Top 5 Activities to Do in Switzerland this Winter

If you're not one for outdoorsy adventures, or are travelling with kids and the elderly, we recommend taking a scenic train ride on the Jungfrau and Rhaetian Railways to check out the sights. As its name suggests, the former runs along the region of Jungfrau, showcasing the picturesque peaks of the Alps mountains. It also stops at famous Jungfraujoch station, nestled at 11,332 feet above sea level boasting views of the Aletsch Glacier between Jungfrau and Mönch.

The views from the Rhaetian Railway are also a sight to behold. The train covers 130 kilometres across Thusis and Poschiavo, and holds the reputation as one of the world's most spectacular routes, even allowing passengers to travel through the magnificent Graubünden mountains.  

That's not all! The Swiss Travel System also offers visitors climate-friendly travel options via train, bus, and boat. The system's most iconic experiences though? The Bernina Express, Glacier 3000, Glacier Express, and GoldenPass Express. All in all, experiences not to be missed if you're down for sightseeing in the most convenient way possible.

Considering a fun activity for the family? Hop on the Titlis Rotair, the first world's revolving cable car. Open all year round from 8.30 am to 5 pm, this ride will take you all the way up the snow-covered summit of Titlis – a mountain of the Uri Alps. Found between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern at 3,238 metres above sea level, Titlis has earned itself the title of being the highest summit of the range north of the Susten Pass. 

To get the best view, this cable car will transport you from Stand station to the summit station at 3,020 metres above sea-level, that's near the peak of the mountain! The trip takes only five minutes and revolves 360 degrees during it, offering passengers a panoramic views of everything Titlis has to offer. 

If you're an adrenaline junkie at heart, you've come to the right place. Try your hand at all the winter sports Switzerland has to offer: Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and biking, to name a few!

These activities can be found all round the country, including Davos (a town in the Swiss Alps that's a popular destination for cross-country skiing), Zermatt (a mountain resort located in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton known for skiing, climbing and hiking), Schilthorn (a summit that houses the highest ski resort in the Bernese Oberland), and Valais (a mountain in southern Switzerland that offers numerous ski slopes and hiking trails). 

To make the most of your time at each resort, make sure you book a comfortable number of days during your stay and try out any and every activity offered. Who knows? You might just fall in love with all of them.

In for a hike? Walk along the route at Aussichtsplattform Gemmipass and find yourself at the trail's freely suspended viewing platform. There, hikers can find themselves looking down 250 meters; a feat not ideal for those afraid of heights. The viewing platform also gives guests a stunning view of the valley and the Valais Alps that they won't be able to get anywhere else.

Lastly, we have the most dangerous, but exhilarating activity of all. If you're a seasoned rock climber or boulderer looking for a little adventure, try Titlis' moderately difficult climbing trail; it starts at Berghaus Jochpass and ends at the summit of Graustock, where climbers can be treated to a breathtaking view of Titlis, Spannort, Rigi and Pilatus after following a white-blue-white marked trail. Of course, climbers need to be equipped with appropriate climbing gear when attempting the route to ensure their safety during their holiday. 

To get to the start point, hop on Titlis' cable car to get from Engelberg to Trübsee middle station, and proceed to walk along Trübsee lake until you reach the Jochpass chair lift. Once sat, the ride will take you up to Berghaus Jochpass for the start of your adventure.