Family experiences: Nature

The vineyards of Vully offer three thematic educational trails suitable for visitors and holidaymakers of all ages. Viny, the viticultural trail’s mascot, leads the way.

The most beautiful pistes and the most impressive viewpoints of the Aletsch Arena: discover all this on the Glacier Panorama Tour.

The beginners and children’s fixed-rope route is located at an elevation of 1900 meters above sea level, behind the mountain inn of Gumen. Children that dare to climb a bit higher have the opportunity to gain experiences on the mountain.

The Seebad lakeside baths offer perfect seasonal bathing pleasure in the heart of the city of Lucerne. It is open for swimmers until 8 p.m. in summer, after which it is dedicated to restaurant-goers for the rest of the evening. As well as bathing, swimming, and sunbathing, massage and yoga are also available.

Hidden between Ristis and the mountain hut at Brunni, the 11 stories that Globi has written for his book have been stolen. All the children are invited to set off on the treasure hunt to find chests in which clues have been concealed that they use to track down the stolen stories.

Swimming and snorkelling among ducks and water-lilies in clean water in a nature reserve.

Maienfeld in the distinctive Bündner Herrschaft region of Graubünden inspired the poetess Johanna Spyri to write her novel Heidi. In the Heidi village, the story of this cheerful, nature-loving little orphan girl comes to life at the original locales of the story.

Lake Gruyère (Lac de la Gruyère) is the longest and second-largest artificial lake in Switzerland, measuring 13.5 kilometres and covering almost ten square kilometres at high water. This is precisely why the lake on the edge of the Fribourg foothills is so popular for all kinds of watersports.

While in the past it was only courageous crystal hunters who braved the Massa Gorge, it is now accessible to the general public thanks to the building of the Gibidem Dam.

Swim against the Matterhorn in Europe’s highest outdoor pool in the Riffelalp resort 2,222 metres above sea level (hotel guests only).

The Choleren Gorge, with its many flights of steps and bridges across lovely cascading waters, never fails to impress visitors.

This tour is a great opportunity to enjoy awe-inspiring views of the Alps and tasty gastronomic delights.

A musical treat of a special kind is offered by the Toggenburg Sound Trail. The panorama trail starts on Alp Sellamatt and combines amazing things with the most beautiful landscape. An exciting route for curious nature lovers.

On Torrent, above Leukerbad, visitors of all ages can indulge in a new kind of golf: Disc Golf.

William Tell's son, Walterli, has gone missing. He should be picking up the birthday cake for his mother, Hedwig, and helping with the decorations for the party. Can the party be saved? We need you to find him!

With its gigantic dimensions, the cave hole in the Muota Valley sets a new world record: no other cave system in the world is as deep or as long.

The Chauderon Gorge are currently closed until further notice for safety work. The natural wilderness is just a few steps away from the old town of Montreux. The La Baye de Montreux River flows through the gorge from the foot of Rochers-de-Naye into Lake Geneva.

An exciting walk taking in several adventure stories, mythical legends and fantastic tales from Toggenburg lets you discover the region on an fascinating mountain trail via the magnificent Alpine Terrace skirting the Churfirsten Mountain.

After an active day on the slopes or in the snow, relax your muscles in the soothing thermal water or steam-filled sauna: what more could you want? This is something that is almost taken for granted at the Leukerbad, the biggest thermal spa and wellness holiday resort in the Alps. The sauna complex in the Valais Alpine resort is particularly recommended.