Wildlife watching experiences

A stroll through Geneva can be easily combined with bird watching.

On the 1.5 square kilometer reservoir lake between Klingnau and Kleindöttingen, shortly before the confluence of the Aare and the Rhine rivers, you can observe water and wading birds easily all year round.

In Neeracherried you can experience nature up close – thanks to a footbridge leading to a reedy marsh and observation huts, two nature trails and an interactive exhibition. Wonderful adventures for all age groups are guaranteed!

You can experience nature up close with Wild und Wald. Guided tours take you through the wildlife of the Solothurn Jura.

On a sunny high plateau (at 1,480 meters above sea level) one finds Birkendorf Bürchen. During an easy two-hour hike from Bürchen to Zeneggen, discover the squirrel trail and the didactic forest trail, where you can learn many important and interesting things about these two topics.

The gentle lapping of the waves, the first warming rays of the sun and the sound of the birds’ dawn chorus: canoeing is the ideal way to discover the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve on Lake Neuchâtel during the summer months.

Almost as soon as your trip begins at the Rhine Falls, you will experience the Rhine Falls from up close before gliding down the Rhine into the “Rhineland Amazon”. After around 30 minutes, your party will reach the Rheinau power station, where your boat will have to pass the first weir. This requires you to leave the boat and walk 100 metres along the track while the ship is pulled to the other side on a trolley – a truly unique spectacle!

Hunting in Graubünden has always evoked emotions: whether on the prowl, in the pub or inhaling the aroma of a delicious game dish. On a guided excursion, interested guests learn the hunter’s jargon.

On the famous Squirrel Path, children can feed the lively squirrels and enjoy a story that describes the life of a squirrel.

The “d’Grandfey”, a proud 12-seater boat powered by electric solar energy, offers a pleasure trip service between Schiffenen and the city of Fribourg (Neigles) and back.

A professional falconer and his raptors offer a unique air show in Malbun that makes childrens’ eyes sparkle. You can’t get any closer to an eagle, a falcon, a goshawk, or an owl than here.

Switzerland's largest lakeside wetland resembles a long area made up of marshes along Lake Neuchâtel, bordered by forests on the shore.

An unforgettable experience for the whole family: all sorts of cute little animals can be fed by hand on the Eichhörnliweg.

A visit to the national park during the mating season of the red deer is always worthwhile!

In Taiswald an experienced guide will tell you what species of bird is feeding from your hand and answer questions about its specific characteristics.

In and around Urnäsch seven Adventure Farms offer visitors various opportunities to experience what it is like to live in the countryside in Appenzell. One of them is the small farm Alp Nasen, where the farmer makes his cheese in the summer.

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

Watching birds is a fascinating and relaxing pastime. You just need a little time and patience.

For visitors, it’s an undiscovered gem, for local residents an annually recurring highlight: As soon as the first grass sprouts in the valley, the ibexes of the Albris colony migrate towards Pontresina and can be observed grazing, basking in the sun or playfully fighting at the upper end of the village. And best of all: With its new Ibex Paradise, Pontresina pays special tribute to the “King of the Alps” starting this spring.

The BirdLife Nature Centre at La Sauge, between Ins (BE) and Cudrefin (VD), is located on the edge of Switzerland's two most important bird sanctuaries, the Fanel and the Cudrefin sanctuaries, on the south-eastern shore of Lake Neuchâtel (Grande Cariçaie).

Discover Liechtenstein on the wings of an eagle. The Galina Falconry Centre in Malbun offers visitors a unique hands-on experience with a golden eagle.

A ride in a cable car, a legendary hiking trail, a summit at sunrise and a rustic mountain hut where you can even make Alpine cheese – the perfect mountain hike experience awaits on the Fluonalp above Lake Lungern!