Family experiences: Nature

Harvesting cherries, apples, pears and damsons requires enormous manual effort and a lot of time. You can officially help local growers in the Aargau Jura to pick these delicious fruits.

Located in the heart of the city, opposite the Museo d'Arte, Lido Riva Caccia features a floating wooden deck that rocks gently to and fro like a boat.

The Échappée Jurassienne long-distance hiking trail is a relaxing hike that lets you sample local products along the way.

The Alpbach Gorge in the Haslital Valley is one of nature’s jewels and a great experience for seasoned and sure-footed mountain climbers.

Visitors here can look forward to a romantic landscape, the enchanting Hallwyl moated castle with its impressive exhibition and the Lake Hallwil navigation company, more than 100 years old, which entertains its guests aboard five motor launches.

The Allalinhorn above Saas-Fee is what gave the area its name. With the right equipment and in the company of a mountain guide, the four-thousand-metre peak is a relatively easy climb for a sporty mountaineer.

An alpine course, located at an altitude of 1600 m in the heart of the Vaud Alps, the 18-hole par 69 Villars Golf Course is open from May to November. It is accessible by car or by train, and enjoys a grandiose panorama. Each hole is unique and offers a magnificent view of the Alps. Experienced players and beginners alike can enjoy playing their favourite sport in an idyllic and unspoilt environment.

At the very heart of Switzerland, a world record-holding technical innovation awaits: the steepest funicular railway in the world leads from Schwyz up to the car-free mountain village of Stoos. The journey there is an experience in itself, with passengers being taken up to a natural paradise 1,300 metres up.

Grown-ups and children alike love the XXL 18-hole golf-course on the ostrich farm in Mörschwil. Amid the sheep and the ostriches, the idea is to use the oval-ended irons to putt the balls through various obstacles. Whoever manages it in the fewest attempts is named the winner!

Live an exciting experience in the world of birds of prey, take a close look at the flight of eagles, hawks, owls and vultures in an environment that respects their natural habitat. As the birds circle overhead in the arena, the falconer tells the history of this ancient art.

The Blenio Valley in Upper Ticino is a typical Ticino mountain valley. Densely forested mountain slopes rise majestically above the sunny valley floors far below.

The Jurassic Mountains can be explored on two wheels, at times leisurely, at other times fast.

At KuKuk playgrounds children learn more than climbing, moving hand over hand, hopping or balancing. Here nature is presented as something living, unique, and worth protecting.

Seeteufel adventure park has been a popular choice for outings in the Bernese Seeland region for decades. From humble beginnings as a few aquariums in a railway carriage, it has grown into a unique world that is just waiting to be discovered.

For those in search of adventure we recommend a ride up to the Riggisalp on the ski lift, followed by a speedy descent on one of the special scooters available. Thrills guaranteed!

Summer fun for the young and young-at-heart. On three wheels they race down from the Rossweid to the village of Sörenberg. The fast ride is the perfect conclusion to the excursion on the Rossweid.

Grape harvest with the vintners in the kingdom of the world-renowned Merlot. Join in yourself, and learn all about how wine is produced.

The wellness and sensory oasis at the source of the Rhine.

Ten suggested hiking trails with varying levels of difficulty: and all around Egerkingen. Each trail features well-equipped BBQ spots, where you can enjoy a well-earned break along the way.

River rafting on the Aare between Thun and Bern is now possible by canoe or inflatable boat, with expert guides coaching you through fast and slow currents.

The “Lea and Ben” themed trail among the suckler cows promises a healthy exercise in the fresh air, with lots to learn in an entertaining way for the whole family.

Immerse yourself in the wild Gorner Gorge. On wooden walkways and galleries you follow the thundering glacier water through 220-million-year-old rock. A natural spectacle just a 15-minute walk from the centre of Zermatt.