Summer destinations

The diverse vacation region between Lake Walen and Sarganser Land in Eastern Switzerland gets its name from Johanna Spyri’s world famous Heidi story. Well-known destinations include the skiing and hiking regions of Flumserberg and Pizol as well as the thermal, wellness and golf oasis of Bad Ragaz.

Even the residents of Zug never tire of looking at it: when the sun sets over the lake, the horizon lights up ruby-red and all eyes are drawn to the romantic kaleidoscope of colours on the water. But even this is rivalled by the historic old town, where you can stroll through the labyrinthine narrow streets, saunter along the lakeside, or watch the colourful comings and goings from one of the many pavement cafés.

The sunny Walser village lies at an altitude of 1450 meters roughly 15 km from Klosters in pretty Prättigau and is known to be a most popular climbing and ski-tours paradise. Small and original with oodles of charm.

The Jungfrau-Aletsch Region was chosen as the first Alpine UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2001. At its heart lies the mighty rock massif of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and the glacial landscape around the Great Aletsch Glacier.

In Porrentruy you will find an old town with baroque town houses and a castle with a view. You’ll love the city’s museums, such as the Hôtel-Dieu or the Jurassica. Discover the Uhrenweg and the Botanical Garden, or explore the Ajoie region and trace the footsteps of the dinosaurs.

Falera is the oldest municipality in the destination of Flims Laax Falera and the smallest in terms of area. Thanks to its altitude it offers a clear and unique view over the Rhine Valley to Chur and from the Lugnez towards Obersaxen.

Nestled in the foothills of Mont Blanc is the Pays du Saint Bernard, the gateway to Italy. The legendary Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard and its dogs symbolise the welcome and human warmth perpetuated over centuries by the Canons of the Grand Saint Bernard.

The Gruyère region, with its rolling green landscape and the peaks of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, is home to the world-famous Gruyère cheese. The picture-book little medieval town of Gruyères is perched atop a small hill.

Experience the fascinating mountains of Valais in Verbier, overlooking the Val de Bagnes: the region is world-famous as a ski holiday destination. Discover the outdoor arena of the “4 Vallées” winter sports area with Mont Fort and the magnificent mountain scenery and enjoy the wide variety of gastronomic and shopping delights on offer.

Welcome to Alpnach alongside the beautiful Lake Lucerne and at the foot of the majestic mount Pilatus, rich in legend and dragon lore, and with the steepest cogwheel railway in the world.

Friends from near and far, don't hesitate to stop here for a few hours or a few days! Vouvry is a typical Chablaisian village counting approximately 3'000 inhabitants.

In both summer and winter, Château-d'Oex and Rougemont present a diverse range of holiday experiences and sporting activities. Wonderful mountainscapes and old decorated chalets are typical for the villages of the Pays-d'Enhaut.

The small Ticinese mountain village, located in Centovalli Valley, is part of the municipality of Centovalli.

Malcantone, the gently rolling, densely grown hilly landscape that extends from Lake Lugano to Monte Lema, had for centuries only one main one staple: The chestnut. Picturesque Ticinese villages, narrow mountain roads and extensive chestnut forests characterize this region. Bicyclists, and especially hikers, find excellent conditions here.

Perfect hiking and winter sports opportunities await you around the holiday resort of Lenk. Explore the area around the Wildstrubel with its glaciers, mountain lakes and the rushing Simmen Falls. Enjoy the hospitality in the alpine farms as you wander.

The lake, the old town, the vineyards, the Jura: in Neuchâtel, French charm meets Mediterranean flair. Oases of nature and places steeped in history are situated close together here. The best thing you can do in and around Neuchâtel is to simply stroll around and enjoy.

An important harbour town on Lake Constance. A paradise for cyclists and skaters.

Horgen has been a traffic hub on the north/south axis since the year 1230. This long period of time has left its historical and economic imprint on our town. Today this important district town has 18,000 inhabitants and is a popular location for living and working. At the same time it is the regional recreation and excursion destination.

Welcome to a gastronomic adventure! The idyllic resort of Les Paccots, located between Vevey and Fribourg at an airy 1,000 m, has a variety of treats in store for food lovers.

First-rate wellness hotels and natural wellness factors: well-being at the heart of Switzerland.

Estavayer-le-Lac offers you a mix of sights and nature. The old town with the Château de Chenaux and the street art facades are enchanting. You’ll love the sandy beaches, the water skiing lift and the forays through the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve.

Since more than a century visitors delight in the holiday resorts of the Vaud Alps, their traditional infrastructure- and of course huge quantity of leisure proposals for all seasons in the year.

In the middle of a large recreational area with lake, forests, Alps and mountains, you will find Giswil.

Filisur is a small, attractive mountain resort in the heart of Graubünden. As part of the Bergün Filisur vacation region, the village of 500 inhabitants is an ideal starting point for train rides on the UNESCO World Heritage route of the Rhaetian Railway.

The gateway to Italy, the village of Bourg-St-Pierre is bursting with history and charm, from its ancient buildings to its newly restored mill and the legacies left by former travellers.

Glarus, the smallest canton capital in Switzerland, nestles between mountains at the foot of the Glärnisch ridge. The mountain canton of the same name looks back over a long industrial history. Walkers, mountain climbers, cyclists and amateur geologists will discover a varied holiday region with plenty of interesting excursions.

Who doesn’t know the sad folk song of «Vreneli ab em Guggisbärg» and her ill-fated love? But anyone choosing Guggisberg in the Bernese pre-Alps region of Gantrisch as a holiday or excursion destination will have absolutely no reason to sound sad!

Whether by "Trenino Rosso" or "Bernina Express", the red train compositions of the Rhaetian Railway or by car: the journey from the Engadine to the southern valley Valposchiavo, all the way to the Italian border takes you through some of Switzerland's most varied countryside.

Val d’Hérens (Eringer Valley) stretches from the Rhone Valley near Sitten to the foot of Dent Blanche, Dent d'Hérens, Mont Collon and Mont Blanc de Cheilon. Centuries-old villages with their typical dwellings lean against steep slopes.

High alpine skiing awaits you in Les Diablerets with the Glacier 3000 and the winter resorts of Villars-Gryon-Diablerets. You can also expect hiking, mountaineering and cycling in summer, as well as the most beautiful mountain huts in the Vaud Alps: Les Diablerets will inspire you.

It could hardly be more impressive: the monumental former abbey church, dating from the 11th century, that dominates the medieval centre of Payerne.

The smallest town in Europe delights with its medieval streets, castle and nearby waterfalls, the Chutes des Chavanettes. During their visit, guests immerse themselves in the past, discover historic buildings and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Fribourg and Vaud Pre-Alps as well as the Alps.

The picturesque village is nestled between two mountain chains, at the lower shore of Lake Brienz with meadows and picturesque wooden houses, some of which date back to the 16th century.

The Swiss capital is a total work of art. With its UNESCO-listed old town, cathedral, clock tower, fountains and numerous arcades, Bern is one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities. Between all of the sights on offer, the city also offers you plenty of nature and a chance to refresh yourself on the River Aare.

This village, a hop and a skip from the Franco-Swiss border and perched on the south bank of Lake Geneva, boasts the longest beach on the lake (8 km).