Simplon accommodation from NZ$243

20 kilometres from the heart of Simplon is the Hotel Domodossola. Alternatively, the Residence Briona can be found 20 kilometres away. Other places to stay include the Albergo Da Cecilia and the Edelweiss.

You'd be a Wally to leave Simplon without seeing the other things on offer in Southern Switzerland. Spend time at the traditional villages, fortresses and churches in Southern Switzerland. You could also take the time to admire its forests and mountains. Locals and visitors alike in this part of Switzerland often enjoy snowboarding and skiing.

It is well known that we Kiwis are pretty chilled, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Matterhorn, Breithorn and Klein Matterhorn Cable Car, which you'll find in Zermatt, 30 kilometres to the southwest of Simplon. The Hotel Alpenblick and Alpine Lodge are some of the great long and short-stay alternatives in Zermatt. Or, you could consider staying in Lens, 45 kilometres to the west of Simplon, where you'll find the Grand Hôtel du Golf & Palace and Chalet des Alpes. While in Lens, set aside a little time to visit the Crans-Montana Ski Resort, Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre and Pierre Arnaud Foundation Art Centre.

Agno Airport is the most commonly used gateway to Simplon. Nearby hotels include the Hotel Gabbani and the Villa Camelia.