Switzerland and the Swiss Alps are among the most popular ski holiday destinations in Europe. More often than not, when people think of skiing holidays in Switzerland, they think of majestic mountains topped with a perfect amount of skiable snow. Some of the most spectacular scenery and skiing territory in the world is located in the Swiss Alps.

The Matterhorn is one of the most visually familiar mountains in the Alps associated with Switzerland ski holidays and images. It is located on the border between Switzerland and Italy and towers over a village on each side. The Swiss village of Zermatt is popular with skiers during the Swiss ski holidays season. Matterhorn ski paradise and glacier paradise are extremely popular ski and snowboard excursions. Whether you prefer cross country, downhill or even extreme ski there's something for everyone on ski holidays in Switzerland in this area. A great number of Swiss ski holiday resorts provide entertainment for non-skiers and families, as well as hard-core skiers.

Rigi Mountain, located in central Switzerland ski holidays country, is a key skiing peak during the ski season. It is 1800 metres high and home to the oldest railway in all of Europe. Rigi is often referred to as the "Queen of the Mountains." It can be seen from nearly any point in the surrounding park. Visitors often take a train ride to the summit to enjoy the breathtaking views during their ski holidays in Switzerland.

Switzerland Skiing

The Gotthard region of Switzerland has become increasingly popular over the years, and Swiss ski holiday areas include Andermatt, Hospental and Realp. During the summer months activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, biking and golfing top the list of things to do. When winter settles in, this area has some of the most varied skiing in Switzerland. Twenty-five ski lifts and 139 kilometres of well groomed pistes provide hours of uninterrupted winter fun. Cross country and downhill skiing with breathtaking scenic Alpine photo opportunities, snowboarding and beginner slopes help round out the ski holidays in Switzerland options in this region.

Just as some areas of Switzerland ski holidays areas have a very high population of visitors, some are less popular but pack just as much of a punch. In fact, several under-travelled areas in Switzerland offer great skiing; you just have to know where to look. The ‘Four Valleys’ Switzerland skiing area includes five ski resorts: Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, La Tzoumaz and Thyon. As one of the premier off-piste resorts in the world, Verbier draws quite a lot of international attention from celebrities who enjoy their ski holidays in Switzerland, including Sarah Ferguson, Diana Ross and James Blunt.

No matter where in Switzerland you choose to ski, for the duration of the skiing holidays season, villages and resorts offer a variety of accommodation. Resorts, cities and villages promote hotels, pensions, condominiums, bed and breakfasts and even campsites for summer fun. With family in mind, many rentals in Switzerland offer the ability to bring the family pet on your Swiss ski holiday.

Swiss Ski Holidays - Learning to Ski

If you don't currently know how to ski, that is no reason to avoid scheduling a Swiss ski holiday. While it's true that high mountain ranges and extreme ski conditions greet the adrenaline junky with gusto, most Swiss ski holiday resorts offer ski lessons taught by professional instructors. Skiing guests and non-skiing guests alike have come to expect a warm welcome and family-friendly atmosphere throughout the ski resorts in Switzerland.