The tourism industry began in the early 19th century when foreigners visited the Alps, traveled to the bases of the mountains to enjoy the scenery, and stayed at the spa-resorts. Large hotels were built during the Belle Époque; cog-railways, built early in the 20th century, brought tourists to ever higher elevations, with the Jungfraubahn terminating at the Jungfraujoch, well above the eternal snow-line, after going through a tunnel in Eiger. During this period winter sports were slowly introduced: in 1882 the first figure skating championship was held in St. Moritz, and downhill skiing became a popular sport with English visitors early in the 20th century, as the first ski-lift was installed in 1908 above Grindelwald.
The tourism industry began in the early 19th century when foreigners visited the Alps , traveled to the bases of the mountains to enjoy the scenery , and stayed at the spa - resorts . Large hotels were built during the Belle Époque ; cog - railways , built early in the 20th century , brought tourists to ever higher elevations , with the Jungfraubahn terminating at the Jungfraujoch , well above the eternal snow - line , after going through a tunnel in Eiger . During this period winter sports were slowly introduced : in 1882 the first figure skating championship was held in St. Moritz , and downhill skiing became a popular sport with English visitors early in the 20th century , as the first ski - lift was installed in 1908 above Grindelwald .
When were large hotels built in the Alps?
When were large hotels built in the Alps ?
during the Belle Époque
during the Belle Époque