Want to get some fresh air without giving up inspiration? Switzerland is full of amazing places where art can be experienced outdoors, at your own pace. Between gentle hiking, aesthetic discovery and time travel, these ten destinations combine nature, culture and heritage. The perfect weekend getaway from spring to autumn.
1. Verbier 3-D Foundation (VS)
A contemporary sculpture park perched at an altitude of 2,300 metres, in a spectacular Alpine setting. Monumental works in dialogue with nature – to be discovered on foot or on skis 📌 On découvre
2. Bourbakis allee (VD)
An open-air memorial trail in the Vallée de Joux, retracing the arrival of Bourbaki soldiers in 1871. A sensitive historical trail in the heart of nature. 📌 On découvre
3. Balade de Séprais (JU)
A bucolic stroll through meadows and orchards, dotted with contemporary sculptures. A discreet but poetic open-air museum 📌 On découvre
4. Exomusée of Locle (NE)
Art invites itself onto the walls and facades of the watchmaking town. This urban itinerary combines permanent works and temporary exhibitions, to be discovered along the streets. 📌 On découvre
5. Sculpture at Schönthal (BL)
A former priory transformed into an art center. Contemporary works are displayed in a wooded Jura landscape, between spirituality and raw nature.
6. Augusta Raurica (BL)
Journey back in time in the footsteps of ancient Rome. Amphitheater, temple, reconstructed streets… an open-air archaeological museum for young and old alike.
7. Rehberger-Weg – Fondation Beyeler / Riehen (BS)
This 5-kilometre art trail links the Fondation Beyeler with the Vitra Design Museum (in Germany) through the vineyards and hills of Riehen. It features some twenty monumental works by German sculptor Tobias Rehberger, integrated into the landscape. A pedestrian or bicycle trail where contemporary art and nature meet in harmony. The ten-year tour can be visited until October 31, 2025.
8. Ballenberg – Musée suisse en plein air (BE)
Dozens of old houses and farms to explore like a life-size village. A living immersion in Swiss traditions, with the added bonus of a temporary exhibition on the national struggle.
9. Würth Sculpture Park – Chur (GR)
A 1,200 m² contemporary sculpture garden located right next to the Würth Forum in Chur. The garden features works by Jean Tinguely, Niki de Saint Phalle, Not Vital and Bernhard Luginbühl. A beautiful artistic getaway in a well-kept urban environment.
10. Bruno Weber Park – Dietikon/Spreitenbach (ZH/AG)
This enchanting sculpture park is the work of a single artist, Bruno Weber. Located in the Limmat Valley, it’s a phantasmagorical universe populated by monumental creatures, mosaics and surrealist architecture. A truly immersive experience in an imaginary world
📌 En pratique :
- Most of these open-air museums are free or low-cost.
- Perfect for families, slow tourists and photography enthusiasts.
- Just bring good shoes, good weather and a little curiosity.
📸 Art is calling you? Set off on an escapade where the landscape becomes a gallery.