Holiday destinations

Altstätten is situated in the Rhine Valley of St. Gallen, at the foot of the hills of the Appenzellerland. As a market town with a long tradition, it boasts one of the loveliest historical town centres in Eastern Switzerland.

The historic little town of Moudon lies in privileged position at the heart of stunning landscapes, halfway between the Jorat-Plateau and Broye-Tal valley. And surely nothing could be more attractive than the picturesque alleyways of this delightful spot.

The gate to the romantic Fex Valley is idyllically embedded between Lake Sils and Lake Silvaplana. With only 700 inhabitants, Sils presents itself in an introspective, familiar and inviting manner. Besides the tremendous natural experience, the cultural offerings are also exquisite.

Laax, together with Flims and Falera, offers a fantastic hiking, biking and winter sports paradise – just an hour from Zurich. The sunny location and the magnificent mountain panorama make it an ideal destination for families, freestyle fans and nature lovers.

Carì is situated on the southern slope of the Leventina Valley above Faido at 1,650m above sea level: an ideal place for sports and nature enthusiasts.

Trogen, one of the most impressive villages in Appenzellerland, enjoys an idyllic setting on the crest of a hill at the foot of the mountain of Gäbris. The village has become well-known for its Pestalozzi Children's Village, among other things.

Arosa – the natural paradise in Graubünden, which perfectly combines action and relaxation: In winter, skiing on the Weisshorn beckons, while the Squirrel Trail or the Bear Sanctuary are just waiting to be discovered in summer. What is more, you can also enjoy wonderful wellness opportunities together with views of the Alps.

The Trient Valley (Vallée du Trient) links Martigny in Lower Valais via the border town of Le Châtelard with Chamonix, the well-known French resort at the foot of Mont Blanc. The Trient Valley is an untouched natural paradise with wild gorges, grottos, dinosaur tracks, and one of the Alps’ most beautiful glaciers.

Gandria is a picturesque village on Lake Lugano with narrow streets, colorful houses and traditional grottos. Here you can enjoy Mediterranean flair, surrounded by lush nature and with views of the mountains and the water.

Discover Brig in sunny Valais. Stroll through the car-free old town, marvel at the Stockalper Castle and let yourself be pampered in the Brigerbad thermal baths. As a transport hub, Brig is ideal when it comes to excursions to the Aletsch region, the Matterhorn or the Saas Valley.

The fine farming village and service centre of Erlenbach is nestled among the delightful Simmental landscape in the foothills of the Alps at the feet of the Stockhorn, from where you can enjoy an impressive view of 200 mountain peaks.

This peaceful village, situated at 950 m altitude is the ideal spot for a relaxing visit.

The Bündner Herrschaft, located in the northernmost corner of Graubünden, is the gateway to the canton. Its excellent Blauburgunder wines made the region famous as a winegrowing region. The fairly small vacation region has at its center the town of Maienfeld, home of Heidi - the world-famous children’s book character.

Spiez is located in what is probably the most beautiful Swiss bay on the deep blue Lake Thun. Here you can stroll through the vineyards or on the beach path with a view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. You will visit the castle and enjoy excursions by steamboat or to the local mountain Niesen.

A community of ten villages close to Grand Saint Bernard, Liddes boasts a vast, mountainous landscape and a huge variety of hiking trails and sites.

The small resort villages of Wilderswil and Gsteigwiler are situated in the immediate vicinity of Interlaken. They are the ideal starting points for excursions to the highlights of the Bernese Oberland.

Nestled between the mighty Säntis massif and the seven Churfirsten peaks, the resorts of Alt St. Johann, Unterwasser and Wildhaus are among the highest-lying municipalities in Toggenburg. Eastern Switzerland's largest winter sports area is just one hour from the airport and Zurich.

Elm is nestled in the Glarus Alps and offers pure nature – including the impressive Martinsloch. The car-free family ski area, versatile hiking opportunities and sustainable alpine tourism make Elm a real insider tip.

Villars-sur-Ollon offers you alpine ambience, outdoor sports and experiences in the heart of nature. From Lake Geneva, you can reach the friendly chalet village, which is situated 1,300 meters up, in no time at all. Have fun hiking, golfing, visiting thermal baths or enjoying the extensive winter sports area of Villars-Gryon-Les-Diablerets.

Riederalp – the car-free mountain village offers you direct access to the Aletsch Glacier and a fantastic view of the Valais four-thousand-metre peaks. Enjoy the peace and quiet in the village, experience first-class summer and winter sports in the Aletsch Arena and explore the fairytale Aletsch Forest.

Valais is the place where the River Rhône rises, where the mountains almost reach the sky and the raclette tastes best. Explore Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn. Discover the Rhone Valley and the unspoiled side valleys. Marvel at the imposing Aletsch Glacier.

Ascona – the jewel on Lake Maggiore. Stroll along the famous lakeside promenade with its colourful houses and many cafés, look out over the lake and the wonderful mountain scenery, explore the old town and enjoy the Mediterranean flair of this town in Ticino.

Numerous interesting hikes, including visits to monuments and sights of interest, are your to enjoy in the Valle Riviera valley – at the same time testifying the artistic and historical value of the ancient tracks left by the people in the valley.

The only small town in the Bernese Oberland is overshadowed by internationally renowned Interlaken. But Unterseen beckons its guests with its impressive exterior, the pretty old town on the River Aare and the best views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Riehen in the canton of Basel-Stadt is a fashionable residential suburb situated on the border with Germany that boasts magnificent monumental buildings. It has successfully evaded further urbanisation. Riehen has achieved worldwide fame above all thanks to the Fondation Beyeler.

Just 30 minutes away from the busy Gotthard Highway lies a rugged and quiet natural paradise. Here cowbells, rather than cars, make the most noise.

Though largely neglected by tourists in the past, this secluded area has long been an insider tip for climbers and mountaineers.

Located in the heart of Central Switzerland, between Schwyz and Einsiedeln, the Mythenregion may be quickly and easily reached from all directions. From Zürich in about 45 minutes and from Lucerne/Zug in 30 minutes.

Located on the northern slope of the Chasseral at the heart of the Jura region, the Les Bugnenets-Savagnières ski resort is known primarily as the birthplace of one of Switzerland’s most talented skiers, Didier Cuche!

Through the Val Ferrera the way leads to Cröt, from where the road winds up to Cresta over numerous bends. Cresta lies at 1,958 meters above sea level and is the main town of the Avers municipality, and Juf is found at the far end of the valley. Europe’s highest permanently inhabited community lies at an altitude of over 2,100 meters above sea level.

La Berra, situated in La Gruyère, is a small but beautiful recreational and sports area. The view from the 1,719 metre high summit of La Berra is spectacular. You can see Lake Gruyère with the Isle of Ogoz and far beyond, the Three-Lakes Region and the Jura, past the Fribourg Pre-Alps, to the snow-covered peaks of the Bernese Alps.

You will become a regular visitor to this typical, middle-altitude mountain village where you meet people at all times of the year.

This town counts some 2'700 inhabitants and is spread over 2'099 hectares. It is built on the alluvial cone of the Greffaz River, but also climbs into the surrounding mountains.

The many sunny days, the clear air, the Maloja wind: the Engadin lends itself perfectly to aquatic and winter sports. Discover the beautiful Engadin lakes, mountains such as the Bernina, Corvatsch and Corviglia, villages such as Pontresina, Bever, Zuoz – and of course St. Moritz.

Have you ever heard of the Swiss Freiamt located in the Aargau Reuss and Bünz valley? In between the Lindenberg hills and rivers, there is embedded a little known but very charming landscape which waits to be discovered by foot or bike.