The Gentleman Magazine Issue 3 | June/July | Page 64

Planning a Quiet Summer... No Chance!
Waldhaus Flims Alpine Grand Hotel & Spa offers
something for everyone - the sports enthusiasts are out hiking
whilst the bon vivants are relaxing in the spa. The nature lovers
are out exploring the local flora and fauna whilst the culture
vultures are visiting local museums.
The average summer time temperature in the Swiss Alps ranges
from 23 - 27˚C and with an increasing drive for healthier
lifestyles spilling over into the way we holiday¹ and the desire
for a ‘micro adventure’ becoming a key component for British
travellers, where better to holiday this summer than the
mountainous regions of Switzerland. Whether you want to
explore The Rhine Gorge, also known as the ‘Grand Canyon’
of Switzerland, swim in the Caumasee with its turquoise-green
waters, reminiscent of an exotic beach, or simply want to enjoy
a spa break in the serenity of the Swiss Alps, whilst enjoying all
that local life has to offer, the newly renovated five star superior
Waldhaus Flims Alpine Grand Hotel & Spa in the mountain
village of Flims, provides the ideal base from which to do all of
this, this summer.
The ‘micro adventure’ is defined by British adventurer and
author Alastair Humphreys as ‘small and achievable adventures,
for normal people with real lives’². Busy holidaymakers are
now opting to spend their holidays experiencing destinations
in a more active way and Waldhaus Flims offers just that. For
the sports enthusiasts explore the 250km of hiking and biking
trails, river raft down the Rhine gorge or take to the high
rope course. Alternatively those looking for a slower paced
adventure can head to the Caumasee bays for a spot of paddle
boarding and swimming in the crystal clear waters.
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