Location: Leysin
Top Things to do in Leysin
What to do and see in Leysin, Switzerland: The Best Places and Tips
Leysin is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in the Aigle district of Switzerland. It is first mentioned around 1231–32 as Leissins, in 1352 as Leisins.
Restaurants in Leysin
1. Tobogganing Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By O_kocim - Manchester, United Kingdom
Such great fun going down different slopes! I had a brilliant time when I went there. Each slope has a number assigned depending on the steepness so you will definitely find one (or a few) you feel comfortable with. Or start with the 'easy' one and move up! If you are really brave you can go for the most challenging one - at the end of it you leave the ground and land on a big airbag. This one is not covered by your standard ticket, but it's only a couple of franks more and you can buy the additional ticket after one of your rides. Great place in a great location.
One tip - don't just sit down in your toboggan and go, wait for a member of staff to direct you.
2. Hefti Sports
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Welcome to Hefti Sports - the Leysin and Les Mosses specialist for all your ski rental equipment and purchases of technical gear and sports wear. Winter and summer alike, we strive to offer you the best service out there. Our stores are conveniently located at the foot of the slopes and are divided into two departments, rental and retail.
Reviewed By AckExpat - Leysin, Switzerland
They have great rentals of bikes, skis and equipment got the via frittata. The service is knowledge able and friendly, and they stand behind everything that they sell. The customer satisfaction is very important at Hefti Sports.
3. Berneuse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By arkajeetdasgupta - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
To reach Berneuse I took the train from Aigle to Leysin Village.This trip in itself is a visual treat. The cable car from the station is a walk downhill and totally worth it. The cable cars although do not have too clear windows, still the view up to Berneuse is astounding. From the top one can simply enjoy the beauty or have a couple of drinks or take a bike ride/hike down to the lake(was empty when I went there, bikes are available on rent downhill in front of the cable station). This as I came to know is a good skeing spot but unfortunately that had no utility in September(there was no ice and the skeing cable naturally did not ply).
You can simply sit there and relax while enjoying the beauty,
Tip - The tobacco ad on the hill is a must see, no idea how they did it.
4. Le Jardin de Gentiana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Veni_bibi_edi - Cirencester, United Kingdom
This garden is the medicinal plant garden of the Gentiana foundation. Hence there are many varieties of gentian to see as well as herbs and other plants.
It is recommended that you park in the car park of the sports and toboganning centre. You will see a notice board about the garden near where you drive into the car park. From there it is a 15 minute walk down steps, road and track to the garden. As some parts are rough you may want to wear walking boots.
It is open only during summer and not on Mondays and there is an entrance fee of four francs per adult.
We visited on a delightful sunny Sunday and a young family of volunteers were there to open the garden and take the entrance fees. The garden isn't large but it took us quite a while to go round as we read the labels on many of the plants and the boards describing the various areas of the garden.
There is a small selection of plants on sale. The view is excellent, one can see down into and over the Rhône valley and you may see the train climbing its way up the hills.
Very relaxing and informative.
5. Tour d'Ai Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By proftourist - Clermont, Florida
Ever thought about trying mountain climbing? Want to do it the safe way? Yes?
First rent the equipment for Via Ferratas (helmet, climbing harness and a Y-shaped lanyard with progressive-tear energy absorber) in a sports shop in Leysin. Then take the cable car to La Berneuse and find your way up to the start of this climbing route which is well documented on the Internet. You can do it solo if you know what you do, but preferably go with someone who has done it before.
You will be rewarded by the sports side of the experience as well as the view of the alpine landscape and the Lake of Geneva in the background.
After reaching the peak of la Tour d'Ai come down taking the "normal hiking route" to Leysin or La Berneuse.
6. Mayen Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Combine glacier and alpine hiking, with a wine and gourmet tour of the vineyards and fromageries, and soak up the history and culture of this beautiful region in the French Swiss Alps. Join us for one, two and three day tours. Guests stay in a beautiful chalet with panoramic views. We are based in Leysin in the Ormonts Valley in Canton Vaud.
Reviewed By Tyffi T - Kopavogur, Iceland
I highly recommend Getting Mayen Tours to show you around this amazing area. Our guides were knowledgeable about the culture, food wine and history They know the right places to visit and the locals to see. We went skying, snowboarding and hiking on our tour. They took us to a fabulous Sky/snowboard/bike store where we rented the perfect gear for our adventure. This area is scenic and everywhere you look there is a post card picture opportunity. Be sure to bring your camera and plenty of memory cards.
I love Switzerland and will be back for more adventures with Mayen Tours in the near future
