Tourism

Summer days in Switzerland

Combine your spiritual retreat with an unforgettable experience in Swiss nature and culture


Switzerland has beautiful, powerful nature with lakes, mountains, glaciers and valleys, colourful landscapes, mountain villages and historic buildings. It also has modern cities with large parks, exciting cultural offerings and tourist highlights.

Of course, we are also known for chocolate, cheese, Swiss army knives, our cleanliness, punctuality and public order ;)

 

A selection of our favourite travel destinations

Top destinations

  • Top of Europe Interlaken - discover the glacier at the Jungfraujoch
  • Chapel Bridge in Lucerne - architecture on Lake Lucerne
  • Matterhorn & Zermatt - our famous mountain with traditional mountain village
  • Lake Geneva and Jet d'Eau, Geneva - enjoy the picturesque promenade and the famous water jet
  • Bern Old Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site with medieval flair and the impressive Zytglogge Tower
  • Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen - the largest waterfall in Europe, a breathtaking natural spectacle
  • Château de Chillon in Montreux - historic castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, surrounded by beautiful scenery
  • Lugano and Lake Lugano - Mediterranean flair, impressive villas and a marvellous lakeside promenade
  • Aletsch Glacier in Valais - the largest glacier in the Alps and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • St. Moritz - luxurious holiday resort in the Alps, known for sports and glamorous events

Discover other beautiful cities in Switzerland: Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, St. Gallen or Davos - each with unique experiences and unforgettable attractions.

Regional excursion destinations

If you would like to discover the region around our Sursee retreat location, you have the following opportunities:

    • Pilatus, Luzern - Experience the breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps after a ride on the world's steepest cogwheel railway
    • Swiss Museum of Transport, Lucerne - Discover the fascinating world of mobility and communication in this interactive museum
    • Rigi, the Queen of the Mountains - Enjoy a panoramic ride on the cog railway and the hiking trails with spectacular views
    • Sempach lakeside resort - Relax on the shores of Lake Sempach and enjoy water sports activities in the picturesque surroundings
    • Swiss Ornithological Institute, Sempach - Learn more about the local birdlife and nature conservation at this informative visitor centre

    Find more information & inspiration for your trip here

    Would you like a personalised recommendation for a tour before or after the retreat?

    Contact the Switzerland Travel Center.