Touristic Regions

The serene, sunny high valley in the Goms region, in Upper Valais, is famous for its authentic villages with wooden houses and whitewashed churches. Obergoms is an attractive cross-country paradise in winter and a popular and far-flung hiking region in summer.

The Werdenberg region is situated in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley on Switzerland’s eastern border. It encompasses the administrative communes of Sennwald (Frümsen, Haag, Salez, Sax and Sennwald), Gams, Grabs, Buchs, Sevelen and Wartau (Azmoos, Trübbach, Weite, Oberschan and Malans) and borders on the Principality of Liechtenstein, Heidiland, Toggenburg and the St. Gallen Rhine Valley.

The highest mountains in Switzerland await visitors to the Saas Valley. Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Balen and Saas-Almagell all offer an astonishing array of enjoyable, sporting, family-oriented and adventurous holiday activities. The valley’s mild climate and stunning glaciers create a magical setting for any holiday.

Axalp is a clearing at 1535 metres altitude above the resort of Brienz. It can be reached by post bus or car in 35 minutes from the village. Axalp is ideally located for hiking in summer and skiing in winter.

The serene, sunny high valley in the Goms region, in Upper Valais, is famous for its authentic villages with wooden houses and whitewashed churches. Goms is an attractive cross-country paradise in winter and a popular and far-flung hiking region in summer.

For those who are looking for peace and quiet, Madulain is the place to go. The smallest commune in the upper Engadine has no more than 200 inhabitants, but the special charm of its typical Engadine houses and cultivated Rhaeto-Romanic culture is all the more convincing.

The family-friendly Braunwald, Elm and Martinsloch, the picturesque Klöntal Lake (Klöntalersee): In Glarnerland there is much to be discovered. This beautiful (and fairly unknown) part of the world can be reached in less than an hour from Zürich.

Weggis, by Lake Lucerne, is a place of indulgence and relaxation. With a Mediterranean climate and fantastic views of the lake and mountains. Let yourself be pampered in a wellness hotel on the Central Swiss Riviera and combine a boat trip with a trip to the Rigi or Lucerne.

The Val d'Anniviers is a Valaisian side-valley defined by a rich cultural tradition. The chain of authentic mountain villages with sun-blackened houses extends from Siere in the Rhone Valley to the climbers’ village of Grimentz.

The small holiday region of Melchsee-Frutt / Melchtal / Kerns lies at the heart of central Switzerland, surrounded by lakes and mountains. The centre for tourism in this expansive region is the high valley of Melchsee-Frutt at an altitude of 2000 metres, with its traffic-free, family-friendly resort on shores of the little mountain lake.

Thurgau, the cyclist's holiday paradise on Lake Constance The Canton of Thurgau extends across undulating countryside along the southern banks of Lake Constance. This area attracts cyclists, families and nature lovers alike. After all, where else is the water so close and the mountains at your fingertips.

Leave your everyday cares behind you and treat yourself to something really nice. At Sempachersee Lake and throughout the surrounding region, you can experience nature at its most pristine, discover cultural treasures, enjoy excellent cuisine, engage in sports, and much more besides.

The Maggia Valley – a wonderful natural oasis north of Locarno. The turquoise blue Maggia with its rock formations, bathing areas and waterfalls offers you refreshment and photogenic locations. While hiking or biking, you will be amazed by the landscape and the rich cultural heritage.

The patricians of the old days knew why they built their stately homes right here: La Punt has a favorable strategic situation at the foot of the former trade route across the Albula pass. The erstwhile farming village Chamues-ch lies at the entrance to the mystical chamois valley, the Val Chamuera.

The Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair holiday region – from the south-facing Val Müstair, and the Lower Engadin with its rich traditions and typical Engadin villages, to the Alpine village of Samnaun – features a blend of three cultures.

Fiesch: The family-friendly village with suspension rope park and the “Gogwärgiweg” dwarf-themed trail is ideally located in terms of transport. Against the stunning permanent backdrop of the Valais 4,000m peaks, the many leisure activities in the Aletsch Arena and excursions to the Aletsch Glacier or Goms will inspire you.

