Arosa (Summer)

This medium-sized resort has everything you’re going to Switzerland for: spectacular mountain scenery, endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, and fine lodging in all price ranges. The two lakes are wonderful places for a refreshing swim, and the luxury spas are nice for soaking tired feet. There’s an 18-hole golf course and several tennis courts. Extreme sports outfitters offer hang gliding, rock climbing and much more. Arosa attracts a range of tourists from around the world, from jet-setters in diamonds to snowboarders in dreadlocks. It’s especially popular with families, who enjoy the range of activities ...

This medium-sized resort has everything you’re going to Switzerland for: spectacular mountain scenery, endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, and fine lodging in all price ranges. The two lakes are wonderful places for a refreshing swim, and the luxury spas are nice for soaking tired feet. There’s an 18-hole golf course and several tennis courts. Extreme sports outfitters offer hang gliding, rock climbing and much more. Arosa attracts a range of tourists from around the world, from jet-setters in diamonds to snowboarders in dreadlocks. It’s especially popular with families, who enjoy the range of activities and the many family-friendly hotels. The kicker is that almost everything is free. Mountain railways, buses and most public facilities are free to overnight guests during the summer season. You can have a gourmet meal in one of the many restaurants, or picnic on local meat, bread and red wine in a flower-studded Alpine meadow.

About the Expert

Charlie Morris is the author of the Open Road guidebooks Best of Honduras, Best of Costa Rica, Best of Belize, and Switzerland Guide.