Experiences along the Grand Tour

NATURAL skating-rink Open every day according to weather conditions and lit in the evening.

This augmented-reality digital game is a new attraction offered by TéléMarécottes. You can play it on your smartphone or tablet while exploring the area around La Creusaz on foot!

The Rosenlaui Glacier, located to the south of Meiringen, in the canton of Bern, might be small, since it has an area of only six square kilometers, but thanks to this glacier two beautiful natural attractions have come into being - Glacier Gorge Rosenlaui and the world-famous Reichenbach Falls.

Starting in Chaumont, the Sentier du Temps trail takes you on a journey through life's evolution on earth, ending in Neuchâtel.

What better way to start the day than carving the first tracks in the freshly prepared snow? Amidst the stillness of the Arosa mountains, the only sound to be heard is the crunching of snow underfoot. Early risers are rewarded with untouched pistes in the first morning light.

A very special toboggan run – with the Gemmiwind on the Gemmi Pass offering magnificent 2350-meter-high views of pearls in the Valais Alps as well as great rides.

Five Engelberg freeride routes promise spectacular sights, the company of a mountain guide, security and character.

Two pontoons floating on the water like a raft provide a mixed and women’s-only pool, both with lake access and magnificent views of the Alps.

The Green Line is something truly special: this route serving picturesque Gandria is proud to call itself the first sustainable boat service.

How women are changing politics and what role gender plays. How taking things at a snail’s pace can take men by surprise and why suddenly everything comes to a standstill. Why getting married can mean fewer rights and who is supposed to take on the role of family carer.

The gateway to the largest floodplain in Central Switzerland, the Thurauen between Eggrank and the mouth of the River Thur. But it’s not size alone that makes this a unique area, instead the diverse flora and fauna and revitalization in addition.

Wyher Moated Castle is one of the finest historic buildings in the canton of Lucerne, with its earliest record dating back to 1304. For more than 350 years, its history was dominated by two families: the Feers of Lucerne and the Pfyffers of Altishofen. Later, the castle complex fell into disrepair, with a fire in 1963 marking a real low point. A foundation was set up to restore the castle with financial support from a group of benefactors. Today, the castle hosts numerous events and is a dream wedding venue.

Visit Stoos any time during winter and soak up the competitive atmosphere. The Franz Heinzer Piste on the northern slope of the Klingenstock is a FIS-approved training and racing location. Apart from the racing it is also open to serious amateurs.

Today, the castle reflects the change from a medieval castle to a patrician residence.

Entertaining and educative trail to the former iron ore pits and today’s wetlands.

Water may splash, and it can also babble, hiss, roar and thunder. For an exhilarating hike try the Trail of the Three Waterfalls from Bönigen via Iseltwald to Brienz.

The funicular takes guests from the Treib landing stage in 8 minutes to the Seelisberg plateau, a popular vantage point. The mountain station is located on the “Swiss Path” leading to Rütli or Bauen. A variety of sights can be reached from the station in no time at all. The Treib–Seelisberg train connects with the PostBus to Beckenried/Stans.

The new Thurgauer Fabelweg Trail above the western bank of Lake Constance offers hiking fun for the whole family. With its superb views, the alpine trail from Steckborn to Ermatingen via Oberfruthwilen combines the best enjoyment of the natural surroundings with superb hiking in a fairytale setting over an easy 11 kilometres.

The Tell Museum is dedicated exclusively to the Swiss patriot, William Tell.

Visitors can now discover the Lavaux wine-growing region with the Vaud:Guide app. Vines were already grown here in the 11th century on terraces buttressed by walls. Since then, generations of vintners have cultivated and cherished this exceptional natural mosaic.

The Mendrisiotto and southern Lake Lugano region are dotted with highlights. Take, for example, the narrow lanes in the heart of Bissone, home to numerous artists and Francesco Borromini (1599–1667), the “starchitect” of the Renaissance period. The green “pyramid” on the other side of the lake is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site: fossils of fish and species of reptiles have been found on Monte San Giorgio, testifying to life on Earth more than 200 million years ago.

Housed in a medieval paper mill, the museum offers a fascinating atmosphere being a combination of museum and production workshops. It is one of the few museums in Europe to maintain and preserve the historic techniques at an authentic venue.

A snow park for every taste and every level, located above Savognin at 2,100 metres above sea level.

The beginners’ park between Crap Sogn Gion and Alp Dado is the easy way to get started in the snow park scene.

Laleh June Galerie, founded by Laleh June is a contemporary art gallery since 2008 on Picassoplatz in Basel for Swiss and international art.

The Park im Grünen is a well-loved recreational area on the edge of the city of Basel. The asphalted paths are enjoyed by walkers, skaters and bicycle riders and there are also sports facilities, playgrounds and wonderful green spaces.

The Vaud Jura balcony offers over 100 km of well-marked trails, which are among Switzerland’s best and most promising trails.