Castles & palaces

Something for active teams with fun and games.

The views from the platform between Appenzell country and the St. Gallen Rhine Valley are striking, as is the ridge towards Kreuzberge. Since 1964, the cable car from Brülisau (bus from Weissbad) has run directly to the summit. A revolving restaurant with a sun terrace also stands on the extended platform as well as a circular trail around the summit which allows spectacular panoramic views over six countries.

How did people live in days of old when knights were bold? The eventful history of the castle acts as a prism through which you can learn a lot about the region and the people who have lived here for centuries.

Six courses of various levels of difficulty, ranging in height from 2 to 25 metres, can be completed by making use of climbing belts, sliding ropes and vines (lianas).

Forces Motrices, the imposing cultural center, “swims” in the middle of the Rhone River. Located in the former water works it is today a renovated oasis with theater and opera performances as well as exhibition halls with a capacity of 950 persons.

Silently the visitors are gliding up the Rhine in a flatboat. Now and then they hear the boatman’s spike hit the bottom of the river. And then silence again. The ride from Schaffhausen takes at least three hours before the group starts drifting back downriver again.

A stately ibex, head bowed, sits atop its throne on the summit of Piz Nair, overlooking the Upper Engadin at its feet.

The St. Gallen Collegiate Library is one of the oldest libraries in the world. It is the heart of the abbey district and immerses you in history with its large baroque hall and valuable manuscripts.

Der Natureisplatz in Müstair ist für Gäste und Einheimische zugänglich. Die Benützung ist kostenlos. Parkplätze und Garderobe. Die Öffnungszeiten des Eisplatzes sind witterungsabhängig.

Relaxed hiking, enjoy the views of the authentic Swiss mountain world, experience world-class architecture by Herzog & de Meuron and discover gastronomy of Toggenburg.

555mm and 2 seconds long – this is the ride on the APART Choo Choo on the shortest railway line of the world. On the ride our guests enjoy a delicious Fondue Chinoise. A unique and outstanding atmosphere is guaranteed.

Compete in different farmers' disciplines: Which team masters log stacking, hammering in nails, or throwing horseshoes? This program is the guaranteed icebreaker for any team.

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 adventure playground on the Zugerberg sets children's pulses racing. It is only a short walk (800 m) from the Zugerberg lift to the Schattwäldli playground.

The brand new ice rink at St-Imier opened its doors in October 2018 and offers the perfect infrastucture for the general public and sports enthusiasts.

A peaceful alternative for groups to discover the region is a canoe trip on the Doubs river.

Take a tour with two experts who know the local gastro scene intimately, and enjoy each course on the menu in a different restaurant.

The high plateau of the Simplon Pass above Brig is the perfect place for snowkiting.

The newly created garden with its own grape vines and a fragrant rose garden invites you to dream. These areas with various plants lend the castle a pleasant feeling of spaciousness.

Thun in pre-Christmas atmosphere.

A secured climb for mountain walkers, offering two Vie ferrate for beginners and experienced climbers on the 'Rüeblihorn' the name given by the Saanenland locals to Le Rubli. The route across the west wall calls for people who move at height as fearlessly as mountain goats. And it benefits from the afternoon sun.

Discover the largest particle physics laboratory in the World. There are many options to visit this giant of science. Two permanent exhibitions, guided tours and a cycle route engage you in the discovery of particle physics.

When the weather is clear, the 30-meter Liestal observation tower with 150 steps offers unparalleled views across the hills of the Jura all the way to the peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The Vosges mountain range and the Black Forest are visible to the north in the direction of Basel.

The swimming pool in Zweisimmen is concealed in a forest. There are facilities here to suit children, adults and the disabled.

Right at the entrance to the Glarus Region is the Nüenalp with great views over the Linth plateau and the Glarus Alps. Fresh alpine cheese is produced on a daily basis here.