Hampshire Chronicle
·Jul 2026
Heatwave fatigue? Switzerland offers a cooler summer holiday
A three-day visit to Switzerland’s Graubünden region showcases summer activities beyond skiing, including e-bike routes, scenic rail journeys, the Landwasser Viaduct, mountain walks, brewery tours, lake swimming and historic sanatoriums. The experience highlights Klosters and Davos as comfortable bases for exploring alpine landscapes, while Switzerland’s cooler summer climate is presented as an increasingly attractive alternative to overheated Mediterranean resorts and crowded beaches.