Family experiences: Adventure

Less than one kilometre from the village square, a thermal source footbridge crosses the Dala Gorge at Leukerbad.

The name is already promising: “Pichoux” means 1,000 springs.

Almost as soon as your trip begins at the Rhine Falls, you will experience the Rhine Falls from up close before gliding down the Rhine into the “Rhineland Amazon”. After around 30 minutes, your party will reach the Rheinau power station, where your boat will have to pass the first weir. This requires you to leave the boat and walk 100 metres along the track while the ship is pulled to the other side on a trolley – a truly unique spectacle!

Pradaschier Adventure Mountain: a little gem or small destination for great adventurers – this is how the charming Pradaschier mountain in Churwalden, just a 15-minute drive from Chur, can be described. Visitors of all ages will find a wide range of outdoor activities here in summer and winter that will make them want to stay a while.

The romantic and nostalgic cableway from 1906 takes you to Interlaken's vantage point and sun-terrace.

Deep in the forest in the heart of the Charmey ski region is a winter park with plenty of varied activities for young and old alike. Bounè Rodzo is the name of this winter oasis, which is open free of charge to sledding, skiing and snowshoe fans. A unique, fun experience to enjoy with family or friends!

Thrill-seekers will certainly find what they’re looking for here in the Haslital valley, on the Bernese side of the Grimsel Pass. With a maximum gradient of 106%, this single-carriage funicular is undisputedly the steepest in Europe.

Visit Europe’s largest indoor rope adventure park at the Grindelwald Sport Centre...

One of the most fun and varied flow trails is located on the Marbachegg, where the Emmental and the Entlebuch meet. In addition, a breathtaking view of the imposing Schrattenfluh, the striking Hohgant and the Bernese Alps awaits you.

A breath of fresh air while discovering the dreamlike Portes du Soleil region on a scooter.

The tin toboggan on the Brunni is located at an altitude of 1600 m right next to the mountain station of the Brunni cable car and the Ristis Restaurant.

A three-day hike along the historic waterways of the Upper Valais.

Top-class scooter fun - hire an electric scooter for a trip alone, as a couple or as a group and discover Burgdorf and the Emmental.

As visitors enter the Valais, they are greeted by impressive mountain cliffs and a waterfall that is, unfortunately, smaller than it used to be.

She was once hated: the wild, deep gorge carved out by the Hinter Rhine was called the “Evil Road” by mule drivers. Today, visitors are drawn to the spectacular expanse of water and rock.

Who hasn’t ever dreamed of being one of the lucky ones who strike gold? Gold-Gusti could help make this dream a reality.

The one-of-a-kind Aranea+ sports centre offers more than 200 indoor and outdoor climbing routes from easy to very difficult, five badminton courts and a bouldering room. A trip to Aranea+ promises adventure and fun for all.

In Western Switzerland, the scavenger hunt is available in Lausanne and Jura. The fox invites you to search for tricky clues in both the Olympic capital and the hilly Jura. Participants must have all their wits about them and use various means of transport to keep up with the fox.

It’s not hard to pinpoint the distinctive head of rock at the entrance to the Bernese Oberland – but the fact that you can stand pretty much on top to enjoy views direction Thun, Aare Valley and Bern as far as Jura is known to few.

The Échappée Jurassienne long-distance hiking trail is a relaxing hike that lets you sample local products along the way.

The Alpbach Gorge in the Haslital Valley is one of nature’s jewels and a great experience for seasoned and sure-footed mountain climbers.

There's fun for everyone to be had on the great tin toboggan on the Hochstuckli.

Grown-ups and children alike love the XXL 18-hole golf-course on the ostrich farm in Mörschwil. Amid the sheep and the ostriches, the idea is to use the oval-ended irons to putt the balls through various obstacles. Whoever manages it in the fewest attempts is named the winner!

The Blenio Valley in Upper Ticino is a typical Ticino mountain valley. Densely forested mountain slopes rise majestically above the sunny valley floors far below.

The Jurassic Mountains can be explored on two wheels, at times leisurely, at other times fast.

Payerneland has: - the largest indoors go-kart piste in Europe (900 m) - a 920 meter-long “Grand-Prix” racing track beneath open skies - the LauraPark: an amusement park for children from 2 to 20 years - Payerneland Adventure: an adventure park for sportive activities in healthy fresh air with all the family

The Pfingstegg high above Grindelwald affords magnificent views over the whole valley.

For those in search of adventure we recommend a ride up to the Riggisalp on the ski lift, followed by a speedy descent on one of the special scooters available. Thrills guaranteed!

Summer fun for the young and young-at-heart. On three wheels they race down from the Rossweid to the village of Sörenberg. The fast ride is the perfect conclusion to the excursion on the Rossweid.