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08/09/2009How to keep fit in Switzerland

Keeping fit Switzerland offers year-round sporting opportunities, from skiing in winter to swimming, golf and camping in summer.

Switzerland offers unparalleled opportunities for sports throughout the year, providing the sports enthusiast with ski slopes in the winter months and outdoor swimming pools in summer. With names like Roger Federer and Martina Hingis known by millions, sports are an essential part of Swiss life. The Swiss are very health-conscious and practice sports regularly.

Winter sports
Switzerland is home to winter sports like ice skating, skiing and snowboarding. Most families spend at least a week of their annual holiday at a ski resort. Major towns and most alpine resorts have an ice field for skating in the winter. At school, pupils often follow elementary courses in skiing and figure skating.

Biking and hiking
Biking and mountain climbing are the most popular summertime sports. Switzerland also has more kilometres of hiking paths per capita than any other nation and many Swiss enjoy using them. In the main towns and cities, several clubs provide outdoor treks, but most people prefer to practice them independently. For inexperienced hikers, guides are available.


Swimming
The Swiss also love to swim and sunbathe in summer, and the authorities ensure that the city’s waters are kept clean. Public pools, river and lakeside swimming facilities are located throughout the country. Swimming in lakes and rivers is especially popular, as entrance fees cost half as much as for pools.

Opportunities to take part in water sports are best found in French speaking Switzerland. Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel offer sailing, water-skiing and canoeing.
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