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 to the outdoors, recharging their batteries in the warming spring sun and taking walks in Switzerland's diverse nature. In this article you will find out which outdoor activities you must try this spring.
Activity 1: Switzerland - the water 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 start the bathing season, it is 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. Depending on the size of the lake, you can plan a bike tour lasting several days. With a circumference of around 22 kilometres, Lake Hallwil (AG/LU) can easily be cycled around in a few hours. On warm days, it's important to drink plenty of fluids - and that's where our TreeBottle comes in handy, keeping your drink refreshingly cool for several hours. If the water tempts you on the way - then take the plunge!
Activity 2: Roll the dice for your route
Buy a day train ticket or a cheap day GA from your municipality. Throw a dice and let fate decide on which platform you get on the next train. Once you get on, roll the dice again - now you know at which station you will get off. Repeat this as long as you like. No plan is a plan. This is how you get to places you may never have heard of or have heard a lot about but never visited.
Activity 3: Let your soul dangle - in a hammock, that is
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 favourite songs or turn off your mobile phone for a moment and just listen to nature.
Activity 4: Primeval forest in Switzerland - it exists!
Primeval forest, the original forest as it existed thousands of years ago? You don't necessarily have to fly for hours for a trip to a primeval forest. In fact, you don't even have to cross the Swiss border. There are still a few primeval forests in Switzerland. With its 1.5 km2 area, the "Bödmerenwald" in the Muotatal (SZ) is the largest preserved primeval forest in the Alpine region.
Activity 5: Declutter your jogging route
Plogging - "Plocka", which means nothing more than "clean up", combined with the word "jogging", is the name of the Swedish phenomenon that is currently also gaining ground outside Sweden. You simply take a rubbish bag with you when you go jogging and free nature from the rubbish lying around, which is still being dumped unrestrainedly in nature in 2019. In this way, you are not only doing something good for your body, but also for nature. The animal and plant world thanks you!
