Footprints & Sleigh Bells – A Private Swiss Winter Escape

price per person From

US$2,687

Based on 2 adults

(US$5,373 Total Price )

Created: Sunday, October 4, 2026 - Departure: Monday, January 4, 2027

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Trip Overview

Discover the softer side of the Swiss winter on a private three-night escape based in Zurich. Begin with the tranquillity of snow-covered landscapes above Lake Lucerne, combining a guided winter hike with the warmth of a traditional Swiss fondue experience. The following day changes the pace completely, with a charming private winter horse-carriage experience through Switzerland's wintry countryside. This journey combines snow, Alpine scenery, Swiss traditions and slow winter moments. It is particularly well suited to couples, honeymooners and travellers who want to experience the Swiss winter without skiing.

Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Zurich | Your Winter Escape Begins

Arrive at Zurich Airport and meet your driver for a private transfer to your Zurich hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure. Explore Zurich's atmospheric Old Town, stroll along Bahnhofstrasse or simply settle into a cosy café for your first taste of Swiss winter.

Day 2 – Snow Hike above Lake Lucerne & Swiss Fondue | Private Experience

After breakfast, enjoy private pick-up with driver guide from your Zurich hotel and travel towards the Lake Lucerne region for a beautiful day in the snow. Head into the winter landscape for a guided snow hike above Lake Lucerne, surrounded by Alpine scenery and panoramic views. Complete the experience with a traditional Swiss fondue, adding a warm culinary touch to your day in the mountains. Return privately to Zurich in the evening.

Important: Snow conditions and the exact hiking route are weather dependent; snow shoes and cable car tickets are included.

Day 3 – Winter Horse Carriage Experience | A Slower Side of Switzerland

After breakfast, enjoy private pick-up from your Zurich hotel for a contrasting winter experience. Travel into the Swiss countryside and enjoy a charming horse-drawn carriage experience through the winter landscape. Sit back and take in the peaceful scenery as you discover a slower, more traditional side of Switzerland before returning privately to Zurich. Funicular Tickets, Entrance to Chocolate Factory are included

Day 4 – Departure from Zurich

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check-out and departure, bringing your short Swiss winter escape to an end.

About the destination

Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich plays home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial motor of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a chic handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character booms from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a mammoth techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are abuzz with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just absorbing its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside take on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, first-rate museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.

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Included services

04 Jan

Transfer

Transfer - Private: Economy Private Economy Transfer (Car)

Zurich (ZRH)

Züri By Fassbind

Pick-up time: Pending to be confirmed

Maximum waiting time: 60 minutes

04 Jan

Accommodation

3 Nights

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Züri By Fassbind

8.2

Very good

4747

ZURICH - At 2.6 km from the centreWITH BREAKFASTHeinrichstrasse, 254, ZURICH 8005

Double Business

Free cancellation

Opened in 2017, the four-star Z'ri by Fassbind boasts 167 modern rooms designed by renowned architects Gigon & Guyer. Each room features air conditioning, a minibar, safe, coffee and tea making facilities, an iron and ironing board, a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and a business corner with a printer is located in the lobby. Large, soundproofed windows ensure a quiet night's sleep while allowing ample natural light. Brand new beds provide exceptional comfort, and a spacious desk offers a productive workspace. Guests enjoy complimentary access to the fitness room and sauna during opening hours. Underground parking is available for a fee. Situated in trendy Zurich West, just 50 meters from Escher Wyss Platz, the hotel provides easy access to all parts of the city. The airport is a quick 10-minute train ride from Bahnhof Hardbrücke, which is also just one stop from Zurich Hauptbahnhof. The Zurich City motorway is only 2 km away, offering convenient access to destinations further afield. The hotel's prime location makes it ideal for exploring Zurich's vibrant nightlife. The reception is available 24 hours a day.

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