travel facts

GETTING THERE

Qantas flies from Melbourne or Sydney to Geneva via Dubai. Singapore Airlines flies to Zurich via Singapore. qantas.com.au; singaporeair.com

GETTING AROUND

A Swiss Travel Pass, valid for 3–15 days gives unlimited use of trains, buses and ferries throughout the country. swiss-pass.ch

WHERE TO STAY

The nationwide Swiss Historic Hotel network includes many not mentioned in this article. swiss-historic-hotels.ch/en

• Romantik Seehotel Sonne, Kussnacht: sonne.ch

• Hotel Terrasse am See, Vitznau: hotel-terrasse.ch • Hotel Wilden Mann, Lucerne: wilden-mann.ch

• Grimsel Hospiz, Guttannen: grimselwelt.ch/en

• Hotel Monte Rosa, Zermatt: monterosazermatt.ch • Landgasthof Ruedihus, Kandersteg:

doldenhorn-ruedihus.ch

• Hotel Krafft, Basel: krafftbasel.ch

WHEN TO GO

Switzerland’s cities can comfortably be visited at any time of year. Outdoor adventurers must consider the seasons. Zermatt and Kandersteg are centres for winter sports from October to May, while hiking trails generally open between June and September.

FURTHER INFORMATION • myswitzerland.com