Parques, jardins e praças

Ermitage – um lugar mítico Quem visita Ermitage, está também na trilha para encontrar o eremita, irmão da floresta, que se refugia em sua clausura de dois em dois anos e medita. Quem procura o eremita, segue também os passos e até mesmo os passeantes pensativos, que se alegram com a solidão.

As flores de elevada altitude dos Pirineus, da Nova Zelândia, China, Nepal e Tibete também crescem na Suíça. No jardim botânico Alpinum Schatzalp, 3.500 espécies de plantas e variedades de flores provenientes das regiões de altas montanhas de todo o mundo florescem entre junho e setembro.

The Rose Garden is a mecca for flower lovers and a great place to unwind. It features a restaurant in a prime location and a wonderful view of Bern.

Uma caminhada muito apreciada leva-nos pela montanha do Jura, desde Passwang, um cume e mirante com 1.204 metros de altitude, em direção a Laufen, onde se encontra localizada a sede central da Ricola.

The Jura "Chemins du Bio" are circular walks from farm to farm, including meals and sometimes accommodation with farming families: memorable encounters with local people in their working and living environment.

Zermatt, o destino de férias em que se encontra a montanha mais famosa da Suíça, o Matterhorn, convida a caminhadas atrativas ao longo de trilhas, de pastos suculentos e de perfumados bosques de larícios, com vistas impressionantes para as montanhas em redor.

Ittingen Charterhouse, a former Carthusian monastery with more than 850 years of history, is one of the most important cultural sites in the region.

Morcote já foi o maior porto no Lago Lugano e um importante ponto de abastecimento de produtos para os duques milaneses durante a Idade Média. Hoje, a encantadora vila de Ticinese, com suas fachadas ricamente decoradas e o Parque Scherrer, é um destino consagrado para excursões.

In the middle of the city of Bern is the Botanical Garden of the University of Bern. 5500 plant species invite you on a botanical journey around the globe: From the hot tropics, the Central Asian steppes to the spicy-scented Mediterranean region or the shady forests of East Asia to the cool Alpine air.

O vale do Kander está situado na inigualável paisagem alpina da região do Oberland Bernês. Perto dos lagos Oeschinen e Azul, da passagem de Gemmi e da montanha Blüemlisalp, esperam por você algumas das mais belas trilhas de caminhada da Suíça.

The Piazza Grande, with the typical arcades, is one of the biggest and most famous squares in Switzerland.

Hoje ele teria sido quase um bilionário. No século XVII, Kaspar von Jodok Stockalper acumulou uma enorme fortuna com o comércio e a construção do Castelo Stockalper em Brig. Visitas ao pátio do castelo e ao museu que exibe suas realizações valem bem a pena. Há uma visita guiada a este histórico palácio, com o seu novo Jardim de Rosas e suas jovens videiras.

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life for a short while and enjoy a picnic in the museum garden of the Oskar Reinhart “Am Römerholz” collection. Stately chestnut trees and outdoor sculptures are scattered throughout the verdant park, making it the perfect spot to slow down and recharge.

In the place where the machine factory, Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon (MFO), once stood, an architecturally fascinating park hall bears witness to the past usage of the site. Particularly in summer, the facility is frequently used for various cultural events, such as open-air movie theatres or festivals of all kinds.

The expansive Elfenau Park is one of the jewels of the City of Bern. It offers plenty of activities to delight young and old alike: whether that’s strolling through the historic park, swimming in the Aare river, watching the kingfishers by the river’s edge, attending a concert in the orangery or simply enjoying an afternoon in the park’s own café.

Pontresina, localizada no Engadina, o vale alpino mais belo da Europa, é um destino de férias muito apreciado no verão e no inverno por alpinistas, famílias e praticantes de caminhada e de esportes de inverno.

Um desvio para o espaço de exposição Messeplatz, em Basileia, sempre vale a pena, mesmo quando não há exposição em grande escala acontecendo. A ampla área no coração de Kleinbasel – uma pequena Basileia rodeada por uma arquitetura incompreensível – reúne a torre Morger & Degelo, de 105 metros de altura, e a nova construção de Herzog & de Meuron, com a sua "janela para o céu".

