Experiences along the Grand Tour

Outstanding walking enjoyment combined with interesting information on agriculture.

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.

Explore and discover the mountain forests in the Parc Ela together with Evla the golden eagle: with its different research equipment and a forest diary, the mountain forest goodie bag contains everything that is needed for an exciting day out in the nature.

A trail with a variety of illustrated markers introduces visitors from near and far to the beauty and peculiarities of this unique forested landscape.

The Apple Trail and a walking route through the village attest the longstanding importance of fruit-growing in Altnau's agriculture. 24 information panels with puzzles, jokes and questions about apple varieties impart valuable knowledge about the apple-growing region and the rosy-skinned fruit itself. Visitors will also meet Fredi, Lisi and Emma – three appealing apple mascots.

A summer highlight for families. The story of the forest creature “Grimmimutz”, his friend Spillgert, the evil pepper witch and her husband Lothar can be enjoyed on the hiking loop in Schwenden.

This Lake District can be experienced in the manner of the eco-museums: the objects are not to be found in a building, but in the landscape, in their historic as well as contemporary context.

Take the Polybahn from Zurich Central to the Polyterrasse of ETH. The red funicular is a piece of Zurich's city history and takes you up above the rooftops of the old town in 100 seconds.

Hohenklingen Castle has been towering above the charming town of Stein am Rhein since the year 1200. The renovated castle attracts visitors interested in history as well as connoisseurs.

Climb the 365 steps and you will be rewarded with an unforgettable view of the town of Fribourg.

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

The Zyberliland outdoor adventure park has so many fascinating worlds to discover and guarantees an unforgettable experience for young and old alike.

Located in the picturesque mountain village of Grindelwald, Lindt Boutique offers a selection of exquisite chocolate products. Enjoy the incomparable taste and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the Swiss Alps.

San Michele Park and its typical southern vegetation offer a breathtaking view of the city of Lugano. Its paths lead through typical southern vegetation such as wisteria, oleander, oak, elm, hornbeam, ash and laurel trees. From here, you can see Lake Lugano with its little harbours, the lido and the long lake promenade in their entirety. Monte San Salvatore also appears before you in all its splendour. In the distance, the Alps stand out in a variety of shapes and colours that are especially impressive at sunset. Experience the unique outdoor offerings of the Lugano region. Hikes, cycling tours, leisurely walks along themed hiking trails and even exciting MTB trails. The Lugano region – a region with a green heart.

On the 1-km trail twelve mysterious sagas from Freiamt are impressively portrayed.

Discover art from Asia, Africa, America and Oceania at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich. The largest art museum for non-European cultures in Switzerland is located in the middle of the extensive Rieterpark.

Take the cable car from Wasserauen to Ebenalp in Appenzeller Alpstein. At the top, prehistoric caves, the world-famous Äscher mountain inn and hiking trails to the turquoise Seealpsee await you.

Knife-sharp and yellow: The seldom line along the rock face around the Piz Sardona marks the Glarus overthrust - a phenomenon of world interest. Here, older rock strata have edged their way above younger rocks.

This magnificent botanical garden is set on the Gambarogno side of Lago Maggiore, on the hillside terrace between Piazzogna and Vairano. Here, the Parco Botanico del Gambarogno foundation lavishes endless love and skill on the over 17,000 square metres of gorgeously colourful plants.

A short but marvelous fixed-rope trail over the rooftops of Saas-Grund fascinates novices. The highlight: the 40 meter rappel!

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.

In the Fashion Outlet Landquart, one of the most popular outlet centres in Europe, the Lindt Boutique invites you to a special shopping experience. Enjoy exclusive prices and let yourself be pampered by incomparable chocolate creations.

In the Neuenburg Jura at Les Pont-des-Mortel Switzerland’s largest contiguous high moorland is found. An exciting hiking loop takes you through this expansive landscape to the heart of the Red Moor.

The Atzmännig Rope Park offers fun and thrills in lofty height. Eight routes (Parcours) with various levels of difficulty require dexterity and coordination.

Welcome to the bat nature trail through the municipality of Fischingen. Along the circular route, you will discover fascinating information about our native bat species. The trail also takes you through various hunting grounds and habitats of the bats.

This activity is somewhere between rambling and mountaineering, and is suitable for both children and adults.