| Journal: TWUK | Section: |
| Title: | Issue Date: 23/04/01 |
| Author: | Page Number: 43 |
| Copyright: Other |
Switzerland
Where: the main tourist centres include the Bernese Oberland, Lake Lucerne, Graubunden and Ticino.
Ambience:heavy on the Alpine charm. Landlocked on all sides, Switzerland’s regions resemble the country whose border is nearest.
Wild activities: there is plenty of opportunity for high-altitude walking. Peaks such as the Jungfrau and the Eiger can be accessed from Interlaken, Wengen and Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland.
mild activities: using public transport is a pleasure rather than a chore, making touring a popular option. The Glacier Express train between Zermatt and Davos is known as the slowest express in the world.
sample product: the eight-day Bernese Oberland tour from Crystal leads in at £569. Exodus’ eight-day Bernese Oberland hotel trek leads in at £698 and Explore Worldwide’s 15-day Alpine trails tour, which features walking in the Swiss, French and Italian Alps, from £575. Thomson has a walking week departing from Grindelwald, following trails with views of the Eiger, Mönch and the Jungfrau peaks. The seven-night tour costs £578 and departs August 25. Inghams features an 11-night three-centre rail holiday, including the eight hour Glacier Express link from £656, though all the major operators feature variations on the rail touring theme.