Snowy forests, frozen lakes and winter magic as far as the eye can see. Experience winter in Central Switzerland away from the ski slopes with these seven winter activities.
The sledge run between sunny Nätschen and Andermatt is around seven kilometres in length; its moderate gradient makes it popular with families. Halfway down, you could take a break at the Himalaya Bar and sip a hot drink in a deck chair. You might even spot a yak.
Romantic winter landscapes, mighty pre-Alps and fresh mountain air – all this awaits you on a winter hike at Klewenalp. Discover the region on prepared winter hiking trails or with your snowshoes. Enjoy the silence of nature and listen to the crackling of the snow under your feet. If you are lucky, you may even find fresh tracks of wild animals in the snow along the way.
With an extensive network of trails in the valley, by Lake Trüb and on the Gerschnialp, Engelberg is a versatile cross-country skiing destination. Regardless of your level of proficiency, with the Titlis behind you and the Hahnen – the local mountain – in view, enjoy the sensation of gliding through the chilly winter air. A late-night trail is available in addition to the Sporting Park, while beginners and families can start their cross-country adventure on the practice trail.
Under the guidance of a local expert, drill your own ice hole in the frozen waters of Lakes Melch or Tannen and catch something – with a little luck. Either way, you'll be getting away from it all and enjoying some welcome peace and quiet in a magnificent setting. Melchsee-Frutt is surrounded by peaks on a high plateau at alt. 1920 metres.
Experience an unforgettable day out in the Muota valley accompanied by trusting sled dogs. Wearing a special harness, you take the huskies on a fantastic snowshoe trek through the snowy Muota valley mountainscape. Then end the day by tucking into a cheese fondue made according to a local recipe at the Husky Lodge.
Accompany Ernst Vogel with his donkeys, dogs and 1000 or so sheep in the wintry expanses of the Lucerne Central Plateau. This peripatetic shepherd spends the whole winter from November to March roaming the great outdoors with only his many animals for company.
Try your hand at canoeing on Lake Lucerne in winter. The two-hour outing starts and ends at the canoe centre in Brunnen. Protected by a cold-weather suit, you paddle on glistening Lake Lucerne alongside an experienced guide.
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