Intro

Many breathtaking excursions are also accessible to people with limited mobility, a visual or hearing impairment, or mental and intellectual disabilities. Numerous attractions such as hiking trails, boats, railways and museums are entirely barrier-free and fully accessible. Other activities are made tangible for people with impairments thanks to special aids and dedicated organisations.

Train journeys

11 large lakes, 4 official languages, 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 1,280km of glorious views: The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland takes you to the sights and highlights of Switzerland in the comfort of a panoramic train. Claire & George will take you to the most beautiful panoramic routes of Switzerland in a barrier-free and carefree tour in the competent care of a guide and chauffeur. 

Hiking trails

Hiking is Switzerland’s favourite kind of sport. Switzerland’s network of sign-posted hiking trails covers a staggering 65,000 kilometres.

  • The the obstacle-free routes of SwitzerlandMobility are designed for people who are unable to negotiate major structural and natural obstacles. Obstacle-free trails benefit people with walking disabilities, as well as older groups and families with pushchairs.
  • With the MyWay Pro application, the most beautiful obstacle-free hiking trails throughout Switzerland were made accessible to visually impaired and blind people thanks to voice guidance. This offer resulted from the collaboration of SwitzerlandMobility, Procap Switzerland and the Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 
  • With a fleet of 21 so-called Joëlettes (special single-wheeled wheelchairs), the Fribourg-based non-profit organisation Différences Solidaires makes hiking trips possible for people with limited mobility. The single-wheeled wheelchairs are available at various locations in western Switzerland and Ticino. 

Ski and snow sports

Switzerland has several organisations and associations that make skiing and snow sports accessible to people with disabilities. The offer ranges from the rental and sale of mono and dual skis to their training and dual ski accompaniment by a trained ski instructor. 

Adrenaline pumping sports

Action-packed sports should also be accessible to people with disabilities in Switzerland.

  • The equipment for handbikes, sit-wakeboards and paragliding can be hired or bought at the Ti-Rex Sport Association.
  • For ice gliders, special bicycles, all-terrain wheelchairs and equipment for kayaking, the Cerebral Foundation is the right partner.

Art & culture

  • The Accessibility Monitor documents the accessibility of cultural institutions. The information is aimed at people with visual impairments, limited mobility or hearing difficulties.

Swimming

Other addresses

  • Accessible destinations, multi-day excursions and private tours from Claire & George
  • Enquiries to Procap (information office for barrier-free travel): tourismus@procap.ch