Experiences along the Grand Tour

The "Ponte dei Salti" stone bridge soars over the turquoise Verzasca with two arches. 400 years after its completion, is draws visitors in droves on a daily basis. Some photograph the picture-perfect subject from all sides, others use the bridge as a springboard for diving into the refreshing water.

Generally, museums are in big cities, or at least in highly visited villages, but hardly are they ever on a 2,100-meter-high mountain pass.

Founded in the 8th century, Disentis Monastery is today the spiritual and educational center of the Upper Rhine Valley (Vorderrheintal). A cultural history exhibition depicts the history of the Benedictine Abbey as well as ecclesiastical art.

Dip your fondue fork into the melted cheese as the oldtimer tram leisurely circles through Zurich on its tour.

Whatever your level of fitness, anyone can reach this tour’s destination with ease on an e-bike. This is a great way to explore the area and enjoy a delicious packed lunch with regional delicacies along the way.

Rapperswil-Jona is called ‘Town of Roses on Lake Zurich’ for a reason. More than 20,000 plants can be found blooming in four rose gardens as well as in public spaces. The picturesque old town with its medieval castle, as well as the marvellous lake promenade, lend the town an almost southern flair. Several historic buildings, numerous festivals and cultural events as well as the Knies Kinderzoo of the National Circus Knie shape the city’s atmosphere at Lake Zurich.

Fish lovers certainly get their fill along the shores of Lake Constance, where numerous restaurants offer freshly cooked local fish.

The Bourbaki Panorama can be found on the edge of Lucerne’s old town, right by the Lion Monument. Now a listed building, the museum was built in 1889 to display the famous Bourbaki Panorama. The picture gallery of the Bourbaki Panorama Museum can be exclusively booked or hired for a wide variety of guided tours, festive and information events and celebrations. An event at the museum surrounded by the huge panorama is a unique experience.

The new Kneipp complex Griesbach in Schaffhausen is open and free for the public. The signposts are self-explanatory.

Winterthur offers a unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of great artists and copy their works.

All year around, the church's caretaker, Beat Gmür, and the sextant Erich Sax are afoot and afield in the Ammler mountains to find the material for the enormous landscape of creches.

Spot kingfishers and beavers from your e-bike: Enjoy total independence on two wheels and cruise through unique protected pasture landscapes, past streams, ponds, rivers and rarely-seen animals.

The production of Absinthe – also called “Green Fairy” was prohibited for over 90 years. Since 2005 the mythical liquor, which is based on the distillation of various plants and herbs, can again be legally consumed.

Winter and fun just as it should be… A silent, snow-covered natural landscape, spectacular views over the Graubünden mountains, a speedy descent in prone position and a delicious alpine herb fondue in our mountain restaurant – all this awaits you at our fun snowshoe and airboard event, 2,485 metres above sea level.

Guests at the Ovaverva Indoor Pool, Spa & Sports Centre in St. Moritz can choose from a wide range of services.

Precipitous slopes, narrow tracks and valleys and peaks: learning the right technique to master a mogul slope catapults experienced skiers to the next level.

Weekly market Bern

This little jewel of a “chocolaterie” is located on the beautiful pedestrian rue du Bourg.

The Kitzelpfad (tickle path) offers a thrill of a special kind at the mountain station of the Brunni chair lift. The barefoot path around the idyllic Härzli lake, situated at 1860 meters above sea level, is unique in these mountains.

On board a boat from LNM you can discover the magnificent Lake Neuchâtel and enjoy the nature and the idyllic panorama. The excursion on water can be ideally combined with a gastronomic experience on board, a hike or a leisurely bike ride.

For around 1,000 years, Alt-Bechburg has towered over the Solothurn municipality of Holderbank from its position on a rocky outcrop. The well-preserved castle ruins not only offer a wonderful view, but also afford the opportunity to visit the remains of the curtain wall, the tower, the outer bailey and the gatehouse.

Bee-Märchen – Where Fairy Tales Bloom and Bees Feel at Home: Just like their human counterparts at the famed Märchenhotel Braunwald, wild bees enjoy a charming retreat at Bee-Märchen. Designed by Sarah Rittmann, designer and concept developer, this miniature bee hotel (scale 1:50) lovingly reflects the fairytale architecture of the original – complete with turrets, bay windows, and tiny rooms buzzing with life. In ornate honeycomb structures, bees settle into their fairy-tale façade, surrounded by a magical garden. Nearby butterfly and bird houses offer additional safe havens for fluttering and feathered guests alike.

The Jurassic Mountains can be explored on two wheels, at times leisurely, at other times fast.