Agrotourism, the agriculturally-based activities that attract tourists to a farm or ranch for holidays, has become very popular in this part of Europe, particularly Switzerland. People or families looking to get back to the basics for holidays have plenty of opportunities in Switzerland, with over 320 Swiss farms promoting agricultural tourism for everyone to enjoy. In the warmer months, families can enjoy farm life, overnighting in the barn or holiday house; adventure seekers can cycle from farm to farm; and children can experience life on the farm without their parents.

But holidays on the farm are not limited to the warmer months; it is becoming a tradition for some families to spend their winter holidays on farms as well. Families who prefer to pass up the crowded ski resorts for a quieter and more relaxing winter adventure with their kids are choosing winter holidays on the farm. If the calm serenity of winter nature, fresh air, and beautiful surrounding landscape seems more your style this winter, why not settle down for a few days on a farm, in a cozy apartment or room? Enjoy long walks, snowshoe in snow-covered hills, make a snowman, or have a good old-fashioned snowball fight with your kids, while exercising outdoors and being treated to some locally grown, healthy fine dining. Many of the farms are located directly in winter sports areas or in the immediate vicinity, so a day escape for skiing or snowboarding is also possible. To book your next winter escape to a farm, visit the Agrotourismus Schweiz website (German, French, and English available), plug in your desired dates, and select a region for a list of participating farms with available rooms or holiday houses.

https://www.myfarm.ch/en

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