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Business News/ Photos / Discover two hidden gems in Switzerland

Discover two hidden gems in Switzerland

21 Photos . Updated: 25 Mar 2025, 02:21 PM IST Focus

Discover Laax & Aletsch Arena—where scenic trails, blooming valleys, and stunning glaciers make for the ultimate Swiss Alps adventure year-round!

Aletsch Arena: A nature lover’s paradise Home to the magnificent Great Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the Alps and a UNESCO world heritage site, Aletsch Arena features lush meadows, wild-flower covered slopes, and stunning hiking trails. Car-free villages offer a tranquil escape complete with authentic Swiss cuisine. To get to Aletsch Arena, simply catch a train to Brig or Visp, followed by a scenic ride on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and a cable car to Bettmeralp, Riederalp, or Fiescheralp. Read on to know about the top activities in Aletsch Arena.

1/21Aletsch Arena: A nature lover’s paradise Home to the magnificent Great Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the Alps and a UNESCO world heritage site, Aletsch Arena features lush meadows, wild-flower covered slopes, and stunning hiking trails. Car-free villages offer a tranquil escape complete with authentic Swiss cuisine. To get to Aletsch Arena, simply catch a train to Brig or Visp, followed by a scenic ride on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and a cable car to Bettmeralp, Riederalp, or Fiescheralp. Read on to know about the top activities in Aletsch Arena.

Glacier Trekking: For Glacier Trekking, take a guided tour across the Aletsch glacier. A popular route is the 12 km Eggishorn Panorama Trail where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Aletsch Glacier.

2/21Glacier Trekking: For Glacier Trekking, take a guided tour across the Aletsch glacier. A popular route is the 12 km Eggishorn Panorama Trail where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Aletsch Glacier.

Mountain Biking and E-biking: Rent a bicycle and set off on the many bike trails; from leisure e-bike routes to exciting downhill rides. A cyclist favourite is the trail from Bettmeralp to Riederalp, which promises stunning views and gentle slopes while being ideal for all skill levels.

3/21Mountain Biking and E-biking: Rent a bicycle and set off on the many bike trails; from leisure e-bike routes to exciting downhill rides. A cyclist favourite is the trail from Bettmeralp to Riederalp, which promises stunning views and gentle slopes while being ideal for all skill levels.

Paragliding over the glacier: For an unforgettable adventure, thrill-seekers can soar over the Great Aletsch Glacier on a tandem paragliding flight and enjoy the bird-eye’s view of the glacier and neighbouring peaks.

4/21Paragliding over the glacier: For an unforgettable adventure, thrill-seekers can soar over the Great Aletsch Glacier on a tandem paragliding flight and enjoy the bird-eye’s view of the glacier and neighbouring peaks.

Nature walks: Nature lovers can join guided wildlife tours to spot Ibex, golden eagles and marmots. Spring time is particularly enjoyable for these walks as the meadows are then bursting in color with Edelweiss and Alpine roses.

5/21Nature walks: Nature lovers can join guided wildlife tours to spot Ibex, golden eagles and marmots. Spring time is particularly enjoyable for these walks as the meadows are then bursting in color with Edelweiss and Alpine roses.

Relax at Lake Bettmersee with the family – soak in the views, swim, or paddle in this picturesque mountain lake.

6/21Relax at Lake Bettmersee with the family – soak in the views, swim, or paddle in this picturesque mountain lake.

Play golf at Riederalp’s 9-hole course with a stunning mountain backdrop.

7/21Play golf at Riederalp’s 9-hole course with a stunning mountain backdrop.

Adventure Parks: Fun for families with rope courses, climbing parks, and playgrounds.

8/21Adventure Parks: Fun for families with rope courses, climbing parks, and playgrounds.

The Trottinett ride on the car-free Bettmeralp down to Betten Dorf Village is enormous fun for the whole family.

9/21The Trottinett ride on the car-free Bettmeralp down to Betten Dorf Village is enormous fun for the whole family.

Local Cuisine: Enjoy Swiss specialties like raclette, fondue, and Valais wines in mountain huts or even in gondolas.

