Top Swiss Alps Active & Outdoor Classes

Paraglide above the Swiss Alp peaks on a tandem flight with transport from Interlaken. At the launch spot in Beatenberg, listen to a safety talk with a small group of no more than 10 people, and then take off with a guide. Gaze down at Lake Thun and the snowy summits of the Jungfrau as you soar above the alpine landscape; the views are as breathtaking as the flight.

Get more out of your time on the slopes in Zermatt with a private ski lesson led by a professional instructor. You’ll avoid the chaos of larger group classes and have the sole focus on you. Suitable for all levels, this lesson aims to help you improve your confidence and technique in just three hours.

Whether you’re staying in the Bernese Oberland or just want to scope out the powder, this private ski or snowboard experience in Gstaad suits all ages and skill levels. Speed down slopes with Ski School Rougemont’s instructors, or enjoy other winter activities such as ice skating and snowshoeing. Further options include backcountry tours and heli-skiing adventures for adrenaline seekers.

Discover the Jungfrau’s alpine majesty on this full-day excursion from Interlaken to the Top of Europe. Travel to Grindelwald and ride the state-of-the-art gondola Eiger Express. Then, change to a cogwheel train to ride up the Jungfraujoch pass to Europe’s highest railway station, known as the Top of Europe. Here, you’ll have time to admire views of the snow-capped Alps and the glacier, and explore the Jungfraujoch Ice Palace, too.

Experience Zermatt like a true Swiss skier in this full-day private class, with hotel pickup and drop-off included to optimize your time on the slopes. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your expert guide to find the best runs, après bars, and lunch locations for you, and receive personalized instruction and supervision as you ascend the snowy pistes together.

Improve your confidence on the snow with a private ski lesson. Enjoy a lesson on your own or with your group. Lessons can be planned to suit your specific requirements and level. Before long, you will be practicing your new tricks on skis as you zip through the Sunnegga ski area.

Book a summer adventure in the Gstaad area. Choose between a mountain biking or hiking adventure, or a relaxing gastronomy tour, a trip to an alpine chalet or a cheese-making experience. Your kids have the choice of archery, survival, orienteering, canoeing or kayaking. They can also visit a trampoline park, cattle and sheep farms, or skatepark.

Some think that paragliding in the Swiss Alps is only for adventure sports professionals. Yet, this beginner paragliding experience from Mürren offers a fun way for first-timers to float over the mountains, flying in tandem with an experienced pilot. With your pilot taking the lead, your only task is to enjoy the ride, soaking up views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks, and the Lauterbrunnen Valley below.

Spend a day on the slopes on this private skiing adventure for up to 10 people, which includes pickup from your hotel or chalet in Zermatt. Head out to the Matterhorn with an instructor who knows just where to go and spend the day enjoying the powder at your leisure.

Venture out of Interlaken to discover the natural sights and landmarks that beckon beyond the city. This small-group excursion checks off the St. Beatus Caves, the Sigriswil Suspension Bridge, the town of Thun, and Blausee, as well as an hour-long cruise on Lake Thun. Even better: Numbers are capped to just six people per tour for a more intimate, sociable atmosphere through the day.

Hit the gentle ski slopes of Grindelwald in Switzerland, and master the basics on the snow with this beginner-friendly ski experience from Interlaken. Travel into the Swiss Alps and enjoy fine views over the north face of the Eiger mountain. Collect your equipment, meet your instructor then hit the gentle terrain of the Bodmi beginner slopes for a lesson. This small-group experience is limited to just eight people for personalized attention.

Master the basics on the rolling slopes of Grindelwald in Switzerland on this beginner-friendly ski experience from Interlaken. Ideal for wannabe skiers or boarders who are staying in Interlaken without a car, the day-long experience covers round-trip transportation, equipment hire, and a Swiss ski school instructor for two classes of around 2.5 hours each.

We’ll add extra value where it matters so you can get the very best snowboard lessons with the highest level of service. Our instructors all speak excellent English and, as well as improving your skills on the snow, they’ll know the important information you need like which lifts are open, where to avoid the queues, the weather outlook and crucially, who serves the best coffee. To do your best, you need to be your best and we’ll take you up a level. When you choose ES, our instructors will ultimately unlock your true potential, expand your confidence and harness the best of your brilliant ability.

Summer Mountain Yoga takes place in a secret secluded stunning location up on the mountain. Winter Mountain Yoga takes place in our studio All led by our Yoga master

We want you to have fun; people often say how much they enjoy their snowboard lessons with European Snowsport. Our clients often request the same teacher year upon year, building a rewarding relationship that delivers real results and creates some truly special moments on the snow. We’ll add extra value where it matters so you can get the very best lessons with the highest level of service. Our instructors all speak excellent English and, as well as improving your skills, they’ll know the important information you need like which lifts are open, where to avoid the queues, the weather outlook and crucially, who serves the best coffee.

Ski day to discover the Engadine area. You will be accompanied all day by a ski instructor, available to correct you and help you improve your technique. Knowing the whole area very well, the instructor will be able to choose the best slopes based on the weather conditions. He also knows the area and will be able to show the best views, giving explanations. The teacher will accompany you to the best shelters for coffee and lunch breaks.