Interlaken/Jungfrau ski resorts and lodges

Located in the German-speaking heart of Switzerland, Interlaken offers winter sport's fans access to some of the most spectacular skiing in the Alps, with their base in a service-packed small city in a spectacular lakeside setting. Traditionally a 'Summer' resort, Interlaken had long been attractive to winter sports enthusiasts because of its prime location and the fact that it's excellent hotels and other facilities offer very low rates during the winter.

Its status became 'official' however with the launch of the The Jungfrau Top Ski Region, containing more than 160 Km (100 miles) of trails in ski centers above Grindelwald, all linked to Interlaken by a mountain railway included in a ski pass. The average length of runs in the area is a remarkable six - 12 KM (four - nine miles). With the pass, it's possible to ski a different ski area every day for a week.

• The most energetic and mileage-hungry skier or snowboarder could easily stay for a month without getting bored

• Great ski runs for those in the intermediate to expert range

• Great town for apres-ski opportunities

• Tremendous vertical drop of more than 7,000 ft.