Summer is the perfect season to reconnect with friends and enjoy outdoor adventures. Whether it’s for a weekend or a longer getaway, outdoor activities are ideal for making unforgettable memories and breaking free from the routine. If you’re looking for fun, accessible, and varied ideas, here’s our selection of the best experiences to share this summer — especially around Switzerland, from lakes and mountains to countryside escapes.
🌊 Cool Off Together: Water-Based Activities
Nothing beats a good splash to spice up a summer weekend with friends. Try these refreshing ideas:
Paddleboard Breakfast on the Lake: Glide across the water while enjoying fresh local pastries on your paddleboard.
Canyoning in the Gorges: Rappelling, jumps, and natural slides in places like the Verdon, Ticino, or the Ain gorges.
Rafting & Kayaking: Thrills guaranteed on the Dranse (Haute-Savoie), the Inn (Grisons), or the Dora Baltea (Italy).
Wild Beaches: Find hidden coves or mountain lakes like Taney (VS) or Cauma (GR) for a peaceful picnic and swim.
🧗♀️Adrenaline & Team Challenges
If action and challenge are your thing, these group activities will strengthen your bond:
Via Ferrata & Climbing: Accessible to beginners and offering jaw-dropping views (Leysin, Evolène, Dolomites).
Tree-Top Adventures: Forest parks with giant zip lines — test your limits while laughing together.
All-Terrain Scooters or E-Bikes: Speed down Alpine slopes without needing to be a pro.
Outdoor Escape Games: Take on missions across cities or vineyards in a fun, team-based challenge.
🏕️ Chill Mode: Relaxation & Nature
Prefer calm over thrills? Try these laid-back and revitalizing options:
Survival Night in the Wild: Spend the night with a guide, build your own camp, forage food, and learn survival skills.
Yoga or Meditation in Nature: Many scenic spots now offer outdoor sessions with breathtaking views.
BBQ & Swimming: Sometimes, the best plan is just sun, laughs, and a lakeside grill session with friends.
🍷 Epicurean Delights: For Food & Wine Lovers
A weekend with friends is also a time for indulgence. How about a gourmet escape? Think exclusive wine tastings, vineyard walks at golden hour, and local cheese platters in scenic spots like Lavaux (CH), Burgundy (FR), or South Tyrol (IT).
More foodie ideas to try with your crew:
Outdoor Cooking Class with a Private Chef: Think homemade pasta, summer raclette, or Alpine tapas.
Rustic Brunch in a Mountain Farm or Vineyard.
Gourmet Bike Tour: Ride between tasting stops (wine, craft beer, local ice cream).
Cocktail Workshop on a Scenic Terrace.
🍹 Bonus Moments You Shouldn’t Miss
Sunset Apéro: A must, whether at altitude, by a lake, or picnic-style.
Outdoor Games: Mölkky, spikeball, frisbee, cards… the point is to laugh together.
Jeux en plein air : Mölkky, spikeball, frisbee, cartes... l’essentiel, c’est de rire ensemble.
🎯 In a Nutshell
A perfect summer weekend with friends blends fun, adventure, chill vibes… and great company! Whether you're thrill-seekers, nature lovers, or aperitif royalty, there’s an outdoor activity just right for your group.
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🎒 So… when are we leaving?
