Experiences along the Grand Tour

Four treasure hunt trails around Nendaz make family hikes an exciting adventure. This way of hiking is great fun for children as well.

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.

Live an exciting experience in the world of birds of prey, take a close look at the flight of eagles, hawks, owls and vultures in an environment that respects their natural habitat. As the birds circle overhead in the arena, the falconer tells the history of this ancient art.

The Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen is the most famous nature destination in Switzerland. Huge masses of water plunge down the rocks. You can experience the spectacle from Laufen Castle, from viewing platforms or on a boat trip.

In the Canton of Graubünden, flat moors cover about 3,000 hectares of land. And in these flat moorlands around 10% of Graubünden's flora and fauna can be found. Therefore, these must be protected to the largest extent possible.

Experience fascinating insights and views of everything going on at the airport.

Its summit offers up magnificent views and those inclined to scratch about on it will be left with the impression that marine fauna and other large animals once lived here.

Visitors hear about the six-hundred-year history that is behind the flags and participate in one of the country’s oldest customs.

The moorland experience in the Stoos region is the ideal outing for more fun that you ever imagined − and a chance to learn "more about moors".

The fortifications of Fribourg were built to protect the town and are today open to the public.

The Weatherman Hiking Trail in the Muotathal Valley shows at 14 stations how, based on the signs of nature, weather rules are made to predict sun, wind, and rain.

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.

Visit the Trümmelbach Falls, the largest underground waterfalls in Europe in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Feel the power of the glacier water of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau up close.

Twenty markers (made of larch tree wood), small slate roofs and stations with sensory equipment have been installed on existing hiking trails.

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.

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.

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.

The Zentrum Paul Klee Museum combines art, music and creativity under one roof. In the undulating architecture of Renzo Piano, you will be immersed in the painter's work. Children create their own art in the Creaviva studio.

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.

The geological formation in the Clemgia Gorge with its green serpentine interspersions is particularly fascinating. The narrow trail wends its way above the Clemgia up to the end of the gorge, leading alternately through mixed forests and across craggy Bündnerschiefer (slate formations typical of Graubünden).

Rheinfelden has witnessed many different rulers and historical events over the years. In 1130, Rheinfelden was granted the status of town by Conrad, Duke of Zähringen. In 1218, the House of Zähringen died out and Rheinfelden became a free imperial city. In 1330, King Louis IV, the Bavarian pledged it to the Habsburgs. In 1802, after the end of Habsburg rule, it became the capital of the canton of Fricktal, which later became part of Aargau. In 2016, it was awarded the Wakker Prize as the oldest town in the canton of Aargau.

The landmark of Central Switzerland, and Lucerne's 'own' peak: Mount Pilatus. The Golden Tour by steamer, red rack-and-pinion railway and back via cable railways is the classic round trip.

Lilly and Martin visit their Uncle Sämi on the Alp. The siblings’ adventures on the hike to Urnäsch are recounted on 14 illustrated signposts or markers.

Walk along an educational bird trail featuring huge attractions (giant nest box, platform in the trees). Visit to a peat bog. Furrowing the forest, a woodchip path invites visitors to discover a variety of bird species and their habitat (man-sized attractions).

Thanks to a combination of animal park and amusement park, Sitterdorf Airport has become a popular excursion destination for families with children.

The whole family can go on a treasure hunt in Aeschi bei Spiez. Various questions are hidden on the treasure-hunt trail that the family can find and answer together. Once the treasure hunters have answered all the questions correctly, they can pick up a reward at the tourist office.

Discover the Santa Petronilla waterfall above Biasca. The highest waterfall in Ticino plunges over the rock face in two crossing arms. Experience the natural spectacle on a short walk from the village centre.

The railway line between St. Gallen, Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen runs along a unique lake and river landscape. Hop off and on wherever you like – “Thurbo” trains operate at half-hour intervals.

In the distance you can see the Rütli meadow, the historic place where the forming of Switzerland is said to have occurred in 1291. With its 2,928 m (9,606 ft), the pyramidal peak of Urirotstock can be made out even farther in the back. The village of Seelisberg lies on a sunny terrace at 850 m.a.s.l. (2.788 ft), beneath the two mountains Niederbauen and Oberbauen. Lake Lucerne, in German literally ‘Four Forested Settlements Lake’, got its name because it is embedded in the four forest cantons of Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden and Nidwalden, and Lucerne.

The majestic Weisshorn rises ahead: at 4,505 meters, it is among the highest Alpine peaks. It blushes pink in the morning, stands clear and strong at midday, and fades in the golden evening light.   Next to the Weisshorn, other giants in the group stretch up to the sky, from Pointe Burnaby and the Bishorn to the Brunegghorn. A true parade of three- and four-thousand-meter peaks.   Here at 2,100 meters, there’s only nature, the view, and you. Welcome to Hannigalp, Grächen’s most beautiful viewpoint.