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Interlaken:
An ideal place to stay before or after a ski vacation in the Bernese Oberland or the Valais.
Interlaken is captivating and a must for every Swiss visit ! The small town of the Bernese Oberland lies between the cristal-clear lakes of Thun and Brienz is surrounded by Alpine pearls such as sparkling streams, fantastic falls and extraordinary mountain scenery including the famous peaks of the Eiger, the Moench and the Jungfrau. Already in the 18th century, mountaineers attracted by these and other peaks have been stoping in Interlaken, and also poets, painters and musicians have been fascinated and inspired by the natural beauty of the Interlaken region. The area around Interlaken presents a wide variety of attractions and activities, both during winter and summer. Don't miss strolling along the famous "Höheweg" promenade that links the urban center of Interlaken West with the much more scattered Interlaken East. It is one of the best locations in Switzerland for souvenir and watch shopping, and offers superbe views of the Jungfrau mountain range.
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Thun:
An ideal place to stay before or after a ski vacation in the Bernese Oberland or the Valais.
Thun occupies an admirable site on the shores of Lake Thun with beautiful views of the peaks of the Bernese Alps, such as the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and, closer at hand, the giant pyramidal Niesen and the flat-topped Stockhorn. Thun (pronounced "Toon") is one of the most original towns in Switzerland and is much overlooked by visitors pressing on to Interlaken. With its picturesque castle and quaint medieval center, Thun is well worth a visit and in fact has been very much commended by famous visitors such as the poets Goethe, Rilke or Kleist. Thun, the gate to the Bernese Oberland offers several attractions within city imits, and is an excellent base for daily excursions to numerous sights around Lake Thun.  Don't miss "Schloss Thun"  - the castle was built by the Dukes of Zähringen shortly before 1200. The mighty roof dates from the Bernese period of 1430. Over five floors the historic museum presents the cultural development of the area from around 4000 years. Highlights of this castle include the great hall (one of the best conserved representation halls of the Middle Ages in Europe), the archeology, the Heimberg and Thun Majolika ceramics, toys and the military collection from the 19th century.
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Ascona & Locarno:
Ideal places to stay before or after a ski vacation in Graubunden or Central Switzerland.
Ascona and Locarno are located in the Ticino on a river delta formed by the River Maggia and on the shores of a splendid and sunny bay of Lake Maggiore. Sheltered by the mountains of the Alps, Ascona and Locarno enjoy an exceptional climate in which hydrangeas, magnolias and camellias blossom as early as in March. The unique position, together with a wide variety of landscapes, the mediterranean climate, the resorts' touristic tradition and the well known hospitality of the Ticinese people, make Ascona and Locarno famous holiday destinations. Ascona, often called the "Pearl of Lake Maggiore" for its cultural heritage as well as for its touristic offer, is one of the most exclusive tourist destinations in Switzerland. The Old Town of Ascona was built around the 16th century church of "Pietro e Paolo" and exerts a special fascination: an intricate web of lanes containing every kind of shop leads to the piazza, which lies directly on the lake. The focus of Locarno is the famous "Piazza Grande", a busy square surrounded by charming old houses and just off the palm-lined lakefront. The Piazza Grande is frequented by locals, who enjoy coming here for a stroll, as well as by tourists, attracted by the shopping arcades, cafes and restaurants. Visitors to Ascona and Locarno find many interesting, historical sights such as the "Santuario della Madonna del Sasso", on a wooden crag above the town in the village of Orselina, or the "Castello Visconteo" - a castle named after the Visconti, a famous Italian family who ruled over Milan from the 13 -15th century; today it is a Municipal and Archeological Museum. Locarno and the Lake Maggiore region also offer many outdoor activities such as walking and biking along the lake shores, or in the "Centovalli Valley" (100 valleys).
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Montreux:
An ideal place to stay before or after a ski vacation in the Bernese Oberland, the Lake Geneva Alps or the Valais.
Montreux is famous for its beautiful location on Lake Geneva and the most frequented resort in the southwestern part of Switzerland. The town stretches along the shores of a large bay facing south and rises in tiers to heights covered with woods and vineyards which shelter it from the north and east winds. The mildness of its climate makes Montreux and its neighboring villages a climatic resort all the year round and earns it the name of Vaud Riviera for its lakeshore. On the shores of Lake Geneva you will find fig, bay, almond and mulberry trees and even cypresses, magnolias and palm trees flourishing at truly Mediterranean temperatures. This exceptional climate is by far the mildest on the north side of the Alps: vines grow at an altitude of nearly 2,000 ft., walnut trees up to 2,300 ft. and fruit trees up to 3,250 ft. an excursion to the Chateau de Chillon, the famous castle on its rocky Lake Geneva islet - the most visited Swiss historical sight - Montreux simply is one of the "Musts" of every travel to Switzerland.
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Neuchatel:
An ideal place to stay before or after a ski vacation in the Bernese Oberland, the Lake Geneva Alps or the Valais.
Neuchatel is a pleasant city with a medieval center situated in the middle of vineyards on the shores of Lake Neuchatel, the largest lake located entirely in Switzerland. Above Neuchatel, roads and train tracks rise steeply into the folds and ridges of the Jura mountain range – a wild and hilly country characterized by remote, windswept settlements and deep, rugged valleys. This is also the heartland of the celebrated Swiss watchmaking industry and known as the Swiss Watch Valley. Neuchatel’s atmospheric Old Town is extremely attractive, and random wanderings through its steep alleys are as good a way as any to appreciate the golden beauty of the architecture, as well as the 140-odd street fountains, a handful of which date from the sixteenth century.
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Murten:
An ideal place to stay before or after a ski vacation in the Bernese Oberland, the Lake Geneva Alps or the Valais.
Murten, a small medieval town is famous in history for the defeat of Charles the Bold (Duke of Burgundy) by the Swiss in the Battle of Murten (1476). The battle is well documented in the town's history museum. The former fortified city has kept most of its ramparts and towers, and provides for a picturesque charm. Murten is situated between Bern and Lausanne, in the Swiss "Midlands" on the edge of the Great Marsh on a gentle hill on the shores of Lake Murten. Already long ago, the Celtic and Helevetic tribes appreciated the region's temperate climate and the local countryside's particular charm, and still today, its tranquil atmosphere and mild climate lends Murten a Mediterranean feel.


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