Breadcrumbs ![9 Non-Skiing Winter Escapes To Book This Winter](https://media.sheerluxe.com/5M0LY87T5bZ9CjO125S9ZvtRzGQ=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fsl-site-assets-121126-thumb-hero-wintery-hotels-for-non-skiing-escapes-few-more-to-come.jpg) Image: @forestis.dolomites [Europe](/culture/travel/europe) / 12 November 2026 # 9 Non-Skiing Winter Escapes To Book This Winter Mountain escapes where skiing isn’t the only outdoor option can be a wonderful way to switch off at this time of year. From grand dames in Switzerland to spa-focused newcomers in the Dolomites, here are some of our favourite winter-first hotels to put on your list… ByHeather Steele / [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54848) Image: @forestis.dolomites [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/-AVeswoXt1AzY4xatq4wTjEWSY4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fsl121126wintery-hotelssuvretta-exterior.jpg) ](https://suvrettahouse.ch/en) Suvretta House ## BEST FOR A HISTORIC STAY ### Suvretta House, Switzerland A St Moritz institution, Suvretta House has all the romance of a grand Alpine hotel. Opened in 1911 by Swiss hotel pioneer Anton Bon, the Belle Époque property is still family owned, with its turreted façade set within a private estate around 2km from the centre of town. Inside, 181 rooms and suites offer sweeping mountain views, while the atmosphere is one of old-school glamour and impeccable service. There’s plenty to keep guests occupied without leaving the hotel, including a 25m indoor pool, an extensive spa and a private ski lift providing direct access to the slopes. Those keen to explore St Moritz can take the scenic 40-minute walk into town or use the hotel shuttle. Dining is another highlight: The Grand Restaurant serves elegant fine dining, with a jacket-and-tie dress code, while Suvretta Stube offers a more relaxed bistro experience. On the sun terrace, meanwhile, the Swiss fondue is a must. *Visit* [SUVRETTAHOUSE.CH](https://suvrettahouse.ch/en) ## BEST FOR AN ART-FILLED ESCAPE ### Chesa Marchetta, Switzerland Opened in January 2026, Chesa Marchetta is an intimate 13-bedroom hotel housed in a restored Engadin farmhouse. It marks the first Swiss hotel from Artfarm, the hospitality group founded by the gallerists behind Hauser & Wirth, and has been reimagined over four years by acclaimed architect Luis Laplace. Art and design are central to the experience: the property was once frequented by artists including Gerhard Richter and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and its collection now includes works by Alberto Giacometti, Philip Guston and Louise Bourgeois. In the bedrooms, traditional Engadin furniture sits alongside locally crafted pieces, while the restaurant sees chef Davide Degiovanni reinterpret the seasonal cooking of the original owners, the Godly family, through northern Italian and Swiss Alpine influences. The location is equally appealing. St Moritz’s ski slopes are a short bus ride away, but there’s plenty to explore beyond skiing, from the valley’s galleries and museums to the distinctive sgraffito-decorated houses of Sils Maria. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing offer further ways to experience the landscape. *Visit* [CHESAMARCHETTA.CH](https://chesamarchetta.ch/) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/tBU5AhbYnfohEEtUPdawpZJro-Y=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fsl121126wintery-hotelsches-amrchetta-2.jpg) ](https://chesamarchetta.ch/) Chesa Marchetta ## BEST FOR A SPA BREAK ### Six Senses Crans-Montana, Switzerland Just above the Crans-Cry d’Er gondola, Six Senses Crans-Montana is a contemporary Alpine retreat with a strong focus on wellness, outdoor adventure and good food. The hotel’s 78 rooms and suites, alongside a three-bedroom Prestige Apartment, combine traditional Alpine materials with modern finishes, while generous balconies and bay windows make the most of the mountain setting. At the core of the property is a 2,000sq m Six Senses Spa, complete with nine treatment rooms, an extensive wet area and a striking indoor pool, topped with suspended timber icicles and opening onto a courtyard. There are two restaurants, a bar and a lounge, where the kitchens champion seasonal menus made with ingredients from local farmers, producers and artisans. Crans-Montana enjoys around 300 days of sunshine a year, so there’s plenty to do beyond the spa. In winter, guests can head