15 Winter Days Out in Switzerland to Build a Day Around

1.Winter Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 439 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $202Our pick

Meet Hightide Kayak School in Bönigen for a three-hour winter paddle on Lake Brienz. Your guide, possibly Sean, Ryan, Chris, Patrizia, or another Hightide instructor, fits you with a dry suit, teaches the basics, and leads a small group of no more than six past mountain views and Ringgenberg Castle.

“IT WAS INCREDIBLE! Chris was such an amazing guide. He’s such a great person to show you around Interlaken and made it an amazing experience. We had a great time and it was beautiful! Definitely couldn’t recommend more”

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2.Snowshoe Adventure in the Swiss Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $130Best value

Leave Interlaken for a 1.5 to 2 hour guided snowshoe walk through quiet forests, snowy meadows, and traditional Swiss hamlets. Equipment, boots, poles, snacks, and transport are included. Guides such as Konstantin, Aleksei, and Danny help you stay safe and on pace.

“Great experience very well organised and good equipment. Very knowledgeable and friendly guides - highly recommended”

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3.Private Swiss Alps helicopter tour over snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 42 minutes (approx.)

From Belp, your private helicopter circles the Jungfrau region, Eiger, Schilthorn, Aletsch Glacier, Interlaken, Lake Thun, and Lake Brienz. Expect headsets, large windows, pilot commentary, and a small-group flight for up to three people. Pilot Oliver has been praised for clear explanations and a friendly manner.

“Amazing view from up high. I came with my son and I know we will never forget this experience we had together. Pilot is very knowledgeable and very kind, very easy going. I would highly recommend this tour. You will not regret it.”

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4.Interlaken Valley Winter E-Bike Tour: Rivers, Lakes & Castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Ride about 15 km through Interlaken with guide Tommy, following the Aare River to Lake Thun, Weissenau Castle, Unterseen, Bönigen, and Lake Brienz. Your e-bike, helmet, gloves, and poncho are supplied, with hot chocolate served beside the lake.

“My husband and I completed this bike tour and could not have been more pleased. Tommy was awesome! Informative, engaging, very friendly and an absolute pleasure. He even went out of his way to show us our next meeting location for our next excursion and also chat through some lunch options. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to explore Interlaken via bike!”

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5.Guided Excursion to Mount Titlis Eternal Snow and Glacier from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $239

Travel from Lucerne to Engelberg by coach, then ride the Titlis Xpress and revolving Rotair cable car to the eternal snow. You get access to the Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, Ice Flyer chair lift, and snow tubing, with free time to explore Mount Titlis on your own.

“The experience on Mt. Titlis was great. The tour organizer not so much. Let me explain: I made a last minute booking online for this tour the day before. The booking went through no problem so I figured I had a plan for the day. Then the next day about 3 hours before the tour start I got a WhatsApp message that they were overbooked and needed to cancel or postpone. That left me scrambling. I asked a local tour guide and although they also didn't have space they helpfully mentioned that it's quite an easy to visit Mt. Titlis on your own just from the train station. We just…”

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6.(KTG303) – Winter Montreux, Chillon & Chaplin’s World from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

Travel from Geneva by climate-controlled minivan to Chaplin’s World, Chillon Castle, Lavaux, and Montreux. Expect about 8.5 hours, a one-hour castle tour, two hours at Chaplin’s museum, free time in Montreux, and a stop at Queen’s Mountain Studio. Guides such as Roger, Evan, Ivars, and Yolanda have led especially memorable departures.

“Iwars fue un guía maravilloso. Era divertido e invitaba a participar en todo momento. Se preocupaba por nuestras preferencias y procuró que tuvieramos todo adaptandose al tiempo. La visita es muy recomendable. Me gustaría haber pasado más tiempo en Montreux ya que estaba el mercado navideño antes que Vevey. Pero no llueve al gusto de todos. Recomiendo visitar el estudio de Queen. El museo de Chaplin es una experiencia muy bonita y las vistas del castillo Chillon, de lo más romántico.”

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7.ZRH Zurich Airport to Zurich City Private Transfer–Winter Special

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 20 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

You’ll be met at Zurich Airport Arrivals 01 or 02 by a multilingual driver such as Mohamed, holding your name board. Enjoy a private Mercedes sedan, SUV, or V-Class van with WiFi, water, child seats, heated seats, and flight tracking on the ride to your Zurich hotel or onward destination.

“Mohamed was very friendly, prompt, and even reached out the day before to ensure we knew where to meet him.”

