What are the fun things to do in Switzerland? What are the outdoor sports in Switzerland?

If you just go to Switzerland to see some scenery, then this trip will inevitably be a little unworthy. Now I will tell you what you can do in Switzerland and the scenery you can actually see. Still a lot, but are you sure you don’t want to think about outdoor activities.

Switzerland is most famous for its natural scenery and is a paradise for outdoor sports.

I will give you a detailed introduction and recommend some outdoor experiences in Switzerland.

I really don’t want you to just take an express train, take a cruise, or take a ride. Take a cable car to experience Switzerland and feel Switzerland. On the ground

Hiking and cycling in spring and summer, snow sports in autumn and winter

(1) Hiking

There are so many places to hike in Switzerland, if you choose spring and summer Come, there are many peaks where you can consider taking a train up the mountain and hiking down.

For example:

Pilatus in Lucerne, Rigi (not high, suitable for children),

Zermatt ,

Interlaken part of the route: SchinigePlatte, etc.

I go hiking every now and then, not just to famous scenic spots, but many lakes are also the first choice for hiking enthusiasts.

For example: Pilatus’ Golden Circle, Rigi Mountain and Schinige Platte,

You can take public transport for free with the Swiss Pass. If you have time, it is recommended to go for a walk and hike for 3 days -4 hours, it’s also a good choice!

The town of Rance (Swiss-French border, 18km); Bouveret to Montreux, etc.

One of the joys of hiking: you will always greet each other along the way with fellow travelers, and the most exciting thing is that there are about a dozen cyclist men saying fight with you

Download the hiking map

I think someone will definitely ask about the hiking route.

I suggest you go to the official website of each attraction to download a special hiking route map (most attractions also have brochures).

The above clearly introduces the average duration and difficulty coefficient of each route, etc.

Download websites for several famous hiking attractions:

※Rigi: Click to view

※Pilatus: Click to view

※Zermatt: Click to view

※ Near Jungfraujoch: Click to view

Key points

Pay attention to sun protection and hydration when hiking. Although there will be some restaurants on the mountain, try to bring as much dry food as possible.

Most of the hiking trails are stone and dirt, so be sure to pay attention to safety.

(2) Cycling

The Rigi Mountain near Luzern is the most famous recommended place for cycling and hiking. Zermatt also has many routes suitable for cycling. In addition, Interlaken The two lakes, Lake Luzern and the surrounding areas of Lake Geneva are particularly suitable for cycling.

For example, here is a panoramic view of Mount Rigi, where you can see train, hiking and cycling route conditions in real time, which is particularly convenient.

Click to view

(3) Ropes Park/Seilpark

There are both Interlaken and Pilatus, suitable for children and adults to exercise their courage and overcome their fear of heights.

Price: 39CHF+

Similar to the forest, there is VerticalRush, which is more suitable for adults. It mainly exercises balance and overcomes fear of heights. It includes high-altitude jumps, high-altitude swings, etc. content.

Price: 79CHF+

(4) Bungee Jumping

Stockhorn in the southwest of Thun is a famous bungee jumping location. Take the cable car to the top of the mountain, 134m high. Bungee jumping rooftop with lake below.

Price: 189CHF+

(5) Snow sports

Skiing, sledding, snow hiking, etc.

If you choose to come in autumn and winter Visit Switzerland, it is definitely a paradise for ski lovers.

Many peaks near Jungfrau/Schilthorn become ski resorts in winter.

Price: The specific price of cable car towing varies greatly depending on the month every year. If you need to inquire, it is recommended to log in to the official website.

Ski equipment rental: The rental of ski equipment is also divided very carefully. There are one-day tickets to 7-day tickets, etc. There are many days to choose from. Snowboards, snowshoes, helmets, snow suits, etc. are all available. Need to rent separately. If you want to learn skiing in depth somewhere, you can also choose from various ski schools.

In addition to skiing, snow sports include hiking with big shoes, sledding, double-board hiking, etc. There are many options, which I won’t go into details.

In addition to Interlaken, we recommend several ski resorts: Zermatt, Glacier3000, St.Moritz, Chamonix, France-European Ski Resort (2h+ from Geneva). Water activities

Mainly focus on spring and summer. In addition to lake tour, there are also rafting (riverrafting), canyoning (canyoning), etc.

Water sports require you to be able to swim! Bring your own swimsuit and it is recommended to change into it before arriving at the meeting point.

(1) Rafting

I think everyone is familiar with rafting. Most of the places you can experience it are near Interlaken (Lütschine is located in the south of Interlaken, and Simme is located in the west of Lake Thun. ).

Price: Usually 100CHF (Swiss franc) +

In addition to riverrafting, Tandemrafting (two-person rowing) is also popular now

This is also more exciting and thrilling , which requires high physical strength and is relatively more expensive (189CHF+).

(2) Floating Tour

You can also try FloatTrip (floating tour) in summer, near Bern.

In addition to rafting and rowing, you will also stay on the water for swimming, and there will also be a simple BBQ lunch. This is one of the most comfortable forms of water sports. The physical requirements are not high, just being able to swim is enough.

Price: 110CHF+.

(3)Canyoning/Canyoning:

This sport is one of my most recommended and favorite sports!!!!

Canyoning Canyoneering is a sport that uses various technical means to travel in canyons.

During the entire canyon jumping process, you may have to engage in activities such as hiking, rock climbing, jumping, rock rappelling, and swimming.

This sport is played in many countries, especially in areas with dense water sources and ridges.

