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Winter activities in Switzerland


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Must knows about Swiss winter activities

  • Winter in Switzerland has attractions for everyone. Skiing, snow fun and non-snow activities: it's all possible.
  • It's no problem if members of the same travel group have different preferences. Pick the right base town and you'll all have a great winter vacation!
  • Learn which months are best for your winter activities and which clothes to pack.
Jungfrau with family in ski lift

Ski lift against the backdrop of the snowy Jungfrau in the Bernese Oberland.

Winter attractions in Switzerland

In winter, the snow in the Swiss Alps is perfect for skiers and snowboarders. But there are many more things to do. Non-skiers will have a great winter vacation too.

Examples of snow activities are sledding, snowtubing, ice skating and toboganning. There are groomed winter hiking trails and special snowshoe trails.

Many famous Swiss mountains can be visited by cable car during the snow season and offer beautiful views of the snow-capped Alps. Winter train rides are scenic too.

Swiss cities are an attractive destination, especially during the holiday season when lots of Christmas markets are available.

Landwasser viaduct in winter

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Piz Bernina and skis

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Horse-drawn sleigh in Val Roseg

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Sled on a snowy hill

SNOW FUN

Go sledding, snowtubing, ice-skating and cross-country skiing in the snowy Alps. Or make husky and horse-sleigh rides.

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Motta Naluns trail footprints 1

WINTER HIKING

Winter hiking is the best way to admire the snowy Alps in peace and quiet.

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The "Peak Walk" suspension bridge at Glacier 3000

WINTER MOUNTAINS

The best winter mountains for snow fun and panoramic views of the snowy Swiss Alps.

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Basel Christmas market

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Visit Swiss towns in November and December to enjoy the famous Christmas markets.

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