Winter excursions: Ice skating

One of the highest ice rinks in Europe awaits you against a mighty Alpine backdrop. Ice skating, curling or Bavarian curling: you can try them all at Alp Raguta. Enjoy typical Graubünden specialities in the mountain hut that can be found right next to the ice rink.

Lace up your ice skates and enjoy the magnificent setting. Weather permitting, at Champex you can ice skate freely on the flat surface of the frozen lake in a location nicknamed “Little Canada”.

The public outdoor ice rink in Perroy is great fun for adults and children. It is big enough to host ice hockey matches.

Take a deep breath of fresh mountain air as you skate over the ice.

The romantically lit ice rink in front of the Quader Schoolhouse is THE meeting point in winter. Indulging in some ice-skating on a beautifully lit rink accompanied by suitably lovely music in the middle of the city is a wonderful winter experience.

Walking or skating on the largest frozen lake in the Jura mountain range is an experience not to be missed.

The ice rink with a heart: Murten on Ice is not only an ice rink – it is a meeting place between generations, between locals and visitors, between athletes and those who skate for fun.

Once the lake has frozen and is safe to walk on, it becomes a breathtaking backdrop for enjoying a spot of ice skating. When the ice is thick enough, there is also a Bavarian curling area available every day.

This 300 m2 ice rink in the Montreux market hall may be used free of charge and is open from early January to mid-April.

The atmosphere at the Dolder Ice Complex is unique: surrounded by wooded countryside, this 6,000 square meter ice rink - the biggest artificial ice rink in Switzerland - is a quiet and relaxing place.

Located directly on the lake shore, the Vevey ice rink provides a 600 m2 ice surface in the city centre. The rink is open from November to March and enables all ages to enjoy a range of outdoor leisure activities.

Enjoy skating at La Glâne regional ice rink from October to March.

With a spectator capacity of 17,000 seats, the PostFinance Arena – the largest ice stadium in Switzerland and one of the largest halls in Europe – attracts numerous visitors to Bern.

The natural ice rink in the small village of Caux, which is accessible in 20 minutes by train from Montreux, welcomes ice skaters in an idyllic location.

Plenty of fun and fresh air is guaranteed at Les Paccots ice rink from October to March!

Skating in the heart of Geneva. Parc des Bastions has an ice rink that is perfect for couples, children and families alike – in other words: anyone who loves the thrill of skating on ice. What’s more, it’s free!