Holiday destinations

Sattel-Hochstuckli is in the foothills of the Alps in Schwyz, in the heart of Central Switzerland. Here you’ll find the first cable-car in the world to have revolving panoramic gondolas to take passengers up to the family mountain.

The wide embankments on Lake Geneva, the Olympic Museum, the widely diverse urban quarters and the parklands: Lausanne is full of joie de vivre. Alongside Notre Dame Cathedral, the metro is a key city landmark. Also, thanks to the hillside location, you can see the lake wherever you go.

The Axalp is a clearing at an altitude of about 1535 m above sea level in the municipality of Brienz. Axalp can be reached by PostBus or car in 35 minutes from Brienz. Both in summer as a wonderful hiking area and in winter as a ski area a wonderful experience.

Close to the capital of the canton, Schwyz, and the place of pilgrimage Einsiedeln, in an idyllic, wide open alpine foothill landscape at 900 to 2200 metres, lie the holiday and sports destination of Hoch-Ybrig and the sunny villages of Ober- and Unteriberg.

For those who are looking for peace and quiet, Madulain is the place to go. The smallest commune in the upper Engadine has no more than 200 inhabitants, but the special charm of its typical Engadine houses and cultivated Rhaeto-Romanic culture is all the more convincing.

The holiday resort of Disentis, or Mustér as it is called in Romansch, lies at an altitude of 1,130m above sea level. The most famous attraction in Disentis is its Benedictine monastery, founded in the year 720.

Bellelay, which was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Basel in 1140, has a rich religious past associated with the Norbertine religious order. Bellelay Abbey is the source of Tête de Moine PDO, a tasty cheese that is scraped into rosettes with a girolle cheese curler.

Nestled between the mighty Säntis massif and the seven Churfirsten peaks, the resorts of Alt St. Johann, Unterwasser and Wildhaus are among the highest-lying municipalities in Toggenburg. Eastern Switzerland's largest winter sports area is just one hour from the airport and Zurich.

San Bernardino – the alpine holiday resort below Piz Uccello and in the middle of forests and moors. On a tour to Lake Doss or to the top of the pass, you will be amazed at the beauty of this original mountain landscape. The big plus is the year-round outdoor activities.

The family-friendly Braunwald, Elm and Martinsloch, the picturesque Klöntal Lake (Klöntalersee): In Glarnerland there is much to be discovered. This beautiful (and fairly unknown) part of the world can be reached in less than an hour from Zürich.

The serene, sunny high valley in the Goms region, in Upper Valais, is famous for its authentic villages with wooden houses and whitewashed churches. Goms is an attractive cross-country paradise in winter and a popular and far-flung hiking region in summer.

Solothurn inspires as the most beautiful baroque city in Switzerland. Discover the St. Ursus Cathedral with its clock tower and the magic number 11. Enjoy a walk through the old town, the Mediterranean atmosphere on the Aare and a view of the local mountain Weissenstein.

Mellingen is a medieval town in the canton Aargau with a picturesque old town, historic landmarks and the natural Reuss right on the doorstep. History, nature and relaxation are close together here.

Lenzerheide is located in the heart of Graubünden and is one of the most versatile holiday regions in Switzerland. The Heidsee, the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area, the Bike Kingdom and impressive peaks such as the Parpaner Rothorn await you.

Halfway between the alpine glacier environment of the Bernina region and the Mediterranean-style winegrowing terraces of Valtellina you’ll find the little village of Le Prese, on a plain north of Lake Poschiavo.

Although the pretty village of Büsingen is part of the Federal Republic of Germany, it sits like an island surrounded by the canton of Schaffhausen. Many special circumstances govern the community’s life. The Exclave Trail offers insights into this unusual case.

The historical bridging point of Andelfingen lies above the Thur river and is nestled amid the unspoilt landscape of the Zürcher Weinland winegrowing region.

The town of Willisau has been in existence for over 700 years. Noteworthy sights include the town hall, the city layout with the gates, the heptagonal fountain or the governor's castle. An international jazz festival has been taking place here every year since 1970.

From Leysin, you can look out over the Vaud and Valais Alps to Lake Geneva. The holiday resort spoils visitors with ample sun and attractive outdoor adventures. Enjoy the excursions on the mountain of Berneuse, with its half pipe, snow tubing and bike parks.

The serene, sunny high valley in the Goms region, in Upper Valais, is famous for its authentic villages with wooden houses and whitewashed churches. Obergoms is an attractive cross-country paradise in winter and a popular and far-flung hiking region in summer.

The idyllic mountain village of Ernen lies on the left side of the valley of Goms, above Fiesch. The village is part of Binntal Nature Park and is also well-known as a musical village, acting as the venue for an annual musical festival with international artists.

The small town of Martigny located on the Rhone elbow in the Lower Valais is the hub of the pass routes across the Simplon, Great St. Bernard and Forclaz. Its cultural-historical heritage, Mediterranean flair and tasty gastronomy are its winning features.

Winterthur inspires you with diversity: The old town with shops and cafés, right next to it industrial history in old factory halls, villas, parks and gardens. First-class museums, the Technorama as an interactive experience centre and the Casino Theatre round off the offer.

The highest mountains in Switzerland await visitors to the Saas Valley. Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Balen and Saas-Almagell all offer an astonishing array of enjoyable, sporting, family-oriented and adventurous holiday activities. The valley’s mild climate and stunning glaciers create a magical setting for any holiday.

Engelberg and Titlis simply belong together. The Rotair revolving cable car, the cliff walk and the glacier attract visitors to the highest mountain in central Switzerland throughout the year. Engelberg-Titlis is one of the best ski regions in Switzerland thanks to sensational slopes measuring up to 3200 metres.

The saffron village of Mund is located on a sunny hillside at 1200 m above sea level, on the right side of the Vallée du Rhône, within the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

Mendrisio blends old-town charm, vineyards and two local mountains: Monte Generoso and the UNESCO-listed Monte San Giorgio. Grotti, museums and panoramic trails sit close together—ideal for food, culture and nature in Switzerland’s far south.

The Werdenberg region is situated in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley on Switzerland’s eastern border. It encompasses the administrative communes of Sennwald (Frümsen, Haag, Salez, Sax and Sennwald), Gams, Grabs, Buchs, Sevelen and Wartau (Azmoos, Trübbach, Weite, Oberschan and Malans) and borders on the Principality of Liechtenstein, Heidiland, Toggenburg and the St. Gallen Rhine Valley.

Located high above Lake Thun, this sun terrace offers a unique panorama of the Alpine peaks of the Bernese Oberland including the famous threesome, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Away from the main tourist streams, the village is particularly popular with nature-lovers and families.

Leave your everyday cares behind you and treat yourself to something really nice. At Sempachersee Lake and throughout the surrounding region, you can experience nature at its most pristine, discover cultural treasures, enjoy excellent cuisine, engage in sports, and much more besides.

Located at the heart of Zurich's wine country, the pretty village of Marthalen is known for its intact townscape and most attractive red and white half-timbered houses. Particularly impressive houses are the "Untere" and "Obere Hirschen", the "Alte Wirtshaus” tavern and "Schutzenhaus".

Hermance is considered a real jewel on the shores of Lake Geneva. The small medieval town is located on a sunny slope and, in addition to a ruined castle and a lakeside promenade with a lido and camp site, also has a grand villa district.

Zermatt, the enchanting mountain village in Valais, is synonymous with the Matterhorn, probably the most famous mountain in the world. Zermatt will amaze you with its beauty in summer and winter. You will also be stunned by the idyllic charm that the village radiates.