Experiences

In Valais, the scavenger hunt is available in Saas-Fee, Riederalp and Zinal. Its tracks take you through idyllic countryside with historic mountain villages, sparkling mountain streams and mystical Alpine lakes, across meadows and through forests.

Estavayer-le-Lac is a medieval town situated beside Lake Neuchâtel and is home to the best-equipped watersports centre in Switzerland.The highlight is a ride on the 800-metre long water skiing lift - Switzerland’s longest.

Ten pools with various water attractions at Europe’s largest Alpine Thermal Spa invite visitors to relax in the thermal water. Thermal bathing is fun for young and old!

Located in Bergün, right beside the Albula line of the Rhaetian Railway, the new Albula Railway Museum is a must for all railway enthusiasts.

Explore the terraced vineyards of Lavaux. Of the six Vaudois wine regions, the UNESCO "Lavaux" region (between Lausanne and Montreux) is undoubtedly the most spectacular.

The Planet Trail Ringgenberg-Goldswil describes our relationship to the solar system in easily understandable language.

Slow travel can be a voyage of discovery. That’s why the perfect way to explore the town of Locarno is by bike.

Situated in Europe’s most beautiful mountain valley, the Engadin, Pontresina is a summer and winter holiday resort popular with mountain climbers, hikers, families and winter sports fans.

The Toggenburg Adventure World is every boy’s dream-come-true. In Europe’s largest hobby railway installation, old motorbikes and agricultural machines are only a few of the many attractions.

Indoor and outdoor bouldering and climbing experience at the St.Gallen climbing centre.

The 152.8 meter-high lift to the Bürgenstock looks like a heaven-bound rocket. And views from Hammetschwand over Lucerne and its lake are best described as heavenly!

The historical via ferrata originally stems from the year 1907, has been however completely renovated and, today, leads over three practically vertical rock formations. Magical views, elevated adrenaline levels and a few aching muscles are guaranteed…but well worth it!

The spa in Bad Ragaz has been well known since the early Middle Ages and is still considered the most plenteous aquatic spa in Europe. Switch off and recharge your batteries.

On Central Switzerland’s mountain terrain, the oldest in the world, the landscape literally lies at your feet. Lucerne’s Glacier Garden allows you to glimpse through a window into the history of the Earth. In the rocky underworld, you can embark on a journey through time and discover amazing things about stone and history. The garden also has a museum and a maze of mirrors to explore.

Trekking like in Giessenpeter’s time: the tame goats carry the luggage and accompany the trek with loud bleating and joyful jumps.

Zurich Zoo, located on the Zürichberg, is home to around 350 animal species in near-natural habitats. As a modern, scientifically managed zoo, its primary goal is the preservation of nature. It works towards this goal in four equally important areas: Species conservation, nature conservation, education and research.

Young and young-at-heart detectives solve some tricky puzzles on the Detective Trail in Baden until a real treasure chest with an instant prize awaits you at the end.

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.

Families come to the Hexenkessel adventure park in Blatten b. Naters to have fun.

The Teddy Bear Museum Baden is home to hundreds of stuffed bears. They are displayed in amusing settings as though they were alive.

It’s just like Zurich to boast Switzerland’s only tram museum. The historic Depot Burgwies is home to the collection, up to twenty original cars, the eldest dating back to 1897. It also features an exhibit on the development and workings of the Zurich tram.

This Panorama Trail has stunning views, fun games and interesting educational panels in store for hikers of all ages. An easy walk, the trail is 2.5 kilometres long.

From the luxurious bathing ceremonies in Roman times to the disarmament of the city after the Second Villmerger War to the here and now – on this city tour you will get to know the living history of the city of Baden.

A unique building by star architect Daniel Libeskind houses around 2,000 square metres of water, with bathing fun for the whole family.

The medieval town of La Neuveville on Lake Biel has something for the whole family to enjoy, from an easy three-hour walk packed with tales of witches to the lake shore and colourful old town.

The Mondglas glass factory in Hallau was established in 2004. It is the only one of its kind that works with coloured glass. An instructor helps the visitors blow their own glass bowl.

In the place where the machine factory, Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon (MFO), once stood, an architecturally fascinating park hall bears witness to the past usage of the site. Particularly in summer, the facility is frequently used for various cultural events, such as open-air movie theatres or festivals of all kinds.

The expansive Elfenau Park is one of the jewels of the City of Bern. It offers plenty of activities to delight young and old alike: whether that’s strolling through the historic park, swimming in the Aare river, watching the kingfishers by the river’s edge, attending a concert in the orangery or simply enjoying an afternoon in the park’s own café.