Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer in Switzerland, a visit to the Swiss Alps is the relaxing way to enjoy winter – at as gentle a pace as you please.

This winter, in a bid to promote relaxation and rest, the world’s most on-time country puts away the clocks and dedicates itself to helping visitors unplug and recharge. Time stands still with stunning views over 48 sparkling four-thousanders, a stroll through the calm and tranquility of 11 car-free winter resorts, guaranteed snow at 29 ski areas above 2800 metres, stress-free travel by public transportation, and 3500 kilometres of peaceful winter hiking trails?

To get you started we’ve made getting there as relaxing as being there. This winter, we are thrilled to unveil the new Swiss Alps Ski Train from London to Switzerland! Operating each Saturday from 22 December 2012 to 13 April 2013, the Eurostar service pulls out of London, changes in Lille for the TGV and then zooms direct to Switzerland. With stops at Aigle, Martigny, Sierre, Visp and Brig, the Swiss Alps Ski Train is the most relaxing way to reach the best mountain addresses this winter. Leave London at 7am, enjoy lunch on the train as you roll across France, and be in Switzerland in time for a pre-dinner aperitif. What could be more civilised?

Step into a true winter fairytale on 3500 kilometres winter walking paths stretching across the finest sunny scenery in Switzerland. There is tour for all ages and levels, in fact there are hundreds! From walking the groomed snow paths amidst the UNESCO Heritage scenery of the Aletsch glacier area, to a delicious fondue-fuelled hike above Gstaad, to a planetary stroll complete with astronomical sculptures through the wild and rugged Val d’Anniviers… choose from the easy-peasy to the truly adventurous. Winter walking is something all generations can enjoy together and it`s also a great way to get out on your own. It’s also becoming quite trendy if we do say so ourselves.

Choose where to go, find out how long it takes, and see detailed maps and route guides with the new Winter Walking App. You can also check out fun family activities, hotels, huts and more in our new winter magazine. Download the winter e-brochure on a new iPad app www.MySwitzerland.com/mobile

Have a peak at just how hard we`re preparing for your ultimate relaxing holiday. Our two favourite bearded Swiss men are at it again this season on a new winter TV spot, making sure even the cuckoo 2 clocks don’t interfere with the quiet relaxation of our guests. Get a preview of how hard we’re working so you can have a good lie in www.youtube.com/MySwitzerland

And watch the snow pile up at all your favourite Swiss resorts with our flashy redesigned snow report. The new version will go live in November, so keep an eye out on www.MySwitzerland.com/winter

A few highlights from our Tour Operator friends:

Visit Lenzerheide, a new destination for Powder Byrne and Nendaz, also new for the Ski Club Freshtracks programme. There’s free skiing for beginners with Crystal Ski that includes free tuition, free equipment rental and free lift pass. Also from Crystal, free lift passes at Veysonnaz in the Swiss Four Valleys.

Inghams team up with super-coach Warren Smith to host Ski Academies at three Inghams properties in Verbier. Also from Inghams, 2 for 1 lift passes or 2 for 1 ski/board hire for all guests staying in chalets and chalet hotels in Switzerland when booked with charter flights. In St Moritz, free lift pass included for all guests.

Free lift passes in Davos.
After the success of last year, Davos continues its big pre-Christmas lift pass give-away. Guests will again receive a free skipass for Davos Klosters for every overnight stay before Christmas. The special offer is valid from 16 November to 23 December. It’s so simple: Book a stay in one of the participating hotels and receive one free skipass per night

Hotel Ski Pass included in Engadin St. Moritz.
This winter guests will get true value for money with the ‘Hotel Ski Pass included’. Book two nights or more at one of the over 100 participating hotel and the ski pass is just 25 Swiss Francs per person/day for the duration of the stay. This is a saving of around 50 Swiss Francs a day

Transportation

Flights to Switzerland

We offer flights from the UK and Ireland to Switzerland and beyond. We work with most airlines, for flights to Switzerland mainly with SWISS, British Airways and Air France as well as with most “No frills” airlines like EasyJet, Flybe, Ryanair and others.

SWISS continues to be the skiers' airline of choice as your first pair of skis / snowboard, boots and helmets are free of charge on flights to Switzerland.

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Rail tickets

Swiss Rail Passes
Swiss Travel System’s wide range of Swiss rail tickets ensures there is the right ticket to meet your particular needs and individual travel plans when travelling in Switzerland. You choose the destinations on our network of over 20,000 kilometres of rail, bus and boat routes.

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Eurostar & International Rail
At Switzerland Travel Centre we can also issue tickets for groups and individuals travelling around the European rail network.

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Rental car

Renting a car is one of the most flexible ways to discover the beauty of Switzerland. Fly to Zürich, Geneva, Basel or Lugano and pick up your car at the airport or any other local office. Prices vary depending on season.

From the U.K. - for more information call 0207 420 49 00

Luggage transfer

The unique Fly Rail Luggage System offers you the possibility of transferring your main luggage directly to your resort at a cost of £ 28 per piece of luggage return. Simply check-in your luggage in the UK and continue your journey to your destination. Please note this service is only available with flights into Geneva or Zürich. Return services are restricted to passengers flying with scheduled carriers, where the luggage is automatically transferred onto the flight.

From the U.K. - for more information call 0207 420 49 00

For much more information please click on http://www.myswitzerland.com