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Boutique & Design Hotel and Lodgings Offers

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  • Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Bern 3 for 2

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, Breakfast, One night for free per room per stay, 1 x 90 minutes 10%... from CHF 994
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Romantik Seehotel Sonne, Küsnacht ZH Discover Küsnacht ZH

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, Breakfast, W-Lan per person per stay, Arrival daily permitted from CHF 200
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Bellevue Parkhotel & Spa, Adelboden 3 for 2

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, Half-board, 1 x 60 minutes Hot stone massage per person per stay, Public... from CHF 1,470
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel Maistra 160, Pontresina Midweek-Special

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 30 minutes Partial body massage per person per stay,... from CHF 1,085
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel Alpina, Vals Discover Vals

    3 nights, Departure: Vals, Destination: Vals, 3 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 2 x evening meal per... from CHF 479
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel de Londres, Brig 3 for 2

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, One night for free per room per stay, Welcome drink,... from CHF 510
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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Wellness & Spa offers

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  • Oberwaid – Das Hotel. Die Klinik., St. Gallen your private wellness escape

    1 night, 1 Night in Superior room, Breakfast, 1 x 180 minutes Private Spa Suite per room per stay, 1 x 500... from CHF 495
    Offer details

    Superior room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort, Grindelwald Sleep & Dine - Grindelwald

    2 nights, Departure: Grindelwald, Destination: Grindelwald, 2 Nights in Double room, Breakfast, 1 x 3 course... from CHF 940
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Grand Hôtel Les Endroits, La Chaux-de-Fonds Leave the everyday behind

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 3 course evening meal on arrival date per person per... from CHF 459
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Therme 51, Leukerbad The wellness offer

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Superior room, Breakfast, 1 x 50 minutes 10% discount on wellness treatments per person... from CHF 450
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    Superior room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Deltapark Vitalresort AG, Gwatt Autumn special

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, Half-board, 2 x evening meal per person per stay, 1 x 75 minutes... from CHF 624
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 29.11.2025

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  • 7132 Hotel, Vals Spa Time You & Me

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Suite, breakfast buffet, 1 x 240 minutes Thermal Spa per person per night, 1 voucher for... from CHF 2,500
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    Suite
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 29.11.2025

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  • Grand Hotel Belvedere, Wengen The Art of Inner Strength

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Superior Room with Garden View, breakfast buffet, 2x evening meal per person per stay,... from CHF 1,400
    Offer details

    Superior room
    valid: 05.12.2025 - 07.12.2025

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  • Golfhotel Les Hauts de Gstaad & SPA ****(Superior), Saanenmöser Romantic and enjoyable wellness-weekend

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, A bottle of champagne per room per stay, 1 x a 6-course... from CHF 1,040
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Kempinski Palace Engelberg, Engelberg Wellness special

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, Breakfast, 10% discount on the flexible room rate including breakfast per... from CHF 641
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 29.11.2025

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  • Chalet Silvretta Hotel & Spa, Samnaun Autumn special

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 3 course evening meal on arrival date per person per... from CHF 360
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 27.11.2025

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  • Oberwaid – Das Hotel. Die Klinik., St. Gallen your private wellness escape

    1 night, 1 Night in Superior room, Breakfast, 1 x 180 minutes Private Spa Suite per room per stay, 1 x 500... from CHF 495
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    Superior room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Schloss Schadau Hotel - Restaurant, Thun Book, save and enjoy

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, Breakfast, A bottle of wine per room per stay, Public transport ticket for... from CHF 687
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Grand Hôtel Les Endroits, La Chaux-de-Fonds Leave the everyday behind

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 3 course evening meal on arrival date per person per... from CHF 459
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Jugendherberge Basel, Basel Winter magic in Basel

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x fondue get-together per person per stay, BaselCard... from CHF 150
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    Double room
    valid: 10.12.2025 - 10.03.2026

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  • Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Bern Feel-good days in Bern

    1 night, 1 Night in Suite, Breakfast, Aperitif per person per stay, 1 x 90 minutes 10% discount on wellness... from CHF 690
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    Suite
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Bern 3 for 2

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, Breakfast, One night for free per room per stay, 1 x 90 minutes 10%... from CHF 994
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne, Lausanne Book a 5 star luxury trip at a super price!

    2 nights, Departure: lausanne, Destination: lausanne, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, Lausanne... from CHF 1,356
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Mandarin Oriental Palace, Lucerne One More Night

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, No board, One night for free per room per night, Arrival daily... from CHF 467
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Jugendherberge Bern, Bern Enjoyment and relaxation in Bern

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x raclette get-together per person per stay, Entrance... from CHF 223
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 10.12.2025 - 31.01.2026

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  • Zurich Suite Discovery Package

    2 nights, Departure: Zurich, Destination: Zurich, 2 Nights in Suite, À la Carte breakfast , W-Lan per person... from CHF 4,500
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    Suite
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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Luxury offers

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  • Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Bern Feel-good days in Bern

    1 night, 1 Night in Suite, Breakfast, Aperitif per person per stay, 1 x 90 minutes 10% discount on wellness... from CHF 690
    Offer details

    Suite
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne, Lausanne Book a 5 star luxury trip at a super price!

