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Five Insanely Opulent, Gorgeous and Celebrity-Approved Places in Switzerland!

Switzerland has been the go-to place for most A-listers. And not without good reason. It has everything from stunning scenery, beautiful skiing facilities and cities that are a melting pot of art, music, and culture. This place is especially appropriate for celebs who need a discreet getaway away from the prying eyes of the media.

Also, Switzerland is famous for the impeccable services they offer. No wonder the celebs keep coming back to this piece of heaven for more. Well, read on to find out some of the most beautiful and luxurious places that celebrities love to visit.

Gstaad

Julie Andrews and Liz Taylor cannot have enough of this lovely place. So do the iconic couple, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, who loved the place so much that they bought a chalet over there in the 1970s. Their life-like images find a pride of place in the Gstaad Palace Hotel lobby. The celebrity resort attracts other August companies such as Anne Hathaway, Madonna, Valentino, and more.

Gstaad’s famous residents include Bernie Ecclestone, Johnny Hallyday, and honorary citizen of Gstaad-Saanen, Julie Andrews. Andrews is voluble about her endless love for this exotic village.

Verbier

If you are looking for some incredible skiing options, a party atmosphere, and some Hollywood celeb sightings, then Verbier, Switzerland is the place to go. Verbier is loved by a fantastic list of celebs, including the Bono, Beckhams, Jason Streatham, Ronan Keating, and James Blunt (who also owns a local restaurant, La Vache.)

Verbier’s celeb association does not end here. Elites like  The Duke and Duchess of York and Richard Branson own properties over here. Branson owns The Lodge, the services of which could set you back by 181,580 francs ($185,000) per week during peak time. The Farb Club and the Coco Club are the two hotspots that the celebs love to visit. They get a chance to forget their celebrity status as there’s a huge crowd milling around them, making them feel like a part of the crowd.

St Moritz

Hitchcock’s favorite place was the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in St Moritz, the original destination for skiing. The luxurious Graubünden resort has been privy to two Winter Olympics and is the hub for the sophisticated crowd. The Alfred Hitchcock favorite has also attracted celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin, John Travolta, Robert De Niro, Elizabeth Hurley, and more.

The steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and the Heineken family have residents in this gorgeous place. There are scores of other hotspots such as Mario’s bar at Badrutt’s, the casino at Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains and the Dracula Club at the Kulm Hotel.

Montreux

For ages, Montreux has been attracting the artsy celebrity crowd, such as Lord Byron and Mary and Percy Shelley. The place is quite the musical hub with a popular Montreux Jazz Festival. Freddie Mercury thinks it is his ‘soul’ place.

Montreux is the place for musical inspirations as Musicians such as Queen and David Bowie recorded their albums right there in the magical place. The other notable celebs who have been there and lost their hearts to this place have been Charlie Chaplin, Ernest Hemingway, Graham Greene, and Vladimir Nabokov.

Zermatt

Zermatt is another beautiful Swiss ski resort that is the go-to place for celebrities. That is because it ticks all the right boxes. It is an eco-friendly place and far away from the celebrity-hounding paparazzi.  The town, the canton of Valais, gives you sweeping images of the picturesque Matterhorn. Besides that, you can get breathtaking views of this gorgeous place on electric cars. No wonder it is the epitome of clean living.

The other celebs whose deep affair with this place continued as they bought luxurious chalets are Phil Collins, Abba’s Frida Lyngstad, and more. The stars who love to ski on the snow-capped undulating mountains are Nicole Kidman, Robbie Williams, Sting, and footballer Thierry Henry.

There are quite a few scenic hotspots to spot, such as the mountain restaurant Chez Vrony, the Cervo (serving aprés ski drinks), and The Vernissage that packs in an entertainment bonanza. Yes, it has a cinema hall, a nightclub, bar, restaurant, and gallery all in one place.

Now, you know why Switzerland is the ultimate place to visit for celebrities. They are looking to soak in scenic sights away from the hustle and bustle of their glamorous life. And of course, it allows them to be on their own without the paps trying to record their every move.

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