out snowshoeing and explore the surrounding landscape. *Visit* [SIXSENSES.COM](https://www.sixsenses.com/en/hotels-resorts/europe/switzerland/crans-montana/) ## BEST FOR ULTIMATE COSINESS ### Union Øye, Norway The journey to Union Øye is every bit as memorable as the hotel itself. Reached by boat from Ålesund, the route into Hjørundfjorden takes guests past towering mountains and colourful wooden houses, before arriving at this wonderfully atmospheric retreat, which first opened in 1891. Inside the main house, fires crackle throughout the day, candlelight creates a warm glow and bedrooms are dressed with four-poster beds, printed wallpapers, roll-top baths and layered textiles. There are also charming thatched cottages dotted around the grounds, each with its own fireplace and statement bath. Guests can settle into one of the cosy libraries, order an aquavit negroni at the bar or head to the conservatory restaurant for refined takes on Norwegian classics, including reindeer with lingonberries and raw prawns with smoked cream and trout roe. The surrounding landscape is the main attraction, with hiking routes, e-bike excursions and a floating sauna on the fjord beneath a dramatic waterfall. After a bracing cold-water dip, the hotel’s generous breakfast buffet – and its hot chocolate topped with hand-whipped cream and a splash of cognac – promised to be a welcome sight. *Visit* [UNIONOYE.NO](https://www.unionoye.no/en) ## BEST FOR A NEW EXPERIENCE ### San Sonnea Lodge, Italy Opened this winter, San Sonnea Lodge brings a new adults-only retreat to Villnöss, a quieter corner of the Italian Dolomites beneath the dramatic Geisler peaks. Part of the Hinteregger family’s San Sonnea collection, the 24-suite property is a generous Alpine villa, with four penthouses offering additional space and private heated pools, outdoor saunas and dining terraces. Interiors combine linen, sheep’s wool, Douglas fir and Dolomite stone, while fireplaces, daybeds and heated outdoor baths make the most of the mountain views. The Healing Spa draws on the surrounding landscape, with a main pool, Finnish and hay saunas, steam bath, ice bath and forest plunge pool, alongside treatments inspired by Alpine plants and local traditions. Food follows the same regional approach, with South Tyrolean specialities at breakfast and seasonal dishes at dinner, using local produce, garden ingredients and traditional preservation techniques. There’s also a Nature Apothecary & Bar serving homemade infusions and botanical drinks. With guided hikes and self-guided routes starting from the property, it promises a restorative base for exploring this particularly beautiful part of the Dolomites. *Visit* [SANSONNEA.COM](https://www.sansonnea.com/lodge-dolomites/en/) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/xSX9mk5MyBWa4opFJxNPJFEnxB0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fsl-121126-wintery-hotels-photocredit62degnordhotel-union-oye2.jpg) ](https://www.unionoye.no/en) 62°NORD/Union Øye [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/py2qexwmyG_l-JlqZxwStB8lXXw=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fsl121126wintery-hotelssan-sonneabedroom2.jpg) ](https://www.sansonnea.com/lodge-dolomites/en/) San Sonnea Lodge ## BEST FOR A COASTAL ESCAPE ### Cori Hornbæk, Denmark Just 45 minutes from Copenhagen, Hornbæk is a stylish seaside village where weathered beach houses, dune-backed sands and a creative local crowd make it an appealing alternative to the capital. Cori Hornbæk, which opened this autumn, is one of the few luxury hotels on this stretch of the Danish coast, with 82 rooms, suites and townhouses designed as private sanctuaries with a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility. The culinary offering is led by chef Brian Mark Hansen, formerly of Michelin-starred Søllerød Kro, at Cori Table, where modern Nordic coastal cooking is given a Mediterranean influence. Wellness is another focus, with a spa centred around a striking greenhouse-inspired indoor pool, alongside traditional outdoor saunas that invite guests to embrace the Nordic hot-and-cold bathing ritual. There’s plenty to explore nearby, too. Kronborg Castle, the Unesco-listed setting associated with Shakespeare’s Hamlet, is within reach, as is the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, where contemporary works are displayed against sweeping coastal views. *Visit* [CORIHOTEL.DK](https://corihotel.dk/en) ## BEST FOR MOUNTAIN