Holiday destinations: Villages

From spring through to autumn, the sports runs and tracks make accessible a wonderful walking area, with walking trails and hikes the extend right up to an Alpine altitude. The pistes are groomed and a small, family-friendly skiing area becomes available once the first winter snowfalls have settled.

The Val Surses Savognin Bivio holiday region is located right in the heart of Graubünden, surrounded by Switzerland's largest nature park, Parc Ela. The region offers inspiration as an idyllic hiking destination in summer. In winter, snow sports fans love its particularly wide slopes. Even if you are not an Alpine skier, the region offers unspoilt nature, fresh mountain air, astounding expanses and romantic culture.

The gateway to the South: Here the railway tunnel (inaugurated 1882) and road tunnel (inaugurated 1980) enter the Leventina Valley and lead to Bisaca. Airolo, located at 1141 meters in the southern foothills of the Gotthard Pass, provides access to the Bedretto Valley, from where one gets via the Nufenen Pass to the neighboring Canton of Valais, or via the San Giacomo Pass (hiking trail only) to the Italian Formazza Valley.

After passing through a gorge of 200 meters depth at the entrance to the valley on a spectacular footpath, the holiday village of Salvan can be reached further up on a sunny plateau, and still a little farther away, Les Marécottes. A cable car provides easy access to the hiking and skiing paradise of La Creusaz.

Le Pont is located in an idyllic setting at the eastern end of Lac de Joux, with water to the fore and a breathtaking hilly landscape to the rear.

This village, a hop and a skip from the Franco-Swiss border and perched on the south bank of Lake Geneva, boasts the longest beach on the lake (8 km).

Davos offers a wide range of sports in summer and winter. First and foremost are its hiking and bike trails and the most established ski resorts in Switzerland. Enjoy the fresh mountain air, picturesque side valleys and the sun terrace on the Schatzalp.

This small fishing and farming village is located in the Uri basin, right on the banks of Lake Lucerne. The village, which lies at the foot of an impressive mountain backdrop, is the smallest municipality in the canton of Uri.

The small medieval town of Bremgarten is situated on a peninsula, nestled in a distinctive bend of the Reuss river. It is divided into an upper town and a lower town, with visitors sure to love strolling along its pretty alleyways and historic buildings.

Bellwald lies on a beautiful and sunny spot in the Valais Alps at 1`600 meters above sea level. Active guests will be delighted with our large sport and cultural offer.

The sunny winegrowing village of Saint-Saphorin lies on the shore of Lake Geneva, nestled among the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Hochwang region in the municipality of Arosa, amidst a glorious mountain world and pristine nature, is simply perfect for all manner of activities.

The wine-growing village of Praz can be found nestled between the north-western shore of Lake Murten and the foot of Mont Vully. It boasts a large number of majestic vintner houses.

The Morges region offers a wide range of landscapes and environments to choose from. Between Lake Geneva, the mountains and the view of the majestic Mont Blanc, the lush vineyards of the La Côte wine region and finally the verdant countryside at the foot of the Jura mountains, Morges is a real jewel with many different dimensions. The Morges region, which is listed as a slow destination, is certainly not lacking in sights and diversity, with something to suit everyone.

Grindelwald is considered to be one of Switzerland’s most popular travel destinations. The Gletscherdorf resort makes for an ideal starting point for excursions across the Jungfrau region as well as the entire Bernese Oberland. What’s more, from Grindelwald you’ll be able to enjoy direct views of the imposing Eiger north face.

On the heights of the Vallon de Saint-Imier is a stronghold of renewable energies. Between Mont-Soleil and Mont-Crosin, numerous activities, hikes, snowshoe trails and cross-country skiing trails are accessible to everyone.

Beautiful, rural, natural: The small mountain village of Feldis, located on a sunny terrace at the heart of Graubünden - an oasis of tranquility set amid a majestic high Alpine backdrop.

The village of Hemberg is the last locality at the top of the Necker Valley. It consists of an upper and lower village, with both parts boasting their own church.

Saint-Cergue is located at 1041 m at the entrance to the Col de la Givrine, to the east of the impressive Jura peak of La Dôle. Its situation, high above Lake Geneva, offers wonderful wide views of the whole alpine chain as far as Mont Blanc. The main attractions of this resort are the peaceful landscape of the Jura and the fresh, scented air of the extensive forests.

The village and its many hamlets was founded in 1290, but was first documented in 1305. Together with Täsch it belonged to the municipality of Naters until 1552, at which point it became part of the municipality of Visp. The name Randa probably comes from the word "Rand" meaning border. The extended Baroque church, built in 1717, is a real gem.

Grächen - a place in Valais where you can make the most of your time. Whether it's winter magic or summer adventures, you'll experience unforgettable highlights in Grächen. Dive into the ideal starting point for excursions into the surrounding mountains and the varied ski area.

The city of Bischofszell lies on a terrace presiding over the confluence of the Sitter and Thur Rivers. The city won the Wakker Prize in 1987. Walks and extensive hiking tours that start in Bischofszell let visitors explore and enjoy the scenic riverine landscape.

In Indemini, the houses are all built of local grey gneiss rock, with slate roofs and wooden outbuildings. This typical Ticino village with its twisty alleyways is in a quiet, almost lonely location behind the hills of the Gambarogno south of Lake Maggiore.

Thanks to projects to enhance the landscape and regional development, Brontallo today shines in all its glory; welcoming visitors to authentic beauty, charm, culture and an overall enchanting landscape.

At 850 m above sea level on the young Rhine, Graubünden’s Trun village charms and enchants with magnificent mountains and cultural attractions.

The small medieval town of Leuk can be found amidst hillside vineyards above the Rhône Valley in the canton of Valais. It offers beautiful views of the Pfyn-Finges Forest and is known for its variety of towers.

Surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and the beautiful lake with the same name, Sarnen is the perfect holiday destination.

Silvaplana is the lively, young “Trendspot“ in Engadin. Surrounded by pristine nature and embedded in the wide Upper Engadine Lake landscape, the recreational paradise has become an international destination for sports enthusiasts.

Siders (French: Sierre), pleasantly situated on a number of hills and nestling among vineyards, is a small town in the Valais blessed with a great deal of sunshine. Wine-growing and cultural events are both of great importance here. Thanks to its central position, Siders is also an ideal starting point for lots of excursions.

At an altitude of 900 metres, Orsières is home to a number of architectural treasures, the undisputable jewel in the crown being the church and its bell-tower.

Guarda – an Engadine jewel at 1,650 m. Discover traditional houses with ornate sgraffiti, the history of Schellen-Ursli, living Graubünden culture and untouched nature. A place of power for those seeking peace and quiet, hiking enthusiasts and those interested in culture.