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Picture this: It’s a brisk evening in Paris, you’re holding hands with your significant other, and your eyes twinkle as the Eiffel Tower sparkles on the hour. Nothing could be more perfect than this moment. Romance is brewing, and it’s not hard to fall in love when you’re quite literally in “The City of Love.” However, when booking that intimate vacation, there’s a new frontrunner kicking the French city down a notch, and it’s France’s very own neighbor. According to a ranking by European Waterways, Switzerland averaged the most points in “Europe’s Top 10 Romantic Towns and Cities for Food and Drink Lovers.”
The gastronomy industry is a love language like no other, and that’s mainly what the company based its findings on: the number of Michelin-star restaurants, fine dining establishments, wineries and vineyards, wine bars, and wine tours and tastings. What more could you ask for than being wined and dined in Switzerland’s prettiest and most iconic destinations? “The Land of Milk and Honey” received 269 average points, whereas its leading neighbor fell short one point. The snowcapped mountains and turquoise lake views are begging France to step aside once and for all, even if it was a close call.
Hotels and resorts in Switzerland
From historic Swiss hotels that overlook the snow-dusted Alps and charming villages to ritzy resort stays in the heart of popular cities, Switzerland’s opulent yet cozy accommodations will make you and your beau feel like a million bucks (or shall we say, a million Swiss francs). With the country’s natural landscape, you’ll walk out to your balcony, order room service, and never feel like leaving … unless, of course, you head downstairs to a Michelin-starred establishment.
On TripAdvisor’s “Best Switzerland Luxury Resorts of 2025,” you’ll find the magnificent Alpina Gstaad. It’s located in southwest Switzerland, in the mountains, surrounded by a powdered landscape, creating a winter wonderland ambiance. It’s quick to get there using public transportation from larger cities such as Bern, Zürich, or Geneva. Inside, there are not one but five restaurants managed by Michelin-starred Executive Chef Martin Göschel, perfect for a candlelit dinner with your honey.
Just an hour west in the town of Chardonne is Le Mirador Resort and Spa, which boasts incredible views of Lake Geneva. You can board a fondue gondola and try traditional Swiss fondue paired with a delicious varietal while suspended over stunning Gatorade blue waters. It’s the perfect intimate lunch date, and you don’t have to plan a thing!
The glittering lakes that make Switzerland magical
