Activities, day trips and attractions in Switzerland

SCENIC TRIPS

Enjoy the beauty of Switzerland by train or by boat.

NATURAL SITES

Enjoy the view from one of the mountain tops by cable car, cogwheel train or funicular. Or visit the Swiss lakes.

CITY TOURS

Guided and independent tours of Swiss cities and towns.

CULTURE

Switzerland has a long history and a lot of culture to learn about.

CULINARY TOURS

Join a culinary tour to learn and taste Swiss cheese, chocolate and wine.

HIKING

Find trails and learn about safety in the mountains.

SPORTS

Want a bit more than hiking? Find various outdoor activities here.

SNOW FUN

Do you want to ski, or give it try for the first time? Find various snow activities here.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Visiting in November or December? Consider a cosy Christmas market!

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Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

The highest train station in Europe is located in a magnificent landscape of eternal snow and glaciers.

Attraction type: scenic trip;
natural site, mountain top, by train
Escort: independent (no guide)
Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
Duration: 1 day or less

Golden Pass line

Beautiful scenic train ride from Lucerne via the Bernese Oberland lakes to Montreux.

Attraction type: scenic trip, by train
Escort: independent (no guide)
Region: Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland), Simmen valley (Bernese Oberland), Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland), Lake Brienz (Bernese Oberland), Lake Thun (Bernese Oberland), Hasli valley (Bernese Oberland), Lake Geneva East (South-West Switzerland)
Duration: 1 day or less

Glacier Express

The world famous train offering a full day of magnificent views of the Swiss Alps.

Attraction type: scenic trip, by train
Escort: independent (no guide)
Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais), Matter valley (Valais), Upper Engadine (Graubünden), Albula valley (Graubünden)
Duration: 1 day or less

Pilatus

Cogwheel train across a spectacular rocky landscape, plus views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.

Attraction type: scenic trip;
natural site, mountain top, by cable car
Escort: independent (no guide)
Region: Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
Duration: 1 day or less

Titlis

Revolving cable car to an altitude of 3032 m. Great views and snow all year round.

Attraction type: natural site, mountain top, by cable car
Escort: independent (no guide)
Region: Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
Duration: 1 day or less

Boat trip Lake Lucerne

Take a cruise at Lake Lucerne and enjoy the Alps while having lunch or sunbathing.

Attraction type: natural site, lake;
scenic trip, by boat
Escort: independent (no guide)
Region: Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
Duration: 1 day or less

Rigi

Cogwheel train and wide views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.

Attraction type: scenic trip, by train;
natural site, mountain top, by train
Escort: independent (no guide)
Region: Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
Duration: 1 day or less

Boat trip Lake Thun

Enjoy the views while relaxing on the boat on beautiful Lake Thun.

Attraction type: natural site, lake;
scenic trip, by boat
Escort: independent (no guide)
Region: Lake Thun (Bernese Oberland)
Duration: 1 day or less

Rhine Falls

View the 23 m high waterfall up close from the promenades or a boat.

Attraction type: natural site, waterfall
Escort: independent (no guide)
Region: Lake Zurich (Region Zurich)
Duration: 1 day or less

Schilthorn

The James Bond mountain, and one of the best places to view the Jungfrau massif.

Attraction type: natural site, mountain top, by cable car
Escort: independent (no guide)
Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
Duration: 1 day or less

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