Summer regions

The traditionally minded Bernese Oberland has enjoyed worldwide fame for more than a hundred years. Mountain peaks soar high above the valley floors; wild rivers cascade over the rocks and plunge over dizzy waterfalls, only coming to rest when they reach Lake Thun or Lake Brienz.

Central Switzerland is both the geographical and historical heart of the country. Switzerland in miniature, more "Swiss"- than anywhere else.

Exploring under your own steam – on skates, on wheels or on foot: Whether you stride across hills and meadows, cycle or skate along picturesque riverbanks and lakeshores, or freewheel on a scooter down from a mountaintop, motor-less travel is fun as well as green. Pick a “slowUp” day, and you’ll even find the roads free of traffic.

Out and about in La Gruyère and the Three Lakes Region: Only the cows are black and white around here – the rest is vibrant colour. The mountains, lakes, people and specialities. The wide open countryside is especially beautiful – pause for a moment and take a deep breath. You have arrived.

Enjoy authentic mountain holidays in the home of Heidi. The 1,000 mountains, 150 valleys and 615 lakes of the largest holiday area in Switzerland guarantee real adventure. Welcome, Willkommen, Allegra, Benvenuti !

Here at the “Top of Europe”, world-famous mountains such as the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and Schilthorn provide a majestic backdrop for a stunningly beautiful holiday region. Enjoy grandiose nature close up and as many activities as you could wish for. Holiday in the Jungfrau Region and see the world in a different light.

Switzerland in a nutshell: The Lake Geneva Region has a wide diversity of landscapes, from calm lakeshores and the rolling wooded hills of the Jura, to the lush green of the hinterland and the mighty alpine peaks.

Alpine views to a city beat: Nestled between hills and lakes, the Zürich Region offers a distinctive mix of culture, nature, leisure and pleasure. Take a dip in the city’s famously clean lake or rivers, discover the region’s vast range of outdoor activities and indulge in unlimited cultural and gastronomic delights.

Travel along the Aare from one sight to the next and discover the unique countryside of Lakes Biel, Murten and Neuchâtel.

Living the dolce vita: Under palm trees on glittering lake shores. On picturesque paths through cool forests of chestnut trees. In the street cafes of Mediterranean-style towns or in the hidden grottos of the countryside. In deep valleys carved by rivers and high up on mountains with magnificent views. Pure Switzerland, southern style.