Holiday destinations

The Binn Valley in Upper Valais is a wild and romantic side valley of Goms. The valley is a paradise for nature lovers and in particular for those in seek of minerals and precious mountain crystals. Hikers, too, discover this remote valley to be a worthwhile destination for an interesting visit.

The Val de Tavers is characterised by the watch industry and extends from Lake Neuenburg across the Jura all the way to the French border. Asphalt mines and the rock circus of the Creux du Van are features of the Val de Tavers as are a sparkling wine production and steam trains. However, the valley's secret star is the «Grüne Fee» (green fairy).

Aeschi is situated on a panoramic terrace with a view of Lake Thun and the magnificent mountain landscape. Thanks to its sunny and central location, it is one of the most popular holiday resorts in the Bernese Oberland. The region's most famous and popular destinations are all within easy reach.

Even in the 21st century, millions of people around the world still do not have access to fresh and uncontaminated drinking water. The precious life-giving substance – water – is still overabundant and fresh here in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The water melts from our glaciers and after a long journey through layers of granite emerges pure and fresh from our faucets. In the hiking-paradise Rosswald is where the water is traveling through the said layers right now.

Interlaken is your starting point for unforgettable excursions to the Bernese Oberland and a world leader in adventure sports. Lakes, mountain villages and the Bernese Alps with their glaciers await you here – all accessible all year round by rail, road and mountain railway.

The three mountain villages of Brigels, Waltensburg and Andiast form a compact and family-friendly holiday region in the Surselva’s Anterior Rhine Valley (Vorderrhein) area.

A fascinating mix of outdoor adventure, relaxation, and luxury awaits you in Crans-Montana. The sunny Valais holiday resort high above the Rhone Valley offers sports activities for every taste, cable cars and mountain railways to the glacier and a panorama from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn.

At 800 hectares, the terraced vineyards of the UNESCO region Lavaux form Switzerland's largest contiguous vineyard area with terrace after terrace offering magnificent views.

You reach Belalp easily by cable car from Blatten in Valais. At 2,094 metres, you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, the Hexenland children's area, the 7-kilometre sledging run, winter hiking trails, and in summer hikes with views of the Aletsch Glacier.

Profound encounter with nature and purely idyllic. The idyllic mountain village (922 m) lies at the entrance to the upper Lauterbrunnen valley.

Gruyères sends you on a journey through time: You will be amazed by the medieval village scenery with the castle and its magnificent knights' hall. You will visit the Giger Museum, the Maison du Gruyère and enjoy a typical fondue with a view over the green hills towards Moléson.

The water melts from our glaciers and after a long journey through layers of granite emerges pure and fresh from our faucets. In the hiking-paradise Rothwald and Rosswald is where the water is traveling through the said layers right now.

The combination of the harsh Engadine charm, the tranquility, and the proximity to pristine nature are typical of the small and family-friendly village in Upper Engadine. And if someone still yearns for hustle and bustle and luxury, they can quickly reach the famous resort town of St. Moritz.

Biel has many facets: you will find modern buildings on the lakeshore alongside historic buildings in the old town higher up. The centre of the watchmaking industry with the Cité du Temps will inspire you just as much as the winegrowing villages and the Taubenloch Gorge towards the Jura.

The sports and leisure area Atzmännig near the gates of Zurich offers fun leisure activities for the entire family. In the summer numerous attractions lure visitors to the region. The region is also a starting point for short and long hikes. In the winter there are wonderful ski pistes for young and old.

The Muggio Valley is the southernmost valley in Switzerland and comprises nine rustic villages. A pristine valley recognised as Switzerland’s most beautiful landscape by the foundation for landscape conservation in 2014.

St-Luc and Chandolin are situated on the sunny eastern slope of the Val d'Anniviers (Eifischtal) and enjoy a majestic panorama. Spectacular scenery, attractive walking country and the ultra-modern astronomical observatory will keep boredom at bay.

Switzerland’s largest upland moor, in Central Switzerland between Rothenthurm and Biberbrugg, has been successfully preserved. The broad moorland landscape is an important conservation area for plants and animals, but also a fascinating place for relaxation and adventure for visitors.

Grimentz, an authentic mountain village in Valais, is renowned for its picture-perfect old centre and panoramic views of the crown of peaks – from the Matterhorn to the Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, and Dent Blanche. Discover scenic hikes in the Val d’Anniviers or around Lake Moiry, and enjoy ideal conditions for winter sports.

The protected Val Frisal, a 3 km plateau at about 1900 m, is perfect to linger a while, relax and leave all your cares behind. The high valley can only be reached on foot and offers amazing panoramic views.

The Sagenmülital features the highest waterfall in the Canton Aargau and also includes a discontinued stone quarry and a light spruce forest in a spectacular setting.

High above Lake Lucerne and near Brunnen, visitors will find the village on Morschach on a sun terrace. It is quickly reached from Lucerne, Zug and Zürich.

A slightly undulating plateau at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level, defined by large pastures, spruce and fir forests as well as characteristic whitewashed individual farms that have their barns and living quarters under the same roof: these are the Jurassic Freiberg Mountains.

The impressive winegrowing village of Hallau, with its beautifully maintained appearance, is nestled among the extensive vineyards of Klettgau, which the locals often refer to as “Weinfass und Kornkammer” (“Wine cask and granary").

In Bellinzona – probably the most Italian city in Switzerland – you’ll find a real mix of grandeur and coziness. This is where the St. Gotthard and San Bernardino alpine passes come together, and it is also an ideal starting point for excursions into the surrounding mountains and valleys.

The family-friendly holiday region of Lungern-Schönbüel is on the Brünig Pass halfway between Lucerne and Interlaken.

Ziegelbrücke, a transport hub at the edge of the Linthebene plane in eastern Switzerland, is dominated by the Spinnerei Jenny spinning mill buildings on the Glarus side of the Linthkanal and by the rail facilities on the St. Gallen side. The village is also well-known as a rail interchange point.

The Biosfera Val Müstair nature reserve is a little world of its own on the other side of the Ofen Pass. With its lush green meadows and well-kept villages, it provides a contrast to the untamed nature of the nearby National Park.

Anzère lies on a sunny terrace at 1500m above the Rhone Valley, only 15 kilometres from Sitten, the capital of the canton. It emerged as a winter sports centre in the 1960s but, with its beautiful views over the Rhone Valley and the Valais Alps, Anzère is also wonderful walking country in summer with interesting tours along historical irrigation channels known as suonen.

Opposite Gondo on the Italian border, there is a winding road built on a terrace. A stunning wild valley stretches for 16 km beyond the road: this is the Zwischbergental.

Situated in the heart of Gruyère, the city of Bulle is the administrative capital of this largely agricultural region and has a wealth of attractions to appeal to all tastes.