Through the snow by moonlight
The most beautiful winter night hikes in the mountains
Hiking with a difference: Instead of hiking through the mountains on a sunny day, there are various places where you can experience the mountain landscape at night.
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During the snowshoe hike in Adelboden BE you can enjoy the peace and space under the starry sky.
Snowshoe hike at night in Adelboden BE
Fancy a nocturnal adventure through the Swiss mountain landscape? You can watch the starry sky on this snowshoe hike in Adelboden. The night tour is offered as a group tour and is suitable for all ages. You can also register as a private group.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Begin: Adelboden Alpine School
Target: Adelboden Alpine School
Costs: CHF 69 per person for group hikes of 5 to 8 people (including snowshoes and sticks and a good night drink)
Good to know: Registration is mandatory. Group tours operate on specific dates. Otherwise the tour will be operated as a private tour.
More information about the snowshoe hike
Night snowshoe tour in Châtel-Saint-Denis FR
The hiking route to the Corbetta summit is marked with reflectors. It is advisable to take a headlamp with you. You can also rent one on site. After the hike, the offer includes a cheese fondue in a typical Freiburg restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours
Begin: Les Vérollys car park
Target: Les Vérollys car park
Costs: CHF 37 per person (including snowshoes, headlamp and fondue)
More information about the snowshoe night hike
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 present 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? At www.winterawards.ch you can vote for your favorites in six categories and win great prizes. Stop by and join in!
Blick and Switzerland Tourism are once again looking for the best ski areas in Switzerland and present 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? At www.winterawards.ch you can vote for your favorites in six categories and win great prizes. Stop by and join in!
Snowshoe tour in the moonlight, Golden SG
The small summer and winter sports station Atzmännig is located at 824 meters above sea level in the municipality of Eschenbach SG. Booking this snowshoe night tour includes snowshoes, a guided tour, a fondue meal and an aperitif drink. The tour starts at 6.15 p.m. at the valley station of the Atzmännig chairlift. The program may vary depending on the weather and snow conditions.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Begin: Atzmännig valley station chairlift
Target: Atzmännig valley station chairlift
Costs: CHF 77 per person (including snowshoe rental, guided tour, aperitif and fondue)
Good to know: Registration is required at least 3 days in advance. The execution dates are: 10.12.22/ 07.01.23/ 04.02.23/ 04.03.22
More information about the snowshoe tour.
Full moon hike in the Zurich Oberland
December 8, 2022 is full moon. A moonlight hiking tour is planned that night. The route leads from Laupen ob Wald ZH out to the Farner. Registration for the guided hike is possible until December 6th. If you want to experience the sunset and the moonrise, this snowshoe tour is the right choice – provided the weather cooperates!
Begin: Meeting point in Rüti ZH
Target: Wald Höhenklinik
Costs: 75 francs per person (including mountain guide)
Good to know: Registration is mandatory. Wear a headlamp, hiking boots and warm clothes
More information about the hike.
Evening snowshoe hike in the Alpthal near Einsiedeln SZ
The Alpthal is located near Zurich and is easy to reach. After you have found the right snowshoe size and have been instructed, the evening hike begins. At the end of the approximately 2.5-hour snowshoe tour, you can enjoy an aperitif in a tipi tent with your group. Afterwards there will be a fondue in the “Schlittelstübli” of the Reichlin mountain farmer family.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Begin: Brunni, Alpthal
Target: Toboggan parlor of the Reichlin mountain farmer family
Costs: 790 francs flat rate for 1-12 people (including mountain guide)
Good to know: A special offer will be made for groups of 13 or more
More information about the snowshoe hike.
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