Animal Farms

As visitors enter the Valais, they are greeted by impressive mountain cliffs and a waterfall that is, unfortunately, smaller than it used to be.

The History Museum is dedicated to the history of the city and region of Baden. The museum runs guided tours and workshops for schools and groups, and organises true-to-life exhibitions and family events.

High above Lake Maggiore, our eight beehives await discovery. During regular visits to the hives—protected by beekeeping suits—guests can get up close to the busy bees and even harvest their own taste of liquid gold. The honey produced is also served on the breakfast buffet and used in the hotel kitchen. Guests can also purchase jars of our honey to take home as a sweet souvenir or gift.

The EGO Gallery at Via Canonica 9 in Lugano was opened to meet a need: it aspires to provide a platform for young artists while at the same time presenting audiences with the latest developments in contemporary art.

Plunging more than 100 metres, the Iffigfall is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Bernese Oberland.

The Jura "Chemins du Bio" are circular walks from farm to farm, including meals and sometimes accommodation with farming families: memorable encounters with local people in their working and living environment.

Sun, sand and – shores: on the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, summer brings a holiday feeling. This area, which is rich in biodiversity and mostly protected, has several bathing beaches that can compete with well-known beaches worldwide thanks to the white sandy beaches, turquoise-blue waters and water sports activities on offer.

Life feels wonderfully carefree on the Ouchy lakefront. The vastness of the lake, the generosity of the boulevards, the soothing green of attractive parks and the majestic aura of stately buildings. And it’s no time at all until you find yourself amid such splendor - following a short descent from the station with the vertical m2 metro.

Every year at the end of June, the monastery courtyard in the Abbey District is transformed into an opera setting.

Descend 359 steps into the Viamala Gorge in Graubünden. Below you stand in front of 300-meter-high rock faces, rock cirques formed by the water and the roaring Hinterrhein. Historic bridges and paths tell of the time of the muleteers.

The tiny hamlet of Schlatt occupies a spectacular location high above the Sittertal valley. Set amid the Appenzell landscape with its characteristic scattering of farms, it is a classic "core settlement" featuring a tightly packed arrangement of church, presbytery and schoolhouse.

The Rigi is the most visited mountain of Swiss people. With breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views, the Rigi offers a first-class mountain experience whatever the season. The cogwheel train from Goldau and Vitznau, as well as the cable car from Weggis, enable a variety of round trips, which can also be combined with a boat trip on Lake Lucerne.

The Nature Paradise by Trauffer Switzerland brings an insect hotel to life as a vibrant home for small heroes of nature. Here, wild bees, butterflies, beetles and more find protected nesting spaces — a place where diverse animal families feel truly welcome. Set within a near-natural environment, our guests find everything they need: food, shelter, and room to thrive. Every corner has been crafted with attention to detail, creating a sustainable habitat that fosters biodiversity and supports ecological balance. Naturally made from Swiss wood, this nature paradise combines responsible craftsmanship with playful charm. It invites both young and old to experience the richness of nature and discover how sustainability can be truly marvellous.

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.

Bibi Snow Island is a recreational paradise for snow fans and a perfect place for families to come together in winter.

Discover fossils and witness the mighty force of alpine folding from up close!

The Baldegg water tower is both a water reservoir and an observation tower. A spiral staircase with 181 steps leads up to the viewing platform which offers a 360-degree panoramic view across the Mittelland region to the Black Forest and from Mt. Säntis to the Jungfrau in the Bernese Oberland.