Switzerland
“From cosmopolitan cities to the cradle of the mountains, we are taking the epic trails that criss cross the culinary cool of Switzerland.”
Gstaad
A glitzy favorite on the celebrity circuit, Gstaad is all alpine glory with a heady dose of luxury. This is where you will find cozy rustic lodges with roaring fires, folk art, and five-star views out to the twinkling mountains. Winters call for dog sledding, skiing and soaking in saunas, whereas summers are wildflowers and fat milk moons. Michelin stars abound in Gstaad inviting elegant dining or for those wanting to hunker down – heavenly raclettes and haute delights.
Interlaken
Feel dwarfed by drama in Interlaken; a Victorian era escape to convalesce in chandelier clad hotels sitting pretty beneath glowering summits. This is the gateway to Jungfrau, a calling card for adrenaline seekers looking to tame the fabled mountains. When you aren’t hiking alongside Ibex; Interlaken will feed your fantasies. Fish comes straight from ice-cold springs, cheese is churned from the mountain goats, and every corner has a masterful chocolatier ready to drench your senses in decadently dark cocoa.
Lucerne
Switzerland’s city of light, Lucerne is a picture book of medieval architecture, wooden bridges, ticking clocks and chocolate boxes. Modern classics adorn art museum walls, cable cars climb the vertical scale of Mount Pilatus, and farmers markets line the River Reuss with stalls groaning beneath the weight of fresh floral blooms, wheels of cheese and scented gingerbread treats. Stashed in the pockets of the city you can dine at hundred-year-old taverns, snack on savory cheese cakes, and go weak at the knees for tart strawberries and Seelisburger cheese.
Lake Geneva
Alpine mountains wrap their arms around Lake Geneva, creating an idyllic scene that is nothing short of spellbinding. Close by the world heritage vineyards of Lavaux tumble into deep-set valleys, offering glorious branch to bottle experiences for even the savviest sommeliers. Being a stones throw from France means that Lake Geneva gets the best of both gastro worlds; gorgeous gruyere lends a gooey nutty hue to fondue, cold smoked sausages are flavored with garlic and white wine, and Michelin stars meet dream dining views around the clear lake waters.
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