Summer destinations

From spring through to autumn, the sports runs and tracks make accessible a wonderful walking area, with walking trails and hikes the extend right up to an Alpine altitude. The pistes are groomed and a small, family-friendly skiing area becomes available once the first winter snowfalls have settled.

Val d’Hérens (Eringer Valley) stretches from the Rhone Valley near Sitten to the foot of Dent Blanche, Dent d'Hérens, Mont Collon and Mont Blanc de Cheilon. Centuries-old villages with their typical dwellings lean against steep slopes.

Whether by "Trenino Rosso" or "Bernina Express", the red train compositions of the Rhaetian Railway or by car: the journey from the Engadine to the southern valley Valposchiavo, all the way to the Italian border takes you through some of Switzerland's most varied countryside.

Who doesn’t know the sad folk song of «Vreneli ab em Guggisbärg» and her ill-fated love? But anyone choosing Guggisberg in the Bernese pre-Alps region of Gantrisch as a holiday or excursion destination will have absolutely no reason to sound sad!

Glarus, the smallest canton capital in Switzerland, nestles between mountains at the foot of the Glärnisch ridge. The mountain canton of the same name looks back over a long industrial history. Walkers, mountain climbers, cyclists and amateur geologists will discover a varied holiday region with plenty of interesting excursions.

The gateway to Italy, the village of Bourg-St-Pierre is bursting with history and charm, from its ancient buildings to its newly restored mill and the legacies left by former travellers.

Since more than a century visitors delight in the holiday resorts of the Vaud Alps, their traditional infrastructure- and of course huge quantity of leisure proposals for all seasons in the year.

Estavayer-le-Lac offers you a mix of sights and nature. The old town with the Château de Chenaux and the street art facades are enchanting. You’ll love the sandy beaches, the water skiing lift and the forays through the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve.

Filisur is a small, attractive mountain resort in the heart of Graubünden. As part of the Bergün Filisur vacation region, the village of 500 inhabitants is an ideal starting point for train rides on the UNESCO World Heritage route of the Rhaetian Railway.

In the middle of a large recreational area with lake, forests, Alps and mountains, you will find Giswil.

First-rate wellness hotels and natural wellness factors: well-being at the heart of Switzerland.

Welcome to a gastronomic adventure! The idyllic resort of Les Paccots, located between Vevey and Fribourg at an airy 1,000 m, has a variety of treats in store for food lovers.

The picturesque village is nestled between two mountain chains, at the lower shore of Lake Brienz with meadows and picturesque wooden houses, some of which date back to the 16th century.

The smallest town in Europe delights with its medieval streets, castle and nearby waterfalls, the Chutes des Chavanettes. During their visit, guests immerse themselves in the past, discover historic buildings and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Fribourg and Vaud Pre-Alps as well as the Alps.

It could hardly be more impressive: the monumental former abbey church, dating from the 11th century, that dominates the medieval centre of Payerne.

High alpine skiing awaits you in Les Diablerets with the Glacier 3000 and the winter resorts of Villars-Gryon-Diablerets. You can also expect hiking, mountaineering and cycling in summer, as well as the most beautiful mountain huts in the Vaud Alps: Les Diablerets will inspire you.

The small Ticinese mountain village, located in Centovalli Valley, is part of the municipality of Centovalli.

Malcantone, the gently rolling, densely grown hilly landscape that extends from Lake Lugano to Monte Lema, had for centuries only one main one staple: The chestnut. Picturesque Ticinese villages, narrow mountain roads and extensive chestnut forests characterize this region. Bicyclists, and especially hikers, find excellent conditions here.

In both summer and winter, Château-d'Oex and Rougemont present a diverse range of holiday experiences and sporting activities. Wonderful mountainscapes and old decorated chalets are typical for the villages of the Pays-d'Enhaut.

Welcome to Alpnach alongside the beautiful Lake Lucerne and at the foot of the majestic mount Pilatus, rich in legend and dragon lore, and with the steepest cogwheel railway in the world.

Experience the fascinating mountains of Valais in Verbier, overlooking the Val de Bagnes: the region is world-famous as a ski holiday destination. Discover the outdoor arena of the “4 Vallées” winter sports area with Mont Fort and the magnificent mountain scenery and enjoy the wide variety of gastronomic and shopping delights on offer.

Friends from near and far, don't hesitate to stop here for a few hours or a few days! Vouvry is a typical Chablaisian village counting approximately 3'000 inhabitants.

The Gruyère region, with its rolling green landscape and the peaks of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, is home to the world-famous Gruyère cheese. The picture-book little medieval town of Gruyères is perched atop a small hill.

Nestled in the foothills of Mont Blanc is the Pays du Saint Bernard, the gateway to Italy. The legendary Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard and its dogs symbolise the welcome and human warmth perpetuated over centuries by the Canons of the Grand Saint Bernard.

Horgen has been a traffic hub on the north/south axis since the year 1230. This long period of time has left its historical and economic imprint on our town. Today this important district town has 18,000 inhabitants and is a popular location for living and working. At the same time it is the regional recreation and excursion destination.

An important harbour town on Lake Constance. A paradise for cyclists and skaters.

The lake, the old town, the vineyards, the Jura: in Neuchâtel, French charm meets Mediterranean flair. Oases of nature and places steeped in history are situated close together here. The best thing you can do in and around Neuchâtel is to simply stroll around and enjoy.

Perfect hiking and winter sports opportunities await you around the holiday resort of Lenk. Explore the area around the Wildstrubel with its glaciers, mountain lakes and the rushing Simmen Falls. Enjoy the hospitality in the alpine farms as you wander.

The town of Yverdon-les-Bains nestling between the Jura, the hills of the Broye and Lake Neuenburg is the most important spa resort in western Switzerland. In summer the town and the area surrounding it are a water sports and natural paradise.

The tradition-imbued, Bernese Oberland holiday resort of Meiringen lies in the Hasli valley, south east of Lake Brienz. Sherlock Holmes met his maker here – only to be resurrected again several years later. In actual fact, Meiringen-Hasliberg almost offers the unbelievable – and not only in respect of its most famous fictional hero.

The arrival alone is spectacular – a cable-car takes you high over the rocks to Gimmelwald (1400 m).

Vercorin's position on a plateau high above Sierre in the Rhone valley reminds you of an eagle's eyrie. This holiday resort in the Valais, between the conservation area of the Vallon de Réchy and the entrance to the Val d'Anniviers, is famous for its climate, so mild that you can even see cherry trees in bloom.

In the heart of the Swiss Jura, surrounded by abundant greenery, Vallorbe nestles along the banks of the River Orbe. Near the cliffs of the Mont d'Or and Dent de Vaulion mountains, and only a short 20 minutes from Yverdon-les-Bains, the small town invites you to discover the rich cultural heritage and the spectacular nature.

Stein am Rhein is a place to marvel at and pause for a moment: Discover the charming old town with its colourful old timber-framed houses or Hohenklingen Castle. Enjoy your time in this picturesque town on a stroll along the Rhine promenade or treat yourself to a boat trip to the Rhine Falls.

Ringgenberg-Goldswil (located near Interlaken) offers vacation visitors a special attraction overlooking Lake Brienz - a lovely lido, the "Burg-seeli". It enjoys a sheltered setting with pleasantly warm water tem-perature, and is popular among swimmers and sunbathers from early summer.