Must-knows about Swiss vacation homes

  • Renting a holiday apartment or chalet can be cheaper than hotels. You can do your own groceries and save on dining costs.
  • The availability of rental properties varies by Swiss region and town. 
  • Booking early is recommended.
  • The standard minimum rental period for Swiss homes and apartments is one week: from Saturday to Saturday. There are many exceptions though.

Find your Swiss vacation home or apartment

Rosablanche
Rosablanche
Valais2-starsGuest reviews 10/10Low price
Large resort “Rosablanche”, 8 storeys, built in 1972. 10 m from the skiing area. For shared use: lawn for sunbathing, pond. Tennis (01.07. – 15.09.), basketball, children’s playground. In the complex: restaurant, lift, storage room for skis, central heating system, washing machine (extra), tumble dryer (for shared use, extra). Motor …

Offered by Interhome: www.interhome.ch

  • Experienced Swiss rental company, since 1965
  • 24/7 helpdesk
  • Star rating system to ensure accommodation quality, regularly checked by their service teams.
  • Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Amici
Amici
Saas-Grund4-starsGuest reviews 10/10Low price
Apartment block “Amici”, 1’590 m a.s.l., 4 storeys. Outside the resort, 1.5 km from the centre of Saas Grund, in a quiet, sunny position, 1.5 km from the skiing area. For shared use: lawn for sunbathing. Barbecue, children’s playground (slide, swing, sandbox). In the house: storage room for skis, central …

Offered by Interhome: www.interhome.ch

  • Experienced Swiss rental company, since 1965
  • 24/7 helpdesk
  • Star rating system to ensure accommodation quality, regularly checked by their service teams.
  • Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Arlette Nr. 30
Arlette Nr. 30
Bern region3-starsGuest reviews 10/10Low price
47 m2. 1,5 room apartment (47sqm) on the 3rd floor of a chalet built in 1960. Nice and sunny situation with view to the mountains. Large lawn (not for exclusive use). About 10 minutes walk to the cable cars. Not far from the village centre with good shopping facilities. Washing …

Offered by Interhome: www.interhome.ch

  • Experienced Swiss rental company, since 1965
  • 24/7 helpdesk
  • Star rating system to ensure accommodation quality, regularly checked by their service teams.
  • Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
LocTowers A3.4.2
LocTowers A3.4.2
Locarno4-starsGuest reviews 9.8/10Low price
Locarno: Large, modern residence “LocTowers”, 9 storeys, built in 2021. 5 houses in the residence. In the centre of Locarno, in a central position, 600 m from the lake. In the house: lift, central heating system. Room cleaning on request (extra). Communal covered parking (extra). Dimension: height 210 cm width …

Offered by Interhome: www.interhome.ch

  • Experienced Swiss rental company, since 1965
  • 24/7 helpdesk
  • Star rating system to ensure accommodation quality, regularly checked by their service teams.
  • Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
LocTowers A3.3.3
LocTowers A3.3.3
Locarno4-starsGuest reviews 9.8/10Low price
Locarno: Large, modern residence “LocTowers”, 9 storeys, built in 2021. 5 houses in the residence. In the centre of Locarno, in a central position, 600 m from the lake. In the house: lift, central heating system. Room cleaning on request (extra). Communal covered parking (extra). Dimension: height 210 cm width …

Offered by Interhome: www.interhome.ch

  • Experienced Swiss rental company, since 1965
  • 24/7 helpdesk
  • Star rating system to ensure accommodation quality, regularly checked by their service teams.
  • Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Saphir
Saphir
Fiesch5-starsGuest reviews 9.8/10Low price
44 m2. Lovely apartement for 2 persons on the floor of our house. Very quit, a great Change with lawn and covered Barbecue area, as well as a great view of our mountains. Free parking in front of the house. The apartment is cozy and modern furnishings . 1 bedroom …

