Experiences: Relax

Bains des Pâquis provides a welcoming haven for sun worshippers and anyone seeking relaxation in both summer and winter. Located a few metres from the famous Jet d’Eau water fountain, it affords breathtaking views of the lake. Activities are available appropriate to the time of year.

Visitors here can look forward to a romantic landscape, the enchanting Hallwyl moated castle with its impressive exhibition and the Lake Hallwil navigation company, more than 100 years old, which entertains its guests aboard five motor launches.

A tropical landscape of grottos, cascades, wave pools and caves can be found at the water park in Le Bouveret, the Valais town on the Rhône delta. The park guaranteed water-based fun for the whole family all year round.

The Allalinhorn above Saas-Fee is what gave the area its name. With the right equipment and in the company of a mountain guide, the four-thousand-metre peak is a relatively easy climb for a sporty mountaineer.

The Rose Garden is located above Bern’s Old Town and offers one of the most beautiful views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Start your tour of the city here or enjoy a walk or picnic in the park.

Located in the heart of the city, opposite the Museo d'Arte, Lido Riva Caccia features a floating wooden deck that rocks gently to and fro like a boat.

Parc de Mon Repos, a true haven of peace and relaxation in the heart of the city of Lausanne, is an ideal place to play, go on walks, meditate, and simply watch the world go by. The country house built in the centre of the park in the 18th century was regularly visited by Voltaire, who also staged several theatrical performances here.

Nestled between hills, vineyards and Lake Thun, Spiez opens up a door to another world. In the lovingly designed toy museum, visitors can embark on a journey into the world of childhood from times gone by.

The Sonnenberg cogwheel train, called the “Little Blue Train,” whisks visitors in a few minutes to the multifaceted adventure mountain near Kriens, a leisure paradise and recreational area.

At the very heart of Switzerland, a world record-holding technical innovation awaits: the steepest funicular railway in the world leads from Schwyz up to the car-free mountain village of Stoos. The journey there is an experience in itself, with passengers being taken up to a natural paradise 1,300 metres up.

Relax and enjoy the thermal waters with a unique panoramic view.

In Schindellegi high above Lake Zurich, “Sihlpark Wellness” has established an oasis of well-being where day-to-day life is deliberately brought to a halt.

Lake Murten truly is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Due to its relatively shallow depth, Lake Murten warms up relatively quickly, so it reaches pleasant bathing temperatures earlier than elsewhere.

Ibex, chamois, lynx, wildcat, deer and wild boar are among the native Swiss animals at the Peter and Paul wildlife park on the scenic St. Gallen-Rotmonten hilltop.

Children from all over the world play, mums and dads chat away to one another and students read here at the City Park Biel. The large park with playground and lawned areas provides a peaceful spot for people to gather in the heart of the city.

Relax, enjoy and recharge your batteries in one of the largest wellness facilities in Valais within the walls of the Olympica wellness and sports hotel in Brig.

The park is located in the heart of the city and offers a breathtaking view of Lausanne and of the lake.

This elegant city park with its majestic trees, carefully placed sculptures and beautifully cultivated flowers acts as a green lung in the centre of the city.

Experience pure relaxation in what is probably the most diverse water-based attraction in Switzerland. Enjoy the revitalizing power of water and spend a relaxing time at Aquabasilea.

In just ten minutes, the panorama funicular takes guests from Interlaken up to its local mountain Harder Kulm.

The park surrounding the Villa dei Cedri, which today is home to the Municipal Museum for Modern and Contemporary Art, is a living example of an English-style park of the 19th century. A further attraction is the vineyard behind the villa, whose grapes are used to produce the popular Merlot.

Inspired by the Niagara Falls and created over seven years of painstaking manual labour: the rock gallery of the Roffla Gorge.

Experience the new mineral baths & spa at Samedan and let yourself be spirited away to another world by the uniquely mystical atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in the hottest thermal water in Switzerland. In the thermal bath Les Bains de Lavey you can bathe in the 33 to 36 degree warm water, relax in saunas and steam baths and enjoy the view of the Vaud Alps.

Great things sometimes come in small packages – the Zernez Family Baths have attractive, family-friendly facilities and an outdoor bubble pool.

The sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso in Orselina above Locarno is the most famous place of pilgrimage in the Italian part of Switzerland. It is rooted in the ancient tradition of votive gifts.

The Swiss have known and loved him from their childhood: the blue children’s book character Globi. Even on the road he is part of the party – on the Globi-Express of the Zentralbahn route from Lucerne to Engelberg.

Located between Monte San Salvatore and Monte Arbostora at an altitude of just under 700 metres, the botanical gardens are a mecca for park visitors and plant lovers – particularly in April and May, when the azaleas and rhododendrons form a fragrant carpet.

The most popular open air bathing spot in Bern. As with all other public baths in the town of Bern, the Marzilibad is completely free. The separate “Paradiesli” and “Männerbad” areas allow men and women to sunbathe unclothed.

The pool and spa in the middle of the mountains offers the latest indoor and outdoor pool technology, pure relaxation and fun for the little ones.

Bathe and dine like the ancient Romans. Embark on a journey back in time to the heyday of the Roman Empire. The Roman-Irish Bath is the backdrop for a sumptuous bathing ritual as once observed in ancient Rome.

The history of the botanical garden of the University of Basel goes as far back as the 16th century, making it one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. It also offers an exciting variety of plants in a well-maintained haven of peace right in the heart of the city.

The San Michele Park sits high above Lugano and offers spectacular views of the city, the lake and the mountains. The typically southern vegetation is sure to thrill many of its visitors too.

Get away from it all and visit the sandy beaches at Yvonand. When the sun is shining on Lake Neuchâtel and the waves are lapping softly, it is almost like being at the seaside.

Rosengarten, the rose garden, is situated next to the entrance of the Munot Fortress and covers an area of about 2,000 sq.m. In 1981 the town nursery together with the Swiss association of rose lovers designed it in the French Renaissance garden-style.

The La Grange Park sits right next to the Eaux-Vives Park and offers a unique view of the lake basin. The wonderful flower garden stretches out over 12,000 square metres and delights its guests with more than 200 varieties of roses.