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Out-Of-The-Way in Switzerland Out-of-the-way in Switzerland Autor(en): Cooper, Gordon Objekttyp: Article Zeitschrift: The Swiss observer : the journal of the Federation of Swiss Societies in the UK Band (Jahr): - (1962) Heft 1418 PDF erstellt am: 30.09.2021 Persistenter Link: http://doi.org/10.5169/seals-694000 Nutzungsbedingungen Die ETH-Bibliothek ist Anbieterin der digitalisierten Zeitschriften. Sie besitzt keine Urheberrechte an den Inhalten der Zeitschriften. Die Rechte liegen in der Regel bei den Herausgebern. Die auf der Plattform e-periodica veröffentlichten Dokumente stehen für nicht-kommerzielle Zwecke in Lehre und Forschung sowie für die private Nutzung frei zur Verfügung. Einzelne Dateien oder Ausdrucke aus diesem Angebot können zusammen mit diesen Nutzungsbedingungen und den korrekten Herkunftsbezeichnungen weitergegeben werden. Das Veröffentlichen von Bildern in Print- und Online-Publikationen ist nur mit vorheriger Genehmigung der Rechteinhaber erlaubt. Die systematische Speicherung von Teilen des elektronischen Angebots auf anderen Servern bedarf ebenfalls des schriftlichen Einverständnisses der Rechteinhaber. Haftungsausschluss Alle Angaben erfolgen ohne Gewähr für Vollständigkeit oder Richtigkeit. Es wird keine Haftung übernommen für Schäden durch die Verwendung von Informationen aus diesem Online-Angebot oder durch das Fehlen von Informationen. Dies gilt auch für Inhalte Dritter, die über dieses Angebot zugänglich sind. Ein Dienst der ETH-Bibliothek ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Schweiz, www.library.ethz.ch http://www.e-periodica.ch 5027Ö THE SWISS OBSERVER 12th October 1962 SWITZERLAND AS SEEN BY HER VISITORS The we//-known travel-writer, Gordon Cooper, aescnoey m t/t/s art/c/e whtc/t way pry/ //y/iei/ m the London week/y, The Sphere. yome o/ the h'tt/e known, a// the more /ove/y corners — away from the beaten /rack — o/ Switzerland. OUT-OF-THE-WAY IN SWITZERLAND by Gordon cooper Although Switzerland covers only half the area of off-the-beaten-track places are Tschiertschen, a pleasant Scotland and is famed world-wide for holidays, it has some village surrounded by flowered meadows and larch and lovely regions that are little known in Britain. The British pine woods with magnificent views of the Rhaetian Alps; traveller has displayed a tendency to conservatism in his Samnaun, a remote village near the Austro-Swiss border choice of holiday resorts there; and travel agents have at the eastern end of the Engadine valley. It is surrounded quite understandably catered for this demand. I suggest, by mountains and woods, and it has also the odd advantage however, that there may well be some readers who would of duty-free prices for tobacco and drinks; S-chanfs, a like to venture away from the well-beaten track, and for charming village situated on the banks of the River Inn, such persons I offer my own special selections. Naturally, eleven miles from St. Moritz. It is a sunny spot and is I have taken into account that suitable accommodation is very close to the Swiss National Park, where delightful available in the places I name. walks in unspoiled natural surroundings can be made. Famous spas in pleasant surroundings Colourful mosaic of fashionable resorts and In Northern Switzerland, to the east of Basle and lying UNSPOILED VILLAGES beside the Rhine, is the spa of Rheinfelden. The medieval The Valais area is distinctive in Switzerland not only walls and buildings provide a pleasant environment, while by virtue of the hardy and individual character of its in- there is the usual range of entertainments. Fine walks habitants but also because of the nature of the scenery. can be enjoyed in the nearby forests, Schinznach-Bad, The deep furrow cut by the Rhône right across the south- west of Zurich, is another attractive spa. Located in an western Swiss Alps has resulted in the creation of many extensive natural park, the resort has a social tradition, side-valleys above which tower the mountains. The scenery and its buildings have considerable dignity, a quality which is unsurpassed and with its renowned tradition of hospitality also pervades its gardens. The broad River Aare brings and excellent hotels — many of them family-run — this coolness, while the town is a good centre for interesting sunny area is ideal for most types of holidaymakers. excursions. Among the larger resorts are Crans (excellent for Picturesque towns and a nearby Summer-Paradise golfers) and Saas-Fee, while I cannot omit mention of North-East Switzerland is a part of the country of Zermatt, with its constant thrill of looking up at the Matter- which I am very fond. St. Gallen, the largest town, is a horn, surely the most impressive of all European moun- most civilised place and a good base for excursions, in- tains. Among the smaller places, there are many which eluding one to Lake Constance. Two recommended holi- are satisfying. Take Evolène, for instance, in the beautiful day spots are Steckborn and Stein-am-Rhein, perhaps Val d'Hérens; it is an unspoiled mountain village where the loveliest medieval town in Switzerland. Both places national costumes are still worn daily by the women. lie beside the Upper-Rhine. In this corner of the country The district abounds in fine walks and climbing possibili- there is the long valley of Toggenburg. Opportunities ties. exist for walking, fishing and bathing; there are mountain At the farthermost end of another valley, the Val lakes and rivers and the summer climate is ideal. The d'Anniviers, there is Zinal, which is surrounded by green area is well known, too, for the excellence of its cuisine. meadows with the Zinal Glacier beyond. I often dream Wildhaus is the largest of the Toggenburg resorts, while of returning there one day — for a real rest. But I also smaller villages are Unterwasser and Neu St. Johann, both have fancy for Isérable, an eagle's eyrie not far from Sion. recommended for a quiet and restful holiday. The only practical means of approach is by an aerial cable-car. The villagers are quite different from other The lonely Jura — a stimulant and any for walking community in the Valais, and it is claimed that they are horse-riding descendants of the Saracenic hordes who, after the Battle At the other side of Switzerland — the north-west — of Poitiers, late in the ninth over-ran some of the there is Murten, one of the best preserved wall-towns in century, high Alpine valleys. Europe. Farther west is Neuchâtel, a good base from At the western end of the Valais, Finhaut, the highest which to explore the Swiss Jura Mountains, while the town village in the Trient valley, is surrounded by larch and itself, lying beside its lake, is pleasing. The landscape very pine woods. It has a situation and is restful and in the Jura is often rather bare and windswept, but there sunny quiet. Then, at the other side of this part of Switzerland, are forests of dark pines, while torrents splash noisily north of the railway between Brigue and Gletsch, there is through rocky ravines. It is a good district for the walker that wonderful escapist spot: Riederalp (over 6,000 feet and also for horse-riding — Saignelégier offers good altitude). It lies on a high plateau commanding a wide facilities for the latter. Porrentruy, St. Ursanne and view of the Alps and overlooks the famous Aletsch glacier. Delémont are other towns in which pleasant to stay. There is in the and " bathing Blausee, there are exceptionally The Grisons — Switzerland in miniature " fine woods around the tiny village. It offers a selection of The canton of the Grisons encompasses the lovely exhilarating walks and the climate is healthy and restful. the Swiss Engadine and National Park. The area contains Finally, should you go to Switzerland be sure you such a diversity of geographic and climatic possibilities obtain through your travel agent a Swiss Holiday Ticket, that the description of the Grisons as " Switzerland in for it enables you to make five round-trip excursions at miniature " is a very appropriate one. I feel sure no greatly reduced prices. visitor will be disappointed by its beauties. Three selected (SNTO.).
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