Offered by Interhome: www.interhome.ch

  • Experienced Swiss rental company, since 1965
  • 24/7 helpdesk
  • Star rating system to ensure accommodation quality, regularly checked by their service teams.
  • Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Rosablanche D52
Rosablanche D52
Valais3-starsGuest reviews 9.8/10Low price
Large resort “Rosablanche”, 8 storeys, built in 1972. 10 m from the skiing area. For shared use: lawn for sunbathing, pond. Tennis (01.07. – 15.09.), basketball, children’s playground. In the complex: restaurant, lift, storage room for skis, central heating system, washing machine (extra), tumble dryer (for shared use, extra). Motor …

Offered by Interhome: www.interhome.ch

  • Experienced Swiss rental company, since 1965
  • 24/7 helpdesk
  • Star rating system to ensure accommodation quality, regularly checked by their service teams.
  • Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Parkareal (Utoring)
Parkareal (Utoring)
DavosNear train station3-starsGuest reviews 9.6/10Low price
Davos Platz: Beautiful apartment block “Parkareal (Utoring)”, built in 1966. On the outskirts, in a quiet, sunny, elevated position on a slope, 500 m from the skiing area, in a cul-de-sac, in the countryside. In the house: reception, bar, lounge, WiFi, sauna (extra). Solarium (extra). Table tennis, playroom, lift, storage …

Offered by Interhome: www.interhome.ch

  • Experienced Swiss rental company, since 1965
  • 24/7 helpdesk
  • Star rating system to ensure accommodation quality, regularly checked by their service teams.
  • Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Verena
Verena
Ticino3-starsGuest reviews 9.6/10Low price
Bedretto 12 km from Airolo: Child friendly, beautiful, cosy chalet “Verena”, built in 1990, renovated in 2007, surrounded by trees and meadows. In the resort, in the district Regione San Gottardo, in a secluded, quiet, sunny position. Private: property 55 m2, lawn for sunbathing. In the house: storage room for …

Offered by Interhome: www.interhome.ch

  • Experienced Swiss rental company, since 1965
  • 24/7 helpdesk
  • Star rating system to ensure accommodation quality, regularly checked by their service teams.
  • Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Beau Site
Beau Site
Weggis3-starsGuest reviews 9.6/10Low price
Cosy 2-family house “Beau Site”, 3 storeys. In the resort, 1 km from the centre, in a quiet, sunny position in the residential district, 300 m from the lake. For shared use: garden (fenced). Patio, garden furniture. In the house: central heating system, washing machine (for shared use). Motor access …

Offered by Interhome: www.interhome.ch

  • Experienced Swiss rental company, since 1965
  • 24/7 helpdesk
  • Star rating system to ensure accommodation quality, regularly checked by their service teams.
  • Extra Support: if you buy here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
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Swiss apartments and chalets: the advantages

Self-catering can be a cheaper alternative to a hotel. You’ll be more flexible without fixed times for breakfast and dinner. There’s more space than in a hotel room. Renting an apartment, home or chalet is very common in Switzerland.

Varying availability

The number of available properties varies by location. Some Swiss towns primarily offer hotels, while others have a huge amount of rental apartments as well. An example: in our experience, there’s a larger offer in the Bernese Oberland and in the Valais than in the Lake Lucerne area.

Booking early is recommended, especially for towns and regions with a limited number of rentals.

Practical tips about Swiss rentals

  • The standard renting period is Saturday to Saturday, although many properties allow exceptions. Sometimes it’s possible to rent by the day, but often a minimum of 3 or more nights applies. Keep that in mind while searching for properties. Searching for short stays may yield fewer results.
  • Catering is not included, although there are exceptions to this rule. This is where you save most, as you can cook your own meals instead of going out for dinner.
  • You are expected to do your own laundry. In Swiss apartment buildings, there’s often a shared washing machine in the basement. You usually need to register for the date and time you want to use it. Instructions are in your apartment or chalet.
  • You’re expected to separate waste, more so than in a hotel. This helps to save energy and protect the Alps.
  • There’s usually a charge for a final cleaning, regardless of how long you’ve stayed in the property. So short stays are relatively more expensive.

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Annika
Page author: AnnikaSince early childhood I've been visiting Switzerland during my holidays and I just fell in love with the country. I spent many summers in the Bernese Oberland, which still feels like my second home, and then started to explore other areas. Traveling, hiking and photographing in the Swiss Alps are my absolute favorite activities.