Finally, the first birds are chirping outside, the days are getting longer again and the last snow has slowly but surely disappeared. People are drawn outside, recharging their batteries in the warming spring sunshine and taking walks in Switzerland's diverse nature. In this article, you can find out which outdoor activities you need to try out this spring.
Activity 1: Switzerland - the moated castle of Europe
Because of the countless lakes and rivers that Switzerland has to offer, the country in the heart of Europe is also known as the "water castle of Europe". Many of the rivers originate in the Swiss Alps and meander across the country and Europe until they finally flow into various seas. Although it is still too early to ring in the bathing season, it is still worth planning a trip to one of these numerous bodies of water.
Pack your bike, choose a lake near you (or not) and cycle around it once. Depending on the size of the lake, you can plan a bike tour lasting several days. At around 22 kilometers in length, Lake Hallwil (AG/LU) can easily be circumnavigated in a few hours. On warm days, it's important to drink plenty - and our TreeBottle is the best way to do this, keeping your drink refreshingly cool for several hours. If you're tempted by water on the way - then take the plunge!
Activity 2: Roll your route
Buy a train day pass or a cheap day GA from your municipality. Roll a dice and let fate decide on which platform you get on the next train. Once you have boarded, roll the dice again - now you know which station you will get off at. Repeat this for as long as you like. No plan is also a plan. This will take you to places you may never have heard of or places you have heard a lot about but never visited.
Activity 3: Let your mind wander - in a hammock
Whether in your garden, in the forest or in an urban park - a hammock and two trees, that's all you need. Read a good book, listen to your favorite songs or turn off your phone for a moment and just listen to nature.
Activity 4: Primeval forest in Switzerland - that's possible!
Primeval forest, i.e. the original forest as it existed thousands of years ago? You don't necessarily have to fly for hours to visit a primeval forest. In fact, you don't even have to cross the Swiss border. There are still a few primeval forests in Switzerland.Covering an area of 1.5 km2, the "Bödmerenwald" in the Muota Valley (SZ) is the largest preserved primeval forest in the Alps.
Activity 5: Declutter your jogging route
Plogging - "Plocka", which means nothing other than "cleaning up", combined with the word "jogging", is the name of the Swedish phenomenon that is currently becoming increasingly popular outside of Sweden. You simply take a garbage bag with you when you go jogging and free nature from the garbage lying around, which is still being thrown away in nature without restraint in 2019. This way, you are not only doing something good for your body, but also for nature. The flora and fauna will thank you!
