For those who want to sip glühwein in a solar-powered Jacuzzi under Parc Ela's starry skies, wake up inside a converted 200-year-old larch grain store, and step straight from a private spa into après-ski
Swiss winters do have a certain kind of magnetism – all those razor-sharp peaks, the crisp mountain air, and glinting glaciers shining blue white under the sun, before happy evenings in supping on something warm and digging into a gigantic raclette. It’s something rather special to behold. And below the peaks, you’ll find an alpine culture that, in recent years, has really nailed the art of cosiness. Indeed, today's best Swiss chalets rival some of the area's most wonderful hotels, taking a thrillingly creative turn without losing any of the original charm you know, love and expect.
Now, the quintessential centuries-old larch beams with stoney open fireplaces come outfitted with sleek black metal minimalist fixtures, solar-powered Jacuzzis bubbling nicely on the terrace, and some even have their own (often huge) subterranean spas. So, whether you’re after a historic converted grain store hidden high above the Val d’Anniviers, a quiet haven on the banks of Lake Thun, or a punchy penthouse in Verbier with views over Place Centrale, we have found a wonderful address to book. Below, the best chalets in Switzerland to know about ahead of your next ski break.
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Editors’ picks of the best chalets in Switzerland
- For couples: Le Grenier d’Isabelle, Val d’Anniviers
- For families: Summit & Embers, Verbier
- For big groups: Chalet Grand Coeur, Verbier
- For interior design fans: Stylish eco chalet, Parc Ela
- For a room with a view: Classical Swiss chalet with lake views, Hünibach
Penthouse Alex, Verbier
Here’s a real showstopper; there's wow factor infused into each and every corner of this grand imposing penthouse, which soars over the pulsing heart of Verbier, just a hop and a skip from the iconic Place Centrale. Inside, the fixtures are as smart-as-can-be, all refined alpine elegance juxtaposed with exposed timber, underfloor heating and plenty of cosy wooly throws. While each room is an aesthetic treat, the best bit is still the views, which you’ll gaze at through the panoramic living room windows and straight out to the village. There’s a ski room to make getting dressed as simple as can be, and an in-house private spa suite, complete with a traditional wooden sauna and tiled hammam to soothe tired muscles after intense days on the slopes. PSA: if you still haven’t booked anything for New Year, the fireworks from this spot are incredible.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From around £22,000 for a seven-night stay
Eternal Recurrence, Engadin
This one makes an impact upon arrival, as you enter under aesthetic vaulted timber ceilings and find bags of traditional Swiss alpine warmth straight away. For serious skiers, this is a practically unbeatable location, being just five minutes on foot from the coveted Corvatsch-Furtschellas ski lifts in sparkly Silvaplana. After you’ve exhausted yourself, pop back and you’ll be warmed to the bones thanks to a big stone crackling fireplace, while double doors lead out onto a balcony overlooking forested hiking trails, perfect for frosty morning breakfasts and lazy lunches with a view. Outdoorsy types will be in their element here. Lake Silvaplana’s famous windsurfing spots and cross-country hiking loops are right on the doorstep – and it’s dog-friendly, so the whole family can come along, too.
Sleeps: Four
Price: From around £752 for a three-night stay
Chalet Grand Coeur, Verbier
With a chic interior you’ll only find the likes of in Verbier, this is another megawatt hit for stylish types right among the thick of some of the world’s best slopes. This stunning four-bed chalet peers down over snow-draped Valais mountains, while inside is thoroughly indulgent with a great stone fireplace, chunky wooden beams and plush fabrics at every turn – grab one of the sheepskin throws and swaddle yourself up for a cosy evening. Wake up, pull on a fluffy robe and get started with breakfast on the balcony, then dive in for a dip in the heated outdoor pool beneath the pergola. When it’s time to grab your skis, there’s a dedicated boot room for pulling your paraphernalia on and off, and full concierge services to make life as easy as can be. So, from private chef suppers to in-chalet ski fittings, just say the word and it will be done.
Sleeps: Eight
Price: From around £18,200 for a seven-night stay
Classical Swiss chalet with lake views, Hünibach
If you’re imagining a Swiss villa, you’re thinking of something just like this – and it has a particularly good location, right on a sunny, south-facing hillside, directly overlooking the brilliant turquoise waters of Lake Thun. Hidden among the Bernese Alps, a stay here is perfect for those who enjoy getting stuck into active days on foot – you’re within a stones’ throw of all the mountains, lakes and woods you could ever want to explore. Return home for some R&R and you’ll be treated to light-filled living spaces opening onto a bright sunroom and a garden, where an outdoor hot tub awaits long soaks with a glass of wine to soothe tired muscles, with a side of unbeatable views over the lake. Plus, you’re just a 12-minute stroll from the Hünibach boat jetty, where you can hop on for a scenic ferry ride across to Interlaken towards Grindelwald and Gstaad.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £2,727 for a four-night stay
Stylish eco chalet, Parc Ela
If you want to hole up inside Switzerland’s largest nature reserve – who doesn’t? – then you’ll need to head to glistening Parc Ela, where this supremely techy retreat shows that luxury and sustainability can coexist very nicely indeed. The whole place is powered by solar panels, including the floor heating, 55-inch smart TV and keyless digital entry – thank goodness; nobody wants to lose their room key halfway down a ski slope. The best bit is the large outdoor space, where you’ll find a solar-heated Jacuzzi for long soaks under the stars after days spent mountain biking through Bike Kingdom Lenzerheide or watching the cheer-inducing Albula Railway train glide past. Oh, and the views are predictably gorgeous, with the chalet set against a chocolate box-worthy vista of cascading waterfalls and green and white tinged mountain passes.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £2,094 for a three-night stay
Summit & Embers, Verbier
What more could any big gang of skiers need? Just five minutes from Verbier's main lifts, this bright, family-friendly snow-topped chalet brings everything you need to full relax after a day on the slopes. Floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto a broad wraparound balcony with more punchy views of snow-capped peaks and aesthetic Mont-Fort right in the distance. After a day tackling the Four Valleys, pull your boots off and flop down on the extra-deep corner sofa in front of the crackling log fire – you’ve no need to move all evening. There are five bedrooms for all the family, and should you not want to cook, all of Verbier’s world-class restaurants and aprés-ski spots are all just moments away on foot.
Sleeps: Nine
Price: From around £1,589 for a two-night stay
Le Grenier d’Isabelle, Val d’Anniviers
Historic on the outside, supremely modern within – this is a really good example of how to restore an old building to make it something new and lovely. This old raccard (aka a traditional Swiss timber grain store) now pairs its ancient sun-baked larch wood walls with svelte black metal flashes, a soothing neutral interior scheme and a thoroughly contemporary kitchen. You’ll find it away from the crowds in the sleepy village of Ayer, where the bijou abode opens onto a cool floating balcony with sweeping panoramas of the Grimentz peaks from every angle. Put on your slippers and head downstairs, where you’ll find a suitably minimalist double bedroom and bathroom clad all in stone, while the upper floor has a cosy wood-burning stove to warm your toes against and a sweet mezzanine loft for hunkering down after a day whizzing up and down the slopes. Outside, there’s a terrace with a barbecue for frosty lunches with an awe-inspiring backdrop of the giant Valais peaks.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £382 for a two-night stay
How we choose the best chalets in Switzerland
We've vetted these listings based on Superhost status, ratings, amenities, location, previous guest reviews, and decor. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveller are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This is our pick of the best chalets in Verbier.
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