Adventures with animals

The San Michele Park sits high above Lugano and offers spectacular views of the city, the lake and the mountains. The typically southern vegetation is sure to thrill many of its visitors too.

From Urs Fischer and Yoko Ono to Ugo Rondinone: the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst is completely devoted to contemporary art – and the Löwenbräu-Areal is the perfect location for it.

Children love stories - and in the enchanted HäxäWäldli on the Flumserberg, a particularly exciting one is told. The staged and unprepared downhill run starts next to the forest piste below the Chrüz mountain restaurant. From there, young and old alike embark on the adventure piste into the realm of fairy tales.

This route will give you a closer look at all of the region's distinctive landscapes, including the lake, the vineyards, the countryside and the foot of the Jura mountains.

Get away from it all and visit the sandy beaches at Yvonand. When the sun is shining on Lake Neuchâtel and the waves are lapping softly, it is almost like being at the seaside.

Sikypark rescues native and exotic animals such as tigers, wolves, lynx or parrots and gives them a home. Experience a day out for the whole family with playtimes with animals, picnic tables, a restaurant and the Siky Express.

The chapel of Maria zum Schnee, built in 1697, stands in a very prominent location on a rocky mountain ridge and is the key landmark of Bettmeralp, visible from afar, at about 1,950m above sea level in the Aletsch area.

The ski region of Amden is sure to inspire young people with sporting ambitions. The Leistkamm can accommodate cool airs and impressive tricks thanks to the snow park in Arvenbüel.

Tägi in Wettingen is one of the largest leisure, sports and event centres in Switzerland and offers visitors a varied year-round programme. In addition to the wide range of sports on offer, the new events hall and the large summer outdoor event area are ideal for unique occasions, concerts, trade fairs and exhibitions.

The mother church of the Canton of Obwalden, St. Peter und Paul, is not located in the cantonal capital of Sarnen but on a hillside in Kirchhofen commanding sweeping views. The church quarter with its monumental religious edifice offers a counterpoint to other parts of the village dominated by farms and small businesses.

Rosengarten, the rose garden, is situated next to the entrance of the Munot Fortress and covers an area of about 2,000 sq.m. In 1981 the town nursery together with the Swiss association of rose lovers designed it in the French Renaissance garden-style.

The Irchel Tower offers you a wonderful view across the entire wine country up to the Säntis and across the Flaach Valley up to Germany.

The old town of Neuchâtel in Switzerland is a historical gem with over a thousand years of history. It is picturesquely situated on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel and offers a charming mix of medieval architecture and a lively atmosphere.

Dare to cross the bridge as our ancestors did. Take the time to admire the vertiginous view and continue along the path that leads straight to the magnificent Ramaclé Waterfall before opening onto the majestic gorges of Gérignoz.

The free Walsers settled in the Calfeisen Valley as early as the 14th Century. The church of St. Martin was first mentioned in the annals of 1432.

Europe's highest open-air cog railway has been transporting visitors from Zermatt to the summit of Gornergrat at 3,089 metres above sea level since 1898. Every second of the 9,339 metre-long, 33-minute journey is an incomparable delight. The Photo-Spot is open all year round and included in the ticket price. It offers one of the best views of the Matterhorn and 28 other peaks over 4,000 metres, including the Monte Rosa massif and the highest mountain in Switzerland, the Dufourspitze which stands at 4,634 metres above sea level.

Thun – the charming city on the Aare. The venerable 12th century castle of Thun, the Obere Hauptgasse with its elevated pavements and the picturesque old town are the ideal place to immerse yourself in the past. Mühleplatz and Aarequai are perfect spots for enjoying the Thun Riviera. Restaurants, bars and cafes invite you to linger over tasty food and drink. As the gateway to the Bernese Oberland, Thun is the ideal starting point for excursions in the region.

Forest bathing is a gentle, guided, half-day relaxation program in nature. It is organized in the parks of Basel (mostly in the Merian Gardens) and in the forests around Basel. By experiencing nature, it promotes health and is a simple relaxation technique.

The history of the botanical garden of the University of Basel goes as far back as the 16th century, making it one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. It also offers an exciting variety of plants in a well-maintained haven of peace right in the heart of the city.

Bathe and dine like the ancient Romans. Embark on a journey back in time to the heyday of the Roman Empire. The Roman-Irish Bath is the backdrop for a sumptuous bathing ritual as once observed in ancient Rome.