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Swiss Alps - Hotel Suggestions

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by randomdude, Oct 31, 2013.

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  1. randomdude

    randomdude Member

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    Flying into Zurich. Can y'all please provide suggestions on popular go-to ski resort areas close to Zurich? Thinking something along the lines of Breckenridge/Vail in relation to Denver.

    Thanks!!
     
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    Close to Zurich? I'll have to check for you.

    I used to live in Leysin which was great. But that is back along the edge of Lake Geneva. A decent train ride away.

    Zurich is in the flatter area of Switzerland, away from the Alps.

    Might be the closest thing to you.

    http://www.dietikon.ch/de/tourismus/sportanlagen/?action=showobject&object_id=5330


    Although, if you have time I'd recommend heading South. Interlaken is great. And I'm sure there'll be some other great places along the Alps.

    http://www.interlaken.ch/en/discover-interlaken.html

    ^^^^ one of the more famous areas of Switzerland.

    For a place like no other, Zarmatt. Place I happened to receive my first whoopie.
     
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    Awesome, thanks! This is very helpful. We are open to travelling 3-4 hours to get to a resort destination - I have also heard Verbier and Chamonix are good options. Thoughts on those?
     
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    Chamonix is really good if you're looking for a farther trip across the border. I don't have any experience with Verbier, but I've heard the same.
     
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    Interlaken should be less than 4hr round trip. I think it's around 1 1/2 hours from Zurich by car.
     
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    :(...I want to go to Switzerland!
    This is actually on my bucket list, so I guess I'll start focusing on my future trip! Thanks Uprising! Interlaken sounds like a plan to me!
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    Just google mapped it, Interlaken is 1.5 hours and Verbier/Chamonix are ~3.5hrs. Interlaken might be the winner. Thanks again Uprising!

    p.s. still considering Zarmatt in honor of your first whoopie
     
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    LOL! Zarmatt is amazing because it's completely surrounded by Peaks, and just a surreal experience.

    Interlaken is amazing though, with the lakes.

    Either way, you really can't go wrong with anywhere in Switzerland.
     
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