Summer destinations

Just north of the city of Zuerich one will find beautiful nature scenery with historic townships, excellent restaurants and exclusive accommodation options.

The small spa town of Bad Zurzach is located in the picturesque Rhine landscape of Canton Aargau, which is dotted with spa resorts. The waterways and Saint Verena have shaped the resort town. Today the thermal baths, hiking and biking trails and the charming village center are major attractions.

The resort of Beckenried (435 m) is on the south bank of Lake Lucerne at the foot of the Klewenalp with views of the popular and famous Rigi mountain on the other side of the lake. Near to Beckenried, on the panoramic terrace high above the lake, lie the villages of Emmetten and Seelisberg. Cable-cars provide access to the family-friendly walking and skiing area of Klewenalp and Stockhütte.

From spring through to autumn, the sports runs and tracks make accessible a wonderful walking area, with walking trails and hikes the extend right up to an Alpine altitude. The pistes are groomed and a small, family-friendly skiing area becomes available once the first winter snowfalls have settled.

Traveling from Lake Thun in a westerly direction, the Simmen Valley opens up. The pyramid-shaped Niesen and the Stockhorn preside over the imposing entrance to the valley. The hiking-mountain and vantage point beckon with an imposing panoramic view of 200 peaks.

The Val Surses Savognin Bivio holiday region is located right in the heart of Graubünden, surrounded by Switzerland's largest nature park, Parc Ela. The region offers inspiration as an idyllic hiking destination in summer. In winter, snow sports fans love its particularly wide slopes. Even if you are not an Alpine skier, the region offers unspoilt nature, fresh mountain air, astounding expanses and romantic culture.

The Moosalp Region is an authentic Alpine mountain landscape that is ideal for nature-lovers interested in sports, culture and recreation. The villages at the foot of Moosalp offer a fantastic, sweeping view of the Rhone Valley, the Mischabel Chain, the Weisshorn Group and the Valaisian and Bernese Alps.

After passing through a gorge of 200 meters depth at the entrance to the valley on a spectacular footpath, the holiday village of Salvan can be reached further up on a sunny plateau, and still a little farther away, Les Marécottes. A cable car provides easy access to the hiking and skiing paradise of La Creusaz.

The Swiss capital is a total work of art. With its UNESCO-listed old town, cathedral, clock tower, fountains and numerous arcades, Bern is one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities. Between all of the sights on offer, the city also offers you plenty of nature and a chance to refresh yourself on the River Aare.

This village, a hop and a skip from the Franco-Swiss border and perched on the south bank of Lake Geneva, boasts the longest beach on the lake (8 km).

The picturesque village is nestled between two mountain chains, at the lower shore of Lake Brienz with meadows and picturesque wooden houses, some of which date back to the 16th century.

The smallest town in Europe delights with its medieval streets, castle and nearby waterfalls, the Chutes des Chavanettes. During their visit, guests immerse themselves in the past, discover historic buildings and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Fribourg and Vaud Pre-Alps as well as the Alps.

It could hardly be more impressive: the monumental former abbey church, dating from the 11th century, that dominates the medieval centre of Payerne.

High alpine skiing awaits you in Les Diablerets with the Glacier 3000 and the winter resorts of Villars-Gryon-Diablerets. You can also expect hiking, mountaineering and cycling in summer, as well as the most beautiful mountain huts in the Vaud Alps: Les Diablerets will inspire you.

Val d’Hérens (Eringer Valley) stretches from the Rhone Valley near Sitten to the foot of Dent Blanche, Dent d'Hérens, Mont Collon and Mont Blanc de Cheilon. Centuries-old villages with their typical dwellings lean against steep slopes.

Whether by "Trenino Rosso" or "Bernina Express", the red train compositions of the Rhaetian Railway or by car: the journey from the Engadine to the southern valley Valposchiavo, all the way to the Italian border takes you through some of Switzerland's most varied countryside.

Who doesn’t know the sad folk song of «Vreneli ab em Guggisbärg» and her ill-fated love? But anyone choosing Guggisberg in the Bernese pre-Alps region of Gantrisch as a holiday or excursion destination will have absolutely no reason to sound sad!

The gateway to Italy, the village of Bourg-St-Pierre is bursting with history and charm, from its ancient buildings to its newly restored mill and the legacies left by former travellers.

Glarus, the smallest canton capital in Switzerland, nestles between mountains at the foot of the Glärnisch ridge. The mountain canton of the same name looks back over a long industrial history. Walkers, mountain climbers, cyclists and amateur geologists will discover a varied holiday region with plenty of interesting excursions.

Since more than a century visitors delight in the holiday resorts of the Vaud Alps, their traditional infrastructure- and of course huge quantity of leisure proposals for all seasons in the year.

Estavayer-le-Lac offers you a mix of sights and nature. The old town with the Château de Chenaux and the street art facades are enchanting. You’ll love the sandy beaches, the water skiing lift and the forays through the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve.

Filisur is a small, attractive mountain resort in the heart of Graubünden. As part of the Bergün Filisur vacation region, the village of 500 inhabitants is an ideal starting point for train rides on the UNESCO World Heritage route of the Rhaetian Railway.

In the middle of a large recreational area with lake, forests, Alps and mountains, you will find Giswil.

First-rate wellness hotels and natural wellness factors: well-being at the heart of Switzerland.

Welcome to a gastronomic adventure! The idyllic resort of Les Paccots, located between Vevey and Fribourg at an airy 1,000 m, has a variety of treats in store for food lovers.

Horgen has been a traffic hub on the north/south axis since the year 1230. This long period of time has left its historical and economic imprint on our town. Today this important district town has 18,000 inhabitants and is a popular location for living and working. At the same time it is the regional recreation and excursion destination.

The lake, the old town, the vineyards, the Jura: in Neuchâtel, French charm meets Mediterranean flair. Oases of nature and places steeped in history are situated close together here. The best thing you can do in and around Neuchâtel is to simply stroll around and enjoy.

An important harbour town on Lake Constance. A paradise for cyclists and skaters.

Perfect hiking and winter sports opportunities await you around the holiday resort of Lenk. Explore the area around the Wildstrubel with its glaciers, mountain lakes and the rushing Simmen Falls. Enjoy the hospitality in the alpine farms as you wander.

The small Ticinese mountain village, located in Centovalli Valley, is part of the municipality of Centovalli.

Malcantone, the gently rolling, densely grown hilly landscape that extends from Lake Lugano to Monte Lema, had for centuries only one main one staple: The chestnut. Picturesque Ticinese villages, narrow mountain roads and extensive chestnut forests characterize this region. Bicyclists, and especially hikers, find excellent conditions here.

In both summer and winter, Château-d'Oex and Rougemont present a diverse range of holiday experiences and sporting activities. Wonderful mountainscapes and old decorated chalets are typical for the villages of the Pays-d'Enhaut.

Experience the fascinating mountains of Valais in Verbier, overlooking the Val de Bagnes: the region is world-famous as a ski holiday destination. Discover the outdoor arena of the “4 Vallées” winter sports area with Mont Fort and the magnificent mountain scenery and enjoy the wide variety of gastronomic and shopping delights on offer.

Welcome to Alpnach alongside the beautiful Lake Lucerne and at the foot of the majestic mount Pilatus, rich in legend and dragon lore, and with the steepest cogwheel railway in the world.