Experiences

According the global surveys it is the best stunt in film history: Bond's jump from the 220 meter high Verzasca dam in the movie "GoldenEye". And the ultimate adrenaline rush at Lago di Vogorno is also called 007 jump or GoldenEye Bungee Jump.

An adventure for the whole family. Once on the go with GPS device in hand, the family has to solve multifaceted puzzles so as to eventually gain access to this "treasure" of the Alps.

The Swiss Rope Park at the Sports Vacation Resort in Fiesch combines sports, dexterity and geography in a unique fashion.

The Lake Geneva region presents a diverse natural wealth, with rolling Jura hills to the north, tablelands, lakeside Riviera on the Lake Geneva shores and Vaud Alps to the east.

The neighbourhoods of Bern are as diverse as their restaurants, and there are quite a few of them in the federal capital. You can really get a true sense of the typical Bernese lifestyle by visiting one of Bern's cosy neighbourhood pubs.

The fortifications of Bellinzona are an extraordinary example of a late-medieval defensive structure located at a key strategic point on the Alpine pass. The castles of Bellinzona are among the most marvelous examples of medieval fortified architecture in the Alps.

The High Rhine between Schaffhausen and Stein am Rhein offer one of the most delightful river cruises while the lower lake is rightly considered the jewel of Lake Constance.

The largest marble run in Switzerland for the little and not so little guests.

Located by Lake Geneva in Swiss Vevey, Alimentarium is the first museum in the world devoted exclusively to nutrition. A wonderful and educational vegetable garden also belongs to the museum.

Wallbach Gorge is a cool tip for a hot day. The wide stream bed at the end of the falls and the outdoor grill are both enjoyable places to spend time.

In a relaxed atmosphere, far from the stress of everyday life, you have the opportunity to play golf. The 9-hole course of Vulpera with alpine game enjoyment on the edge of the national park offers a challenge for all levels and requires good tactics and precise play.

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.

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.

On the uplands of the Chasseral in the Chasseral Nature Park, Marcel Bühler creates two Gruyère d’Alpage AOP cheese wheels each day. More than 100 years ago, there were still 30 smallholdings making cheese in this area, but today there are only three left – and Marcel is one of them. With hard work and passion, he is keeping an old tradition alive.

The Inn offers the ideal conditions for white-water rafting.

The museum is dedicated to the cultural commemoration of the restaurant and hotel trade as well as to food and drink culture in general. It is housed in Hünegg Castle, which was built in Hilterfingen by Lake Thun between 1861 and 1863.

Learn everything about the manufacture and production of Trauffer wooden toys.

The Greina Plateau lies between the cantons of Graubünden and Ticino. Even as early as the Roman era, important routes across the Alps led through this region. The plateau has remained an untouched jewel because it is still only reached on foot.

The Herrenmatt Swingolf course is an experience for the whole family. The idea is to hit the ball into the nine holes on the four-hectare course in as few strokes as possible.

Explore nature on horseback at all three gaits.

Follow the Lauberhorn descent on foot to get an idea of what racers confront as they master the curves with speeds of up to and over 100 kilometers an hour.

Guests who have come for spa and wellness will experience innovative design at the Bains de la Gruyère in Charmey while enjoying breathtaking views of the mountains in the Gruyère region – the perfect way to unwind.

Fancy a trip of a different kind? Discover the region of Rheinfelden on a stand-up paddle board – fun for the whole family!

As his first project, Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, who later called himself Le Corbusier, built the Maison Blanche for his parents on the hills of his native town. This architectural masterpiece served this world-famous architect as a laboratory for his first construction techniques.