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Cosy Cool in the Mountains - meet the ‘Softies of the Alps’, comfort-laden hotel outposts that celebrate the juxtaposition of smooth relaxation shrouded by snow-capped, jagged peaks.
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Adelboden hits different. High-octane ski runs, pulse-racing hikes, après-ski energy and a design-led alpine retreat. Powder, peaks & pure Swiss edge – where adrenaline meets style. Ready for the rush?
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Everything in the long-established Ski resort of Zermatt revolves around Switzerland’s icon, the majestic and unmistakable, Matterhorn standing at a hypnotic 4478m.
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Bold beats meet Alpine peaks – Zermatt Unplugged drops sound and style into the Swiss slopes this April. Acoustic legends, DJs, and design-led hotels turn up the cool.
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Meet the GOLD-BERGS, our Autumn line-up of Alpine Hotels dressed in the amber tones of Fall - from Italy, Austria, Germany and Switzerland – the scene is indeed magical, marking the start of the wonderful Alpine Indian Summer.
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Peruse your ultimate ski holiday edit for a truly design-led breakdown of top winter destinations in the Alps (and what to wear while there, too).
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A fabulous creative fusing of two historic landmark buildings, this popular restaurant and newly created design hotel is decked in Swiss and Scandi aesthetics and crafts.
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A bijou design hotel laced in a plush hipness of crushed velvets, soft linens, aged oak beams and lovely quirky accessories – a dash of peacock blue, gold, burgundy and teal usher a signature of urban cool to this
120-year-old dairy warehouse.
Eye candy sets the tone, a decisively chilled design refuge of honeyed timbers and smooth noir accented interiors, a foodie basecamp and cabin-esque hideout for the lovers of keeping it easy, perched hillside overlooking Engelberg.
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Home to the art scene since the first gallery opened here in the 1960s, modern and contemporary art galleries line the Engadin Valley in Switzerland including Hauser & Wirth in St. Moritz.
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An adults-only newly opened hotel-chalet chameleon married to a curatorial melange of mid-century nostalgia and a dialogue of soft luxury perched in altitudinous Adelboden.
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This tiny mountain hamlet is home to some stunning architecture, a sort of magnet for the craft and its followers, not least those that flock to the legendary architect Peter Zumthor's famed Therme Vals - an aqueous world that brings the mountain indoors.
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How Zurich's ultra luxe-cool stationers Hieronymus epitomise the very Swiss sense of detail + precision
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In Switzerland’s south-eastern corner nestled up to the border with northern Italy lies Bergell, a picturesque alpine valley of needle-sharp peaks, jagged mountains, pine tree forests and crystal-clear lakes cradled around historic villages teeming with tradition.
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The village of Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland region makes for an excellent basecamp with easy access to five separate ski areas: Sillerenbuhl, Tschentenalp, Engstligenalp, Elsigenalp and Lenk.
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In northeastern Switzerland, find the canton of St. Gallen, a region which meets Liechtenstein and Austria’s Vorarlberg in the east and Lake Constance in the north.
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The gateway to the Bernese Oberland, Thun is an attractive historic riverfront town that dates back to the 12th century. Sandwiched between the mountains and Lake Thun (Thunersee) with the river Aare skirting the old town, Thun is naturally picturesque and close to neighbour Interlaken.
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Found high in the Alps, design hotel Maistra 160 is a soulful modernist, a deeply rooted sanctuary of diligence with a gorgeously retracted remit of interior precision and silent sophistication.
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A curated style jungle of mid-century furnishings, abstract modernism and bespoke pieces are flavoured by the original pine panelling dating back to 1848 - and all this cuteness is wrapped in a canvas of wild herbs and mountain eye candy.
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The very centre of Switzerland, the canton of Obwalden is pure and simple Swiss joy, a land of mountains and valleys, tradition and wholesome outdoor living. Stretching from the shores of Lake Lucerne, past Lake Sarnen and extending down to the tallest peak of Titlis, Obwalden is also known for its dense and verdant forests, plus plenty of protected areas of natural beauty including UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch in the east of the canton.
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Perhaps the most charming of all Switzerland’s cantons, the sizeable province of Bern is proud of its prettiness and not shy to put on a show from the peaks and lakes of the Bernese Oberland to the crimson red of the ubiquitous geraniums - some say Bern just does it better.
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Since the 14th century, the village of Mund and the UNESCO mountain region has been the quiet spice producer since it was smuggled in via Italy and the Simplon Pass.
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Oeschinensee is no postcard—it’s a pulse-quickening, alpine daydream where glaciers whisper, cliffs defy gravity, and wild swimming in sapphire waters is an initiation, not a choice.
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The lush valley of Grisons (Graubünden) is some 1,250m above sea level and offers a rare taste of the traditional Walser culture - a people with their own language and customs with roots as deep as Switzerland’s existence.
