Just twice the size of New Jersey, Switzerland may be known for its mountains and lakes, but it is also jam-packed with some of the most exciting summer festivals. Swiss Deluxe Hotels, an organization comprised of 39 of the most prestigious 5-star hotels in Switzerland, offers the perfect properties for travelers to take a load off after spending a long day taking in the culture. Below are three of the country’s hottest summer festivals and hotels travelers won’t want to miss:
Montreux Jazz Festival – Fairmont le Montreux Palace: Founded in 1967, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become a legendary event. On the Lake Geneva shoreline, the festival has hosted artists such as B.B. King, Frank Zappa, Van Morrison, among 1600 more. The 2022 Montreux Jazz Festival runs from July 1 through July 16, at the Montreux Music & Convention Centre, which is merely 550 feet from the luxurious doors of the Fairmont le Montreux Palace Offering sumptuous bedding, majestic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, and the Willow Stream Spa, guests will spoil themselves with live jazz, then return to rest and relaxation.
Folklore-Festival – Mont Cervin Palace: For 150 years, Mont Cervin Palace has taken inspiration from the mountain and its ability to touch people’s hearts – it is where 5-star luxury meets home comforts. In the ultimate location in the heart of Zermatt (pictured), guests can immerse themselves in Swiss tradition in August, when the village transforms into a colorful and cheerful backdrop for traditional costumes, dances, and music. After a two-year break, the Folklore-Festival in Zermatt has returned, with a vibrant parade along the Bahnhofstraße, filled with costumes, drummers, choirs, bands, dancers, and musical groups, which draws guests from all over the world to witness the lively celebration of Swiss culture.
Locarno Film Festival – Castello Del Sole: In its 75th year, the Locarno Film Festival has become one of the most important film events in the world. In one of the most charming locations situated between the lake and the mountains, the Piazza Grande theater comes to life at night this August, inviting the 8000 viewers to discover one of the hundreds of selected films. Just a few miles away, the Castello Del Sole is a quiet and luxurious wellness hotel that invites guests to its 140 hectacres of breathtaking nature. Boasting a private beach and a bird sanctuary, guests at LFF will forget the crowds behind them and find themselves in idyllic serenity to reflect on their favorite films.