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8.Winter Alpine Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $226

Join a small guided group from Interlaken for a 5.5-hour Alpine outing. Ride the gondola to Sulwald, snowshoe beneath the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, eat fondue with a drink, then sled downhill. Equipment and transport are included, but warm ski clothing is extra.

“We had an absolutely unforgettable day trip to the Alps! From start to finish, the experience exceeded all our expectations. Our hosts were nothing short of amazing—warm, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail, making sure Read more”

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9.Titlis, the eternal snow mountain, and Lucerne Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $216

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg with a driver guide, then ride the Rotair cable car to 3,020-meter Titlis. You’ll see Trübsee, the ice cave, and Cliff Walk when open, with free time in Lucerne. Guides such as Tony have earned praise for clear instructions and friendly help.

“The van had an inoperable Microphone so we couldn’t understand what little the driver guide had to say. The van’s climate control system was stuck on a temperature that was too warm. You cannot control the weather but you CAN offer last minute deferal and voucher for Viator travel. In summary, the trip was a waste of $400.”

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10.Winter Gruyères, chocolate & cheese tour from Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $202

Travel from Lausanne by bus to Broc for a Cailler chocolate museum visit and tasting, then see Gruyère cheese production before free time in medieval Gruyères. A driver-guide handles the route, while castle admission, fondue, and other food cost extra.

“Description of where to get the bus isn’t quite right. From Metro entrance, cross the street so that you’re on the lake side, and wait by the parking lot for Chateau d’Ouchy. We enjoyed the tour of the Cailler chocalate factory — just realize you don’t see much of the actual factory; it’s more of a history of chocolate coming to Switzerland. But there’s a room where you can sample their chocolates! Gruyere cheese museum was interesting too. We only had about an hour to look around in the town after. If you want to see the castle, bring your own lunch!”

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11.Private Snowboarding Lessons – 3 Hours Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet your English-speaking instructor in Sunnegga for a private three-hour snowboard lesson tailored to your level. Beginners can build basic confidence, while stronger riders can work on technique or freestyle skills. Greg is one named instructor associated with the experience, though assignments may vary.

“Greg was a great instructor for snowboarding. He helped me gain confidence in what I was doing and I was ready for the beginner slopes by the time we finished our session. A lot of helpful tips to fix my mistakes! This was my first time snowboarding and I now believe I’ll be ready next ski trip!”

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12.Matterhorn Private Skiing Day Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 day 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours skiing the Matterhorn area with a private Evolution Ski School instructor. Your guide can shape the day around your goals, lead you to Switzerland’s best slopes, and take you across to Italy. The price covers up to 10 people, while equipment and the lift pass cost CHF85 per person.

“Polyan was exceptional! Provided info on mountain highlights, gave helpful ski tips and picked a great place for us to eat! Ultimate trip of a lifetime, thank you Polyan!”

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13.(KTL303) – Winter Tour Montreux and Chaplin’s World from Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $173

Travel from Lausanne through Lavaux’s vineyard terraces to Chaplin’s World, Montreux, Queen’s Mountain Studio, and Chillon Castle. Your driver-guide handles transport and context, while you get free time for lunch and a stroll. Guides may include Norman, Roger, or Evan.

“All was good and Roger was full of information to share with us. His English was very good . Every body enjoyed the same level of quality and hospitality of Roger. The transport was just right for the group.”

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14.Fun Day in the Snow All Year Long! (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $989

Travel from Zurich by private Mercedes with a driver-guide, spend time in Lucerne, then ride cable cars to Mt. Titlis at 3,000 meters. The day includes the Rotair gondola, Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, Ice Flyer, and summer snow tubing. Guides such as Ivo and Fernando have led this trip.

“Amazing Day. Ivo our guide was great. A true professional and knowledgeable. Super Friendly and a pleasure to spend the day with. My Titles was a dream day. What an experience. And a great lunch at Lucerine. Definitely recommend this experience.”

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15.(KTG114) – Chamonix Skiing day from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $273

Travel from Geneva to Chamonix for a full ski day with bus transport, rental skis or snowboard, boots, helmet, clothing, and a pass covering four domains. The day suits confident skiers best, with time at Planards, Brévent, and Chamonix village.

“We were brought by bus (fine) to Charmonix were we were led to a ski shop that didn't have enough gear for all participants. Then the "guide" left us. Just bailed. We didn't have ski gear and she just left. Eventually, enough people returRead more”

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