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Built at the base of the Matterhorn, a hypnotic 4,478m high geological wonder often nicknamed “The Toblerone Mountain”, Zermatt is a rustic Alpine village that’s been a prized destination on explorer’s maps since the 1470’s.
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A visit to Valais in the southwest of Switzerland, nestled in the legendary glacial Rhône Valley, is a must-do alpine trip for any lover of wines, food & nature pure.
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Upper Engadin in Grisons is the cultural sister to glitzy St. Moritz and has long been the preferred destination of writers, artists, thinkers and musicians.
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Located in the heart of Switzerland, Engelberg is a small village around 30 kilometres south of Lucerne, with bucket loads of cutesy charm, pretty enough to be lifted from the pages of a story book.
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Perched high, this reborn majesty presides over the larch-wrapped resort of Zermatt in the Swiss canton of Valais, a design hotel that rekindles the Geist of Golden Age alpinism.
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Whether made from bamboo, walnut, beech, poplar or redwood, these seven ski chosen makers are using innovation, sustainability and tradition to carve out skis that have high performance.
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Lovers of Surrealism flock to Zürich's Kunsthaus until July for a first exhibition 'Gardens of Dreams' devoted to the Surrealist cooperation between Salvador Dalí and Alberto Giacometti.
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A design manifesto of traditional alpine heart rallies at these outposts of modern heritage in a comforting guise of timbers, modernist furnishings and the odd heirloom antique.
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A sculptural architect with a genius approach to concrete, Walter Maria Förderer’s Brutalist construction of churches in the 60s shows a reinvention of religious buildings that still sits at the vanguard of modernism.
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Internationally acclaimed artist and photographer Jonathan Ducrest returned home to his native Switzerland in 2021 after a 23-year stint in the U.S. - relocating from Los Angeles to Zurich.
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Vals was a hotspot before there were even words to describe one. According to archeological finds, this area was a bustling hub at beginning of the Bronze and Iron Ages, if not earlier, and humanity’s ancient ancestors were drawn in by the lure of its natural thermal baths.
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Affectionately known as the lake without a nation, freshwater Lake Constance, known as the Bodensee in German, was formed in the ice age by glaciers and is Europe's third largest lake.
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The country of Wales is a long-time respected and highly regarded producer of crafted textiles and weaving, and one of the most sought-after British manufacturers, produced in a whitewashed mill that’s been in continuous use since 1841.
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Striving for perfection in the field of tobogganing and skiing, Mach ski are wood, aircraft aluminium, fibreglass and a graphite racing base to create a smooth, fast speed.
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Made with precision, intelligence and a thoughtful consciousness, Simon Jacomet is on a mission to refine every detail of the ski-making process, with as little waste as possible.
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Swiss luxury ski brand ZAI make skis of innovative design, craftsmanship and excellent performance with science underpinning ski design in this high-octane sport.
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Inspired by a humble yet legendary hostelry-hotel and watering hole of the same name in Patagonia, the Touring Club in Penarth, near Cardiff in Wales is a crafted dining spot and bar created by a maverick group of friends.
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Steps away from Lake Constance, this shoreside hideaway fuses historical elegance with modern, purist architecture and conscious design, cradled in nature, wildflowers and centuries-old pine trees.
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With a timeless design that transcends trends, Horgenglarus chairs, made in Switzerland, have achieved cult status with their unique craftsmanship in bending large pieces of wood.
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Ditch the noise. Chase altitude. High above Kandersteg, Chalet Arva is a raw, fuss-free alpine escape where wild nature rules, simplicity thrives, and adventure meets tranquility. Let the mountains pull you in.
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Rethought Gasthof Inn with a fabulous Restaurant, an upstairs private Apartment Suite by Monocle, Guest Rooms, and a Kiosk make this a popular pitstop along Zürich’s Gold Coast.
Off-radar and quietly bold – a mansion hideout wrapped in lush gardens, where heritage meets high design, secret cinema nights unfold, and Dry Martinis flow. Zürich’s sleekest secret, just slightly off-centre.
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Lose yourself in the wild beauty of Oeschinensee—where glacial waters shimmer, cliffs rise like giants, and the Swiss Alps whisper secrets only the boldest travellers will hear.
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Design rebels, hospitality mavericks, and fearless creators—Rebel Femmes is a roll call of women shaping travel, style, and architecture with attitude. Iconic hotels, bold visions, and cultural game-changers.
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From Arctic three-star pop-ups to Alps fire feasts, pistachio tiramisù, Roca x Macallan in Scotland, and De Niro’s NYC sequel — Europe’s edible underground is serving serious flavour.
