Experiences

60 years after the last cheese left the Alpine peak of Nova, the Alpine Dairy in Pontresina is producing once again cheese in the traditional way on this idyllic mountain. The Alpschaukäserei (cheese factory), with its stunning views of the Bernina Massif, is situated not far from the Morteratsch Glacier. Watch the cheesemaker at work as you sample his handiwork with your brunch or Zvieri (afternoon snack). The Sennerei Pontresina cheese dairy's Glacier Fondue counts as an insider's tip. Purchase their products in summer or winter.

The naughty sparrow Männi is clever, daring and sometimes rather cheeky. On the Adventure Trail on the Atzmännig Mountain in Zürich’s Oberland children can experience the story of Männi, written by Andrew Bond, and accompany the bird on its adventures.

Thrill-seekers will certainly find what they’re looking for here in the Haslital valley, on the Bernese side of the Grimsel Pass. With a maximum gradient of 106%, this single-carriage funicular is undisputedly the steepest in Europe.

Discover Bellinzona's old town and all its facets by taking advantage of Saturday morning guided tours.

Many famous Swiss bands hail from Bern. Music has a long tradition in Switzerland's capital.

It’s well worth exploring the new forest adventure trail in the Bannholz/Iraggell area in Vaduz in the Principality of Liechtenstein.

The old centre of the village of Brè is studded with artistic details and sculptures. Discover works by local artists, such as Wilhelm Schmid or Pasquale Gilardi “Leièn”.

The cable cars once used by mountain farmers are known in Swiss dialect as Buiräbähnli. They are now are the highlight of a multi-day hike through the mountains of the Engelberg region – the Buiräbähnli Safari.

On the Riggisalp, there is an interactive educational trail that teaches children and adults about the world of renewable energy. Covering approximately two kilometres, the themed trail includes nine posts that provide information while also stimulating the senses.

Are you a nature and animal lover? Have you discovered the relaxing effects of yoga and do you like outdoor activities? Then yoga with alpacas is for you!

The natural pond is part of the Zurich Wilderness Park.

Visit Europe’s largest indoor rope adventure park at the Grindelwald Sport Centre...

To gaze into a tiger’s eyes, without being attacked? A taxidermist in Vicques, which lies in the Jura, facilitates this fascinating encounter between man and animal.

The 2-day hike with a night under the stars is all about food; in fact, food is collected and prepared with the help of the participants.

Experience and explore a museum. On five floors you can see what life was like in Surselva in earlier times and how people worked in the olden days. A special museum tour for children encourages touching and trying out antique objects. How does one work with hammer and anvil? How does the sausage machine work? How does the Geisshorn sound?

In the immediate vicinity of the picturesque Lake Lucerne, the Lindt Boutique in the Museum of Transport in Lucerne awaits you. Be inspired by the unique atmosphere and discover Swiss chocolate art in its most beautiful form.

Since September 2015, LAC (Lugano Arte e Cultura) has been an impressive platform for contemporary creativity from southern Switzerland. The building by Ticino architect Ivano Gianola offers visitors art across 2500 square metres and a modern theatre and concert hall with space for 1000 guests.

The well-preserved castle of Neuchâtel, which is over 1,000 years old and from which the city gets its name, towers above the small city of Neuchâtel. From here, you have the best view for miles.

Two exceptional courses, one 18-hole and one 9-hole, in the heart of the Valaisan Alps in Crans-Montana, where the Omega European Masters takes place every year.

The Abegg Foundation is an institute of art history which devotes its research to early textiles and applied art.The exhibition features sculptures, paintings, examples of the goldsmith's art, ceramics, bronze and glass from Europe, the Mediterranean region and the Near East, spanning the centuries from Antiquity to 1800.

What could be nicer than rounding off a warm summer evening in one of Lausanne’s terrace bars? There are plenty of trendy bars to choose from in this town on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Morcote was once opon a time the largest harbor at Lake Lugano and an important reloading point for goods for the Milanese dukes during the Middle Ages. Today the charming Ticinese village with the richly decorated facades and the Scherrer Park is a popular destination for excursions.

The leisure park and sports facility is located in a scenic spot at the foot of Mt. Rigi, overlooking Lake Lucerne.

Four collections – Poster, Design, Graphics and Applied Art – encompass more than 500,000 objects at the Museum für Gestaltung. Switzerland’s foremost museum of design and visual communication is also one of the leading institutions in Europe, known for its fascinating temporary exhibitions.

A day at the experience farm including guided tour, riding, walking with lamas (1 hour) and teatime snack;

The Ravensburger Games Trail offers a fun alternative to hiking, with exciting challenges for the whole family.

The latest attraction in the city of Fribourg – Espace 1606 – takes us on a journey back to the year 1606, and shows us what the bilingual city looked like then based on a model made from an original etching by copper engraver Martin Martini.

It's worth making the trip here just for the views of the city and Lake Lugano. Opposite stands San Salvatore, Monte San Giorgio looms above the lake and dam of Melide and the Valais Alps can be seen to the west.

Mountain climbing requires practice. You don't want to travel for hours before climbing a rock face.