10/21Local Cuisine: Enjoy Swiss specialties like raclette, fondue, and Valais wines in mountain huts or even in gondolas.

World famous for its winter sports, in spring and summer Laax transforms into a hub for outdoor enthusiasts. With lush green forests, emerald lakes and the dramatic Rhine Gorge, Laax is easily accessible via public transport and is just 2 hours from Zurich . Whether you’re looking to hike, bike and wander nature trails, Laax offers something for everyone during these beautiful seasons.Read on to know about the top activities to explore in Laax.

11/21World famous for its winter sports, in spring and summer Laax transforms into a hub for outdoor enthusiasts. With lush green forests, emerald lakes and the dramatic Rhine Gorge, Laax is easily accessible via public transport and is just 2 hours from Zurich . Whether you’re looking to hike, bike and wander nature trails, Laax offers something for everyone during these beautiful seasons.Read on to know about the top activities to explore in Laax.

Treetop walkway: The Senda dil Dragun, the world's longest treetop walkway, stretching 1.56 km. This elevated path offers visitors a unique perspective of the forest from heights ranging between 2 to 28 meters.

12/21Treetop walkway: The Senda dil Dragun, the world's longest treetop walkway, stretching 1.56 km. This elevated path offers visitors a unique perspective of the forest from heights ranging between 2 to 28 meters.

Mountain Biking & E-Biking: Frequently featured as the top destination for mountain biking, Laax boasts of more than 300 km of biking trails to explore. The Runca Trail, one of Switzerland’s longest flow trails snakes through forests and alpine meadows.

13/21Mountain Biking & E-Biking: Frequently featured as the top destination for mountain biking, Laax boasts of more than 300 km of biking trails to explore. The Runca Trail, one of Switzerland’s longest flow trails snakes through forests and alpine meadows.

Rock Climbing and Canyoning: The Flims Waterfall Canyoning Tour takes adventurers through natural rock slides and crystal-clear pools around the Rhine Gorge.

14/21Rock Climbing and Canyoning: The Flims Waterfall Canyoning Tour takes adventurers through natural rock slides and crystal-clear pools around the Rhine Gorge.

The Rhine Gorge - Swiss Grand Canyon: Hike or raft through the stunning limestone canyon.

15/21The Rhine Gorge - Swiss Grand Canyon: Hike or raft through the stunning limestone canyon.

Adventure Parks: Head to Freestyle Academy, an Indoor action sports center for skateboarding, trampolining, and freestyle skiing practice or GALAAXY Park, an Adventure park with rope courses, trampolines, and skate zones.

16/21Adventure Parks: Head to Freestyle Academy, an Indoor action sports center for skateboarding, trampolining, and freestyle skiing practice or GALAAXY Park, an Adventure park with rope courses, trampolines, and skate zones.

Relax at Lake Cauma & Lake Cresta: Swim, paddleboard or relax on the shore in these turquoise-blue mountain lakes.

17/21Relax at Lake Cauma & Lake Cresta: Swim, paddleboard or relax on the shore in these turquoise-blue mountain lakes.

Alpine Coaster: A thrilling mountain coaster ride down the slopes.

18/21Alpine Coaster: A thrilling mountain coaster ride down the slopes.

ll Spir Viewing Platform: A platform with an amazing viewpoint overlooking the Rhine Gorge.

19/21ll Spir Viewing Platform: A platform with an amazing viewpoint overlooking the Rhine Gorge.

Laax Dorf & Flims: Stroll through charming mountain villages and experience Swiss specialty dishes like Capuns (chard-wrapped dumplings) and local cheese dishes.

20/21Laax Dorf & Flims: Stroll through charming mountain villages and experience Swiss specialty dishes like Capuns (chard-wrapped dumplings) and local cheese dishes.

Wellness & Spas: Relax in renowned wellness hotels such as the Waldhaus Flims. Note to the Reader: This article is a promotional feature and does not have journalistic/editorial involvement of Mint. The content may be for information and awareness purposes.

21/21Wellness & Spas: Relax in renowned wellness hotels such as the Waldhaus Flims. Note to the Reader: This article is a promotional feature and does not have journalistic/editorial involvement of Mint. The content may be for information and awareness purposes.

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