Switzerland · WINTER ACTIVITIES
Swiss weather and Swiss timetables both reward planning. Below: the 15 to book before you travel, what each includes and how they differ.
Paddle winter Lake Brienz from Bönigen in a warm dry suit, with mountain views, expert instruction, photos, and a small group of six.
“I never take time to write reviews! This time I had to ! Every part of the tour was fun and just perfect ! Wish I could give more stars ! Such a dream experience! Lovelylivelyalexis.com”
Review of Interlaken’s 4-hour Swiss Alps snowshoe tour, with gear, transport, guides, mountain views, pricing, safety, and practical tips.
“We signed up for the 9 am Snowshoeing tour the night before but were informed on arrival that the tour was unable to happen because there were not enough sign-ups. However, they were very helpful on offering alternative options and ultimately provided us with a much better experience on the 1 pm tour with a fantastic tour guide(Danny). They picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel and the Van ride was euphoric! Great tunes! Great views!”
Soar above the Jungfrau, Eiger, glaciers, and turquoise lakes on a private 42-minute Swiss Alps helicopter tour from Belp.
“The helicopter tour over the Swiss Alps was an incredible experience and well worth the cost. The check-in process was smooth, safety instructions were clear, and the staff were friendly and professional. Our pilot Oliver was knowledgeable, pointing out major peaks such as the Matterhorn, Jungfrau, and Mont Blanc, and he gave interesting background on the surrounding regions. The flight itself was very comfortable, with large windows providing excellent visibility from every seat. The entire route offered breathtaking views of glaciers, lakes, and mountain villages, and there were plenty of opportunities for photos. The ride felt safe at all times, and noise-cancelling headsets made communic...”
See Interlaken by winter e-bike, from the Aare and Lake Thun to castles, old town streets, and hot chocolate by Lake Brienz.
“Tommy was our guide. He showed interlaken city through cycling tour and we covered interlaken in short span of time. At last he served us hot chocolate at picturesque location. Highly recommend!”
Review of the Mount Titlis tour from Lucerne, with cable cars, glacier cave, Cliff Walk, snow tubing, timing, price, and practical tips.
“Both our tour guides were great.. were quick to take care of the admin stuff fast enough in order to get the show on the road quickly. Bus used was comfortable and got us to our excursion on time. Once at our location it was amazing.. there were parts were we lost time in trying to figure out where we needed to go / do to get separate activities done before our time limit.. (rope bridge, tubing, ski lift) but we were able to check off these activities, grab a snack and make it to the bus on time. This experience was well worth it.”
Review of the winter day trip from Geneva to Chaplin’s World, Chillon Castle, Lavaux vineyards, and Montreux, including value and practical tips.
“It was wonderful in every way. On time always, which I appreciate. Nice informative tour guides. Loved the Christmas village. The castle was unbelievable and I got some of the best pictures. The driver was so skilled at getting us through tiny stone streets and alleys.”
Review of Zurich Airport’s private winter transfer, with luxury vehicles, flight tracking, child seats, pricing, meeting tips, and key cautions.
“Mohamed was very friendly, prompt, and even reached out the day before to ensure we knew where to meet him.”
Review the Interlaken snowshoe and sled tour, with Swiss fondue, gondola views, practical tips, pricing, and weather advice.
“We had an absolutely unforgettable day trip to the Alps! From start to finish, the experience exceeded all our expectations. Our hosts were nothing short of amazing—warm, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail, making sure Read more”
Review of the Zurich to Lucerne and Mount Titlis tour, with cable cars, ice caves, Cliff Walk, prices, timing, weather tips, and practical advice.
“riding up in the cable car was a thrill. The views we're spectacular. It was a little nerve-wracking to be on the bridge, but very safe. I would highly recommend it.”
Taste Cailler chocolate, Gruyère cheese, fondue and Alpine scenery on a practical half-day trip from Lausanne.
“Description of where to get the bus isn’t quite right. From Metro entrance, cross the street so that you’re on the lake side, and wait by the parking lot for Chateau d’Ouchy. We enjoyed the tour of the Cailler chocalate factory — just realize you don’t see much of the actual factory; it’s more of a history of chocolate coming to Switzerland. But there’s a room where you can sample their chocolates! Gruyere cheese museum was interesting too. We only had about an hour to look around in the town after. If you want to see the castle, bring your own lunch!”
Build snowboarding confidence in a private three-hour Zermatt lesson with an English-speaking instructor, Sunnegga practice, and Matterhorn views.
“Greg was a great instructor for snowboarding. He helped me gain confidence in what I was doing and I was ready for the beginner slopes by the time we finished our session. A lot of helpful tips to fix my mistakes! This was my first time snowboarding and I now believe I’ll be ready next ski trip!”
Review of a private Zermatt ski day with an instructor, Matterhorn views, Swiss and Italian slopes, transport, costs, and booking tips.
“My daughter and I spent the day with Romana, our guide, on various parts of the mountain. I had not skied in many years and my daughter was wanting to improve her skills as well. We met our guide at the hotel and she brought us to various parts of the mountain. Her advice and tips on techniques were great. She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. We had an amazing time on the mountain and would very much recommend this tour!”
Review of the Lausanne winter tour to Lavaux, Chaplin’s World, Montreux, Queen’s studio, and Chillon Castle, with practical booking advice.
“We enjoyed this tour. It allowed us to efficiently see some major attractions in the Lausanne area without feeling rushed. The scenery was beautiful!”
Review of Zurich’s private Titlis and Lucerne tour, with cable cars, glacier sights, hotel pickup, pricing, tips, and practical advice.
“Amazing Day. Ivo our guide was great. A true professional and knowledgeable. Super Friendly and a pleasure to spend the day with. My Titles was a dream day. What an experience. And a great lunch at Lucerine. Definitely recommend this experience.”
Review of the Chamonix ski day from Geneva, including transport, equipment, lift pass, itinerary, value, risks, and practical booking advice.
“We were brought by bus (fine) to Charmonix were we were led to a ski shop that didn't have enough gear for all participants. Then the "guide" left us. Just bailed. We didn't have ski gear and she just left. Eventually, enough people returRead more”
Every kind of Swiss day out, and the best of each.
