Why ski in Switzerland

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. Lots of Swiss resorts are traffic-free making them peaceful and incredibly scenic.

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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.

Even without its iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt is 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.

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 family-run accommodation here.

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 even the Skyline snow park that will give you a challenge. You’ll also benefit from ski in ski out access across selected accommodation, allowing you to ski right to your door.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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Inghams ski holidays are perfect for those who love skiing in the great outdoors. Pick your base from our handpicked collection of the best ski destinations across Europe and North America, from over 70 resorts across 8 countries: Andorra, Austria, Canada, France, Italy, Switzerland, Norway and Finland From the thrill-seekers to the après skiers, our expert team will be with you at every turn.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.