In Switzerland, most of them are concentrated near Interlaken. I have carefully studied several Canyoning locations near Interlaken, which are mainly divided into three levels:

Beginner: In Inerlaken, it is similar to a paradise, where you can experience some aspects of the Canyoning process and learn basics, and the intensity is also the lowest. The price is 100CHF+ and the whole journey takes about 3-4 hours.

Intermediate level: It is carried out outdoors in Grimsel. You can relatively experience the excitement of canyon jumping. The price is 140CHF+.

Advanced level: It is held in ChliSchliere, which is also the highest level of Interlaken canyoning.

To highlight, I am playing at the most advanced level.

Jumping from a 10m-high valley into the water, it would be strange if the adrenaline doesn’t kick in. The physical demands are extremely high.

The whole journey takes about 7 hours, including a simple lunch (sandwich, drinks, etc.), the price is 169CHF+.

It is also the most tiring exercise. My whole body is sore the next day after the whole process.

The first choice for sports enthusiasts, Haha! Sky

It is divided into: airplane sightseeing, skydiving and paragliding.

The most famous place for skydiving is near Interlaken (Zermatt is also available, but the scenery is still better in Interlaken).

Airplane sightseeing and paragliding are available near Interlaken and Zermatt, and can be arranged according to the itinerary.

All heavenly sports can be experienced without any basic knowledge. Just follow the instructions of the coach throughout the process. It is very simple.

(1) Plane Sightseeing ScenicFlights

It is divided into plane sightseeing and helicopter sightseeing, with prices ranging from 200-500CHF.

There are many scenic spots that can be visited by plane, such as Jungfrau, Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Mount Pilatus, etc. The duration is usually 20-30mins.

If you are tired of seeing the scenery on the ground, why not go to the sky to take a look?

(2) Skydiving

It is also divided into Airplane Skydiving (395CHF+) and HeliSkydiving (450CHF),

The process is basically the same, first a 10-15mins flight sightseeing, and then skydiving at an altitude of 4000m,

After 45 seconds of free fall , after the parachute opens, you will glide to the ground for 3-5 minutes (similar to paragliding).

I have experienced skydiving, and the scenery in Interlaken is really beautiful.

Photography service In addition, it is worth mentioning that if you choose photography service?

Photography is divided into two types. Photography is also divided into photography and videography. Photography or photography can be booked separately. You can also book both photography and videography including:

(a) The instructor holds a GoPro to shoot the whole process (120CHF for photography or videography, 150CHF for both). The advantage is that the whole process is followed, from takeoff to landing. The process is complete and the price is cheap; Disadvantages: The angle and picture are single, and it might be embarrassing if the whole process is shot with the trembling flesh on the face.

(b) is the exterior scene of the second Batman character Shooting (180CHF for photography or videography, 210CHF for both). The advantage is that he will jump down first and can capture your entire take-off and 45 seconds of free landing in the air. The disadvantage is that he will leave you after your parachute opens. Go, you land first and then wait to film your landing process. There is no 3-5mins of gliding in the air, and the price is more expensive.

My choice for highlighting is the second one, because I think the most exciting and essential part of skydiving is the 45 seconds of weightlessness, so the posture in the air is also what I want to record the most. Facts have proved that my The choice was correct hahaha.

(3) Paragliding

Usually a car will take you up the mountain. There are pilatus in Interlaken and luzern. In zermatt, you can also choose to take a train to the top of Gornergrat Observation Deck.

Except for running up, taking off, and spinning in the air, there is no special excitement in the whole process. The flight time is about 20 minutes.

If you choose skydiving, you don’t have to consider paragliding.

If you don’t have the courage to skydive, but want to enjoy the scenery from the sky, paragliding is a good choice.

Price: 150CHF, photography and videography: 30-40CHF.

About reservations

For various sports near Interlaken, you can log in to the website to check reservations: click to view, this company is very mature, the tour guides are very humorous and very nice, every time you play They are all very relaxed and full of meaning.

It is worth mentioning that during the experience, you can also book shooting (photography or videography). The prices for different levels of sports shooting are also different. For details, you can browse the website, the price is clearly stated, and there is no hidden consumption. .

Emphasis

Booking on any website involves pick-up and drop-off (additional charges are required and are usually collected at train stations in large towns: Interlaken, etc.), but if If you have a Swiss Pass, don’t choose to arrange for them to pick you up. Ask the customer service: the specific local meeting time and location, just arrive on time and wait for the meeting. You can save a lot of money (sometimes 10-20 Swiss francs round trip).

For example, the following is an airport for skydiving. I chose to arrive by myself (firstly, it was much later than the meeting time, and secondly, it also saved a lot of money), and got off at the nearest train station. It can be reached on foot from behind the car.

About language

All sports communicate in English.

For example, none of the coaches I met were from Switzerland. The skydiving coach was born in Hong Kong. He had been skydiving in Dubai before and had only been in Switzerland for half a year. Another example is my canyoning coach, who is from Australia.

If you choose sports that are more difficult and require constant communication throughout the process, such as canyoning and rafting, your English listening level will be higher.

Because once your language is not strong enough, poor communication in the middle will lead to deviations in understanding, which will affect your safety.

As for which sports are suitable for beginners, I think it is better to choose according to your own preferences. Each sport has different requirements for physical fitness and mental quality. Personally, I feel that any sport is OK for young people (with a certain physical strength) ), middle-aged and elderly people can consider hiking on gentle sections.