Experiences in Zurich Region

The Villa Boveri, built 1895 - 1897, was the Baden residence of the family of Walter Boveri, co-founder of Brown Boveri & Cie. Both house and park are a veritable treasure and are under monument protection.

Equipped with a helmet and good shoes, this is a fun trip for the whole family and a chance to find out lots of interesting facts about the history of mining.

The Zug Old Town Jazz Night is well-known way beyond the borders of Canton Zug, and offers a large variety of musical delights.

At the heart of the unique upper Rhine landscapes, together some good active enjoyment, everyday stress seems to disappear in a flash. A place to enjoy a tranquil paddle on safe raft boats with family, friends of perhaps colleagues from work.

The largest covered water park in Switzerland. With the longest water slide in Central Europe amid tropical plants and Mayan temple ruins. An experience for the whole family.

Irchelpark is an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy being surrounded by nature. Trees and bushes shield this relaxing retreat from the streets surrounding it. It’s not uncommon to cross paths with students of the University of Zurich’s Irchel Campus here. The institution’s buildings are set in an enchanting location in the upper part of the park.

At the Nature Park Bruderhaus you can look at stags in the wild instead of seeing them in a painting on the livingroom wall. About 80 animals live here in large enclosures that are adapted to their needs.

The park around the Grand Casino Baden is home to ancient trees and constitutes a green oasis in the centre of town.

Its tracks are everywhere – often in unexpected places. The WWF Beaver Trail along the Rhine, gives a good insight into the beavers’ situation at this part of the river, their habits and habitat, at 10 different stations.

This landmark of Zug is 52 metres high and rises above the other town towers. The lower part was constructed as a simple passageway through the town’s oldest circular wall. Hans Felder snr., from Bavaria, the master builder who built St. Oswald's Church, increased the tower height in 1478-1480.

From the luxurious bathing ceremonies in Roman times to the disarmament of the city after the Second Villmerger War to the here and now – on this city tour you will get to know the living history of the city of Baden.

It’s just like Zurich to boast Switzerland’s only tram museum. The historic Depot Burgwies is home to the collection, up to twenty original cars, the eldest dating back to 1897. It also features an exhibit on the development and workings of the Zurich tram.

The Teddy Bear Museum Baden is home to hundreds of stuffed bears. They are displayed in amusing settings as though they were alive.

In the place where the machine factory, Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon (MFO), once stood, an architecturally fascinating park hall bears witness to the past usage of the site. Particularly in summer, the facility is frequently used for various cultural events, such as open-air movie theatres or festivals of all kinds.

Young and young-at-heart detectives solve some tricky puzzles on the Detective Trail in Baden until a real treasure chest with an instant prize awaits you at the end.

Zurich Zoo, located on the Zürichberg, is home to around 350 animal species in near-natural habitats. As a modern, scientifically managed zoo, its primary goal is the preservation of nature. It works towards this goal in four equally important areas: Species conservation, nature conservation, education and research.

The Prime Tower is Zurich’s tallest building, a sparkling, glass-clad construction soaring 105.5 metres above the fashionable Zurich- West district.

See the largest and the smallest dinosaurs in an exhibit hall measuring 3000 square meters.

At the heart of the vibrant city of Zug lies the medieval Old Town with a flourishing creative and designer scene.

Enjoying unforgettable moments on a boat cruise or aboard one of Lake Zurich Navigation company’s Dream Boats.

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life for a short while and enjoy a picnic in the museum garden of the Oskar Reinhart “Am Römerholz” collection. Stately chestnut trees and outdoor sculptures are scattered throughout the verdant park, making it the perfect spot to slow down and recharge.

Visitors of all ages to the popular Sattel-Hochstuckli family holiday destination can enjoy an unforgettable experience on the interactive “Geissä Wäg”, or Goat Trail. This themed trail leads from the Mostelberg to the Blüemlisberg goat farm and regales visitors with a wealth of information about the world of goats along the way.

The Starbie Play Hall in Dietikon is the perfect indoor playground for children up to 12 years of age. Parents also love this exciting adventure venue.

Hiking, tobogganing and climbing – and to relax, participants take to their mopeds.

The Villa Langmatt, built in 1900 by Karl Moser, is a legacy of the industrialist and collector family of Sidney and Jenny Brown-Sulzer, co-founding family of Brown, Boveri & Cie., now ABB, and now serves as an impressionist and living history museum.

The interactive world of chocolate for young and old.

The act of mindfully spending time in the forest, known as forest bathing, has a calming and restorative effect on body and soul. Explore Baden's forest with all of your senses on a magical guided walk and you'll instantly feel a boost to your personal sense of well-being.

The former moated castle was the tranquil residence of noble families for many centuries. If you’d like to visit the castle today, you can do so as part of a museum tour.

On the edge of the old town, Zug Castle is the oldest still preserved profane building in Zug and is a landmark of the city. With its many nooks and crannies, Zug Castle has been home to the museum of cultural history for the city and the Canton of Zug since 1983.