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Producing both slalom, race carvers and all-mountain skis, Timbaer skis come in a range of materials, but each benefit from a bamboo core - giving their skis unique flexibility yet sturdiness.
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Where wilderness meets radical architecture, soulful stays and culture-led adventures – join us in chasing raw nature, good people and unapologetically beautiful escapes across the wild corners of the world.
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A fabulously humble basecamp of good design for kindreds of style, Brücke 49 is a collection of rooms, suites, studios and apartments in the high-in-the-mountains creative enclave, Vals.
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An historic institution of bohemian flair and surrealist imaginings, Zurich’s Cabaret Voltaire ensconces the art world, Dada movement and night club vibes.
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Zürich is a collision of old-world grandeur and radical modernism—Dada, design, and decadence wrapped in Alpine views. A city where history rebels, creativity thrives, and luxury meets underground cool.
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Unapologetically vivid, this preferred pad of intellect and creativity is awash in Art Nouveau flamboyance tamed with clever 1950s-inspired design interventions. A stylishly cool home of the arts, brushed with boldness.
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Learn to craft a piece of Switzerland's foodie Alpine culture yourself with lessons from a Raclette master in Vals, accompanied by a sip of local wine.
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At the foot of Mount Titlis in the picturesque Urner Alps and in the heart of Switzerland, is the Obwalden village aptly named Mountain of Angels - Engelberg, just 35km from Lucerne and 90km from Zurich.
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For anyone who enjoys a challenge, spending their days in the snow and having the world at their feet, the famous Haute Route across the Alps is a dream come true; let us introduce you.
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Step on to Switzerland’s latest feat in extraordinary architecture and design and swing sky-high on the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge at 1621ft (494m), the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge hangs at breath-taking heights over the Zermatt and Grächen valley.
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One for you travelling oenophiles - Switzerland's beautiful Valais holds the highest vineyard in Europe, and wines that are regarded as "the pearl of the Alps".
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Arts and the Alps is an alluring combo - so next time in the Engadin Valley, St. Moritz, pop into Vito Schnabel’s Art Gallery in the Clouds for a cultural rest-bite from hiking & ski.
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The winery of St Jodern Kellerei in Switzerland’s beautiful Visperterminen, in the canton of Valais, has long been recognised as having the highest vineyard in Europe.
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Food writer Meredith Erickson has travelled the wintry peaks and picturesque trails of the alpine region of France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria.
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Located in eastern Switzerland’s Engadin Valley within the Graubünden canton, the quality of skiing is extremely high – hence why the Winter Olympics have been hosted here twice.
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Well known for its alternative way of approaching a design project, Stylt Trampoli, a hospitality design studio based in Gothenburg is helmed by maverick thinker and Norwegian Erik Nissen Johansen.
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Hike with the cows in this Alpine adventure of outdoor Austrian idylls, a famed foodie hotspot, the ladies have it good up here in Vorarlberg's Bregenzerwald.
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'Oh Yeah,' from cult band 'Yello' to producing ethical, fair-trade chocolate, Oro de Cacao is real chocolate using a manufacturing process that carefully extracts the actual flavour of the bean.
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South Tyrol’s Jazz Festival of music, mountains and culture - also known as the Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige – takes place every year from the end of June, for nine days. This year, be sure to bookmark June 30 – July 9, 2023 in your cool culture kid diaries.
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Luxury fashion house Bally started life in a small Swiss village before becoming an international design giant - not bad for a former elastic factory.
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There is nothing more appealing than curling up after a day out on the slopes with a good page-turning book in hand. We've put together a ski holiday reading list of books for the slopes - inspired by the alps.
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Bordering Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, Austria’s western Vorarlberg region is famous for its incredible skiing prowess, fantastic alpine views and also for holding the oldest and most influential ski club in the world.
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It’s a place where Ernest Hemingway felt a connection, he found inspiration carried on the fresh air, solace amongst the strong personalities in the mountains, and soul-reviving exercise climbing and skiing the peaks
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A striking feat of luxury architecture & design, contemporary Strandbad Seeburg on the edge of Lake Lucerne is the perfect place for Swiss summertime paddling.
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In the hat industry since 1919, this Swiss business knocks out handmade, crafted, hats of every sort & kind from their hat making workshop 'Hutwerkstatt'.
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For the ultimate in local fare that’s “still” organic — as in “it was never anything but” — Chez Vrony in Zermatt, Switzerland serves up time-honored recipes that have been handed down generation to generation, like the restaurant itself.
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A mountainous state in western Austria bordered by Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, Vorarlberg is known for its ski resorts and stunning alpine scenery.
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Promontório redefines travel—where bold design, cultural authenticity, and luxury collide. From vineyard retreats to urban icons, this is architecture that speaks and spaces that stay with you.
