Leah LozanoEditor Verticals
Snow-capped mountains and snow-covered forests offer beautiful views in winter. If you don’t need action and don’t want to admire it from the slopes, a carriage ride could be just the thing. Snuggled up in warm blankets and still surrounded by the snowy landscape – a very special experience!
Horse-drawn carriage ride on the Raten, Oberägeri ZG
From December to March you can be carriage driven through the winter landscape on the Raten. There are two different tours that differ in length and route. On request, the sleigh rides can also be booked as evening or night rides and combined with a fine fondue or raclette in the Raten restaurant.
Duration: small round trip approx. 50 minutes, long panoramic tour approx. 2 hours.
Price: On demand.
Vote for the most beautiful ski areas in Switzerland
Blick and Switzerland Tourism are once again looking for the best ski areas in Switzerland and are awarding the Blick Winter Awards 2022/23! Where are the best ski and snowboard slopes? Where are the most beautiful cross-country ski runs or the best gastronomic offer? You can vote for your favorites in six categories on www.winterawards.ch, win great prizes and benefit from exclusive last-minute hotel offers. Stop by and join in!
Blick and Switzerland Tourism are once again looking for the best ski areas in Switzerland and are awarding the Blick Winter Awards 2022/23! Where are the best ski and snowboard slopes? Where are the most beautiful cross-country ski runs or the best gastronomic offer? You can vote for your favorites in six categories on www.winterawards.ch, win great prizes and benefit from exclusive last-minute hotel offers. Stop by and join in!
Horse-drawn carriage ride through Braunwald GL
The car-free village of Braunwald has a very special charm. Wrapped up in warm blankets, you pass farms in the typical Glarner style and charming chalets on the way here. In addition to the usual horse-drawn carriage rides, you can also book trips that include an aperitif, fondue or even dinner in one of the local restaurants. Reservations are recommended for all trips.
Route: Braunwald Dorf to Nussbüel
Price: Up to four people: 110 francs, five or more people: + 10 francs per person.
Horse-drawn carriage ride on the Rigi SZ
Would you like to see the mountain landscape on the Rigi from a different perspective? Both in summer and in winter, horse-drawn carriage rides are offered here, which make this possible. From simple trips to round trips to trips with a fondue party or sparkling wine – nothing is left to be desired. Evening trips from 6 p.m. are possible on request and for a night surcharge.
Duration: Depending on the journey between 15 minutes and an hour.
Price: Between 40 and 120 francs depending on the trip (up to 4 people, each additional person + 10 francs). Children under the age of 10 travel for free. Children between the ages of 11 and 16 travel at half price.
Horse-drawn carriage ride to Val Fex
On arrival in Sils GR in the Engadin, pairs are already waiting on the village square. From there you can either drive to Platta, to Crasta or all the way up to the Hotel Fex. Reservations are recommended to guarantee a spot. Night trips can also be booked – watching the starry sky from the horse-drawn carriage is particularly impressive here.
Price: Depending on the route, between 80 and 110 francs (one way, for 4 people). From 5 p.m. a night surcharge of CHF 50 applies.
Horse-drawn carriage ride in Stoos SZ
In the car-free winter paradise of Stoos in the canton of Schwyz, there is also something to experience away from the pistes. Anyone who likes to take things a little more leisurely can observe the mountain panorama at a leisurely pace from the horse-drawn carriage. Rides must be booked at least 30 minutes in advance.
Duration: A round trip takes between 20 and 30 minutes.
Price: 1 to 2 people pay a flat rate of 50 francs, 3 people pay 60 francs, 4 people pay 70 francs.
Opening hours: In good weather conditions daily from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Take advantage of last-minute hotel deals now
Fancy a winter break in the mountains? As part of this year’s edition of the Blick Winter Awards, we are offering attractive hotel deals together with Switzerland Travel Centre. Stop by and benefit from exclusive last-minute deals with at least 20 percent off the daily rate!
Fancy a winter break in the mountains? As part of this year’s edition of the Blick Winter Awards, we are offering attractive hotel deals together with Switzerland Travel Centre. Stop by and benefit from exclusive last-minute deals with at least 20 percent off the daily rate!