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Discover the 10 most beautiful winter excursions

Whether it's a leisurely stroll in the snowy countryside or a speedy descent down the slopes - these 10 excursions leave nothing to be desired. Let yourself be inspired now.

Zwischen verschneiten Tannen

1. Cross-Country Ski Paradise in the Neuchâtel Mountains

Away from the traffic and urban life, you can make tracks in the snow – almost as if it were Lapland, peace and quiet reigns here, and you can enjoy the expanses of the forests, meadows and steep cliffs.

▸Discover 180 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails

Schneeschuh-Spass im Diemtigtal aus der Vogelperspektive

2. Winter hiking in Diemtigtal

Soothing deceleration in the Diemtigtal Nature Park. The winter hiking trails and snowshoe trails on Springenboden take you away from everyday life and allow you to relax and unwind.

▸Winter walking trails on Springenboden

Winterwandern Sunnbuel

3. Winter hiking at the Gemmi Pass

Amid a magical snow-covered Alpine landscape, this historic pass takes you from Sunnbüel in the Bernese Oberland (at 1,936 m above sea level), past cosy inns and the Daubensee Lake to the Gemmi Pass (2,350 m above sea level) in the canton of Valais.

▸Benefit from 30% discount

Schlitteln im Kiental

4. Sledging fun Kiental 

Enjoy the 7-kilometre-long toboggan run and the fabulous view of the Kiental, Blüemlisalp and Lake Thun.

▸Tobogganing in a winter wonderland

Winterwelt Sörenberb

5. Sörenberg – Lucerne’s largest winter-sports area

The wide pistes in the village are ideal for pleasure skiers, families and freestyle acrobats. Experienced skiers and freeriders get their money's worth in the Eisee ski area on the Brienzer Rothorn.

▸10% off the ski day ticket

Garten Passionsblume

6. Tropenhaus Frutigen – the oasis in the Bernese Oberland

Are you ready for a trip into a tropical wonderland? The Tropenhaus Frutigen in the Bernese Oberland is worth a visit whatever the weather.

▸Into the jungle with 20% off

Skiparadies Lauchernalp Familienskitag

7. Family skiing day in the Lauchernalp, a paradise for skiers

Where skiers and snowboarders come to enjoy themselves and where their children get to ski for free all day long on Saturdays. Tip: Benefit from various advantages when you purchase travel to and from the event by public transport at the same time.

▸10% off the ski day ticket

Kambly Erlebnis Fabrikladen

8. Kambly Experience

Explore the origins of the traditional brand in the first Kambly bakery and learn more about Switzerland's most popular biscuit brand.

▸Benefit from 20% discount 20%

Menzberg (5)

9. Hooded beach chairs by the sea of mist in Menzberg

Sitting in a beach chair listening to a story while enjoying the breathtaking panorama? The star hike in Menzberg takes you to seven vantage points with that certain something extra.

▸From beach chair to beach chair

Kinder-Skilift auf dem Gurten

10. Gurten in winter 

A trip to the Gurten is always worthwhile. But it's especially fun in the snow - in Switzerland's smallest ski area.

▸Winter fun on Bern's local mountain

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