Experiences

The new adventure playground at the Allmendhubel high over Mürren transports children and young-at-heart to a fantasy world of giant alpine flowers, grasses and oversized insects.

Butterbur, common spotted-orchid, wild thyme – medicinal herbs and plants flourish on the lush meadows of the Val d’Err.

The first public lounge in Switzerland spreads out in the St. Galler Bleichi district in the open air. It is covered in red rubber granulate and is lit by artistic lighting elements. The "city lounge" by artist Pipilotti Rist and architect Carlos Martinez invites you to relax and marvel.

The Aletsch Forest, which is located right next to the largest glacier in the Alps, is a unique nature reserve that has been protected by Pro Natura since 1933. The affiliated nature reserve center is located in Villa Cassel on Riederfurka (Riederalp).

Wine tasting and visit to the thermal baths at Saillon.

Long ago, the Palü glacier created an extraordinary natural formation here.

Walk barefoot over pine cones and beech leaves, tune in to your own note with your head in a huge humming stone, or track down insects by following feeding traces in deadwood.

Walk through an unbelievable time span of 100 million years across 2.5km!

Trekking with lamas through the Saas Valley. Even if you only book a Lama Trekk for two hours, you will learn much about these animals and about how to relate to them.

The combination of intensively used meadows, upland and lowland moors provides the habitat for vast numbers of species of plants and animals.

Taubenlochschlucht (Dovecote Gorge) is one of the most popular hikes in the region. Whether this is because of the romantic surroundings, the pleasant coolness along the way or the fact that it is an easy enough hike for families also to explore the gorge, one thing is certain: The walk from Biel to Frinvillier through the mysterious Taubenlochschlucht remains a magical experience.

Ticino means Switzerland paired with Italian flair. And the region’s lakes, mountains and swaying palms, together with Mediterranean-like climate, provide a superb environment for golf.

The Hotel-Restaurant Uto Kulm on the Uetliberg invites you to stay and relax. It boasts a large panoramic sun terrace.

Accompanied by a regional mountain guide, Switzerland’s oldest via ferrata will be a truly amazing experience!

Taquilo, Nabucco and Carlo are docile, diligent and patient – and so make perfect trekking companions.

Sports and fun for all the family are in the order of the day at the Dreirosen Leisure Hall in Basel. In all weathers, local children both young and old enjoy visiting this games centre by the River Rhine.

Schloss Valangin is a medieval castle that has succeeded in maintaining its character as defensive fortress over the years. And its interior naturally reminds one of times long gone by.

North-east of Balsthal rises the Neu-Falkenstein ruin, built by the Bechburgs in the 12th century.

The very spot where the Swiss national hero, William Tell, is said to have shot Gessler, the bailiff, is more glamourous than ever after a complete overhaul.

On the Legionary’s Trail the visitors experience the fascinating history of the only Roman legionary camp in Switzerland.

The House of Museums in Olten accommodates the Olten Museum of Nature and the Olten Historical Museum, as well as the Archaeological Museum of the Canton of Solothurn. These three museums take visitors on an impressive journey into the past: through the archaeology within the canton of Solothurn, through the history of the city of Olten as well as the canton, and through the natural history and biodiversity at a region level.

Typical 19th century baths but with 20th century comforts! The Motta baths, opened in 1923, were the first public baths in Switzerland that were neither a river nor seaside resort.

Solve puzzles to discover various gourmet stops around the city. A regional delicacy awaits at each stop, as well as the next task.

The ‚sounding museum‘ in Seewen SO is a Swiss federal museum and houses an internationally significant collection of music automatons. The visitors will learn all about the history of automatic music while moving between high-precision mechanics and the magic of nostalgic melodies.

The large machines have been shut down but it is far from quiet here. Whether students, designers, entrepreneurs or residents – between modern spirit and nostalgia they all find this the perfect place to realise their ideas.

The path across the Gotthard Pass leads through the dangerous Schöllenen Gorge with its steep walls and wild river. Here the French fought against the Russians over two hundred years ago. The Suworow Monument commemorates the fallen.

In Bad Zurzach, visitors can explore two nature reserves and then head to the spa to relax.

The sprawling museum of art and history is located just a stone's throw away from the lake. Here much can be learnt in the way of new and exciting aspects concerning the history of Neuchâtel courtesy of changing exhibitions. But the famous collections are also worth a visit - inside a magnificent building erected around 1880.