5 Must-Try Adventure Activities in Switzerland
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- 31 Aug 2022
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Adventure awaits in every part of the world, but the ones in Switzerland are hard to beat. Not only does your heart leap out of your chest, but you also get to do it surrounded by some of the world’s most magnificent views.
Whether you’re high up in the air, zooming around on land, or swimming in the water, the Swiss Alps is the perfect backdrop for your adrenaline rush of choice.
Switzerland is a fairly small country but every town and city has its own claim-to-fame, adventure-wise. At the same time, many of the best adventure activities in Switzerland can be done in one place.
If you’re up for a thrilling time in Switzerland, here are the must-dos in your itinerary and where best to do them.
Adventure Activities in Switzerland: Skiing
You can’t visit the Swiss Alps and not ski, even just to try it. With over 300 ski resorts in Switzerland welcoming skiers from all over the world, it also doesn’t matter whether you already know how to ski or just want to learn. From an absolute newbie to a world champion, there’s a ski experience here for everyone.
For skiers of all skill levels, the town of Zermatt is the crown jewel of the Swiss slopes. With the iconic Matterhorn providing the perfect backdrop, the experience from slopes to views is nothing short of epic. Small kids can take a shot at the nursery slopes while expert skiers have 200 kilometres of pistes to choose from.
For the more advanced skier, Verbier is the place to be. It’s considered a freeride mecca to challenge even the most expert off-piste skier. There won’t be too many options for beginners, however. The ski town isn’t the prettiest in the country, but it does have great Après ski and nightlife vibes.
If money is no object and you’re up for some serious slopes, St. Moritz is the glam town of all ski resorts. It’s unabashedly glitzy, but as a two-time host for the Winter Olympics, St. Moritz has amazing snow quality. It’s also the perfect place for a diverse winter sports experience, coupled with high-end boutiques and fine dining restaurants.
Bungee jumping Switzerland
If you’re going to jump off of a cliff, go big or go home, right? Leave it to Switzerland to build some of the highest jump-offs in Europe. Bungee jumping is a surefire way to kick up your adrenaline a couple of notches, but zooming past Swiss views makes the experience a whole lot more memorable.
The most popular bungee site is also the highest in Europe and the third highest in the world. At 220 metres, the Contra Dam or Verzasca Dam can be found in Ticino, Switzerland – a gigantic dam that has seen the most adventurous visitors plummet towards the ground and snap back up.
It’s also known as the Goldeneye Bungee from the James Bond movie where the debonair spy made the very same jump. Aside from its dizzying heights, the Contra Dam is the only place in the world where you can do your jump in the evening, made magical by the dazzling lights that light up the dam and its surroundings.
Another record holder is the Niouc Bridge. At 190 metres, it’s the highest bungee off of a suspension bridge. While not as high as the Contra Dam, the Niouc Bungee offers a unique thrill – swinging in all directions. Definitely not for the faint of heart.
