Meetings Blog Jul 10, 2018
An event in a city by the mountains is pure gold for an event planner: you get the best of both worlds. On one hand, your venue is located in a city, with great connections and all possibilities an urban environment can offer your attendees (entertainment, culture and art, services, shopping). And on the other hand, mountains can provide you the key perks you need for your event to be a complete success. A location near the mountains not only implies stunning views and fresh air: you have a myriad of different and exciting activities at your command that’ll put you in touch mother nature.
For example, an open-air scenario, surrounded by the local natural environment, is perfect for team-building. A placid walk though a beautiful trail, maybe a bit of zip lining for the most restless of attendees, or a guided visit to a natural park could all be unforgettable memories. If you are looking for the best venues and hotels in the best cities near mountain ranges, head to these fantastic destinations:
The months between June and August might just be the perfect time to visit Latin America. Parts of South America will be colder during the summer months, meaning less crowds and snowy mountains. Check out these travel suggestions for the LATAM region:
Enjoy the snow-capped Andes mountains from Santiago, Chile. With 2 wonderful hotels to choose from, NH Ciudad de Santiago or NH Collection Plaza Santiago, you’ll be seeing hills and mountains not only out your hotel window. Plus, you’ll have a historic, yet modern city to explore as well.
The world-renowned mountains in Argentina will surely have lots of snow during this time of the year. Get a picturesque view from NH Bariloche Edelweiss in San Carlos de Bariloche. This quaint town will have you thinking you’re in Switzerland, with streets full of chocolate shops, a lake right at your hotel doorstep, and mountains all around you. Don’t miss the extraordinary and colorful landscapes during the Fall and Springtime in Southern hemisphere.
Quito, Ecuador is one of the highest capital cities in the world. Its historic city center, one of the best-preserved in all of the Americas, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And you won’t be struggling for beautiful views. Just outside of Quito is the giant Pichincha volcano and the famous Andes mountain range. Stay at NH Collection Quito Royal to take it all in!
Besides its diverse range of cultures and world-class economies, Europe is also known for its great natural offerings. The Alps and the Pyrenees are among the most-visited mountain ranges in Europe, with countless other peaks worth visiting. Find out our suggestions below:
Austria is another country that we always associate with mountains. Just remember all those scenes from The Sound of Music set amongst the mountain peaks. In Salzburg, Austria (where the movie was filmed), you’ll get gorgeous glimpses of the Alps mountain range and NH Salzburg City is the perfect launching off point for your trip.
Although Italy is known for its welcoming culture, historic Roman ruins, and exquisite beaches, you can also find snowy peaks in this amazingly diverse country. Lake Como, similarly to Bariloche, is a lakefront town surrounded by mountains. Our NH Lecco Pontevecchio hotel will give you close access to the lake and mountains for exploring!
