Snow-capped mountains and snow-covered forests provide beautiful scenery in winter. If you don’t need the action and don’t want to watch it from the slopes, taking a carriage ride may be just for you. Wrapped in warm blankets and still surrounded by the snowy landscape – a very special experience!
Horse-drawn carriage ride in Raten, Oberägeri ZG
From December to March, you can drive through the winter landscape in Raten. There are two different tours that differ in length and route. On request, sleigh rides can also be booked as evening or night outings with a fine fondue or raclette at the Raten restaurant.
Duration: small round trip about 50 minutes, long panoramic tour about 2 hours.
Price: On demand.
Horse-drawn carriage ride in Braunwald GL
The car-free village of Braunwald has a very special charm. Wrapped in warm blankets, you pass typical Glarner-style farms and charming chalets on your way here. In addition to the usual carriage rides, you can book excursions that include an aperitif, fondue or even dinner at one of the local restaurants. Reservations are recommended for all excursions.
Route: From Braunwald Dorf to Nussbüel
Price: Up to four people: 110 francs, five or more persons: + 10 francs per person.
Horse-drawn carriage ride on Rigi SZ
Would you like to see the mountain scenery in Rigi from a different angle? Carriage rides are organized here in both summer and winter, which makes this possible. From simple excursions to round trips, fondue party or outing with sparkling wine – nothing left to be desired. Evening excursions are possible from 18:00 on request and at a surcharge per night.
Duration: Between 15 minutes and an hour depending on the journey.
Price: Between 40 and 120 francs depending on the trip (maximum 4 people, each additional person + 10 francs). Children under 10 travel free. Children aged 11-16 travel half price.
Horse-drawn carriage ride to Val Fex
Upon arrival at Sils GR in Engadin, the couples are already waiting in the village square. From there you can drive to Platta, Crasta or Hotel Fex. Reservation is recommended for seat guarantee. Night excursions can also be booked – watching the starry sky from the horse-drawn carriage is particularly impressive here.
Price: Between 80 and 110 francs (one way, 4 persons) depending on the route. From 17:00, an additional charge of CHF 50 per night applies.
Horse carriage ride in Stoos SZ
There’s also something to experience away from the pistes in Stoos, a car-free winter paradise in the canton of Schwyz. Those who want to take things a little slower can watch the mountain scenery slowly from the phaeton. Journeys must be booked at least 30 minutes in advance.
Duration: A round trip takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Price: 1 to 2 people pay a fixed fee of 50 francs, 3 people pay 60 francs, 4 people pay 70 francs.
Opening hours: Every day from 09:30 to 15:30 in good weather conditions.