Though summer marks the high season for Swiss lakeside resorts and cities like Zurich, it’s a great time to snag bargains at dedicated ski resorts like Gstaad, Verbier, and Zermatt. These ski-centric locales have come to embrace year-round outdoor opportunities like climbing, mountain biking, and golfing – all of which can be enjoyed under the summer sun, minus the maddening winter crowds (and inflated hotel rates). Plus, the Swiss National Tourist Office has sweetened the pot by offering dozens of summer travel specials on their
website. For even more bang for your buck on airfare and hotel rates, travel on summer’s fringes in June or September.