The Minster Terrace with its green spaces and large chestnut trees is perfect for picnics, playing and relaxing. The breathtaking view of the Aare river, the Alps and Bern’s Matte neighbourhood make the old churchyard a popular place to meet and hang out.

Located on the shores of Lake Lugano, this 63,000 square metre park constitutes the city’s green lung. Here you can recover from the hustle and bustle of the city as you walk along paths lined by magnificent centuries-old trees.

Vullierens Castle, together with its magnificent gardens and sculpture park, constitutes one of Switzerland’s most remarkable heritage sites with a superb 180° view of the Alps, Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva.

The Piazza della Reforma is Lugano’s main square and is an inviting place for tourists and locals to relax as they enjoy the many bistros and restaurants.

Sechseläutenplatz, located between Bellevue and the Zurich Opera House, combines tradition and modernity and is a place of relaxation. Here, young and old alike walk, sit and play on the square, which covers an area of 16,000 square metres and is made of Vals quartzite. The many trees, places to sit and water elements lend it an urban cosiness.

The Uferpark recreational area on the outskirts of Solothurn invites old and young alike to linger, relax and enjoy themselves. With a wide bike path, a promenade for those out for a stroll, barbecue areas complete with wooden benches, as well as windows to nature with access to the Aare river and a beach, who could ask for more?

Just a few minutes from the city centre, shady green spaces, tall trees and a pebble beach offer the perfect spot for fun in the water and relaxation. Walking trails wind their way through the expansive lawned areas, and the view of the Bernese Alps is simply marvellous.

Egguweg – herbs and culture The Egguweg trail takes visitors on an exciting 17-stop tour of Albinen’s natural and culture heritage.

Originally a private landscape garden, the City Park is today the largest contiguous green space in the St. Gallen inner city area. With its lawned areas under beautiful old trees, it is the epitome of a peaceful oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. It is surrounded by Theater St. Gallen, the Museum of Art, and the Historical and Folklore Museum.

Hikers can admire the Japanese garden perched atop a glacial moraine deep in the Tortin Valley, south of Nendaz.

Rosas e dálias, plantas medicinais, flores exóticas e ervas pouco exigentes: o Jardim Botânico de Genebra guarda mais de 16.000 espécies de plantas. As espécies exóticas de aves do zoológico, localizado no interior do Jardim Botânico, são tão coloridas como as flores.

Situado às margens do lago Léman e ao lado do Auditório Stravinsky, o parque Vernex oferece aos seus visitantes um espaço verde que é uma continuação dos cais floridos da Riviera de Montreux. A cada ano, no mês de julho, ele se transforma para receber um dos palcos do Festival de Jazz de Montreux.

Feed the ducks on the shores of Lake Thun or read and rest on a bench in the sun. Or take a walk along the paths leading through the woods, along the avenue and across the meadows that are so inviting to sunbathers in the summer (although there is no direct access to the water).

Parc des Bastions is a wonderful park in the heart of Geneva. Along its shady avenues, you can find some of the city’s most beautiful monuments, including the well-known Reformation Wall. The giant chessboards that are regularly used by the locals will immediately catch your eye.

A place for anyone who seeks peace and quiet, appreciates nature and wants to experience history. The historic hotel and Alpine landscape are what makes this spot 300 metres above Davos so special.

On the hills above Lausanne, Sauvabelin Park is a popular destination with families and nature lovers. Anyone who scales the 302 steps up to the platform of the Tower of Sauvabelin will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views.

This magnificent country park boasts one of the best vantage points in Lausanne. But the panoramic views are by no means the only attribute that attracts visitors. There is a tree here that is worth a visit all on its own. This is a unique weeping willow, situated some 50 metres from the manor house, that was planted in the middle of the 19th century.

A Trilha da Maçã e o percurso a pé pela vila atestam a importância da fruticultura na agricultura de Altnau. Pelo menos 24 painéis de informação com quebra-cabeças, brincadeiras e perguntas sobre variedades de maçãs transmitem conhecimentos valiosos sobre a região de cultivo e a fruta em si. Os visitantes também poderão conhecer Fredi, Lisi e Emma - três maçãs-mascotes atraentes.

The gateway to the largest floodplain in Central Switzerland, the Thurauen between Eggrank and the mouth of the River Thur. But it’s not size alone that makes this a unique area, instead the diverse flora and fauna and revitalization in addition.