourism Federation, making this resort the perfect choice for families too, with lots of off-slope activities for children and adults a like. 

Davos is a bustling town in the Graubunden Ski Region, located in a valley surrounded by spectacular mountains. It's the highest town in Europe, so expect world class high altitude skiing across 300 kilometres of terrain. 

Klosters, Resort railway view

Klosters is the glamorous neighbour to the mountain metropolis of Davos, with links to 6 area's on one ski pass and over 300 kilometres of great skiing. Few resorts in the Alps can match the dramatic panorama you'll see when you stay here in the peaceful village. 

St Moritz, with around 350 kilometres of pistes, is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world. Thanks to its idyllic location, on a sunny terrace in the beautiful Engadin valley overlooking a big frozen lake, the town hosts all kinds of winter sports. 

Jungfrau Joch with view over the largest Glacier in the Alps – Aletsch Glacier

Spectacular mountains, including the towering Eiger, surround the village of Grindelwald. With an excellent mix of gentle slopes, long cruisy runs, steep drops and snow parks, skiers and boarders have the pick of it all here! From Grindelwald you'll have easy access to the three areas that make up the Jungrfrau Ski Reigion via gondola, mountain trains and local buses.

The village of Wengen has a sunny sheltered location, surrounded by that magnificent trio of peaks – the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. With excellent access to the large Jungfrau ski area - it's the perfect choice for keen skiers, boarders and winter walkers. 

Mürren, perched high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, is one of Europe’s most historic ski areas: a “cradle” of Alpine skiing! The peaceful traffic-free village is set dramatically on a terrace on the other side of the valley from Wengen, You can only reach it by cable car.

  • from£608pp
  • Area: 66km
  • Altitude: up to 3020m
Engelberg-Titlis Tourism - Off Piste Skiing In Engelberg, Switzerland

Engelberg is a gem of a ski resort nestled in central Switzerland. It's renowned for being not only the largest but also one of the most picturesque ski areas in the region. With its vast altitude range of 2000 meters, you're in for an exciting winter playground. While many of the runs in the Titlis area are exhilarating reds, there are quieter blue and red runs in the Jochpass area, making it a great resort for all skill levels.

  • from£469pp
  • Area: 100km
  • Altitude: up to 3600m
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The traditional ambience of Saas-Fee speaks of another era when life moved at a slower pace. With an excellent snow record and glacier skiing, the quaint resort of Saas-Fee is a beautiful, high Alpine village deservedly known as the 'Pearl of the Alps’.

  • from£1179pp
  • Area: 360km
  • Altitude: up to 3889m
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Even without its iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt would surely be one of the world’s top ski resorts. It boasts a huge ski area at high-altitude, and the breathtaking views of Europe’s most famous peak add an unbeatable and unique crowning glory.

Currency: CHF

No. of Airports: 2 – Geneva & Zurich

Fly from: London Gatwick, Southampton, Exeter, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Glasgow, East-Midlands, Belfast International, Stansted, Leeds-Bradford, & London Heathrow

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Switzerland Ski Holiday FAQs

What are the top ski resorts in Switzerland?

Switzerland is a hot-spot for skiers, with popular ski resorts such as Zermatt, known for the iconic Matterhorn and high-altitude skiing, Nendaz in the vast 4 Vallées ski area, famed for it's fresh powder snow and Davos-Klosters for it's excellent varied terrain.

What are the snow conditions like in Switzerland?

Switzerland snow conditions are rated highly repeatedly, with most resorts being close to or over 3000m high in altitude, you are likely to always have a snow-sure holiday. With high-altitude resorts and glacier skiing in places like Engelberg, Zermatt and Saas Fee, Switzerland has an excellent snow record.

Are there any ski resorts in Switzerland suitable for snowboarders?

Yes, there are plenty of resorts for snowboarders. A favourite is Saas Fee due to being the home of the British snowboarding team and having a huge freestyle snow-park. Advanced boarders will also love the 4 Vallées with its vast freeride zones.

What hotels are popular for skiers in Switzerland?

Choose from a range of hotels and apartments in our Swiss resorts. For wellness and relaxation after a day on the slopes the Hilton Garden Inn in Davos and the Le Mirabeau Hotel & Spa in Zermatt are popular options. Perhaps you would like to try a hotel with a bit of luxury? If so, a stay at the 5 star Walliserhof Grand Hotel in Saas Fee or Grand Hotel Belvedere in Wengen are great choices.

Which ski resorts in Switzerland are suitable for beginner skiers?

For the best experience for beginners and families in Switzerland, resorts like Wengen, Grindelwald, and Saas-Fee are top choices due to their excellent beginner slopes, English speaking ski schools, gentle slopes and family-friendly amenities.

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