Experiences

Information boards tell visitors about the natural environment, the history of the peat bog and how it was used by our ancestors.

The Hagen viewing platform by Merishausen in canton Schaffhausen offers sweeping from the Black Forest as far as the Alps.

There are two days in the spring and the summer in Elm when sunrise is especially eagerly anticipated. Or to be precise, the spectacle takes place shortly before sunrise. For it is then that the sun shines through the Martin's Hole directly onto the Church of Elm.

The Ticino is one of the most popular canoeing rivers in the canton of the same name. On a leisurely 8km river tour from Cresciano to Arbedo, visitors can see the landscape at its most beautiful and diverse – rocks, chestnut forests, palm trees and sunny beaches.

Schellen Ursli Path - a fairy tale hike.

The “d’Grandfey”, a proud 12-seater boat powered by electric solar energy, offers a pleasure trip service between Schiffenen and the city of Fribourg (Neigles) and back.

Vero, the little Belalp witch, has had some fun on a beautiful afternoon and has hidden a number of punches for clipping the Hexenpass [Passbook for Witches and Wizards] on the hiking trails between Naters and the Belalp.

This diverse region by Lake Constance is best explored by e-bike. The route takes you through idyllic small towns, picturesque landscapes and a wonderful nature reserve.

A professional falconer and his raptors offer a unique air show in Malbun that makes childrens’ eyes sparkle. You can’t get any closer to an eagle, a falcon, a goshawk, or an owl than here.

Opened in 1874 and affectionately known as “Zolli” by the locals, Basel's Zoological Gardens are home to a large number of indigenous and exotic animals. With its fascinating park landscape and lovingly designed enclosures, Basel Zoo is well worth a visit at any time of year.

The act of mindfully spending time in the forest, known as forest bathing, has a calming and restorative effect on body and soul. Explore Baden's forest with all of your senses on a magical guided walk and you'll instantly feel a boost to your personal sense of well-being.

Discover the Great Aletsch Glacier with a mountain guide – an unforgettable experience.

The Moléson mountain in the canton of Fribourg has much to offer, from snow shoe tours and ski tours to freeride adventures – come snowfall or blazing sunshine. There are many signposted trails on which to explore this charming untouched landscape.

The collections in the museum involve all areas of natural science.

Munot has been proudly overlooking the town of Schaffhausen for well over 400 years. The tower contains the quarters of the Munot watchman, who rings the famous Munot bell for five minutes every evening at 9 p.m. – by hand, of course, just like in 1589.

Trotti adventure on the Niederhorn - fun for young and old.

Discover the animals of our region with the new concept of our playground! A thematic path, giant animal sculptures, educational panels and original plays will let you live an unforgettable time with your family! A pond, a park with deers, a picnic area belong also to the site.

With its views of Lake Geneva, Parc des Eaux-Vives is probably one of the most beautiful and oldest parks in the city of Geneva. Nature lovers will appreciate the many hundred-year-old trees and the expansive lawned areas. Plage des Eaux-Vives (Eaux-Vives Beach) is also just a stone’s throw away.

Vounetz lies above Charmey. The mountain destination is a real natural paradise, offering a wide range of things to do. No matter whether that’s panoramic hikes suitable for a range of abilities, adrenaline-fuelled zip line trips or indulging in gourmet delicacies in the restaurant at the summit – the panoramic views accompany you whatever you choose to do.

Guests of all ages rave about the exciting trip up to Hannigalp with the unique Fairy Tale Cable Car. A guide narrates a Grimm fairy tale during the trip. The story is depicted on the exterior surface of the cable car.

The mischievous little witch Vero has hidden a treasure in Blatten-Belalp. An exciting hike with tricky riddles at eight different stations awaits, leading you from Belalp via Alpe Bäll and Antoniuswald to Blatten near Naters.

High above Lake Lucerne, in Morschach, lies the Swiss Holiday Park. The largest holidays and leisure resort in Switzerland leaves nothing to be desired with its huge range of offers.

Zürich is best discovered away from the well-known tourist attractions. On a guided or solo bike tour by e-bike, take the path less traveled through Zurich's outlying suburbs for a day that is memorable for all the right reasons.

An oasis on the shores of Lake Maggiore for all those who love sport, fun and well-being associated with water. The lido is open all year round, whatever the weather. It includes indoor and outdoor pools, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a thermal pool, a play pool and four water slides.

The Kesslerloch cave is one of the most important sites of the late Ice Age in Europe and provides traces of settlements from the Upper Palaeolithic Age (Magdalenian civilisation, 14 000 – 12 000 B.C.).

We invite all visitors to a stop-over on the Krienseregg Mountain when they ascend Mt. Pilatus on the world's steepest cogwheel train, or by means of the aerial cableway and the panorama-gondola.

From milk production to cheese export on the Emmen Valley cheese and biking route - on which there’s plenty to see and learn about the makings of cheese. The Emmen Valley cheese path is an App-based (iPhone and Android) topical cycling path with 21 attractive points that shed light on the tasty and world-famous Emmental cheese.

Bartli the dwarf lives in the magical Braunwald forest. It is home to a total of eight enchanting places straight from a fairy tale. To find these magical places, just follow the trail and stay hot on the heels of Bartli the dwarf...

Sniffing out good food in Zurich: The city’s foodie scene has been shaped by a number of well-known restaurants over the decades.