Summer experiences

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!

Which cows go out to pasture where? What happens to the milk on the alp? Why do the animals wear bells? These questions and more are answered along the new theme trail on alpine life that leads from Somtgant to Radons near Savognin.

A trip to the Breggia Gorges is a real time travelling experience. In this part of the Mendrisiotto along the Breggia River you will find some unusual geological formations.

On the 3.5-kilometer-long "Sentiero dell'olivo" strtetch, 18 information boards bring you closer to the history and scientific nature of olive tree growth and the oil won from olives.

The name Tüfelsschlucht means “The Devil’s Gorge” and this is considered to be one of the most beautiful of the numerous gorges in the Jura. The 2.2km long gorge winds its way along the Cholersbach Stream and is connected by 32 bridges and catwalks.

Barren highland moors, flower-filled lowland fens and unspoiled moorlands are a treat for the senses! Moors stretch out as far as the eye can see. Nowhere else in Switzerland has as much national protected moorlands in one small area than Entlebuch.

The 20km-long Raftsmen’s Trail offers a journey through the history of timber rafting accompanied by stunning views.

Aletsch Arena offers a guided expedition to the Aletsch glacier. It is the size of 12,000 football pitches, extending over 23 kilometres; you won't go round it in under six hours. A glacier like this is a whole world all to itself: clean air, fresh snow and sun from morning to evening.

The stage goes from Zweisimmen further into the Pays-d'Enhaut via Schönried and the historical village of Saanen. Numerous viewpoints and excursion tips encourage you to spend some time in the adventure-packed destination of Gstaad. You’ll be enticed to spend an enjoyable and delicious break to savor local products from dairies, butchers and bakers, as well as to sample the fare offered by cosy restaurants.

The Marbach Foodie Tour is a somewhat different discovery tour that is sure to tickle your tastebuds.

The Water Tower, Chapel Bridge and Musegg Wall dominate the historical skyline of the city of Lucerne. However, the best view of the lake basin can be enjoyed from the path that runs along the Musegg Wall.

Is it the Aare River that lets inspiration flow or the milk which used to be given out during school breaks? There’s hardly another city in Switzerland that has produced as many writers as Olten.

In Nendaz, families can discover the diversity of the region on a treasure hunt along traditional irrigation channels.

During the summer months, Pontresina is the perfect place for a special hike to the Val Roseg. With Fix the fox sharing his local knowledge along the way, families can discover the secrets of the forest on this two-hour tour and get to know Fix and his friends.

The Château de Prangins was built in the 18th century by Louis Guiguer, a Swiss banker living in Paris, and has hosted illustrious guests from Voltaire to Joseph Bonaparte.Overlooking Lake Geneva, this beautiful listed building is home to the Swiss National Museum.

The special museum in Romont, the Swiss Glass Museum, exhibits works of art that have been created on and behind glass. The exhibits range from Medieval glass paintings to the art of reverse glass painting. Romont houses the world's largest collection of the latter.

With Bian Plaiv the bear, children get to know the Upper Engadin and have lots of fun at the same time.

Bartli the dwarf lives in the magical Braunwald forest. It is home to a total of eight enchanting places straight from a fairy tale. To find these magical places, just follow the trail and stay hot on the heels of Bartli the dwarf...

Bike Academy Davos offers a course in cycling technique. Participants are invited to find out everything about their bikes and try out the things they have been taught directly on the ground, in the beautiful mountains around Davos.

The grotto tour takes you on a culinary tour of discovery by boat. Visitors are taken to the grottos, a kind of tavern, and picked up again two hours later.

The remains of this settlement can be seen in this unique Archaeological Park and help us understand in minute detail the daily life of the rich and poor in a medieval rural community.

Ever since 1892, the Brienz Rothorn Railway in Brienz in the Bernese Oberland has been stomping, huffing and puffing towards the Brienzer Rothorn.

In Mogelsberg in the Toggenburg holiday region near St. Gallen, the first treetop path in Switzerland was opened in May 2018. The 500-metre disabled-accessible path gently winds from the forest floor into the treetops – a unique nature experience where visitors are at eye level with the flora and fauna.

The Habsburg family originated in Aargau and was one of the most prominent aristocratic dynasties in Europe in the Middle Ages. A walk along the Habsburg Path will bring their moving history to life in the impressive places where it all happened.

This former Benedictine monastery with its cloister, crypt and Switzerland's largest nave, is closely linked to the history of the Habsburg dynasty. The oldest burial place of the Habsburgs is in the unique Abbey church; later tombs are in the Loreto chapel, with the hearts of Emperor Karl and his consort Zita.

The visitor trail provides a complete immersion into the brand, history and products of Cailler of Switzerland. The experience is sensitive, sensual and poetic, giving the visitor a window into the world of chocolate by means of a transparent and sparkling aesthetic.

Up high on Pilatus, the flora is extraordinarily rich. The landscape resembles a wild garden full of flowers, through which you can hike along a designated path dotted with signs providing information on plant species, their blooming periods and Latin names.

The tropical gardens Papiliorama and Nocturama in Kerzers are home to plants and animals from the tropics. In the Anthropodarium, arthropods are exhibited. The Swiss Butterfly Garden is dedicated to native butterfly species.

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.

The cable cars once used by mountain farmers are known in Swiss dialect as Buiräbähnli. They are now are the highlight of a multi-day hike through the mountains of the Engelberg region – the Buiräbähnli Safari.

The “Neuchâtel à la Belle Epoque” city tour immerses visitors in the city at the beginning of the 20th century and regales them with exciting stories such as that of the young Marthe Robert.