    2 nights, Departure: lausanne, Destination: lausanne, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, Lausanne... from CHF 1,356
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Mandarin Oriental Palace, Lucerne One More Night

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, No board, One night for free per room per night, Arrival daily... from CHF 467
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Zurich Suite Discovery Package

    2 nights, Departure: Zurich, Destination: Zurich, 2 Nights in Suite, À la Carte breakfast , W-Lan per person... from CHF 4,500
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    Suite
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • 7132 Hotel, Vals Once in a Lifetime

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Special Suite, breakfast buffet, 1 x gala dinner per person per stay, 90-minute evening... from CHF 7,400
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    Special Suite
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 29.11.2025

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  • The Dolder Grand, Zurich Stay for 4 nights, pay for 3

    4 nights, 4 nights for the price of 3 nights Unlimited access to the Dolder Grand Spa (4,000 m2) Complimentary... from CHF 2,220
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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Swiss Historical Hotels offers

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  • Schloss Schadau Hotel - Restaurant, Thun Book, save and enjoy

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, Breakfast, A bottle of wine per room per stay, Public transport ticket for... from CHF 687
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Romantik Seehotel Sonne, Küsnacht ZH Wellness by the lake

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, Breakfast, W-Lan per room per stay, Arrival daily permitted from CHF 200
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Grand Hôtel des Rasses & Wellness, Sainte-Croix Les Rasses Enjoy a refreshing stay

    4 nights, 4 Nights in Double room, Breakfast, Welcome drink per person per stay, Arrival daily permitted from CHF 753.10
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Kreuz Herzogenbuchsee, Herzogenbuchsee Wellness special

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 3 course evening meal on arrival date per person per... from CHF 319
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Swiss Historic & Garten Hotel Villa Carona, Carona The wellness offer

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, Breakfast, 1 x 4 course evening meal per person per stay, 1 x 3 course... from CHF 580
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel Restaurant La Couronne, Solothurn Enjoy Autumn in the city

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 4 course evening meal per person per stay, Entrance to... from CHF 429
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Schloss Wartegg, Rorschacherberg Treat yourself to a relaxing break

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, Half-board, 1 x 5 course evening meal on arrival date. per person per night,... from CHF 451
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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Typically Swiss Hotels offers

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  • Maiensässhotel Guarda Val, Lenzerheide Relax in the natural environment

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, Half-board, 1 x 3 course evening meal per person per night, Aperitif per... from CHF 1,098
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Boutique-Hotel Schlüssel, Beckenried Stay for 3 nights, pay for 2

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, One night for free per room per stay, WLAN,... from CHF 411
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Le Saint Georges, Gruyères / Greyerz Treat yourself to a break

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, Aperitif & cold platter in the wooden hot tub, Welcome drink per person per... from CHF 398
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Einstein St.Gallen, St. Gallen Arts & Culture St. Gallen

    1 night, 1 Night in Junior Suite, Half-board, 1 x 50 minutes Massage per person per night, Oskar Card (free... from CHF 565
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    Junior Suite
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Adler Adelboden, Adelboden Unwind and relax in the mountains

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, Buffet breakfast, 1 voucher for wellness and/or restaurant services to the... from CHF 660
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Seehotel Kastanienbaum, Kastanienbaum Autumn special

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 3 course evening meal per person per night, Public... from CHF 598
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel Polo Ascona, Ascona Discover Ascona

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Superior room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 3 course evening meal per person per stay, Ticino... from CHF 417
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    Superior room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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Swiss Family Hotels offers

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  • Hotel Belvedere Swiss Quality Grindelwald, Grindelwald Families' hit

    1 night, 1 Night in Family room, Breakfast, 1 x 4 course evening meal on arrival date per person per night,... from CHF 678
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    Family room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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Swiss Bike Hotels offers

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  • Hota Hotel Saint-Imier, St-Imier Discover the Wild Nature of Grand Chasseral

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 45 minutes finnish sauna per room per night, Arrival... from CHF 290
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen, Arlesheim Bike & Sleep

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 3 course evening meal per person per night, 1 x packed... from CHF 420
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel Colorado, Lugano City break

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, breakfast buffet, Ticino Ticket (Tourist card includes public transport and... from CHF 126
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • mARTigny Boutique Hôtel, Martigny Half board included - Martigny

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, Welcome drink per person per stay, Children stay the... from CHF 440
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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Offers winter sport hotels

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  • Hôtel Nendaz 4 Vallées & Spa, Nendaz The wellness offer

