Experiences along the Grand Tour - Ponds

Barren highland moors, flower-filled lowland fens and unspoiled moorlands are a treat for the senses! Moors stretch out as far as the eye can see. Nowhere else in Switzerland has as much national protected moorlands in one small area than Entlebuch.

In the heart of this nature reserve, ground water has formed a series of ponds with sonorous names like Muggotolo, Pfafforetsee, Muggenseeli, Rosensee, Schafsee.

In the Grande Cariçaie, some spots are known by experts for their frequent visits from beavers. Why not spend an evening on their trail?

The 110-hectare "Parc Pré Vert du Signal de Bougy" is also ideal for relaxing in verdant surroundings. The location above Lake Geneva between Lausanne and Geneva is perfect for enjoying a hiatus from the daily grind.

The open-air pool Biberstein, the first public bio-swimming pool in Switzerland, was opened in 2000.

Drei Weieren (Three Ponds) are an oasis of peace in the middle of the city. The ponds, which were originally built by the monastery for their water needs with their art nouveau bath houses, are a popular destination for outings and as swimming spot.

The Binntal valley is home to around a dozen mountain lakes, from dark to crystal clear. Each one is a jewel of nature, surrounded by moors, glaciers, alpine meadows or in some cases scree.

This rope park in the trees by the Signal de Bougy offers 15 courses of increasing levels of difficulty. Five courses are also suitable for children over the age of four. There is a restaurant next to the park and a picnic spot under a yurt.