Experiences along the Grand Tour

The Heureka was created by Jean Tinguely for the Swiss National Exhibition in Lausanne and has been located at Zürichhorn in Zurich since 1967. This large kinetic sculpture made of iron bars, steel wheels, metal pipes, wooden wheels and various electric motors was Tinguely's first public work.

A little over 300 years old, Sins Castle in Paspels is located in the middle of orchards just below Altsins Castle and has its own baroque gardens.

The Lindenhof is a beautiful and relaxing oasis in the middle of the city of Zurich. From there you have a wonderful view of the old town with the Grossmünster, the Limmat, Lake Zurich and the mountains.

Want to learn many interesting things about Chur, but prefer to make the tour individually? If so, then the E-Guide is the perfect way to go. Explore the Alpine City all on your own with the help of your E-Guide map.

The open-air terraces in Lausanne are as diverse and welcoming as the town itself. Be it hip or luxurious, modern or classic – these four terraces are sure to have something to suit every visitor’s tastes.

Where does the honey come from? All this and more, you will learn on this short (0.9 km) and informative trail near Lenzburg.

The region of Ascona-Locarno has a lot to offer for the entire family. From llama trekking to exciting treasure hunts, there’s plenty to do. Anaïs and her family enjoyed an exciting short break in Switzerland’s sunniest region.

The Mouettes (seagulls) are the small yellow water taxis that facilitate easy transport around Geneva. Throughout the year, four lines offer return trips linking both banks of Lake Geneva.

Children really do feel at home in a Swiss Snow Kids Village run by the Swiss Ski and Snowboard Schools. Here they are taken good care of by highly-trained instructors and by Snowli, the cute mascot.

The idyllic Brissago Islands lie off the western shore of the upper part of Lake Maggiore. The larger island delights visitors with its unique botanical gardens and splendid manor house. On the Isola Piccola are the ruins of the medieval church of Sant'Apollinare.

They say it is the most beautiful in the world: the view from Muottas Muragl across the Engadin is so unique that it has been inspiring poets, philosophers and artists since time immemorial. It is even topped when accompanied by a delicious dinner.

There are so many legends and historical tales associated with this building, its inhabitants, and its destruction in 1499. The castle was the ancestral home of the barons of Vaz.

Freddie Mercury, the singer of the rock band Queen, settled in Montreux where the group had bought Mountain Recording Studio and where he learnt to appreciate the peace and quiet. He recorded his last album, Queen - "Made in Heaven" at the Montreux studio.

Discover the wonderful vineyards of Geneva on a comfortable e-bike tour. Naturally a winetasting is included.

Set your spirit free and enjoy a healing and relaxing whey bath in front of the Gerschnialp alpine cheese dairy at the foot of the Titlis, 1,300 metres above sea level. After a refreshing shower, you will feel completely reborn. Nature in its purest form!

Come along kids; there’s so much to discover! Lola Brause experienced relaxing yet adventurous days in Braunwald. One particular highlight is the legendary fairytale hotel.

Zurich's Old Town is the historic center of the city. Here you can stroll through narrow alleyways, houses steeped in history and picturesque sights.

What’s it like to write with a quill and ink? What was ink previously made from? And what does parchment smell like? A visit to Einsiedeln Scriptorium is sure to answer questions like these and many more.

Theater Basel is Switzerland’s largest theatre devoted to dance, opera and drama alike. The venue stages major productions almost every evening, and is known for its diverse repertoire and innovative approach.

Views at the start of this sunny piste extend over ten Swiss lakes and vertically down to the Rütli meadow; spectacular to say the least, with the majority of wide and easy slopes also offering a glimpse of the Mythen mountain range as you make your way down.

Our beehives are located in a peaceful area behind the hotel, close to the edge of the forest and surrounded by blooming plants that provide a rich source of nourishment.

Flying down the slope on a snowtube is lots of fun for all ages.

In and around the former monastery complex, nature flourishes in its purest form — something cherished by both our guests and the local wildlife.

Opened in 1959, Swissminiatur is the largest open-air miniature museum in Switzerland. It is located in Melide on the shores of Lake Lugano. There are more than 100 models of the most famous buildings, monuments and means of transport in Switzerland, all at the unusual scale of 1:25. Traditional methods and innovative processes come together to create genuine miniature masterpieces. Admire precision craftsmanship, faithful to the original and executed with loving care.

After undergoing careful restoration work, the historic Castello San Materno – located at the entrance to Ascona – has housed the art collection of the Kurt and Barbara Alten Cultural Foundation since 2014

The Aare is not only popular with swimmers, boaters and stand up paddle boarders – surfers are now regular users too. Two Bern locals offer bungee surfing lessons for beginners.

Create exquisite chocolates with the finest truffle and praline fillings or even make your own chocolate bars and figures from yummy Swiss chocolate. miniSchoggi makes all this – and much more – possible.

The Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach is the national centre of research and protection of local birds and their habitats, which is supported by the population. The new visitor’s centre is clearly the destination and the tourist attraction on Lake Sempach.