In a barrel, with a view of the starry sky or floating on the water – Grape Escapes offers unique overnight stays near Swiss vineyards.
Active Vineyard Adventures: Discover Switzerland’s Wine Regions by Foot, Bike & Paddle
If you love wine and enjoy being outdoors, Switzerland is the place for you. Whether on foot, by bike, on the water or on a scooter, each of the six wine regions offers unique opportunities to actively discover the vineyards and enjoy great wines.
Inclusive Winemaking: A Swiss Vineyard Blending Viticulture and Social Integration
At Chante Merle vineyard in La Neuveville, people with and without cognitive disabilities work hand in hand to produce nearly 10,000 bottles of wine each year. More than just a winery, it’s a place of purpose, inclusion, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Swiss Wine Diversity – A National Pride
Set off on a voyage of discovery of Swiss wines across this flat, lakeside or Alpine territory, with a topography as varied as its grape varieties. Each of the six wine-growing regions has surprises in store to delight your taste buds.
These Swiss winemakers are driving the wine industry forward
Some Swiss winemakers have made history – or are in the process of doing so. We present six of these personalities.
The 4th edition of “At the Heart of the Harvest” has more than 600 enthusiastic participants
In September, Swiss Wine organized the fourth national grape harvest event “At the Heart of the Harvest”. 30 vineyards throughout Switzerland offered interested wine lovers the opportunity to get involved in the vines.
Wine Tours Switzerland
Experience the Bündner Herrschaft, Heidiland and the St. Galler Rheintal with their wines typical of the terroir as well as the cultural and culinary delights of these regions.
The Swiss Bottle Back project wants to establish reusable wine bottles
“Bottle Back” is the first national project by winemakers aimed at reintroducing a common washable wine bottle. The goal is to reduce energy consumption, the use of raw materials, and the carbon footprint in the wine industry.
Where to spend a romantic weekend among the vines
Switzerland Tourism, in collaboration with Swiss Wine Promotion, offers unique accommodation options amidst Swiss vineyards. The Grape Escapes project aims to promote wine tourism in the country.
Open wine cellars attract great interest in Switzerland
They are a fixture on every Swiss wine lover’s agenda: the open wine cellars. In May 2024, winegrowers once again welcomed guests to pour the latest wines.
Unique experiences in Switzerland
The Regional Best of Wine Tourism, part of the Great Wine Capitals network, has awarded seven swiss wine activities. This event recognizes innovative contributions to Swiss wine tourism, spanning architecture, culture, innovation, and more. It’s a unique opportunity for Swiss regions to shine, fostering national and international recognition. With nominees hailing from various Swiss cantons, this year’s, once again, highlighted the very best in Swiss wine tourism.
At the Heart of the Harvest
On the weekends of 23-24 September and 30 September/1st October, the third national “At the Heart of the Harvest” autumnal fair took place, organised by Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP), the Swiss wines national body. This year, the organisers were able to rely on thirty-nine Swiss wineries to welcome more than nine-hundred and fifty apprentice grape harvesters.