Tours & activities in Swiss Alps
From glacier viewpoints to guided adventures, the Swiss Alps offer year-round experiences around Zermatt, St. Moritz, Verbier, Interlaken. Book tours and activities after you have fixed your travel dates and base town.
Winter highlights
- Skiing
- snowboarding
- cross-country
- ice skating
- fondue evenings.
Summer highlights
- Hiking
- mountain railways
- paragliding
- lake swimming.
Recommended tours
Zurich: Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip
Top pick · 12 hours · 4.6 (7,142 reviews). Discover the Jungfrau region from Zurich.
From Milan: Bernina Train, Swiss Alps & St. Moritz Day Trip
Top rated · 12 hours · Skip the line · 4.8 (562 reviews). Scenic train through the Alps to St. Moritz.
Private Lucerne & Mt Rigi Tour w/ English Driver-Guide
New activity · 7 hours · Private group · Pickup available. Lucerne and Mount Rigi with a private guide.
Interlaken: Airplane Skydiving over the Swiss Alps
Booked 5 times yesterday · 3.5 hours · Small group · 4.9 (387 reviews). Tandem skydive over the Alps.
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Sample itineraries
3-day highlights
Day 1: Arrive and explore your base town. Day 2: Full mountain day (skiing or hiking). Day 3: Scenic tour or lake activity before departure.
5-day mixed adventure
Combine two mountain days with a guided tour, a cultural town visit, and one flexible weather day for your top viewpoint or lift.
Week-long regional loop
Split nights between two bases in the Swiss Alps — one ski-focused, one lake or culture-focused — linked by train or rental car.
Travel tips
- Getting around: Excellent trains (SBB), postbuses, and cable cars. Swiss Travel Pass covers many routes.
- Book popular cable cars and glacier tours in advance during peak weeks.
- Morning slots are quieter for hikes and scenic lifts; afternoons work well for spa or village time.
- Confirm meeting points and pickup options when booking guided tours.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best tours in the Swiss Alps?
Top experiences include glacier and cable car trips, guided hikes, scenic train rides, and adventure sports. Our curated picks above reflect popular bookable tours in the region.
When is the best season for activities in the Swiss Alps?
December–March for skiing; June–September for hiking and alpine scenery.
Should I book tours before arriving in the Swiss Alps?
Book high-demand experiences (glacier trips, paragliding, small-group hikes) before you travel. Leave one flexible day for weather-dependent viewpoints.
How do I get from the airport to activities in the Swiss Alps?
Fly into Zurich (ZRH), Geneva (GVA), Basel (BSL).. Use trains, resort shuttles, or hire cars — see our region overview for transport detail.
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