Gstaad

Advantages: Glorious scenery, lots to do, easy to get around
Disadvantages: Expensive

...I had never been to Switzerland before but the summer of 2000, with 4 friends, we rented a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Based in the town of Schonreid, just above the town of Gstaad, it was the best holiday I've had. Getting around was easy even without a car - the trains are regular and a great way of seeing the countryside. Walking and hiking for all abilities are catered for. All over the country are signposts for walks and places, with an estimation of distance, time and difficulty. Also caters for bike rides too. (Although the hills can be very demanding) Also well worth a visit Bern (beautiful city), and a boat trip over Lake Geneva to Evian. It is much more expensive than the UK for shopping but hey, you're on holiday! Fly to Geneva with Easyjet from Luton or Stansted. Cheap fares.... Read review

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Advantages: Traditional, Attractive, Plenty of Activities, Great cuisine, Friendly and Helpful community
Disadvantages: Skiing not challenging enough for the expert

...Championship Downhill Venue). As for the town, Garmisch rules, with its traditional buildings all beaming out christmas lights, the people selling mulled wine on the streets and the general spirit and atomosphere about this place just made everyone smile. We have not even mentioned the restaurants yet, if you like meat and cake come to Garmisch, both are in plentiful supply. One place I would recommend is cafe Kroner, cakes all under 3 euro's and honestly they are amazing....go for the sacertourte, the choclate is divine. To be blunt, I could talk for hours about this place,sadly though I do not have the time. I've previously been to Zermatt, Gstaad, La Cluzaz, Les Diablarets, Villars and Bad Kleinkirchen all of which are also amazing, but for some reason Gamrisch Partenkirchen is the winner!!! Regards... Read review

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Advantages: Glorious scenery, lots to do, easy to get around
Disadvantages: Expensive

...I had never been to Switzerland before but the summer of 2000, with 4 friends, we rented a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Based in the town of Schonreid, just above the town of Gstaad, it was the best holiday I've had. Getting around was easy even without a car - the trains are regular and a great way of seeing the countryside. Walking and hiking for all abilities are catered for. All over the country are signposts for walks and places, with an estimation of distance, time and difficulty. Also caters for bike rides too. (Although the hills can be very demanding) Also well worth a visit Bern (beautiful city), and a boat trip over Lake Geneva to Evian. It is much more expensive than the UK for shopping but hey, you're on holiday! Fly to Geneva with Easyjet from Luton or Stansted. Cheap fares.... Read review

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Advantages: Traditional, Attractive, Plenty of Activities, Great cuisine, Friendly and Helpful community
Disadvantages: Skiing not challenging enough for the expert

...Championship Downhill Venue). As for the town, Garmisch rules, with its traditional buildings all beaming out christmas lights, the people selling mulled wine on the streets and the general spirit and atomosphere about this place just made everyone smile. We have not even mentioned the restaurants yet, if you like meat and cake come to Garmisch, both are in plentiful supply. One place I would recommend is cafe Kroner, cakes all under 3 euro's and honestly they are amazing....go for the sacertourte, the choclate is divine. To be blunt, I could talk for hours about this place,sadly though I do not have the time. I've previously been to Zermatt, Gstaad, La Cluzaz, Les Diablarets, Villars and Bad Kleinkirchen all of which are also amazing, but for some reason Gamrisch Partenkirchen is the winner!!! Regards... Read review

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