Top Zurich Outdoor Activities

Discover the beauty of Switzerland , the Swiss Alps aboard a unique panoramic Glass top bus, the only one of its kind in the country, guided by a local expert who shares stories and insider tips. Your adventure begins in Zurich, you will visit first Grindelwald, one of Switzerland's most picturesque mountain villages. Surrounded by dramatic peaks, including the famous Eiger North Face. The journey continues to Lauterbrunnen, a valley straight out of a postcard. Famous for its 72 waterfalls cascading down dramatic cliffs, this peaceful village offers incredible scenery at every turn. Enjoy free time walk through the charming streets, admire the Staubbach Falls. Finally, Visit Interlaken, set between the sparkling lakes of Thun and Brienz and watched over by the iconic peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Explore the town at your own pace, wander through the Höhematte meadow, and don’t miss the incredible sight of paragliders drifting down from the sky—an Interlaken highlight.

Switzerland is known around the world for its natural beauty and snow-capped mountains, but one sight may stand out from the rest: Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe. On this coach tour from Zurich, you’ll stop to see the falls from Laufen Castle, enjoy an optional Rhine Falls boat ride (extra cost), and visit the quaint town of Stein am Rhein.

Join us for an unforgettable full-day excursion to the picturesque Swiss villages of Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen, nestled in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Travel in comfort on our air-conditioned bus coach, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide to discover the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps. Highlights: 1. Onboard on our AC Bus Coach for the journey through some of the most stunning countryside in the country, past snow-capped peaks, beautiful landscapes and pristine lakes in Bernese Oberland Region. 2. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Grindelwald, a picturesque Swiss Alps village offering unique blend of traditional Swiss charm, stunning mountain scenery & outdoor adventure with leisure time to explore at your own pace & itinerary. 3. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen with a guided tour, see the beautiful landscapes, stunning architecture and fascinating waterfalls with leisure time to explore the stunning villages at your own.

See the largest waterfall in Europe—without the hassle of navigation and logistics—on this half-day small-group tour to Rhine Falls from Zurich. Travel in a panoramic minibus along part of the iconic Grand Tour of Switzerland, enjoying stunning alpine scenery. Your driver-guide shares local insights as you explore the powerful waterfall with ample free time. Discover the Rhine River waterfall, where water gushes down at 600,000 liters per second.

Tick off three top experiences with a 3-in-1 Zurich package that includes walking, public transport, and a lake cruise. Discover the city’s major landmarks on a guided tour, enjoy a quick lunch break, and ride a cable car to Felsenegg’s summit for views reaching the Alps. Along the way, benefit from your guide’s personalized insights and a short hike on the Planetweg trail.

Experience the scenery and culture of two countries in one day on a tour that covers Switzerland and Liechtenstein. With the driving and planning left to local experts, you can relax and focus on the itinerary highlights instead; Rapperswil rose garden, the Liechtenstein capital of Vaduz, and the picturesque Heidiland region are all on the list. Just note: Winter tours visit Werdenberg instead of Heididorf in Maienfeld.

Get more out of your Zurich vacation—and enjoy a hassle-free way to explore—on this half-day city highlights tour. After a coach tour of Zurich's picturesque Old Town, see the sights from a different angle during a Lake Zurich cruise. Finally, stroll to Lindt Home of Chocolate, where a chocolate museum and samples await. As a bonus, you can upgrade to include admission tickets to the FIFA Museum.

Any tourist with even half a sweet tooth in Switzerland knows they need to try famous Swiss chocolate, but it’s easy to get stuck in tourist traps. Instead, let a local guide show you around the best chocolate shops in Zurich, so you eat as the locals do rather than as most other travelers do on this small-group tour.

Soak up the unique charm of the Swiss countryside with the help of a guide to whisk you away from the hustle and bustle of Zurich. Let someone else handle all of the logistics and the winding foreign countryside roads while you sit back, relax, and watch the sweeping landscape go by.

Towering over the Alpine resort of Engelberg, Mt. Titlis ranks among central Switzerland’s top natural attractions—a haven of outdoor adventure all year round. On this tour from Zurich, reach the peak with ease by deluxe vehicle and rotating cable-car, and enjoy unrivaled views over the Alpine scenery. Enjoy unlimited access to the rides and attractions at the peak including the Glacier Grotto, Cliff Walk, Fun Lift, and Ice Flyer.

Check off the UNESCO-listed Jungfraujoch, aka the Top of Europe, on this Bernese Oberland day trip from Zurich. With a well-honed itinerary that shows off the best of the Swiss Alps, you’ll spend more time enjoying the mountain scenery and less time planning your logistics. Travel by coach, cogwheel train, and the Eiger Express gondola, and admire sights over the Aletsch Glacier and beyond.