Simply grand. A slight haze tints quiet rivers with subtle pastel hues. Impressively vast roofs shelter prosperous Emmental farmhouses. Or a stroll through Bern along six kilometres of arcades lining the streets of the old city. Busy market stalls liven up squares, and pubs and restaurants with plenty of character serve wholesome food under ancient arched ceilings, while small theatres in cellars below the arcades offer stimulating entertainment.

Charming black fir tree forests, bluish rivers, deep lakes and green pastures, covered in snow when winter comes, give the Neuchâtel mountains a paradise touch. A very lively watch paradise with human warmth, trendy cities and plenty of temptations!

The four communities of Altnau, Münsterlingen, Langrickenbach and Güttingen belong to the family-friendly destination "Sonnenecke Bodensee Thurgau" (“Sun Corner Lake Constance Thurgau”). The region offers perfect conditions for families to enjoy themselves and feel at ease.

Sarn is a typical farming village with an authentic core that is well preserved and also well maintained.

Lake Maggiore combines Swiss charm with Mediterranean flair. In Locarno and Ascona, you can stroll along the lakeside promenades, enjoy the mild climate and discover picturesque alleyways. The Brissago Islands and the wildly romantic Verzasca Valley also beckon.

Ilanz – the first city on the Rhine – is a lively town with a picturesque and historic town center. It is the perfect starting point for nature and cultural experiences.

The Jungfrau Region is up there with the best of them: be inspired by the largest glacier and the highest upper station in the Alps on the Jungfraujoch. Marvel at the most impressive waterfalls, and enjoy idyllic mountain villages and the ideal conditions for winter sports.

Embedded in the majestic Silvretta group and the impressive Raetikon, the Praettigau offers good weather in summer or in winter with a wide variety of adventure pursuits in natural surroundings. Despite the immediate proximity to the world-famous destination Davos Klosters, the Praettigau has been largely spared from mass tourism.

The sunny holiday region of Thyon is located on the western side of the Val d'Hérémence in the Lower Valais, close to the canton capital of Sion (Sitten) at an altitude of 1500 m to 2100 m. Thyon is particularly geared up to meet the needs of skiers, and forms the eastern gateway to the vast "Four Valleys" skiing area.

This much-loved holiday destination on the Gotthard massif has a lot to offer. From the mild southern shores of Lake Urner and the picturesque villages - often under preservation order - or the romantically wild valleys, to the idyllic mountain lakes and the gleaming snow fields of the majestic mountains, many of them over 3,000 m high.

Located in the southernmost corner of Switzerland, the Mendrisiotto Region extends up to the Italian border. This important commercial and tourist transit zone offers a vast hilly landscape away from the expressway and is therefore ideal for hiking and biking tours. The “grotti” – traditional small inns – are a source of welcome refreshment.

The Selital ski area is just a short distance from Bern and Fribourg, in the heart of the Pre-Alps in Gantrisch Nature Park.

The diversity of the rocky substratum, the forests, pools, rivers and limestone plateaus means that Ajoie, although it looks small on the map of Switzerland, has a rich and stunning landscape.

The Zurich region combines natural oases on rivers and lakes with sightseeing in cities like Zurich. Combine a boat trip on Lake Zug or the Rhine with a visit to a museum in Winterthur, a stroll through the old town in Rapperswil-Jona or wellness in a Baden thermal bath.

What better way to relax, replenish resources and strengthen your body and mind can equal that of a visit to the beautiful lakeside landscape of Ascona Locarno with its mild Mediterranean climate?

The tradition-imbued, Bernese Oberland holiday resort of Meiringen lies in the Hasli valley, south east of Lake Brienz. Sherlock Holmes met his maker here – only to be resurrected again several years later. In actual fact, Meiringen-Hasliberg almost offers the unbelievable – and not only in respect of its most famous fictional hero.

Adventure and authenticity between Lake Geneva and the Dents-du-Midi mountain peaks.

The Valle Onsernone is one of the most impressive and mysterious valleys in Ticino. Characteristic are the thick forests, spectacular gorges and white water. This rather isolated place can be reached by a winding road.