Summer regions

Guests have been coming to the unique natural landscape of the Bernese Oberland for more than 100 years. Our region, at the heart of Switzerland, has so much to offer that you’ll wish your holidays would never end.

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 !

Forget day-to-day life, and immerse yourself in a new world: of mountains, water and natural monuments. In this striking holiday region in the heart of Switzerland, you’ll find all manner of leisure activities, sports, and outdoor pursuits – and a strong sense of culture and tradition.

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.

The people of the Valais are proud to be different. Proud, too, of the natural beauty around them, not least the UNESCO-protected Aletsch glacier; and proud of their ancient customs and traditions, which are still very much part of life in this stunningly beautiful region.

The Jura and its three lakes: No one is ever in a hurry in the watchmaking region between Geneva and Basel. Discover lakes, mountains, valleys and unspoilt nature one step at a time. No more and no less.