Holidays in the Swiss countryside - for relaxation, discovery or an adventurous stay!

For those seeking contact with every aspect of nature there are many types of accommodation available - one can sleep on straw in a barn - use a Bed and Breakfast - rent a holiday flat or a holiday house - camp in the trees - or even try a Gypsy style caravan. At an evening meal or at breakfast time you may sample a wide variety of locally sourced farm products. You will light upon quality wine in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Getting to know more about farm animals and farming activities may increase your holiday pleasure. How about following countryside trails using soft mobility? Fancy an excursion with a donkey or a lama - perhaps have a go at swin golf?

The rural environment is ideal for holidays, family reunions or get away from it all weekends. Whatever the altitude, whatever the linguistic region, the countryside is available for everyone throughout the year.

rural-tourism.ch is an association founded in 2005. It aims to promote and develop rural tourism in Switzerland. Its 250 members or so are linked to agriculture, wine growing or are simply living in the countryside. Whether it be accommodation, catering facilities or green leisure activities, the entire list of what members have on offer can be found on the web site rural-tourism.ch. Using a key word you can search by canton, geographical location or by the service required. A guaranteed standard of quality charter has been signed by all our members.

Contact and bookings are made directly with the chosen service providers. Our association does not intervene in these processes. However, the Lausanne based national secretary's office is open throughout the year from 9am to 1pm from Tuesday to Friday. It is available should you need further information and welcomes your call on + 41 (0)21 619 44 37.

We hope you enjoy this environmentally friendly tourism and that you will benefit from this authentic contact with nature's flora and wildlife.