Experiences

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.

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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

An aquatic playground for water lovers of all ages: Switzerland’s newest spa complex.

In full view of the Valaisian Alps one glides safely on steel ropes through the romantic larch forest. Switzerland’s highest fixed rope park is an adventure for the entire family!

During a snowshoe tour, both connoisseurs and sporty nature lovers get their money's worth.

The Cavaglia power plant in Poschiavo offers guided tours, providing an insight into the hydropower production of the Poschiavo. The offer can be booked for groups of 6 or more. Guided tours are conducted over a period of 5 months.

Bike Academy Davos offers a course in cycling technique. Participants are invited to find out everything about their bikes and try out the things they have been taught directly on the ground, in the beautiful mountains around Davos.

On the all-electric culture ship Romandie I from 1952, you can enjoy yourself in style and sustainably. And you will experience the Three Lakes Region from a new side.

Vero, the little Belalp witch, has had some fun on a beautiful afternoon and has hidden a number of punches for clipping the Hexenpass [Passbook for Witches and Wizards] on the hiking trails between Naters and the Belalp.

A monument to cheese: more than 3,000 wheels, including historic rarities, have been gathered here at the Gstaad cheese grotto.

Natural power on the Outdoor Karting Track in Morschach.

Schellen Ursli Path - a fairy tale hike.

The Ticino is one of the most popular canoeing rivers in the canton of the same name. On a leisurely 8km river tour from Cresciano to Arbedo, visitors can see the landscape at its most beautiful and diverse – rocks, chestnut forests, palm trees and sunny beaches.

The “d’Grandfey”, a proud 12-seater boat powered by electric solar energy, offers a pleasure trip service between Schiffenen and the city of Fribourg (Neigles) and back.

A professional falconer and his raptors offer a unique air show in Malbun that makes childrens’ eyes sparkle. You can’t get any closer to an eagle, a falcon, a goshawk, or an owl than here.

Opened in 1874 and affectionately known as “Zolli” by the locals, Basel's Zoological Gardens are home to a large number of indigenous and exotic animals. With its fascinating park landscape and lovingly designed enclosures, Basel Zoo is well worth a visit at any time of year.

This diverse region by Lake Constance is best explored by e-bike. The route takes you through idyllic small towns, picturesque landscapes and a wonderful nature reserve.

The fortifications of the town of Fribourg were built as protection for the town in the Middle Ages between the 13th and 15th centuries. With large sections of them having been preserved to this day, they are the most significant piece of medieval military architecture in Switzerland. They are also open to the public.

Information boards tell visitors about the natural environment, the history of the peat bog and how it was used by our ancestors.

The Tessanda (hand weavers) in the Val Müstair (Münstertal) now has 18 looms and employs 8 people.

There are two days in the spring and the summer in Elm when sunrise is especially eagerly anticipated. Or to be precise, the spectacle takes place shortly before sunrise. For it is then that the sun shines through the Martin's Hole directly onto the Church of Elm.

The Hagen viewing platform by Merishausen in canton Schaffhausen offers sweeping from the Black Forest as far as the Alps.