The Swiss high: 9 things for adrenaline junkies in Switzerland – SUPPLEMENTS News
I felt my lungs swell with the onslaught of the landscape—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, “That’s what being happy is.” The poet Sylvia Plath once said. And if you really want to feel Plath’s joy, head to Switzerland, where there’s something for everyone: adrenaline-pumping adventure sports in Interlaken, scenic train rides, canyon swings, mountain carts, and more.
ADVENTURE
Snowpark Trübsee (Engelberg)
Why trudge through the snow when you can sit on a tube and hurtle down slabs of snow? In the Snowpark Trübsee in Engelberg you only need an air-filled tube, sturdy handles to hold on to and a loud scream of joy. It’s a magic carpet like no other. No, you do not need any additional skills. Only adventures in your heart and a song on your lips.
Engelberg Titlis
Board the Titlis Rotair, the world’s first revolving cable car, to reach Mount Titlis. Located at an altitude of 3,238 meters above sea level and best reached from Zurich and Lucerne, Engelberg-Titlis is the best place to take your first steps on skis. A “First Ski Experience” package here includes ski equipment, a professional ski instructor and a ski pass for an afternoon. It’s time for departure.
Jet boat in Interlaken
This is an unforgettable ride on the blue waters. Jet Boat is a super fast boat capable of making sudden stops and 360 degree turns across the turquoise Lake Brienz to the Giessbach Falls with 14 cascades. Get ready to be elated and soaked. It gives another twist to the term; float your own boat.
Canyon swing
In the mighty glacier canyon of Grindelwald, surrounded by towering rock walls, an adrenaline-pumping adventure called Canyon Swing awaits you. Jump into the abyss from a platform 90 meters high. Experience the free fall and then swing between towering rock walls at 120 km/h. Professional guides ensure safety.
Skydiving in Interlaken
Ever jumped from the sky? Try skydiving, which begins with a 10-minute scenic flight in a helicopter, and as you soar 14,000 feet, get ready to stand outside the helicopter with your instructor. And then jump. The parachute opens at 5500 ft and takes you on a gentle flight over Interlaken.
mountain car
In the midst of the breathtaking natural landscape of Zermatt, you go down the mountain on three wheels. This is the fastest tour with mountain carts from Blauherd to Sunnegga. This 1.6 km route is a must for those looking for a big adventure. A no-mess thrill, this is leak-proof fun.
Paragliding (Zermatt)
Surrounded by 38 four-thousanders, the Zermatt Matterhorn destination is a paradise for paragliders who want to experience picture-postcard Switzerland from an exclusive bird’s-eye view.
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Panoramic train routes
Chug through majestic mountains, idyllic valleys and villages, alongside crystal-clear lakes and ice-blue glaciers on one of the world’s most beautiful railway routes. Must-do train journeys in Switzerland include the Glacier Express, the MOB Golden Pass and the Bernina Express. It’s the romance of nostalgia that evokes the glamor of slow travel.
Swiss passport
Buy a Swiss Travel Pass that gives you hop-on hop-off access to all public transport, as well as exciting discounts on excursions and free entry to nearly 400 museums. Download the Swiss Travel Guide app as your personal digital travel companion.