{"id":780,"date":"2025-11-28T16:39:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schweiz.blog\/?p=780"},"modified":"2025-11-28T16:39:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:39:47","slug":"winter-leisure-activities-in-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schweiz.blog\/en_nz\/winterfreizeit-schweiz-aktivitaeten\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter leisure activities in Switzerland: The best activities for the cold season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Swiss winter offers countless leisure activities \u2013 from sledding and snowshoeing to thermal baths. The infrastructure is excellent, and many regions are easily accessible by public transport. This article presents the most popular winter activities and lists the official websites for each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sledding: fast descents for the whole family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preda\u2013Berg\u00fcn (Graub\u00fcnden)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most famous toboggan runs in Switzerland.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berguen-filisur.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.berguen-filisur.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grindelwald \u2013 Faulhorn (Bern)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The longest toboggan run in Europe.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jungfrau.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.jungfrau.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engelberg \u2013 F\u00fcrenalp (Obwalden)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family-friendly toboggan runs in an impressive mountain setting.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engelberg.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.engelberg.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snowshoeing: peaceful tours through the winter landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arosa (Graub\u00fcnden)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diverse trails through forests and high-altitude paths.<br>Official website: <a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arosa.swiss\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.arosa.swiss<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stoos (Schwyz)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panoramic snowshoe trails with views of Lake Lucerne.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stoos.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.stoos.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gstaad (Bern)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Routes for beginners and advanced climbers.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gstaad.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.gstaad.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter hikes: without skis, but with a view<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rigi (Central Switzerland)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well-maintained winter hiking trails with lake views.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rigi.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.rigi.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Davos Klosters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most beautiful winter hiking regions in Switzerland.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davos.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.davos.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bettmeralp \u2013 Aletsch region<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter hiking trails with views of the Aletsch Glacier.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aletscharena.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.aletscharena.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thermal baths: Relaxation in winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Therme Vals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Architecture &amp; wellness at a world-class level.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therme-vals.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.therme-vals.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bains de Lavey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The warmest thermal springs in Switzerland.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavey-les-bains.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.lavey-les-bains.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baden \u2013 Forty-seven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new thermal bath by Mario Botta.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortyseven.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fortyseven.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ice skating: open rinks &amp; artificial ice rinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dolder ice rink (Zurich)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beautifully situated, large outdoor ice rink.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doldersports.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.doldersports.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Davos ice rink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for its size and perfect care.<br>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davos.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.davos.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bundesplatz Bern \u2013 Ice Magic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seasonal ice rink in the heart of the city.<br>Official website: <a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bern.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.bern.com<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter in Switzerland offers a wide range of leisure activities, superbly groomed facilities, and impressive natural scenery. From fast toboggan runs and peaceful snowshoe hikes to relaxing thermal baths \u2013 there&#039;s something for everyone.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Der Schweizer Winter bietet unz\u00e4hlige Freizeitm\u00f6glichkeiten \u2013 von Schlitteln \u00fcber Schneeschuhwandern bis hin zu Thermalb\u00e4dern. 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