Perched high above a frozen lake, Grimsel Hospiz in the Bernese Oberland offers an unusual winter escape, with gourmet food, a hot tub, star-filled skies and no distractions ...

High above the heart of Europe lies Switzerland, a land where towering peaks meet shimmering lakes, and every view feels ...

Beaches are beautiful but to me, they take second place to the alps. The steadfast, majestic beauty of the mountains does something to me that I can’t explain.

All that stands between Andre Morel and his dream of a year-round resort in the Swiss Alps is the weather, the mountains, his staff… and the guests.

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While the Swiss Alps have earned their reputation for high costs, these four regions offer the same mountain views, walkable villages, and quality healthcare at half the cost of U.S. mountain towns.