Break out and discover a winter wonderland with these outdoor experiences

With so many options for skiing it can be difficult to know where to start, but luckily we’ve got some top tips for superb slopes this winter. For a true feeling of escapism as you carve, Adelboden-Lenk is a fine choice, with guaranteed snow and 200 kilometres of pristine slopes meaning a huge variety of runs on offer. Then there’s Sörenberg, ideal for families and casual skiiers thanks to wide slopes and the Mooraculum children’s paradise, although those with more experience can test themselves on the Freestyle Line. If you prefer skiing with even more of a view than usual, the amazing vantage point above Lake Lucerne from Klewenalp-Stockhütte – set 1,600 metres above sea level – should suffice. There are plenty of slopes, but also the options to explore this Alpine paradise by hiking, snowshoeing or sledging. 

The only thing that could make these resorts even better is a big discount on the fees, which is exactly what you’ll get via the Snow’n’Rail offer, which provides a discount on a one or two-day ski pass from 20%, plus a 15% rental discount and 20% travel discount – and there are even more Snow’n’Rail discounts to be had across Switzerland.

After travelling through a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the wonderful Rhaetian Railway, you’ll arrive at the epic Preda/Darlux-Bergün Tobogganing World, where full-throttle fun awaits. Zoom down two different runs (one measuring 6,000 metres) and get an up-close view of that gorgeous Alpine scenery as you speed past it. But this high-speed fun comes at a low-cost price, since you can enjoy a 20% reduction on the return journey to Bergün, as well as a 10% discount on both a tobogganing day pass and a toboggan ride from Preda to Bergün.

Towering a breath-taking 3,454 metres above sea level, Jungfraujoch is a part of the Alps’ first UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also Europe’s highest rail station. It’s an absolutely essential sight to tick-off the list when out in the mountains, and you can do it at a discounted price when buying your ticket through SBB, via a 20% discount on part of your return rail journey to Jungfraujoch and back.

There are few better ways to connect with the Swiss landscape than cross-country skiing, and there are few better places to cross-country ski than the Goms. This famous district boasts over 100 kilometres of pristine slopes spread over 12 trails, but don’t worry if you’re not a pro, as there are routes to suit all abilities, including family-friendly trails. Whoever you’re embarking on your adventure with, there are savings to be had through SBB, including a 20% reduction on travel, a 10% reduction on a one or two-day ski pass (we recommend two days, if you can, as this allows you to really get to grips with your chosen routes) and a 15% reduction on equipment rental.

Spending time in the mountains doesn’t have to be all about action if you don’t want it to be. The smart traveller will also make time during their trip to indulge in some serious spa vibes, taking advantage of Switzerland’s many, many wellness resorts and complexes. Thermal baths, mineral baths, saunas, whirlpools, massages, beauty treatments – take your pick from a range of first-rate wellness venues discounted through SBB, including favourites such as Splash & Spa Tamaro, Zurzach thermal baths, Bogn Engiadina Scuol mineral bath and lots more. Click through below to see the reductions on offer.