Experiences: Relax

The Schönenbodensee nestles in an idyllic location amid lovely scenery in a protected moorland zone.

Parc des Bastions is a wonderful park in the heart of Geneva. Along its shady avenues, you can find some of the city’s most beautiful monuments, including the well-known Reformation Wall. The giant chessboards that are regularly used by the locals will immediately catch your eye.

Lucerne’s lido sits on the shores of Lake Lucerne, spanning a length of over 300 metres.

The Alpine zoo is discovered at an altitude of 1,100 meters surrounded by woods, where the majority of alpine-dwelling animals can be observed in their natural habitat. Adjacent to the zoo visitors discover an outdoor alpine pool, nestled in the natural rocky landscape. Parking, Restaurant-Pizzeria and picnic area are also at your convenience.

The Vernex Park is set on the shores of Lake Geneva next to the Auditorium Stravinsky and offers walkers a green area along the extension of the flourishing quays of the Montreux Riviera. Each July, one of the stages for the Montreux Jazz Festival is set up in this park.

Feed the ducks on the shores of Lake Thun or read and rest on a bench in the sun. Or take a walk along the paths leading through the woods, along the avenue and across the meadows that are so inviting to sunbathers in the summer (although there is no direct access to the water).

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.

The Botanical Garden in Neuchâtel lies high above the city and is a fantastic spot for relaxing strolls at any time of year. A great excuse to get some fresh air and get acquainted with native and exotic kinds of plants, just a stone’s throw from the city centre.

At the Brusio circular viaduct in Graubünden, the Bernina Railway rotates around itself in a complete loop. Drive through this masterpiece of railway technology and enjoy the view of the Poschiavo with its chestnut forests.

The Basel Steam Baths in the former control room of St. Johann train station provide an oasis of calm and relaxation with a combination of bathing and massage traditions from near and far in an area covering 400 square metres.

Had enough of walking? Hop on board of the small train and explore Morges, jewel of Lake Geneva.

On the hills above Lausanne, Sauvabelin Park is a popular destination with families and nature lovers. Anyone who scales the 302 steps up to the platform of the Tower of Sauvabelin will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views.

This wellness complex is both a place for coming together and a place of rest and relaxation. The complex is known in particular for its unique lakeside location as well as its architecture.

VerticAlp Emosson, these are 3 historic mountain railways that take you to the second largest reservoir in Switzerland. Around the lake, hiking trails await you with views of Mont Blanc and 250-million-year-old dinosaur tracks.

Thanks to natural barriers, the Tropiquarium permits you safely getting close to creatures from all around the world. It’s also home to several endangered species such as the Siamese crocodile, the African penguin and the Galapagos tortoise.

Switch off and relax – exclusively on Lake Lucerne!

Located in Rathvel, near Les Paccots, this mini-zoo is especially attractive for families with young children.

Exploring the Lake District from its waterways.

It’s finally time to head to the beach in Geneva! Eaux-Vives Beach raises the bar, with superb views of the Jet d’Eau water fountain and its new “Anneau Aquatique” ring-shaped platform right over the water, which is a lovely spot to relax.

This magnificent country park boasts one of the best vantage points in Lausanne. But the panoramic views are by no means the only attribute that attracts visitors. There is a tree here that is worth a visit all on its own. This is a unique weeping willow, situated some 50 metres from the manor house, that was planted in the middle of the 19th century.

Fontana Park is set in the heart of Chur. It is the perfect place to escape the bustle of the city, to enjoy the atmosphere, or to read a book.

At Lake Lugano, it is wonderfully easy to escape one’s daily routine: by enjoying a sunbath below palm trees, cruises on the lake or hiking tours through magnificent landscapes.

Lake Murten truly is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Due to its relatively shallow depth, Lake Murten warms up relatively quickly, so it reaches pleasant bathing temperatures earlier than elsewhere.

Ibex, chamois, lynx, wildcat, deer and wild boar are among the native Swiss animals at the Peter and Paul wildlife park on the scenic St. Gallen-Rotmonten hilltop.

Children from all over the world play, mums and dads chat away to one another and students read here at the City Park Biel. The large park with playground and lawned areas provides a peaceful spot for people to gather in the heart of the city.

Relax, enjoy and recharge your batteries in one of the largest wellness facilities in Valais within the walls of the Olympica wellness and sports hotel in Brig.

The park is located in the heart of the city and offers a breathtaking view of Lausanne and of the lake.

This elegant city park with its majestic trees, carefully placed sculptures and beautifully cultivated flowers acts as a green lung in the centre of the city.

Experience pure relaxation in what is probably the most diverse water-based attraction in Switzerland. Enjoy the revitalizing power of water and spend a relaxing time at Aquabasilea.

In just ten minutes, the panorama funicular takes guests from Interlaken up to its local mountain Harder Kulm.

The park surrounding the Villa dei Cedri, which today is home to the Municipal Museum for Modern and Contemporary Art, is a living example of an English-style park of the 19th century. A further attraction is the vineyard behind the villa, whose grapes are used to produce the popular Merlot.

Inspired by the Niagara Falls and created over seven years of painstaking manual labour: the rock gallery of the Roffla Gorge.

Experience the new mineral baths & spa at Samedan and let yourself be spirited away to another world by the uniquely mystical atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in the hottest thermal water in Switzerland. In the thermal bath Les Bains de Lavey you can bathe in the 33 to 36 degree warm water, relax in saunas and steam baths and enjoy the view of the Vaud Alps.

Great things sometimes come in small packages – the Zernez Family Baths have attractive, family-friendly facilities and an outdoor bubble pool.