Giovanni Segantini must have been sitting in the garden of Palazzo Salis when he stated that Soglio was “the gateway to paradise”. Soglio is an enchanting village home to 300 residents in Bergell. It is situated on a sunny mountain terrace with the church of St. Lorenzo as its landmark. The narrow, cobbled streets are steeped in history.

A cultural tour of Intragna will enable guests to immerse themselves in the fascinating history of this village, which is at the gateway to the Centovalli area. During an interesting tour, various aspects of the village’s past, present and future are examined.

A picture-perfect medieval town on a small hill with a castle and three totally different museums: In Gruyères 800-year-old regional history and culture meet Oscar-winning aliens and Buddhist sculptures.

La Chaux-de-Fonds was the world capital of the watch-making industry for over a hundred years. Located at an altitude of 1,000 metres, surrounded by willows and pine forests and arranged as regularly as a chess board, the town fascinates with its successful combination of good urban planning and the watch-making industry and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A truly scenic and architecturally historic jewel. The Malvaglia-Dagro cable car offers access to a landscape in which cultural, scenic, sporting and relaxation aspects all come together. The valley has retained its natural beauty and is considered an insider tip among those who know Ticino well.

Dominated by the watch-making industry, Val de Travers stretches from Lake Neuchâtel, through the Jura, as far as the French border. Asphalt mines and the rock cirque of the Creux du Van are just as much a part of the Val de Travers experience as a winery with sparkling wines or steam trains. However, the secret star of the valley is the “green fairy”.

Follow in the footsteps of the local inhabitants and discover Evolène – one of the loveliest villages in Switzerland. Discover how people lived in past centuries and learn many details about the construction methods and peculiarities of the architecture of the region.

Surrounded by a fascinating mountain world and the beauty of Lake Sarnen, Sarnen is an ideal destination. In Sarnen, excellent shopping and great hospitality characterise the small town atmosphere. Because of its colourful history and lively culture, this is a place with many stories to tell.

The historic town of Moudon is beautifully situated in the heart of the countryside, halfway between the Jorat plateau and the Broye valley. Visitors adore the lovely little streets here. Discover Moudon on a panorama hike packed full of surprises, where woodland and meadow landscapes alternate.

The town of Biel, the watch-making capital of Switzerland, is located at the eastern end of Lake Biel, at the foot of the Jura in charming Seeland. The bilingual charm, the well-preserved old town and the town’s location as the gateway to the three lakes (Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Murten) make the city an attractive starting point and destination for excursions.

Veysonnaz is a typical Valais mountain village on the slopes above Sion. The hiking area stretches right up into the highlands of the Valais Alps. Discover the bisses, traditional, open water irrigation channels dating back to the 15th century, 12km of which have been lovingly restored. These bisses convey something of the water problems experienced by the locals and now offer hiking opportunities, with some fantastic views.