Discover some of the Swiss Alps’ most famous peaks in just one day on this seamless trip from Zurich. Your destination is the UNESCO World Heritage–listed region of Jungfrau-Aletsch. Ride the Eiger Express gondola and the cogwheel train to ascend the Jungfraujoch mountain pass. Enjoy vistas of the Bernese Alps, explore the Ice Palace, and make the most of other summit attractions at the mountain plateau dubbed the Top of Europe.

Perhaps the best experience you will have in Zurich. You don’t want to go on a tour with 40 other tourists, but you want to experience a private city tour that is exciting and humorous. Then you've come to the right place. You will experience an unusual city tour in Zurich. Immerse yourself in the interesting history of Zurich. In between, we also move underground in Zurich. You will get a lot of background knowledge and many exciting stories on this tour. The city whispers know how to transfer their enthusiasm for this beautiful city to the guests.

Discover a side of Zurich that’s all too easy for tourists to miss out on when they don’t have the help of a local guide. On this walking tour, you ensure the essential city sights are on your itinerary, such as St. Peter’s Church, Lindenhof Hill, Rindermarkt, and much more.

Exploring Mount Pilatus involves a lot of planning and logistics, but this full-day tour from Zurich covers everything for a hassle-free day out. Ascend to vertiginous vantage points by gondola and cable car and enjoy sweeping vistas of the dramatic Alps mountain range. Embark on a moderate hike down the verdant Dragon’s Path and the world’s steepest cogwheel railway before taking a short cruise on Lake Lucerne. Please note: Itinerary and inclusions vary by season.

Meet your driver guide in Zurich and drive through the countryside until the mountain resort of Engelberg on a charming journey through central Switzerland with a stopover in Lucerne. Admire the chapel bridge and spend a bit of free time in the Old town. Experience the thrill of riding an electric snowmobile at the stunning TITLIS SnowXpark, located at Trübsee. This tour is perfect for beginners looking to dive into the excitement of snowmobiling while enjoying the breathtaking alpine scenery. Have fun racing. If you take the option ride the cableway ROTAIR for 45 minutes up in the alps up to 3020 m. This is the first the world's first revolving cable car and offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the Alps. Meet a winter wonderland all year round at Mount Titlis which is at 3,028 meters. If open, step into the Ice Grotto and cross the cliff walk - suspended bridge. Go snowtubing and have some fun. Relax on a journey back to Zurich full of memories.

Travel into the heart of the breathtaking Black Forest region on this day trip from Zurich, with a stop at Rhine Falls. Cross into Germany from Switzerland to visit the charming town of Titisee-Neustadt, where you visit the locally renowned Drubba watchmaker to see how cuckoo clocks are made. Enjoy free time here with the option to take a boat ride on Lake Titisee. Later, witness Europe’s largest waterfall tumbling into the Rhine River. Enjoy informative commentary from your guide and a round-trip ride by luxury coach.

Skip the hassle of figuring out public transport or waiting in a long taxi line. Pre-book your private transfer from Zurich Airport to your hotel in the city to ensure a stress-free start to your Zurich trip. Your driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall when your flight touches down in Zurich.

Marvel at the Rhine Falls of northern Switzerland on a coach tour from Zurich. Along with free time to explore Europe's largest waterfall, enjoy a stop by Laufen Castle and travel through Schaffhausen for a glimpse of 16th-century Munot Fortress. From April through October, there’s also the chance to include a Rhine Falls boat ride, which is payable locally on the day.

Short on European sightseeing time but long on what you want to do on your Zurich vacation? With one easy booking, a guide whisks you away from the city to discover not just more of Switzerland, but Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein too. They show you sides of these four countries that most tourists miss out on no matter how long their visits are.

The Swiss Bernese Oberland mountains are loved for their scenic alpine villages and summit-level lookout points, but if you don’t know the area, planning a trip may seem overwhelming. This day trip from Zurich makes it easy with an itinerary that covers free time in Interlaken and a visit to the glacier village of Grindelwald, where you can take a summertime ride up Mt. First (extra cost may apply).

Visit the Swiss Alps and still make it back to Zurich in time for bed, all without having to rent a car and potentially drive in the snow, thanks to this small-group tour. Meet your driver at your hotel and head to the mountains to visit the scenic villages such of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, with stops along the way to visit Lake Lungern, Giessbach Falls, and more.

Zurich is an ideal base for exploring further afield on your Swiss vacation, and this small-group sightseeing tour helps you make the most of it. Traverse the Beatus Caves, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and more with the help of a guide to lead the way, share fun facts about the local landscape and culture, and handle the foreign roads for you.