4 icy adventures in Switzerland

Canyoning, ice climbing, cross-country skiing & ice bathing

2. April 2023Categories: | | Est. reading time: 1 min.

When ziplining, we are fascinated by the partly frozen, partly dark cobalt blue shining Inn.
When ziplining, we are fascinated by the partly frozen, partly dark cobalt blue shining Inn.

Experience the thrill of winter in Switzerland with four ice adventures: ice canyoning in Pontresina, ice climbing on majestic frozen walls, tranquil cross-country skiing through Arosa's serene forests, and daring ice bathing at Untersee, Europe’s first public ice bath.

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