Take for example the velogemel, which is a cross between a bicycle, a sled and skis.
You can experience it on the final 9 kilometres of the Big Pintenfritz tobogganing run, At 15 kilometres in all, is the longest in Europe. The full distance is usually completed by conventional sled, as the sleds have to be hauled up the top third of the run on foot. If you want to try the legendary descent on a velogemel, you can hire one at Grindelwald railway station.
From there you can take the bus all the way up to Bussalp at 1,800 metres above sea level.
There is a mountain restaurant with views of the world-famous trio of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and the descent is at a perfect pace with just enough speed and a bit of a challenge in terms of balance.
This is just one of the many activities available in Switzerland in the wintertime. Others are skiing and snowboarding, toboggan sledding, going into an ice cave, riding cable cars and, of course fun Ski Apres!
Link: Take a ride on a Grindelwald velogemel
Rapid COVID-19 Tests At Zurich International Airport
Worried about traveling to Switzerland or getting back home with the new variant? Well relax because travelers can now get Antigen Rapid and RT-PCR COVID-19 tests at the Zuich airport through Checkport Switzerland at three Test Centers. Result for RT-PCR tests take as little as 3-5 hours and Antigen test results are available in 15-20 minutes.
Link: covid-testcenter-airport-zurich – Checkport Schweiz AG
25% Off The Swiss Travel Pass
Who needs a car? Switzerland has an outstanding transportation system. The Swiss travel pass provides transportation on not just the trains (which go everywhere you want to go) but boats and buses and even into museums. Transportation in cities and villages is either via a great local tram system or your feet.
Link: Tickets public transport
Longest Treetop Walkway in The World
The renowned holiday destination of Laax is now home to the longest treetop walkway in the world. The 1.5 kilometre / 0.93 miles long walkway, also known as “Senda dil Dragun”, winds between the trees at a height of up to 28 metres / 91.8 feet. Entering its first winter, the treetop walk connects the two villages of Laax Murschetg and Laax Dorf.
Link: Treetop walkway, Laax
Kayaking On Lake Brienz
Kayaking in the winter!? No we are not nuts. Warming drysuits guarantee an experience of next-level comfort on wintry Lake Brienz. The turquoise water is clear as glass: Lying between two mountain chains, the lake is an extraordinary testament to all that nature can offer. As most of the banks of the lake remain unspoiled, paddlers can stop off wherever they like for a break. It’s a natural paradise.
Link: Lake Lake Brienz kayaking
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