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Europe's underrated ski resort needs to be on your radar this autumn
Instead of jetting off on sun-soaked getaways to Spain or Portugal during my childhood school holidays, I spent my summers hiking in the Alps. Somehow, a total of 15 years have passed since I last breathed in that fresh alpine air and got to go for a dip in crystal clear lakes - and to say I have missed it is an understatement.
TL;DR
- The author rediscovered the beauty of the Swiss Alps during a summer visit, contrary to its common association with winter sports.
- Klosters, a quaint Swiss town, is presented as a royal holiday destination with stunning natural scenery and the Hotel Piz Buin offering luxurious amenities.
- Activities in Klosters included hiking Mount Madrisa, experiencing a Kneipp trail, and cycling e-bikes in the Vereina Valley.
- Davos, Europe's highest town, is noted for its pure air, beneficial for allergies, and its history linked to tuberculosis treatment.
- The author visited the Schatzalp funicular and restaurant, and the historic Hotel Schatzalp, originally a sanatorium.
- Switzerland's railway network facilitated easy travel between locations and back to Zurich.