Switzerland Offers Winter Hospitality for the Budget-Minded

Switzerland offers a huge array of events and well-priced packages that make it possible even for the budget-minded traveler to enjoy Swiss authenticity and world-class hospitality.

For only $799, you can book the one-week Snow Safari starting in Interlaken on January 13, 2007. Visit www.myswitzerland.com/en/specialoffers.cfm?id=102166

In Grindelwald, skiers of all levels will find the runs of their choice in one of the most wonderful sceneries in the Alps. Aside from 200 km of ski runs, there are 80 km of winter hiking trails and 20 km of cross-country tracks. Sledders will find 57 km of toboggan runs.
See a plethora of activities at www.grindelwald.com/winter-uk.php?page=717&frameset=5

One of Grindelwald's 4-star hotels, Hotel Kreuz & Post, offers 7 nights at CHF 1270. Contact: kreuz-post@bluewin.ch

Hotel Cabana, a Bed & Breakfast hotel, offers the mid-week bargain of 3 nights for CHF 264.

Wengen-Mürren in the Lauterbrunnen Valley
A gondola will whisk you to the Schilthorn where you can retrace the footsteps of James Bond at the famous revolving restaurant Piz Gloria. Travel on the Jungfrau Railroad up to the Jungfraujoch, the world's highest railroad station and enjoy the stunning view.

Traditional hospitality, ranging from simple to luxurious, is enjoyed in hotels and restaurants in the Lauterbrunnen Valley by visitors from around the world.

The 64th Inferno Race, January 17 to 20, 2007
The Inferno Race was organized for the first time in 1928 by a group of English skiing enthusiasts. Today it is the largest amateur skiing race in the world.

The 77th International Lauberhorn Races, January 12 to 14, 2007
This is one of the world's most exciting ski races. Every year tens of thousands of spectators watch the thrilling, fast races and enjoy the atmosphere. Visit www.wengen-muerren.ch/index.php?id=109&lang=en&L=1

One of Wengen's 4-star hotels is Wengener Hotel, a Silence Hotel featuring 40 rooms. See attractive images and check out prices at www.wengenerhof.ch.

Leukerbad is ready to pamper you. This quintessential Swiss spa resort is located in the beautiful canton of Valais. Here you can swim 365 days a year in the thermal waters of 22 pools. "Aqua Fit" exercises add the finishing touches to the unique spa experience.
Get your ticket for the "FIRE AND SNOW FESTIVAL" on January 20, 2007 for CHF 30 online at: www.leukerbad.ch/en/welcome.cfm

Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn has good snow conditions already in December. The Furggsattel chair lift is in operation and you can even ski across the border to Italy!

The Horu Trophy, January 18 - 21, 2007, is one of the biggest Open Air Curling Tournaments in Europe. Sixty-four teams will play on 16 rinks. www.zermatt.ch/curling

One of Zermatt's most wonderful hotels is La Ginabelle. The hospitable Abgottspon-Schell family goes out of its way to make you feel at home. You will want to come back again and again.
Offer: 7 nights with breakfast buffet and evening meal with 5 - 6 courses 6-day ski pass for Zermatt, Cervinia and Valtournenche, 2 days of skiing with your host (former director of the Zermatt Ski and Snowboard School). Prices for January 13 to 20, 2007 start at CHF 1,608 per person / week in a double room. See more packages at www.la.ginabelle.ch/e/index.htm

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