WELLNESS ### Forestis, Italy While the Dolomites have become an increasingly popular choice for summer escapes, Forestis is particularly compelling in the winter months. On the southern slope of Mount Plose in South Tyrol, the hotel pairs bold contemporary architecture with an extraordinary mountain backdrop. Its 62 suites all make the most of the panoramic views, while ski-in, ski-out access means guests can head straight out onto the slopes. There’s a strong wellness offering, too, with year-round packages and curated experiences designed to encourage guests to slow down and reconnect with their surroundings. The Forestis Spa takes its inspiration from the region’s native trees – mountain pine, spruce, larch and Swiss pine – with natural materials and calming tones creating a soothing atmosphere. Food is another highlight. Head chef Roland Lamprecht’s Forest Cuisine is built around seasonal, locally sourced and foraged ingredients, served in a tiered restaurant where every table has a view of the mountains. *Visit* [FORESTIS.IT](https://www.forestis.it/en/) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/ZkpildLIRaJMUvDE9auEynwpC74=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fsl121126wintery-hotelsforestis-dolomites-spa.jpg) ](https://www.forestis.it/en/) Forestis ## BEST FOR BRITISH REMOTENESS ### Hope Lodge, Scotland Set within Sutherland’s vast coastal landscape, Hope is the latest property from WildLand, a conservation-led retreat bringing new life to a historic hunting lodge. Designed as an intimate hotel and exclusive-use escape, it combines seven striking bedrooms in Hope Lodge with restored cottages and An Cala, a two-bedroom cabin tucked into the surrounding forest with its own wood-fired hot tub. Inside, the aesthetic is deliberately grounded, pairing timeworn Georgian and Jacobean oak furniture with tweed, flax, oilskin and ripstop textiles to create one of the most beautiful interiors we’ve seen in Scotland. Days are led by field guides and conservationists, with experiences built around the natural landscape within the 100,000-acre estate: paddleboarding along the northern coast, 7am loch swims, waterfall hikes, boat trips, trout fishing and guided foraging walks. There are also fire-cooked lunches in remote bothies, sound baths, stargazing and mountain biking to choose from. Rates include all meals, house drinks, daily guided experiences and access to a curated selection of outdoor equipment, making it one of the most immersive ways to experience the Highlands. *Visit* [WILDLAND.SCOT](https://wildland.scot/properties/hope/) ## BEST FOR A SENSE OF GRANDEUR ### The Dolder Grand, Switzerland Perched on a hilltop overlooking Lake Zurich and the Alps, The Dolder Grand combines the grandeur of a historic hotel with striking contemporary design. The hotel has long attracted an international crowd, from artists and musicians to royalty, but its appeal goes beyond its glamorous guest list. Opened in 1899, the property was reimagined by Foster + Partners in 2008, with modern wings sitting alongside the original 19th-century building. The result is a distinctive 175-room hotel just ten minutes from the centre of Zurich. Wellness is a major draw: its 4,000sq m spa is one of Switzerland’s largest, bringing together restorative treatments, extensive facilities and medical wellness expertise. Art is another defining feature, with a privately owned collection of more than 100 works displayed throughout the hotel, including pieces by Salvador Dalí, Takashi Murakami and Keith Haring. Dining is equally impressive – The Restaurant is where chef Heiko Nieder holds two Michelin stars. *Visit* [THEDOLDERGRAND.COM](https://www.thedoldergrand.com/) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/kpYyQFC_JAU27UnLz7ODiMYCBIE=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fsl121126wintery-hotelsdolder-grand-dining.jpg) ](https://www.thedoldergrand.com/) The Dolder Grand [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/bVB_MUJukVyLbvm3F8yfX1A2VOM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fsl121126wintery-hotelshope-hotel.jpg) ](https://wildland.scot/properties/hope/) Hope Lodge [ Sign in to comment with your SheerLuxe profile ](/user/login?destination=)Or continue to comment as a Guest below [View the discussion thread.](http://sheerluxe-dev.disqus.com/) *more from* Culture [View All Culture](/culture) ![The Luxe List: 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