Adventure & Sports (Central Switzerland)

The idyllic hilly countryside around the lake, the medieval castle of Hallwyl with its heritage exhibitions, and the romantic boat trips round the lake make Lake Hallwil and the nearby Seetal valley a small but popular tourist area on the border between the cantons of Lucerne and Aargau. There is a popular walk round the shores of Lake Hallwil, with lots of opportunities for swimming or having a rest.

Lake Zug is located in the heart of Central Switzerland, in the cantons of Zug, Schwyz and Lucerne. Set amid charming hilly countryside, this picturesque region presents many and varied opportunities for walking, cycling and rollerblading. For example, an energetic rollerblading excursion can be rounded off with a relaxing boat ride and a piece of typical Zug cherry cake.

Situated east of Lake Zug, the Ägerisee was the site of the renowned Battle of Morgarten in 1315, the first battle between the Confederates and the Habsburgs. Matters are much more peaceful now, day trippers travel across the calm lake, fish restaurants serve the local ‘Rötel’ (Zug golden trout) and walkers and cyclist make their way through the Alpine upland landscape.

A truly spectacular route in the granite rocks of the Schöllenen gorge, albeit with plenty of grass in between. There are fascinating views down into the wild gorge and its roads.

What sounds like distant thunder soon turns out to be toboggans hurtling down the 535-m-long tin toboggan run.

Short via ferrata route. Especially suitable for families with children. Can be opened very rapidly in the spring, as it is south-facing.

This tour offers great views of the peaks for modest effort, with a few attractive via ferrata passages thrown in for good measure. Ideal for beginners, even those with older children.

A fine example of the Alpine via ferrata, set in stunning scenery. With good safety - wire ropes, iron pins and some ladders, as well as an iron rope ladder.

An unforgettable experience, pure adventure; that is Flying Fox. On the six courses of varying difficulty you can slowly approach your limits. You cross challenging balance bridges, hanging bridges and tyrolean slides loaded with action.

Get into the groove on Switzerland's longest summer toboggan run - 1350 metres of tempo and top-notch fun.

10 exercise trails through forest, each with 6 to 11 stations in varying degrees of difficulty, the Pilatus Rope Park offers a fun experience for outdoor fans, families, schools, companies and clubs. One trail is suitable for our smaller guests from age 8. Around 100 visitors will be able to test their rope skills at the same time.!

The leisure park and sports facility is located in a scenic spot at the foot of Mt. Rigi, overlooking Lake Lucerne. Sports and outdoor enthusiasts, families, clubs and companies will find this a fascinating experience. The facility offers parcours of various degrees of difficulty on over 70 safe platforms. Starting point is the Alpenhof, a well-known excursion destination with a restaurant and a playground for guests' children.

In luftigen Höhen Hindernisse überwinden, Widrigkeiten trotzen und zusammen Berge versetzen - das zeichnet ein erfolgreiches Team aus. Im Hochseilgarten erleben dies die Teilnehmer auf eindrückliche Weise. Am Puls des Geschehens werden hier Beziehungen gelebt und der Teamgeist entfacht.

Trottis can be rented at the regional tourist office. Two official routes are available.

There's fun for everyone to be had on the great tin toboggan on the Hochstuckli.

A spectacular High Wire Park ("Hochseilpark") in a hidden paradise, only one hours from Lucerne and Bern, and 1 1/2 hours from Zürich and Basel. At a scenic lcoation in the Upper Waldemmen Valley within the Entlebuch biosphere reserve, you will find one of Switzerland's most beautiful adventure parks at 1,190 m a.s.l.

Zug's close association with the lake is documented in the Fishing Museum. The fish-breeding section is of particular interest for both adults and children. From November till May the development from egg to baby fish can be followed in the internationally-known fish breeding jar, a Zug invention. For the young visitor there is a lot to discover: for example, fishing equipment from days-gone-by up to present day. There is even a fully equipped dug-out to explore. The museum was founded in 1888.

Encircled by popular excursion mountains, Lake Lucerne is the lake with the greatest scenic variety in the country. It is somewhat reminiscent of a fjord landscape, yet remains characterised by a mild lake climate. Boat cruises on board five historic paddlewheel steamers and 15 elegant salon motor vessels count among the highlights of this region.

Zwischen Alpthal und Brunni ist ein attraktives Freizeitvergnügen entstanden. Auf verschiedenen Routen in einzigartiger Natur kann der Wald hautnah erlebt werden. Nach der Sicherheitsinstruktion kann das Seilparkerlebnis selbstständig angegangen werden.

Abseits vom Alltagsrummel die Natur von einer ganz neuen Seite kennen lernen. Der Park befindet sich an einem idyllischen Ort in der Reuss-Schlucht im Kanton Uri. Hier kann man die Gletschermühlen bestaunen oder sich, knapp über dem Wasser, vorbei an verschiedenen Hindernissen wagen.

Zerklüftete, enge Klamm mit mystischem Touch im Muotatal: So eigen wie die berühmten Wetterfrösche – anders als alle anderen.

Stunning river trip on the Muota, the best kept secret of central Switzerland. Very water level dependent.

In der Zentralschweiz gibt es auch in Schongau eine Rodelbahn. Die eizig gedeckte und daher auch bei Regen in Betrieb.