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10 Amazing things to do in Switzerland

Do you want to escape the scorching heat and pamper yourself in the most magical country? If yes, then Switzerland is the best choice!  To make your trip an easy one, here are 10 amazing things to do in Swiss. Don’t forget to check out the amazing Switzerland tour packages from India on our website.

 Let’s take a virtual tour of 10 amazing things to do in Switzerland!

 

  • Skydiving in the Alps
  • Kayaking
  • Snow Skiing
  • Cable car ride
  • Bear talks at The Bear Park
  • Chocolate / Wine tasting
  • Hiking in the Alps
  • Boating in the Rhine Falls
  • Shopping
  • Cruising

All these activities in Switzerland are done with utmost safety and precautions just to make your vacation a memorable one.

#1. Skydiving in the Alps

How about starting with one of the most adventurous activities in the world?

Skydiving in the middle of the Alps sounds unimaginable, right? But with such experienced skydivers and safety measures, it’s actually made easy for you!

Skydive in Interlaken City provides the best experience full of adrenaline rush.

You will be travelling on a flight from their airbase to the dropzone which is a 15-minute flight and the actual rush starts now! Witness the beauty of the Alps at an altitude of 13,000 feet for 45 seconds and slowly land on the ground in a parachute that lasts for 6 minutes in the air.

Criteria-

  • Age – minimum 16
  • Height – minimum 4 feet (120 cm)
  • Weight – minimum 40 kgs to maximum 115 kgs

Price- starts from INR 32,160

#2. Kayaking in Lake Brienz

Water sports people can never miss this. Kayaking is one of the most thrilling activities in any country. Imagine kayaking in extremely cold waters with a scenic view of the Swiss Alps. Lake Brienz in Interlaken can give you the best experience in kayaking. Escape the bustling cities for a while and enjoy the lake view. Kayaking in Lake Brienz will be a 3-hour trip around the lake with crystal clear waters and the majestic mountains. Do not forget to click plenty of pictures because you’re about to do something that will forever be etched in your heart.

Criteria-

  • Age minimum 15
  • Temperature- cold waters ( make sure that you’ll endure the chillness)

Duration – 3 hours around the lake

Price – starts from INR 9670

#3. Snow Skiing

Endless whites and snow canopies! Though this activity needs a little bit of experience, it will top the list for people who love snow skiing. Get to ski in the middle of the Alps. Matterhorn in Zermatt is nothing but a winter paradise in Switzerland. Find yourself in such a location where everything you see is perfectly beautiful in pearl white with soft snow. It is located in one of the mountains in the Alps between Switzerland and Italy. Ski from an altitude of 4000 feet and make use of this luxurious resort to the maximum.

Criteria-

  • No age limit! Kids can start their skiing activity too!
  • Tolerate the cold weather

Duration – half a day to 1 day passes / 6 days passes

Price – starts from INR 7496 per day

#4. Cable car ride

Are you tired of roaming all over Switzerland and in need of a break from all the hustling? Got you! Here’s what you can do to witness the majestic beauty of the Alps from a height of 1000 meters. Grindelwald-Männlichen Gondola Cableway is said to be one of the longest cable car rides in the world. Located in a village called Grindelwald, the cable car travels to the Männlichen summit. Sometimes doing nothing is doing the most. Ending your Switzerland trip with this beautiful cable car ride will be the best. You will travel in the cable car for about 30 minutes which covers 6 kilometres at an altitude of 2230 meters above sea level.

Duration- 30-35 minutes

Distance- 6 kilometres

Price – INR 4725

Best time to visit – Summer, spring, and winter

#5. The Bear Park

Who doesn’t love bears? Though they are wild animals, this park in Bern has a Bear park full of brown cuddly bears just for tourists and visitors of Switzerland.

Situated on the banks of the Aare River, the bear park is an absolute treat to our eyes.

People can go on a tour around the park watching and talking to the bears. Bern is a calm village that most likely resembles the Journey to the centre of the Earth.

Bear Bath is a famous attraction and also don’t miss the ancient caves in the park. Cute little bears peeking from every corner of the park can even melt the coldest hearts!

Duration- 3 to 4 hours needed

Age Group – No age limit (target guests- kids)

Best time to visit– Any time of the year

Price-

  • Kids- INR 489
  • Adults – INR 815
  • Family – INR 1956

#6. Swiss Chocolate tasting

The one thing that excites people of any age group is chocolates. I can see you drooling already! What would your reaction be if you were told to take a tour inside the exhibition of the world’s best chocolate brand – Lindt? Meltdown with the chocolates in the chocolate world tour as the rich aroma of the bean carries you away. Go on public guided tours, family tickets, couple tickets, and individual tickets to get to know the processing, making, and packing of chocolates. You can also pay a price and work in the chocolate-making process with professionals!

Best Time– Any time of the year

Price- Adults – INR 1222

Kids – INR 814

Duration- 1 hour to 2 hours

#7. Hiking in the Alps

Zermatt in Switzerland offers the best hiking experiences. Located at the base of the Swiss Alps, you can hike up to the maximum and test your stamina. Surrounded by mountains, fields, valleys, and greenery, Chamonix to Zermatt Trekkers Haute route can give you the most picturesque view of Zermatt city. The trail paths extend up to 15 miles and are completely safe for tourists.

Season – Summer, spring, and winter

Price- Free (conditional)

Duration- half day to one day

#8. Boating in the Rhine Falls

One of the most adventurous rides on a boat filled with adrenaline rush and freshness is Boating in Rhine Falls. Perfectly blue water gushing from the top can make you go awestruck by its sound and strength. Travel to the centre of the falls and land on a ridge-like cave and click the most epic selfish because these memories will last a lifetime. Boating will definitely hold a special place in the Switzerland tour package. Make sure to wear fast dry clothes because there are high chances that you might get drenched in the cold waters splashing in all possible directions.

Entry fee– Free

Boat ride feeAdults– INR 652

Kids   – INR 277

Duration of boat ride- 20 minutes

Best time to visit – the Sooner the better!

#9. Shopping

Any shopping sprees here?? Here’s something that excites you the most. A general trivia is that Europe is best known for fashion and brands. Toddlers to seniors, all love to shop. Some of the best places in Switzerland for shopping can be Zermatt, Lucerne, Geneva and many more.

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What is Famous in Switzerland to Buy?

  • Cuckoo clock
  • Cheese fondue set
  • Swiss chocolates
  • Swiss watches
  • Victorinox Swiss army knives
  • Dresses
  • Types of wines
  • Bags and wallets

#10. Cruising

Cruising may not be a casual activity, but if you want to make your Switzerland tour an unforgettable one go on a cruise to enjoy the dazzling view of the city’s night lights and the calm oceans. Luxury cruises are available for tourists and the amenities provided by them are uncountable. You will be granted access to swimming pools, bar area, tennis court, laundry, kitchen, fitness centre, parties and shows, spa, and whatnot. You name it, it’s already in there.

There are many cruises among which the most famous one is The Enchanting Rhine which travels from Zurich to Amsterdam in 12 days.

Price- ranges from INR 2,50,600 to INR 4,14,000 per person

 Duration of the journey- depends on the package (generally starts from 1 week to 14     days)

So hurry up and start planning your dream Switzerland trip right away! Do not forget to check out PickYourTrail for the best Switzerland tour packages, offers, and deals!

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