Experiences: Adventure

The landmark of Central Switzerland, and Lucerne's 'own' peak: Mount Pilatus. The Golden Tour by steamer, red rack-and-pinion railway and back via cable railways is the classic round trip.

For those in search of adventure we recommend a ride up to the Riggisalp on the ski lift, followed by a speedy descent on one of the special scooters available. Thrills guaranteed!

Whizz on the Pfingstegg summer toboggan run over lush alpine meadows into the valley and enjoy the view of the Bernese Alps. Combine your rapid descent with a fly-line flight through the mountain forest.

The whole family can go on a treasure hunt in Aeschi bei Spiez. Various questions are hidden on the treasure-hunt trail that the family can find and answer together. Once the treasure hunters have answered all the questions correctly, they can pick up a reward at the tourist office.

The Blenio Valley in Upper Ticino is a typical Ticino mountain valley. Densely forested mountain slopes rise majestically above the sunny valley floors far below.

The Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen is the most famous nature destination in Switzerland. Huge masses of water plunge down the rocks. You can experience the spectacle from Laufen Castle, from viewing platforms or on a boat trip.

The ancient trade of prospecting for minerals is explained by experienced guides.

There's fun for everyone to be had on the great tin toboggan on the Hochstuckli.

Visit the Trümmelbach Falls, the largest underground waterfalls in Europe in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Feel the power of the glacier water of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau up close.

The Alpbach Gorge in the Haslital Valley is one of nature’s jewels and a great experience for seasoned and sure-footed mountain climbers.

Repower's Via Energia leads through the world of energy over a good 9 kilometres. It is accessible in summer and leads from Ospizio Bernina to Cavaglia in Valposchiavo. 11 information boards turn the ancient path into an interactive experience.

Wolli Wonderland combines puzzle fun and playground in one and guarantees a fantastic family experience!

The Kandersteg – Oeschinensee gondola lift takes you up to the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site. Up here at 1578 meters, the turquoise Oeschinensee is waiting for you. It is surrounded by steeply rising rock faces.

The journey to the Titlis is truly an adventure in itself. First take the Titlis Xpress gondola to the middle station, then continue your journey in the TITLIS Rotair, the world’s first revolving cable car, all the way to the top.

Immerse yourself in the wild Gorner Gorge. On wooden walkways and galleries you follow the thundering glacier water through 220-million-year-old rock. A natural spectacle just a 15-minute walk from the centre of Zermatt.

River rafting on the Aare between Thun and Bern is now possible by canoe or inflatable boat, with expert guides coaching you through fast and slow currents.

The perfect way to have a laugh and explore the town!

Sit in the toboggan and whiz 3 kilometres through 31 curves downhill. The longest toboggan run in Switzerland in Churwalden combines fast-paced action with an impressive Graubünden mountain panorama.

An excursion to the grottoes and the prehistoric park of Réclère is nearly like Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth". The large limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites gives the excursion the necessary atmosphere and the life-sized dinosaurs in the park are the climax of a fascinating trip through time.

Visit Europe’s largest indoor rope adventure park at the Grindelwald Sport Centre...

The Gelmerbahn offers you twelve minutes of thrills on rails. The steepest open funicular in Europe takes you up to the turquoise blue Gelmersee. Combine your train experience with a picnic or a hike.

Deep in the forest in the heart of the Charmey ski region is a winter park with plenty of varied activities for young and old alike. Bounè Rodzo is the name of this winter oasis, which is open free of charge to sledding, skiing and snowshoe fans. A unique, fun experience to enjoy with family or friends!

In Crans-Montana even the youngest visitors are given great attention. Grown-ups too can let off steam and experience the ultimate adrenaline rush.

Almost as soon as your trip begins at the Rhine Falls, you will experience the Rhine Falls from up close before gliding down the Rhine into the “Rhineland Amazon”. After around 30 minutes, your party will reach the Rheinau power station, where your boat will have to pass the first weir. This requires you to leave the boat and walk 100 metres along the track while the ship is pulled to the other side on a trolley – a truly unique spectacle!

The leisure park and sports facility is located in a scenic spot at the foot of Mt. Rigi, overlooking Lake Lucerne.

The name is already promising: “Pichoux” means 1,000 springs.

In the Valais town of Leukerbad, follow a steel footbridge through the wild Dala Gorge and draw warm thermal water directly from the spring with a rope pull. A suspension bridge leads you to the 35-meter-high waterfall.

Thrills and spills from up high for young and old alike: in addition to the fixed-rope park, 25 ziplines – spanning a total length of 1,210 metres – guarantee variety, exhilaration and fun. Fly above the ground and become a master climber along five different routes.

Accessible to all types of hiker, this easy route takes you from the village of Saillon to the Farinet footbridge over the Salentze gorges.

The Stockhorn is the gateway to the Bernese Oberland. Its striking rock head can already be seen from the Aare valley. The cable car takes you up in two sections, over the Hinterstockensee directly to the mountain station at 2190 meters.

As visitors enter the Valais, they are greeted by impressive mountain cliffs and a waterfall that is, unfortunately, smaller than it used to be.

Descend 359 steps into the Viamala Gorge in Graubünden. Below you stand in front of 300-meter-high rock faces, rock cirques formed by the water and the roaring Hinterrhein. Historic bridges and paths tell of the time of the muleteers.