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Whether you’re looking for countryside, culture, a short break or sports activities, Switzerland offers something for everyone – including for those on a tight budget. We’ve put together a number of tips to help you enjoy Switzerland without splashing out. Read on to discover ideas for affordable day trips, good-value accommodation, money-saving travel tips and details of free museums and activities.

Experience more for less

Cycling around Switzerland

Beach holidays

Customised road trips

Art in public

Wildlife watching

Mountain Day trips

The best city parks

Discover Switzerland on foot

Luxury on a shoestring

The best money-saving tips

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  • Unterseen Sunset sledding with fondue from Interlaken

    You ride down the valley at dusk on a sled with an experienced local guide. Once you reach the... from CHF 129
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    valid: 14.12.2026 - 04.04.2027

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  • Lausanne Lausanne Ouchy interactive scavenger hunt with smartphone

    Explore the Ouchy district of Lausanne together with friends or family. Solve puzzles, have fun and... from CHF 11
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    valid: 15.05.2026 - 13.05.2027

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  • L'Isle The Frog Soup

    1 Investigator BackpackMaterials for decoding hidden messages1 Story notebook with audio tracks (in... from CHF 9
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    valid: 15.05.2026 - 15.05.2027

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  • Crans-Montana Wild basketry

    A gentle, fun walk around the hamlet of Colombire to discover the wild plants that surround us.... from CHF 29
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    valid: 22.07.2026 - 03.08.2026

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  • Corsier-sur-Vevey Ticket Chaplin's World

    During a tour of Chaplin's World, you will experience how the old films and Chaplin's humor are... from CHF 30
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    valid: 15.05.2026 - 14.05.2027

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  • Montreux Montreux interactive scavenger hunt with the smartphone

    Discover Montreux, a city between mountains, lakes and vineyards, with friends or your family. Solve... from CHF 11
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    valid: 15.05.2026 - 13.05.2027

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  • Samnaun Guided hike Wednesday

    Discover the most beautiful spots in the Samnaun Valley on a guided hike with local Martin... from CHF 20
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    valid: 01.07.2026 - 07.10.2026

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  • Schlieren Date Creation Workshop in Zurich

    The creative studio in Zurich offers individual workshops on Energy Balls, sensory experience, and... from CHF 119
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    valid: 20.05.2026 - 13.05.2027

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  • Zernez Hiking in the Swiss National Park and the Engadine

    The Swiss National Park and the Engadine are natural gems where Nature – with a capital N –...
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    valid: 01.06.2026 - 31.10.2026

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Dreamy summer stories

A valuable heritage

Valais summers are hot and dry! Farmers in the region have constructed spectacular irrigation channels over the years to ensure a sufficient supply of water for their meadows and animals. These channels transport the precious commodity from the mountains to the mountain villages. Once there, the water is distributed using conventional irrigation methods. Organic farmer Franziska Schmid has learnt these methods herself, preserving this valuable cultural heritage for the next generation.

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Switzerland’s wine park

Valais is famous for the amount of sun it receives and its lovely wines. In the winegrowing village of Salgesch in the middle of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, Luc Mounir and his family grow top-quality wines. They primarily work with traditional varieties and follow principles based on nature – something appreciated by both future generations of wine lovers and visitors to the nature park.

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The grain whisperer

Cédric Chezeaux is living his dream: Fifteen years ago he turned his back on conventional agriculture. Since then he has been cultivating old, almost forgotten grains of organic quality near Romainmôtier. Today people from all over Europe visit him in search of genuine, traditional foods and uncompromising quality. The unique landscape of the Vaud Jura ensures that they usually stay a little longer.

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