Social programmes around water

On Lake Hornberg above Gstaad and Schönried, you can enjoy that beach feeling in alpine surroundings. Hire out Europe’s highest wakeboarding facility for your team – it’s easy to reach by bus, minibus, on foot or by bike. If some members of your team don’t want to fly over the lake, there are plenty of ways for them to have fun bathing in the lake, playing table-tennis or using the slacklines.

Enjoy an exciting whitewater rafting experience with your team and discover breathtaking scenery along the way. River rafting and canyoning doesn't just stimulate the senses, it also strengthens the team spirit. In spring, when the rivers run high with melt water, the Saane and Simme provide particularly exhilarating conditions for rafting and canyoning. But even at the height of summer, a rafting experience is an ideal and refreshing team event.

This fizzing, thrilling jetboat ride starts at Bönigen near Interlaken, where it’s also easy to organise a social event with snacks and a refreshing glass of wine. Donning your life-jackets and ready for action, you set off at speed in the jetboat, heading for the upper end of the lake. On the way, along with listening to some exciting local tales, you will have lots of fun and feel an adrenaline rush as the boat twists and turns and even performs a 360-degree spin.

The gorge of the lower Grindelwald glacier is an awe-inspiring masterpiece of nature. During the bridge building activity, you and your team can experience the wonders of this 100-metre deep gorge as you construct and use a walkway across it. Knotting the rope for the bridge and crossing the gorge builds trust in the group and in yourself and cements positive attitudes and belief in shared successes.

How many bridges can you cross? What are they called? And when and why were they built? Founded by members of the Zähringen dynasty, Thun sports a rich variety of bridges. During a special 1.5-hour stroll around the town centre you will learn lots of fascinating facts about them – always accompanied by the turquoise waters of the Aare river.

At the foot of the Grimsel massif, huge volumes of water are used to produce electricity. The engaging tours around the underground complex of the Oberhasli power station highlight the complexity of this process. To round off your visit, you may also want to go for an adventurous ride on one of the former works railways. These include the Gelmer Funicular, Europe's steepest open funicular.

Europe’s highest railway station is the starting point for a breathtaking team outing at over 3400 m above sea level. You and your group will experience the fascination of the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe from up close and – roped together, secured and led by a professional mountain guide – venture out on to the permanent ice of the Aletsch glacier. On the tour, and later in the Ice Palace and on the Sphinx Terrace, you will learn all kinds of interesting facts about this "Alpine Sensation".

Do you have what it takes to explore a waterfall up close? You will be well secured and supervised by the mountain guides of BERGFALKE Alpine Training Centre. During this activity, you and your team will join forces to conquer the waterfall – with a rope, lots of courage and a healthy dose of adrenalin. Professional guides will ensure your safety.

The Engstligen Falls near Adelboden plummet more than 600 metres across two cascades to reach the valley floor. During an easy circular hike, your group will find out lots of interesting facts about Adelboden's past, present and future and can admire the thundering mass of water at close proximity. Drinks and nibbles are served to round off the excursion.

Set amid the Kandertal mountains, this paradise far from the bustle of everyday life is the perfect location for seminars or for simply switching off. The Blausee nature park with its impressive rock formations and crystal-clear lake is home to a small hotel with an excellent restaurant, charming accommodation and well-equipped meeting rooms. Possible creative break-out activities include a guided walk round the nature park, a boat tour or a hands-on course in pickling trout sourced from the organic Blausee trout farm.

Lake Biel offers many opportunities for your next team event. During a themed boat tour with Lake Biel's shipping company, you and your team get to enjoy the beautiful landscape as well as a delicious meal. Options include cheese or meat fondue, raclette, a brunch or an aperitif party. All aboard and ship ahoy!

More than 40 types of grape are grown around Lake Biel. In addition to the classic varieties, many rarer species are cultivated with care and passion. The walk through the vineyards includes three wine tastings, offering an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the rich diversity of Lake Biel wines and the people who produce them.