This winter, Expat Explore is offering exclusive ski holiday packages to Switzerland. Filled with adventure, scenery, snow and various optional extras, the Swiss Alps is the ultimate choice for those daydreaming about classic winter holidays.
Both beginner and more experienced skiers will have the chance to whizz down the world's most breath-taking slopes, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the area on the way down. Those looking for something besides skiing can enjoy sledding down scenic trails, hiking in the snowy landscapes and plenty of other wintery activities. If you have ever found yourself longing for a white Christmas and a winter holiday straight out of a fairy tale, the Swiss Alps is sure to make your dreams come true.
Stay in a typical Swiss village of Wilderswil, in the heart of the Jungfrau region. The Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens was built in the 1800's and is situated within a 5-minute walk from the train station. Local dishes like rösti and bratwurst are prepared by our expert chef and served in the comfort of the hotel restaurant. Included in the price is an authentic Swiss fondue and wine experience as well as a complimentary wine tasting for you to try a variety of European wines and get to know the other travellers.
Our ski holiday packages include a choice of chalet style accommodation in the Edelweiss Lodge, or the option to upgrade to your own en-suite hotel room in the Alpenrose Hotel & Gardens. Please note that prices do not include airfares, airport transfers or ski rental.
The Jungfraujoch has been voted the number one optional excursion on all Expat Explore Tours.
The majestic Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains are some of the highest peaks in Switzerland, also featuring the highest railway station in Europe at an elevation of 3454 meters. The brilliantly engineered cogwheel railroad winds through the valleys and up mountains stopping at the Eigerwand and Eismeer stations. Here, you can marvel at the jaw-dropping views of glaciers, rocky mountains, snow, ice and if you're lucky the bluest of skies (remember to take your sunglasses!).
Once at the top, you can stand inside the Sphinx Observatory or on the Plateau to appreciate a truly exhilarating 360-degree panorama view of this Alpine wonderland. There's a variety of activities to take part in like sledding and skiing, visiting the ice palace or tasting some of the finest Swiss chocolate. Take a deep breath, the air filling your lungs is of the purest in the world! Welcome to Switzerland.
The hotel is owned and managed by Carl Cronje, co-founder of Expat Explore. As a frequent traveller to the Jungfrau region for over a decade, Carl and his partner Ryan fell in love with the beauty of the Alps. When the hotel came up for sale in the summer of 2014, they grabbed the opportunity to bring the magic of this European winter wonderland to Expat Explore's range of current holiday packages.
Carl and Ryan took it upon themselves to personally oversee the refurbishment and renovation of the hotel as it was transformed into the Alpenrose Hotel & Gardens. The beautiful gardens around the hotel were landscaped by Carl with plants all the way from Tuscany. Meat, dairy and other fresh produce served in the Alpenrose are sourced from local butcheries, dairies and farms in and around Wilderswil.
Situated in the picturesque village of Wilderswil in the Swiss Alps, Alpenrose Hotel offers the ideal Alpine adventure for couples, families and anyone else seeking a magical Swiss ski holiday. Europe in winter is magical as it is, but in the Jungfrau region, 206 kilometres of ski slopes turns the Swiss Alps into a true winter wonderland! Snow is guaranteed in ski areas around Wilderswil such as Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen, Mürren-Schilthorn and Grindelwald-First.
Boasting views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, with Wilderswil train station just five minutes away, and Interlaken a mere bus ride away, Jungfraujoch and many top Swiss ski slopes can be reached easily from the hotel. Guests have the option of dining at a traditional pub, or the charming restaurant, which serves affordable, delicious Swiss and international cuisine.
Just a short walk from Wilderswil train station, and a quick half hour trip to the slopes from there, you will not have to lug your heavy ski gear around or lose precious time getting to the slopes. This leaves you free to enjoy the time you save getting there as you use it on the fun stuff, such as skiing!
Worried about getting all of the equipment you need to hit the slopes? If you need to hire ski equipment, we can get you to the ski rental shop, free of charge. Our door-to-door collection service picks you up and takes you to ski equipment shops at no extra charge. You will however be responsible for renting of ski supplies.
The French term for 'after ski', this is the word used for all the other good things in life besides the slopes. Social, entertainment, dining and relaxation are all par for the course at Alpenrose, with an on-site bar, restaurant, hot-tub, ski-room, gardens and plenty of good company all up for grabs after a day on the snow.
Your stay at the Alpenrose includes special fondue evening where the expert chef will prepare a range of local dishes including ‘Rosti' and Bratwurst. This experience also includes unlimited wine with the meal.