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, Breakfast, 1 x 3 course evening meal per person per stay, Use of the... from CHF 470
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel Alex, Leukerbad Switch off and enjoy

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 180 minutes Entrance to the wellness facility per... from CHF 624
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 29.11.2025

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  • Golfhotel Les Hauts de Gstaad & SPA ****(Superior), Saanenmöser Cycle through the colourful landscape

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 5 course evening meal per person per night, 1 x... from CHF 478
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Adler Adelboden, Adelboden Discover nature in active mood

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, Aperitif per room per stay, 1 x hang gliding tandem... from CHF 601
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel Belvedere Swiss Quality Grindelwald, Grindelwald Autumn Magic

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, Breakfast, 1 x fondue get-together per person per stay, Restaurant voucher... from CHF 389
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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Inspiring Meeting Hotels Offers

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  • Appenzeller Huus, Huus Löwen, Gonten 3 for 2

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Double room, Breakfast, Welcome drink per person per stay, Arrival on following weekdays... from CHF 422.10
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel Pilatus-Kulm, Kriens Switch off and enjoy

    1 night, Departure: Pilatus Kulm, Destination: Pilatus Kulm, 1 Night in Double room, Half-board, New Years... from CHF 1,250
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • House of Architects by 7132, Vals Alpine Fall 3 for 2

    3 nights, 3 nights for the price of 2 in the design room of your choice, breakfast buffet, 1 x 240 minutes... from CHF 750
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 29.11.2025

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  • See & Park Hotel Feldbach, Steckborn Pure Indulgence at Lake Constance

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 4 course evening meal on arrival date per person per... from CHF 400
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Hotel Hof Weissbad, Weissbad Feel-good days in Weissbad

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, Half-board, 1 x 780 minutes Entrance to the wellness facility per person... from CHF 1,200
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    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Golfhotel Les Hauts de Gstaad & SPA ****(Superior), Saanenmöser Blue Skies in the Autumn

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 5 course evening meal per person per night, 1 x... from CHF 386
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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Meeting Offers

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  • Astra Hotel Vevey, Vevey 2-day seminar on the Vaud Riviera

    1 night, The Astra Hotel Vevey has all the assets to make your seminar a success: an ideal location in the... from CHF 310
    Offer details

    Single room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 31.12.2025

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Swiss Youth Hostels offers

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  • Jugendherberge Basel, Basel Winter magic in Basel

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x fondue get-together per person per stay, BaselCard... from CHF 150
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 10.12.2025 - 10.03.2026

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  • Jugendherberge Schaan-Vaduz, Schaan Majestic ski holiday package in Schaan

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Shared room, Half-board, 1 x Ski pass per person per stay, WLAN, Arrival daily... from CHF 299.50
    Offer details

    Price per person in a shared room
    valid: 16.01.2026 - 01.04.2026

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  • Jugendherberge Bern, Bern Enjoyment and relaxation in Bern

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x raclette get-together per person per stay, Entrance... from CHF 223
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 10.12.2025 - 31.01.2026

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  • Jugendherberge Pontresina, Pontresina Pontresina cross-country skiing package

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Shared room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 3 course evening meal per person per night, 3 x... from CHF 278
    Offer details

    Price per person in a shared room
    valid: 10.12.2025 - 26.01.2026

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  • Jugendherberge Davos, Davos Ski Package Davos

    1 night, 1 Night in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x Day ski pass per person per night, WLAN, Arrival daily... from CHF 123
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 10.12.2025 - 10.03.2026

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  • Jugendherberge St.Moritz, St. Moritz Nordic & Yoga Camp in St. Moritz

    3 nights, 3 Nights in Shared room, breakfast buffet, 1 x fondue get-together per person per stay, 1 x... from CHF 530
    Offer details

    Price per person in a shared room
    valid: 04.12.2025 - 18.01.2026

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  • Jugendherberge Bern, Bern Hammam & Spa Oktogon Bern

    2 nights, 2 Nights in Double room, breakfast buffet, 1 x 3 course evening meal on arrival date per person per... from CHF 220
    Offer details

    Double room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 21.12.2025

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  • Jugendherberge Schaan-Vaduz, Schaan Adventure Pass offer

    1 night, 1 Night in Family room, breakfast buffet, Ticket for Erlebnispass per person per stay, Public... from CHF 87
    Offer details

    Family room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 14.12.2025

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  • Jugendherberge Luzern, Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport package

    1 night, 1 Night in Shared room, breakfast buffet, Ticket for Verkehrshaus Luzern mit Media World und... from CHF 59
    Offer details

    Price per person in a shared room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 21.12.2025

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  • Jugendherberge Richterswil, Richterswil Family fun at Alpamare

    1 night, 1 Night in Shared room, breakfast buffet, Ticket for Alpamare-Eintritt für 4 Stunden per person per... from CHF 86
    Offer details

    Price per person in a shared room
    valid: 11.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

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