Summer mountain tips
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Chocolate, watches and the Matterhorn - could anything be more typically Swiss? How about the diversity of our country and the huge range of activities available? Hike in the majestic Swiss mountains and spend a while taking in the grandeur of the scenery, bike through fragrant meadows in secluded valleys and breathe in the fresh air, or enjoy a leisurely trip on one of our lake steamers and take time to reflect. Whatever you choose in this wonderful natural playground, one thing is for sure - the real Switzerland never ceases to amaze. Let our best excursions with classics and secret tips from all over the country inspire you!
Heidi's village, Peter the goatherd's house, and Alpöhis Alp - discover the real home of Heidi on Maienfeld's Heidi Trail.
All of Central Switzerland lies at her feet; among her many charms is Europe's first-ever mountain railway. The Rigi is more than a day out: she is a legend.
Aare (Schweizer Mittelland)
The Aare is the longest river lying entirely within Switzerland. Between Biel and Solothurn, it offers perfect conditions for canoeists.
Ajoie (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
No longer really Switzerland and yet not quite France - the Ajoie is
the ideal area in which to experience a nomad's life in a horse-drawn
wagon.
Arosa (Graubünden)
The gold course in Arosa is one of the highest in Europe - the ball flies particularly far at 1,850m. Go get your clubs!
Braunwald (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
You want to see goats? Then visit the "Golden Goats Bridge"! Children can slide from floor to floor and listen to evening stories read to them by the hotel director.
Chasseral (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
The gastronomic trail over the Chasseral features 57 mouth-watering gourmet stops.
Chur (Graubünden)
The Rhaetian railway line between Chur and Tirano is truly a technical
marvel, particularly impressive when viewed from the panorama car.
Doubs (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
Between Les Brenets and the Maison Monsieur, the Doubs river is constantly changing - a trip along the river is full of surprises.
Ebenalp (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
In Appenzellerland, the tranquil Ebenalp is in complete contrast to the summit and dramatic Wildkirchli.
Emmental (Schweizer Mittelland)
In the mystical Emmental, spend a night as Gotthelf once did - as if time has stood still for the past 200 years.
Emosson (Valais)
Between Martigny and the Emosson reservoir, travel on no fewer than
four different forms of mountain transport - including the world record
holding funicular from Le Châtelard.
Entlebuch (Central Switzerland)
The high moors of the Entlebuch are so beautiful that UNESCO has
declared them a World Natural Heritage Site.
Flumserberg (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
It doesn't get easier than this - holidays on the Alp in Flumserberg
provide real adventure for families looking to live the life of the
good old days.
Fribourg (Fribourg Region)
It doesn't always have to lead to Santiago de Compostela - follow the Route of St. James's Way, or the beautiful "Swiss Route" from Schwarzenburg to Fribourg (around 4½ hours).
Glacier Express (Graubünden)
Take the Glacier Express from St.Moritz to the world-famous Matterhorn, and travel through the Swiss Alps in 71/2 hours.
Göscheneralptal Valley (Central Switzerland)
Away from the motorway and up into the wild - the unspoilt mountain
landscapes of the Urner side valleys on the Gotthard Massif have
retained their original charm.
Gotthard (Ticino)
No ordinary alpine pass road, the cobbled Tremola is part and parcel of the legend of the Gotthard - and one worth discovering.
Gruyères (Fribourg Region)
Try reaching the castle in the picturesque village of Gruyères without
succumbing to the temptation of the wonderful restaurants along the
way. It's not easy!
Gstaad (Bernese Oberland)
Gstaad is a true high society destination. Stroll along Switzerland's
shortest shopping mile - even more impressive than the stunning
countryside around.
Interlaken (Bernese Oberland)
The Swiss PostBus is a national institution, travelling to every
corner of the country. On this tour, the PostBus crosses four mountain
passes in one day: the Grimsel, the Nufenen, the Gotthard and the Susten.
Jungfraujoch (Bernese Oberland)
The Jungfraujoch is Switzerland's most famous excursion destination: visitors travelling to Europe's highest railway station (3453m) won’t believe their eyes. From here, one can see all the way to the Vosges mountains in France and to the heights of the Black Forest in Germany. The large Aletsch glacier – with 23 kilometres of the longest ice flow in the Alps – starts directly alongside the Jungfraujoch.
Jura (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
The landscape of the Freiberge region is akin to that of rugged parkland – undulating pastureland interrupted by clusters of trees, pine forests, scattered farms and spread-out settlements with grazing cows and horses. The region is ideally explored on horseback, by bicycle or on foot.
Kandersteg (Bernese Oberland)
Wild and romantic - the remote Gastern Valley above Kandersteg is worlds away from modern-day life.
Lake Constance
This route for skaters runs for some 350 kilometres across Switzerland to the towns of Murten and Avenches.
