Activities at Our Chalet
At Our Chalet we are happy to welcome everybody who wishes to visit the Centre, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and soak up over 90 years of history of this very special place. If you would like to visit for a day tour or are staying overnight outside of one of our events and would like to book programme activities you will find all the relevant information here.
INDEPENDENT GUESTS AND GROUPS
Individual groups are welcome to stay at Our Chalet and arrange tailor-made programmes based on the season. Note: in Summer (June – August) we are not able to offer any programme activities outside of our summer event programmes.
We warmly welcome groups, whether Guides and Scout or not, who would like to create a customised programme for their stay, from a few days to a few weeks. For planning and advice contact our programme team.
Our Chalet has lots to offer in all seasons, whether you wish to come alone, as a family, or as part of a group. For bespoke programme we require a minimum of 10 participants. If you have fewer than this in your group, we are happy to welcome you on to one of our events, for an independent stay without programme activities, or for a self-guided tour.
Our Seasons
PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES
Our Chalet offers a range of activities for visiting groups. For day visitors we offer guided tours and pinning ceremonies only. For groups staying overnight we can offer a wide range of programmes.
Guided Tour of Our Chalet
- CHF 5 per person or CHF 10 per family
- Free for overnight guests
- Minimum 10 people (smaller groups can join together), maximum 60 people
- All groups must book in advance
The tour includes a presentation of the history of Our Chalet, a guided walk around the site, and interesting stories about the Centre and the Our Chalet family past and present. The tour lasts about one hour and takes place at 10am and 2pm.
Pinning Ceremony + Tour
- CHF 18 per person
- Minimum 10 people (smaller groups can join together), maximum 60 people
- All groups must book in advance
A special ceremony at the flagpole which includes a welcome from Our Chalet staff, the presentation of a traditional Our Chalet pin, and raising of the flag. Followed by a guided tour of Our Chalet. Pinning ceremony + tour lasts 1.5-2 hours and takes place at 10am and 2pm.
Self Guided Tour
- Self guided tours are free of charge
- Maximum 10 people
- We strongly advise booking your visit in advance
Self guided tours are available between 9am and 5pm (last start time for tour). Please register on arrival at Reception where you will be given a self-guided tour sheet to help you find your way around the site.
Twilight Hike
For overnight guests Our Chalet staff can lead a twilight hike starting after dinner. The hike will last 1-1.5 hours and cover easy to moderate terrain. In winter, we can lead snowshoe hikes. Hikes are particularly special around the full moon when the mountains are lit by the moon and we can hike without torches.
Must be booked in advance, minimum 10 participants.
INDOOR EVENING PROGRAMMES
We can offer a range of indoor evening programmes for overnight guests. Swiss Night, Goose Game, International Night, and Games Night are all popular choices.
Must be booked in advance, minimum 10 participants.
Campfire
For overnight guests in any season we can run a traditional Guide/Scout campfire. Note: we do not offer any food at our campfire. Occasionally we may be able to run a campfire for day visitors who wish to return in the evening.
Must be booked in advance, minimum 10 participants.
DAY PROGRAMMES
- Available when we do not have an event programme running (not available June-August)
- Minimum 10 participants. Under 18s must be accompanied by at least one adult age 18+ in their group.
- Wide range of options - from hikes and klettersteigs to kayak tours and town/city excursions.
- All activities must be booked in advance.
- E-mail programme@ourchalet.wagggs.org to find out more!
Contact Our Team
If you have questions not answered on this page, feel free to contact us!