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Ultimate Winter Guide to Switzerland (with Interactive Map!)

Get our new Winter Guide to Switzerland that includes 100+ things to do, an interactive map with filters, and the essential details for each activity.

Tobogganing Fun Park Leysin

Winter fun park near Montreux with exciting tubing slides for all ages.

Lake Geneva Region

Sattel Hochstuckli Ski Resort

Affordable small ski resport close to Zürich, good for beginners and day trippers that don’t want to travel so far for snow.

Lake Lucerne Region

11 Best Swiss Mountain Viewpoints to Visit in Winter

Swiss mountains you can visit during the off-season (late fall and spring) when other mountain resorts and trails are closed.

Ibergeregg – Easy winter hike with Lake Lucerne views

Moderate
2 h
7.2 k
230m
230m

Easy and free winter hike with panorama mountain views near Zürich and Lucerne, great option for non skiers that want to enjoy the snow.

Lake Lucerne Region

Grindelwald “Eiger Run” sledding & winter hike

Easy
1.5 h
5 k
0m
447m

Fun winter trail in Grindelwald for both sledding and winter hiking with views of the Eiger. Easy to access with a mountain train.

Bernese Oberland

Winter Hike: Grindelwald First

Moderate
2 h
6 k
200m
200m

Beautiful winter hike in the mountains above Grindelwald with an added bonus of the thrilling First cliff walk.

Bernese Oberland

12 Beautiful Winter Hikes near Lucerne

The best winter hiking trails near Lucerne for casual hikers and families, where the snow is groomed making it easy to walk with regular hiking shoes.

Lake Lucerne Region

Where to rent and buy ski equipment in Switzerland

If you are new to skiing or need to outfit your kids, here’s where to rent or shop for ski gear in Switzerland (particularly Zürich) and how to save a bit of money.

12 Best beginner ski areas near Zürich

The best ski areas near Zürich for your first time on skis, with easy beginner areas with magic carpets. Both for children and adults.

16 Winter Lantern Paths near Zürich

Easy evening winter walks illuminated by candle lit lanterns and fairy lights near Zurich.

Switzerland

15 Best Long Sled Runs near Zurich

The best Swiss winter toboggan runs with beautiful views and cable cars to bring you back up the mountain. Fun alternative for non-skiers.