Winter excursions

Ride through the snow up to Ross and explore the winter wonderland along the Hinterrhein.

Is it time to learn a new skill on skis? Try telemark – skiing at its most original and unfiltered, with elegant, dynamic turns and hairpin bends.

The group will hike through the wintry forest on snow shoes, enjoying the tranquillity of nature and fascinating ice crystals, accompanied by mountain guide Markus Gerig from Göschenen. After the hike, an open-air bath in a heated wooden tub is just the ticket, with great views of the Damma Glacier.

A truly emotional winter experience: gliding through the Jurassic Freiberg mountains with huskies, appreciating the strength and exhilaration of the dogs – now that’s what you call a smooth ride in the far north.

Kayaking in winter? Absolutely! A kayak tour on Lake Brienz offers a clear view of the winter world from a unique perspective.

Relax and recharge your batteries in the hot tub and enjoy a wonderful view of the Sernftal valley and the Tschingelhörner mountain range.

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

Don your helmet, carabiner and harness and clamber over bridges and wind your way along narrow paths through the snow-clad and sometimes icy Fee Gorge. A clear head for heights and a certain degree of courage will stand you in good stead for this tour.

Driven by the wind, the skis glide across the ground: race silently and effortlessly over the wide expanses of the Jura steered by snowkite.

Learning to cross-country ski is the perfect winter pastime for the whole family. Everyone can have fun and get involved. It’s also a handy winter skill to have.

Rustic and authentic! Enjoy an unforgettable day in Pays-d'Enhaut.

Try out the sensational Skitti toboggan with its inventor Pierluigi at his home.

Château-d'Oex is a hot-air balloon paradise!

Walking or skating on the largest frozen lake in the Jura mountain range is an experience not to be missed.

As a highly efficient overall system, the Forsthaus energy center converts waste, regional wood and natural gas into electricity, steam and district heating. It plays a major role in ensuring that Energie Wasser Bern implements the decision of the Bernese electorate and can phase out nuclear energy by 2039.

Swiss watches are much more than a luxury item. This becomes obvious to all who travel to the Neuenburg Jura, to La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle on the historic day in honor of the watchmaking industry. They gain insight into the secrets of the art of watchmaking.

Zurich is a fashion hotspot and home to a multitude of well-known fashion labels. From Freitag bags and Tiger-Fink slippers to Viu glasses, Zurich is the birthplace of numerous fashion labels.

The climbing wall in the village center offers an opportunity for first climbing attempts on the wall under expert supervision.

The romantically lit ice rink in front of the Quader Schoolhouse is THE meeting point in winter. Indulging in some ice-skating on a beautifully lit rink accompanied by suitably lovely music in the middle of the city is a wonderful winter experience.

Outlet shopping – more than 160 brands at irresistibly affordable prices

The path to high-quality chocolate starts in the rainforest, long before it happily ends up in our mouths. But how are the bitter cocoa beans transformed into Läderach’s sweet works of art?

Papa Moll, Switzerland’s favourite cartoon figure, comes from Bad Zurzach, so it is only natural that the town should also be the home of Papa Moll Land, where there’s plenty to see and do.

Every Sunday you can take the fairytale railway trip from Landquart to Samedan through the UNESCO World Heritage Site in a panorama or classic wooden train carriage.

Experience an unusual way of travelling: the steam train from Le Pont to Le Brassus.

L’Espace Chocolat, Confiserie Moret

Stories from the night watchman. The “Unheimliches Thun” (Dark side of Thun) city tour offers titillating tales and a look into the world of the night watchman.