Bird Watching in Switzerland

You can take the cable car from Wengen to the 2343-meter-high Männlichen in just a few minutes. Once at the top, a unique view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau awaits you. A short marked hiking trail leads to the summit.

Piste facilities in the family ski area at Oeschinensee are easy to operate and provide for leisurely skiing. Here, it’s not about the speed – just take a deep breath and enjoy. This valley descent past the frozen Oeschinensee lake to Kandersteg provides some delightful experiences in nature.

The Salginatobel Bridge is a masterpiece by the grand steel and concrete pioneer Robert Maillart (1872-1940). The Swiss structural engineer created innovative and groundbreaking buildings that were to make him one of the most important engineers of his time.

Every couple of minutes, a train from Lausanne-Ouchy by Lake Geneva runs almost silently uphill to the SBB railway station and onwards via the city centre (Flon) to Epalinges-Croisettes. The fully automated Métro trains are remotely controlled and spend half their time underground.

Take a deep breath of fresh mountain air as you skate over the ice.

Roses and dahlias, medicinal plants, exotic blossoms and undemanding herbs: the Botanical Garden of Geneva houses over 16,000 species of plants. The exotic bird species in the zoo within the Botanical Garden are just as colorful as the flowers.

The 6 kilometer long descent from Fleschen to Bellwald not only offers great in-depth views, instead no end of action-packed fun.

The southeastern corner of the former town fortification, the Gunpowder Tower, was built between 1522 and 1532 and was used to store gunpowder. Its external diameter is about 14 m, the inner diameter 8.5 m.

The old city of Vevey is dotted with historical monuments and museums bearing witness to its rich heritage. In addition, a large variety of boutiques and craftsmen can be found in the narrow paved streets, displaying their know-how and wares.

In Lucerne, visit the Lion Monument – one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland. In a rock grotto rests a colossal dying lion. The monument and the idyllic park around it are freely accessible all year round.

Tracing the origin of the Tête de Moine AOP: Set in the heart of the Chasseral Nature Park, this culinary treasure hunt is all about solving riddles, meeting local producers and trying regional specialties. Away from the crowded tourist haunts, this enjoyable hike takes visitors through the culinary heritage of an enchanting region.

St. Lucius is a small church, part of St. Lucius seminary, perched on a hillside overlooking the town of Chur. Although the church serves primarily the needs of its student priests, visitors are welcome.

High above the Engadin lakes, snow-shoe hiking is a particularly peaceful way to pass the time. The Lake Trail is for all those who appreciate great views and tranquillity out in nature.

The Mini Kids Club provides young up-and-coming skiers with a gentle start to winter sports and enables them to gradually get used to gliding on the snow.

The public outdoor ice rink in Perroy is great fun for adults and children. It is big enough to host ice hockey matches.

A huge playground and a wonderful leisure area have been created on the shores of the Trübsee under the banner “Smugglers & Muleteers”.

Covering 1,900 square metres, the facility is the ideal place in which to relax and enjoy the water with all your senses.

The ridge between Lake Neuchâtel and the Val de Ruz valley is Neuchâtel’s local mountain. It boasts stunning views, a hotel and a path that tells the story of the earth, and is the starting point for many hikes in the Jura.