Sport & Leisure

Tremendous fun for swimmers of all ages in the sensational Säntis leisure and water park with its huge range of facilities.

The Romans were using the thermal springs - the richest in minerals in Switzerland - as early as 2000 years ago. Healing waters rise from 19 springs at 47°C, promoting physical, mental and spiritual equilibirum.

The Swiss Way relates the history of Switzerland in its scenic landscape. The trail was constructed as a joint project of the cantons on the occasion of the 700th anniversary celebrations of the Confederation (1291-1991). It begins on the Rütli Meadow, where the Confederation was founded, and ends in Brunnen in the Swiss Expatriates Square (Platz der Auslandschweizer).

Château-d'Oex is a shrine to hot air ballooning. Its unique micro-climate provides ideal ballooning conditions, and balloon enthusiasts from all over the world meet here throughout the year to discover the Pays-d'Enhaut valley under the tuition of professional balloon pilots.

On its nearly 100 km length from Oberalp Pass to Chur, the Alpine trail offers many historico-cultural highlights, and it can be divided into several stages. The "Senda Sursilvana" attracts inexperienced as well as ambitious hikers.

Get away from it all and go in search of adventure in the world's largest maze, made using 18,000 thujas.

Gstaad is different. First of all it offers an extensive range of ski and summer mountain sports, lifestyle, great events of international importance and most of the activities your heart desires.

At the mouth of the Rhone river, next to the lake harbour of Le Bouveret, lies the "Swiss Vapeur Parc" ("Swiss Steam Park"), one of Europe's most prestigious miniature railways.

The beautiful Strada Alta (High Road) leads over 40 km through a wonderful natural and cultural landscape, through valleys, villages, streams, meadows and woods to the mountains of the Leventina.

One of the most modern Dolphinariums with sea lions and dolphins in Europe.

Dominating the medieval town of Gruyere, the famous Moleson peak offers a wealth of mountain activities in just one place.

The largest covered aquatic park in Europe is great fun, from wellness to activities in and near the water - a pleasure for the whole family.

7000 m2 of outdoor skating fun in Europe's largest open air skating park! For years now, this has been the venue of everyone who owns anything in the nature of a skateboard or roller skates.

St. Moritz is probably the most famous resort in the world. Chic, elegant and exclusive.

A new cultural walkway was opened linking nearly 600 kms of existing trails from Lake Léman to Mustair Grisons in the most eastern part of Switzerland. The 30-day walk meanders through 10 cantons, over 15 passes, and across all four cultural and linguistic regions of the country.

Going on a pilgrimage is an old tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages. Once there were millions of people walking in St. James' footsteps, following his ways through Switzerland and France to Santiago de Compostela, where his legendary tomb lies.

Vals is an unspoilt Walser village with stone-roof houses. The thermal pool hewn out of local rock was created in 1996 and offers a mystical-sensual experience in the midst of modern architecture by Peter Zumthor. It is the first piece of construction in Switzerland to be put under the protection of the Swiss heritage conservation authorities only two years after opening.

A hiking trail for art: The "sentierone" begins in Mergoscia and leads through the length of the entire Verzasca valley to Sonogno along the river on the opposite bank to the cantonal road. The trail is quite level and easy to walk along, and walkers can interrupt their hike at will since there are numerous bridges across the river to the road and the postal bus.

In its magnificent setting between the lake and the Jura, the Thermal Spa is a place where all visitors can relax in the peaceful environment. The mild climate, the benefits of thermal sulphurous waters and the high-quality facilities of the Spa are its main assets.

450 meters above the city one can enjoy the great views of Zürich, its lake, the scenic surroundings and the Alps in the distance.

The 180,000 m2 Swiss Holiday Park in Morschach is a uniquely attractive holiday and leisure resort for visitors of all age groups looking for sport and fun or rest and relaxation. The most popular attractions include the Roman-Irish thermal baths with a solar bath, the indoor sports and swimming center with a 450 m2 fun pool (32°), a giant slide (100 m). The large adventure pool is a focal point for water fun.