Swiss Winter Wonderland — 5 Days
Skiing, Christmas markets, thermal baths, and snowy peaks
Experience Switzerland at its most magical. This winter itinerary combines world-class skiing in Zermatt, relaxing thermal baths, atmospheric Christmas markets, and snow-covered Alpine landscapes.
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CHF 161
Based on current adult pricing for the listed activities.
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Zermatt, Leukerbad, Bern, Kandersteg
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Arrive in Zermatt
Zermatt
Arrive in car-free Zermatt. Evening stroll through the village with Matterhorn views. Visit the Matterhorn Museum for the story of the first ascent.
Skiing & Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Zermatt
Full day on Zermatt's 360km of pistes — the largest ski area in Switzerland. Non-skiers: take the cable car to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883m).
Leukerbad Thermal Baths
Leukerbad
Soak in Europe's largest alpine thermal bath complex. Walliser Alpentherme and Leukerbad Therme offer warm pools surrounded by snow-covered peaks.
Bern Christmas Market
Bern
Bern's Christmas market fills the old town with 100+ wooden chalets selling crafts, mulled wine, and Swiss treats. The UNESCO backdrop makes it magical.
Frozen Oeschinensee & Departure
Kandersteg
Visit the frozen UNESCO lake at Oeschinensee. Toboggan run, winter hiking, and — when conditions allow — natural ice skating on the frozen surface.
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