Snow on the rooftops of Zurich's Old Town, with the Grossmünster towers and the lake beyond

Zurich + The Alps × Ski.com

Ski the Alps. Après in Zurich.

Powder mornings beneath the Matterhorn. Slow evenings by Lake Zurich. Our Mountain Travel Experts have skied the resorts and stayed in the city, and they'll put both into one seamless itinerary for you.

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Why plan with Ski.com

Leave the planning to the experts.

A few days in Zurich is the easiest upgrade to your ski week. We book every piece of it.

Experts who have been there

First-hand advice from Experts who have stayed in the hotels and know the spots.

Tailor-made trips for you

Tell us your travel preferences and we’ll customize the whole trip around you.

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We handle the details

Flights, lodging, lift passes and transfers – all planned and booked in one place. You just show up and ski.

Why Zurich

The easiest add-on in the Alps.

Most travelers fly through Zurich. The smart ones build a few days around it.

Medieval Old Town lanes, lakeside promenades, world-class museums, Michelin-starred dining and cozy fondue cellars. Whether you're winding down after a hard week or seeing Switzerland properly for the first time, it's worth a stop.

3 hours to the slopes
Trains to Zermatt, St. Moritz and more
Easy Access to the City
Just 10 minutes from the airport to the city center
Free 72-hour Zurich Card
Transit, museums and discounts when you book 2+ nights in Zurich with Ski.com.
Start or finish here
Add two or three nights at either end of your ski week

Zurich to the snow

Legendary resorts, one easy arrival.

Land in Zurich, step onto a train and watch the city give way to mountains. Pick a resort to see how fast you'll be on snow.

Every resort's journey time from Zurich is shown right on the map

“Opera one night, fondue in a cellar the next, a floating sauna on the lake the morning after. I tell every client the same thing — you'll be glad you didn't fly home early.”

Christine ConnollyMountain Travel ExpertPlan with an expert

Après the Alps

The Zurich worth staying for.

Most travelers pop in Zurich between transfers. But our Experts love recommending it because you get one of Europe's best food cities, world-class museums, alpine views and thermal baths built for relaxation.

Ski.com Exclusive: Book 2+ nights in Zurich and each traveler receives a complimentary 72-Hour Zurich Card.

Free airport transfers
Free public transportation
Train up Uetliberg
Lake Zurich boat trips

Museum admission
Steep discounts around the city

A domed church tower rising above snow-covered Zurich rooftops

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Après on foot

History around every corner

Zurich's Old Town is 2,000 years of history you can explore in a morning. Guided walking tours, world-class art, Swiss history in a fairytale castle and a chocolate museum worth the short train ride.

Expert tip

“Do the walking tour on your first morning. Everything else makes more sense after it.”

Our Experts' Picks

Walk the Old Town past medieval guild houses on Zurich Tourism's guided tour — half price with your Zurich Card.
Take in a performance at Opernhaus Zurich, a neo-baroque opera house.
Hear the Tonhalle-Orchester Zurich in a gilded 1895 concert hall steps from the water.
Wander Switzerland's largest art collection at Kunsthaus Zurich.
Step inside the Swiss National Museum, tucked in a storybook castle.

Plan a trip to Zurich

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Not sure whether to open or close your ski trip with a stop in Zurich?

That is exactly what Ski.com is here for. Tell us your travel preferences, and we'll recommend the perfect itinerary for you.

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Direct from the U.S.

The Alps are closer than you think

Fly nonstop from U.S. cities to Zurich

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PhiladelphiaNonstop carriers: American
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MiamiNonstop carriers: SWISS
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Expert knowledge, real skiers

Your Switzerland Experts.

From Zurich's medieval streets to the best runs in St. Moritz, we know Switzerland and will tailor the trip to you.

Gloria Saiya

27 years with Ski.com

Tench Coxe

20 years with Ski.com

Lilly Maier

22 years with Ski.com

Kai Nilson

21 years with Ski.com

Christine Connolly

30 years with Ski.com

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65+ Mountain Travel Experts · over a decade in the job on average.

“Most travel perks sit in a drawer. The Zurich Card doesn't. It's a free 72-hour pass that comes with your Ski.com vacation when you stay 2+ nights in Zurich — unlimited transit, including airport transfers, plus free museums and discounts across the city. You'll use it every day you're there.”

Kai NilsonMountain Travel ExpertPlan with an expert

How it works

Planning your Switzerland ski vacation is easy.

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Tell us about your trip
Share your dates, group size and what you’re looking for.
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Get a personalized itinerary
Your Mountain Travel Expert recommends the best ski resorts in the Alps, when to time your Zurich add-on, lodging, flights, transfers and lift passes.
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Customize your vacation
Review your itinerary, make any adjustments and book with confidence.
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Ski the Alps & Explore Zurich
Arrive knowing every detail has been taken care of.

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Hear from our Happy Travelers

“His expertise of Switzerland blew me away”

Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. I spoke to an absolute legend on their team named Ray, and his expertise of Switzerland blew me away. He made the booking process seamless and answered all my questions.

Diana S.Published on Trustpilot March 2026

Sample itineraries

Expert-curated Zurich itineraries.

Every Ski.com trip is tailored to you – explore these sample itineraries for inspiration.

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