Luc Mounir (18), his family and 12 sheeps are producing high quality wine in the nature park Pfyn-Finges in Salgesch. Their red wine won the award «best swiss red wine 2019». And they have won 199 more awards. They are a really good example of how it is possible to produce delicious and sustainable wine (Bio as well) in the middle of a nature park –  to be more precise in the so called wine park. The guest can of course taste the wine of the Mounnir Family at Cave du Rhodan (Wine & Walk offer, Wine degustations, Tavolata) or of other producers and enjoy the amazing nature in the nature park Pfyn-Finges.
Read more about Luc and his topquality wines.

A rail way journey to the glacier

Travelling by train to and through Switzerland means relaxation for travelers and nature.
Switch off, enjoy the passing nature cinema and feel good by traveling in an environmentally friendly way. We highlight the natural beauties along the Albula-Bernina line of the Rhaetian Railway, Unesco World Heritage since 2008. It’s a journey through deep gorges, dense forest, past alpine mountain lakes – and up to the glaciers, the most fragile natural beauty.
The journey ends where one only gets to by train, bike oder foot: at the historic and idyllic Hotel Ristorante Alp Grüm.
Relax your way into your Swiss holiday.

The mysterious Lago Cadagno

Everything is a little different in the Val Piora. Situated at 2,000 metres above sea level, this high mountain valley in the canton of Ticino boasts an extraordinary diversity of fauna and flora, along with more than 20 mountain lakes – one of which is so mysterious that it attracts researchers from all over the world. Microbiologist Raffaele Peduzzi explains what it is that makes the Val Piora so special – for day trippers, hikers and researchers alike.
Learn more about the lake.

Mountain day trips

Breakfast in a street café in the old town of Berne, a marvellous view from a mountain summit at 3,000 metres a.s.l. at lunchtime, a cocktail back in the city in the evening. What’s a matter of course for locals is a surprise for guests from abroad: Switzerland is small, mountains are not far away, and public transport offers excellent service. Travelling from the city to the mountains and back is easy – even in a single day. Swiss cities are perfect starting points for day trips into the breath-taking mountain world.
Choose your town now!

The best working place in the world

A spectacular ridge path connects the two peaks Klingenstock and Fronalpstock high above Lake Lucerne. Imposing abysses and a 360° panorama amaze hikers. The fact that the ridge path is so well developed and maintained is thanks to volunteer seniors such as Sepp Betschart and Gottlieb Arnold.
Their reward? The hikers’ thank-you.
Read more about their commitments on Stoos.

Ridge walk to happiness

The region around the destinations of Nendaz and Veysonnaz offers varied trails in a grandiose high alpine setting. Stéphane Aymon is a passionate trail runner – and especially loves the unique ridge paths. He has already stood on the podium of the Nendaz Trail three times. “A challenging trail running race with charm,” he says. For all trail enthusiasts there are 10 to 12 new routes to choose from.
Read more about Stéphane’s way to happiness.

From mountain peaks to peak-quality wines

Standing on a glacier for the first time – a great feeling! Patrick Z’Brun is a mountain guide and likes to lead people from their comfort zone into fascinating mountain and glacier landscapes. He is constantly fascinated by the power, the elemental force of nature – and finds there inspiration for his second passion, winegrowing. Where thousands of years ago glaciers covered the valley floor, Z’Brun cultivates vines in Switzerland’s sunniest village and thus produces first-class wines.
Read more about a traditional glass of wine at the summit.

Everything in nature is connected

Log out, shut down and restart.
To Aline Hayoz-Andrey, everything in nature is connected: plants interact with animals, animals with the soil, the soil with the air.
Hiking through mountain meadows, exploring pine forests, passing through Alpinelandscapes and seeking new perspectives is her greatest passion. 
Follow Aline and her passion.

Her wines tell a story

Catherine Cruchon is her family’s third generation of winegrowers and is proud to keep the tradition alive. 
The canton of Vaud is one of Switzerland’s biggest winegrowing regions. Dozens of local winegrowers produce unique bottles of Chasselas, Pinot Noir and Gamay. On the Balade Oenotouristique, you can learn more about the terroir and local specialities and meet winegrowers like Catherine Cruchon and Tristan Perey, who have vineyards in the region of Morges.
Let Catherine tell you her story.

Easily combined

Find the perfect hiking experience by bus, train and boat.

Public transportation is so easy in Switzerland. No matter where you’re going, there is always a way to get around by public transport.
If there is no train where you are going then a bus goes, and if there is no bus then there is boats.

Switch off, lean back and enjoy the passing nature cinema – and even further sustainable while on the move. Travelling by train in and through Switzerland means relaxation for travellers and nature. On the Albula and Bernina line of the Rhaetian Railway, Unesco World Heritage since 2008, we travel through deep gorges, over historic viaducts, past alpine mountain lakes and up to the glaciers. And we spend the night where only the train, the bike or our feet take us. Read more about the easy combination of hiking and public transportation.

More stories

More stories can be found on MySwitzerland.com. You’ll find stories from tracing steps of Goethe, how Julia discovered that running feels like flying to how Magdalena and Fredy made the mountain their home.