Switzerland · WORKSHOPS
The good workshops & classes sell out in the summer weeks and the fine days go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Private three-hour ski coaching in Zermatt with flexible instruction, multilingual teachers, Matterhorn views, and a lesson built around your ability.
“My husband and I had an excellent instructor, Ari, for two days. Ari provided us with great technical instruction and took us to many areas of Zermatt.”
Cruise Lake Lucerne in first class with Alpine views, a regional three-course lunch, mineral water, and coffee or tea included.
“The food was truly 1st class. We did not really understand that the. Boat fries people as well as people who paid for the 3 course meal. But we were treated to a reserved table by a crystal clear window. Wonderful wait staff and a beautiful view 360 degrees. So glad we took this trip.”
Private three-hour ski lessons in Verbier with PDS Snowsport, tailored to your level, goals, and group, with tuition for up to six people.
“My experience was great! Claudio was really helpful and made the whole experience really smooth. The evolution is evident every time”
Private Zermatt ski lessons with personal coaching, Matterhorn views, and flexible instruction for beginners through expert skiers.
“Vebjorn is an amazing ski instructor! He is patient! And will really look after you if you fall like smashing your face to the snow. He checks what went wrong why you didn’t make it and tell you about it and giving you tips to get be reminded the basics! Thank you!”
Review of Zermatt’s private full-day ski lesson, with expert instruction, Matterhorn views, costs, logistics, and tips before booking.
“Our guide, Matt, was truly outstanding. He went above and beyond to navigate us through Zermatt, shared helpful tips throughout the day, and made the experience enjoyable. He was knowledgeable, patient, and personable—10/10, and we would absolutely book with him again. Unfortunately, our 2-star rating reflects the company’s organization and lack of transparency. The tour is marketed as a “VIP” guiding experience, but the logistics fell far short of that description. The Viator webpage provided very little practical information in advance. We were not told what lift tickets to purchase, where to rent equipment, or realistic rental costs. The listing stated “Ski & Snowboard Hire – estimated CH...”
Assemble a mechanical watch in a Zurich atelier, learn Swiss watchmaking from professionals, and leave with a keepsake from Maurice de Mauriac.
“Fascinating explanation of how a watch works. Arlene, our watchmaker, told us about each piece as she disassembled a watch. Then it was our turn to put it back together (!) - with her supervision and expert tips. I was delighted that most of the time was dedicated to our hands-on experience.”
Learn beginner snowboarding in Grindelwald with a patient guide, Bodmi lifts, Eiger views, gear, and a small group from Interlaken.
“Activity and location was excellent. Unfortunately the snowboard instructor was not very supportive and willing to offer extra help. Due to large number on the slopes learning was challenging and instructor was not very forthcoming in providing different ways to learn snowboarding if you didn’t pick it up straight away.”
Make Swiss fondue from scratch in Interlaken with Alpine cheese, wine tasting, garden games, and practical cooking tips in a small group.
“This is a super fun experience! Our group consisted of 4 adults and 4 teens, and everyone had a great time!”
Review of Zermatt’s private 3-hour ski lesson, with beginner-friendly coaching, named instructors, meeting details, value, and booking tips.
“Radka was great as a tour guide. We covered as much of the mountain as we could. Very professional and nice to ski with. Highly recommend.”
Review of Zermatt’s private full-day ski lesson, with flexible meeting points, certified instructors, local tips, costs, and booking advice.
“I loved skiing with Charles he always has very good jokes he always gives very very good advice so that we can get better at skiing he always takes us too the best places I hope that he is our teacher again.”
Learn to snowboard on Grindelwald’s Bodmi slopes with a patient instructor, small group, gear, helmet, and Eiger views from Interlaken.
“Dylan the snowboarding instructor was so patient and amazing. You rock Dylan. West thank you for being kind.”
Review of Verbier’s private full-day ski lesson, with expert coaching, flexible meeting points, practical costs, and booking advice.
“Martina was the best! Very good with our kid and he loved her!! Highly recommend!!”
Cook Swiss classics with Chef Marco in a private Kriens kitchen, then share chnöpfli, local cheese, meats, wine, and chocolate cake.
“This class is for those who want to truly learn how to prepare Swiss food in a relaxed and fun way. If you like nostalgic places and intimate areas, this class is for you. Marco is an excellent chef and teacher of the class. He explained every ingredient, why things were dRead more”
Paint Geneva’s Jet d’Eau in a private outdoor oil-painting class with personal instruction, lake views, and a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
“Very friendly and patient instructor The result is very nice and she make sure the you get beautiful painting New and recommended experience”
Review of Zermatt’s private three-hour snowboarding lesson at Sunnegga, with personal coaching, Matterhorn views, costs, gear, and booking tips.
“Greg was a great instructor for snowboarding. He helped me gain confidence in what I was doing and I was ready for the beginner slopes by the time we finished our session. A lot of helpful tips to fix my mistakes! This was my first time snowboarding and I now believe I’ll be ready next ski trip!”
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