Located within the breathtaking Cairngorms National Park this creatively unique designer pad in the Scottish highlands is the new place to bed down for the night. Expect a wondrous, comforting blend of classic Scottish aesthetic and smooth, muted Scandi design.
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Ruth’s original manifesto to listen to what the house wanted to be has served her well. Reinvented for the curious traveller, Brücke 49 has been welcoming guests for nearly a decade.
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Reworked timbers, laden cloths, traditional carpentry, engineering and architectural imagination often escort these contemporary hotels of modern alpine design and creativity. Less is sometimes more in the Alps.
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The von Bartha art gallery in the little town of S-chanf, high up in Switzerland's Engadin Mountains, is the perfect cultural stop-off for skiers whizzing by.
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Life partners Dax Roll and Joyce Urbanus are at the helm of the interior design studio Nicemakers based in Amsterdam, creators of design hotels and beautifully conceived homes.
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Zumthor celebrates his eightieth year this rare exhibition of his models includes many notable highlights as the London Serpentine pavilion project in 2011, the shimmering cube Kunsthaus Bregenz on Lake Constance, thermal baths in Vals.
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One of Germany’s most southerly states is demarcated as Baden-Württemberg, bordering France, Switzerland and Austria over the glistening shores of Lake Constance, and within Germany it shimmies up to Bavaria, Hesse and Rhineland Palatinate.
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Contemporary art continues to find its way into the Alpine villages of Engadin – surely, a reflection of the cosmopolitan and cultured crowd that seizes upon these rural locales each holiday season.
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The perfect summer pairing must be spa and hike – and where better to indulge than in a luxury retreat hotel clasped in the alpine mountains framed by snow-dusted peaks.
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The world's most beautiful police station? ' Amtshaus in Zurich, referred to locally as the Blüemlihalle, or hall of little flowers, was designed and painted by Augusto Giacometti.
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The Pavilion Le Corbusier, located in Zurich, pays homage to an architect who was the forerunner of urban design, a pioneer of sustainability, and a leader of modernism.
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The Wetterstein Mountains are a mountain group in the northern Limestone Alps that sit bang on the border between southern Germany and western Austria, with the famous landmark peak of Zugspitze.
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Bold, creative and inspired by the dramatics of their mountain locations - these five alpine architecture pitstops are for the design enthusiast.
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Behind some of Scotland's landmark conservation and restoration projects including the award-winning Kyle House, Hotel Lundies and Killiehuntly Farmhouse in the Highlands.
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The Italian architect has been in demand since he completed the French national museum of 20th century art, Centre Georges Pompidou, in 1971, which created ripples in the architecture world.
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A legendary crash pad of royalty, celebs and lovers of Arlberg, this is the chic chalet hotel and spa of consummate five star style. Interiors are dedicated to alpine heritage and modern luxe running through the hotel’s family history.
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What we wear is a signifier of who we are, and the hat in particular has become a marker of individuality and style.
Handcrafted, family-owned hat makers literally headline this lineup of the coolest, oldest, most stylish and rare finds - our chapeaux of choice from felt fedoras, brimming sun hats or a jaunty beret.
Rubbing shoulders with neighbours Switzerland and Austria, Val Venosta (Vinschgau) is a bountiful region in the western tip of South Tyrol (Alto Adige) famed for apples, ski, glaciers, snow kitting, natural beauty, sunken villages and is arguably a serious foodie capital.
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Loved by the freestyle fraternity, home to the FIS Ski World Cup Giant Slalom, Adelboden-Lenk and Betelberg has over 200km of pistes and is the gateway to Elsigen-Metsch, Tschentenalp, Engstligenalp, Adelboden & Co. has more than 63 lifts and cable cars.
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As well as skiing and hiking the Silvretta glacier at 3,000 metres, winter hikes are popular as are snowshoe tours and cross-country skiing. The region has over 74 cable cars and lifts that connect the 297 kilometres of ski slopes, perfectly designed to ensure speedy runs and perfect days on powder.
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Restored within a former monastery, this fabulous design hotel and foodie hotspot brings together the stone mason, blacksmith and wood worker with the artisan makers.
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South Tyrol in Northern Italy offers you a panoramic winter wonderland - if Tom Ford did skiing locations, this would be it. Its diverse and impressive landscape makes it the perfect winter getaway; offering hikes, snowboarding and skiing, to let’s face it, some serious spa time in our gorgeous hotels.
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The small picturesque town of Bolzano/Bozen is found scattered along a lush valley, snaking around terraces of verdant vineyards and the greenest hills of the Italian Dolomites.
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Looking for a luxury little guesthouse this winter? Check-in to these wintry favourites for a spot of chill time wrapped in blankets of fresh snow, frosted webs, dewy mornings, hot stoves, cracking fire pits and doorstep nature.
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