Outdoor Activities in Switzerland

Discover the best of Zurich and its surroundings during this half-day small-group excursion. Learn about Zurich's rich history on a sightseeing tour through the city proper and see key landmarks such as Lindenhof, the Grossmunster Church, and Paradeplatz. Then escape the busy city for a hiking tour to Uetliberg Mountain where you can admire the beautiful scenery and views of Zurich.

Ascend high into the Swiss Alps and enjoy glacier activities with a single return ticket to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise from Zermatt. Ride the cableway to Europe's highest mountain station at 12,739 feet (3,882 meters) and absorb the panoramic views and mountain air. Visit the viewing deck for 360-degree views across 38 Alpine peaks, and enjoy snow tubing, a cinema lounge, and admission to the Glacier Palace, a wonderland of ice beneath the glacier.

Hike in the alpine hills around Lucerne with your own private guide, and be rewarded with vistas that span 10 lakes and the Swiss Alps. After leaving Lucerne on this day-long hiking experience, you'll travel by train, bus, funicular, and chairlift to start your hike along the mountain trails of an alpine ridge. Stop for a picnic lunch with your own food, then continue to the peak of Fronalpstock where impressive Lake Lucerne views await. The route is steep in parts and takes place at a high altitude, so a good standard of fitness is required.

Float high over the Swiss Alps on this 1.5-hour paragliding adventure from Lauterbrunnen. Flying tandem with an experienced pilot, soar over the alpine landscape of the Schilthorn and the Lauterbrunnen U-Valley. No experience is necessary; participants of all abilities are welcome. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lauterbrunnen is included.

Explore one of the Swiss Alps' best-known glaciers on this 7-hour trip from Montreux. Travel to the village of Les Diablerets, and ascend by cable car to the mountaintop Glacier 3000 above. Ride a Snow Bus over the ice, savor an aperitif and food tastings at a panoramic restaurant and enjoy free time to enjoy the glacier activities. Cross the suspended peak-to-peak walkway, ride a toboggan coaster, go sledging, and more, before returning to Montreux.

Experience the thrill of the slopes in Switzerland's Jungfrau region on this 10-hour beginners' ski trip from Lucerne. Travel to the iconic Swiss ski resort of Grindelwald and admire fine views over the Jungfrau's peaks and valleys. On arrival, pick up your ski kit and hit the gentle terrain of Bodmi with a qualified instructor. During your 2.5-hour class, master the correct ski technique and enjoy making your first linked turns on the snow. Explore Grindelwald at your leisure during free time, then return in comfort to Lucerne.

As a result of movements in the area of the first column, the cable car between Blauherd - Rothorn had to be taken out of service on 30.03.2018.Currently, geologists, civil engineers and train construction engineers are busy in developing the basics of possible measures. The product is currently unavailable as unfortunately the operation of the cable car between Blauherd and Rothorn will not be possible in summer 2018.See the Matterhorn and the Valais Alps from the Rothorn peak in Zermatt. With a round-trip ticket to the summit, you'll travel on the fast Sunnega funicular, an 8-man gondola, and a cable car, enjoying sweeping alpine views as you go. Once at the top, how you spend your time is up to you. Hike along the Peak Collection trail to see its alpine sculptures, check out the flower trail from Blauherd, or just sit and soak up the Matterhorn views.