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Best of Wine Tourism 2027: Discover the 14 Swiss Experiences Nominated
With 50 applications from Switzerland’s six wine regions, this year’s competition highlights the growing diversity of Swiss wine tourism. Fourteen experiences have been shortlisted for the Regional Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2027. On 9 October 2026 in Lausanne, the winners in the seven categories will be announced, with the successful entries going on to represent Switzerland at the international competition.
Until then, there is plenty to discover. Meet the 14 nominees and their unique wine tourism experiences.
Vaud: Discover Wine with All Your Senses
Domaine Bertholet: Wine Tasting, Vineyard Walk and Fondue
In Villeneuve, Domaine Bertholet combines three quintessentially Swiss pleasures: a wine tasting, a walk through the vineyards and a convivial fondue. It is an enjoyable way to discover the Lake Geneva wine region with all your senses.
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L’Aventure du Raisin: Puzzles Among the Vines
With L’Aventure du Raisin by Perey Vignerons-Encaveurs, the vineyard becomes a playground. Along the route, you solve puzzles inspired by vines and wine, with a break featuring wines and products from the estate.
Le Chemin des Capites: A Gourmet Walk Through Lavaux
The Chemin des Capites takes you through the spectacular vineyard terraces of Lavaux. Along the way, five traditional vineyard huts, five winemakers and a selection of regional specialities await, all accompanied by views over Lake Geneva.
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Château de Châtonneyre: An Evening of Food and Immersion
At Château de Châtonneyre in Corseaux, dinner becomes an experience in its own right. Projections, sounds and stories accompany each course, bringing together gastronomy, regional products and, on request, carefully paired wines.
German-speaking Switzerland and the Three Lakes: Wine with a View
VIN & VUE: Wine Overlooking the Three Lakes
At the VIN & VUE wine terrace of Weingut Hämmerli in Ins, you can enjoy the wines right where they are produced. Apéro platters, Flammkuchen and sweeping views over the vineyards and Three Lakes region complete the experience.
Boutique Boatel ATTILA: A Wine Journey on the Water
ATTILA is Switzerland’s first Boutique Boatel, cruising across Lakes Murten, Neuchâtel and Biel. Nine double rooms, an upper-deck lounge and special Wine Cruises combine travel with regional flavours in the heart of the Three Lakes region.
Valais: Between Vineyards, Alps and Long Tables
La Guérite 1814: Fine Dining Among the Vines
A small vineyard hut, 20 guests and a gastronomic menu in the vineyards of Saillon: La Guérite 1814 turns a meal into a special experience. Chef Pierre Crepaud’s cuisine is paired with wines from Cave Corbassière, while even the walk to the guérite forms part of the experience.
Wine & Music: Start the Weekend on a High Note
At Wine & Music in Crans-Montana, Valais wines meet live music and regional specialities. In the Jardins d’Ycoor, enjoy a glass of wine, raclette or a Valais platter accompanied by sounds ranging from jazz and pop to soul.
Chemin du Vignoble: Walking Through Valais
From Fully via Saillon and Leytron to Chamoson, this section of the Valais Wine Trail crosses one of Switzerland’s most striking vineyard landscapes. Wine bars, terraces and viewpoints invite you to discover the region at your own pace.
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Les Dents de Veisivi: Wine Tasting in a Traditional Mayen
In Val d’Hérens, Les Dents de Veisivi takes wine tasting into a distinctly Alpine setting: a traditional Valais mayen. The experience combines wine with the authentic landscape and atmosphere of the high valley, revealing a very different side of wine tourism in Valais.
Weine Vouilloz: Discover Wine Along an Educational Trail
At Weine Vouilloz in Varen, an educational trail leads through the vineyards and past small historic vineyard huts with a wine and vine museum. Traditional tools, a collection of grape varieties and tasting opportunities illustrate the close links between winegrowing, history and landscape in Valais.
Tavolata des Vins du Valais: Dining Together Among the Vines
A long table in the vineyards, Valais wines and a shared meal: the Tavolata des Vins du Valais brings guests and wineries together in a convivial setting. In August, wineries across the canton host their own Tavolatas, each featuring different menus and wines.
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Ticino: Become a Winemaker for a Day
L’Alchimia del Gusto: Create Your Own Blend
At Cantina alla Maggia in Ascona, you can get hands-on yourself. Guided by the winemaker, you combine different wines straight from the barrels to create your own personal blend, while discovering how grape varieties, ageing and proportions influence the taste of a wine.
Geneva: Your Very Own Wine
Domaine des Esserts: Create Your Own Wine
During the «Créez votre vin» workshop at Domaine des Esserts, you step into the role of cellar master. You taste different wines, create your own blend and discover in a playful way how a personalised wine comes to life.
Who Will Win the Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2027?
The decision will be announced on 9 October 2026 at the Regional Best of Wine Tourism Awards ceremony at Plateforme 10 in Lausanne. The regional winners will then qualify for the international Great Wine Capitals competition, which will be held in New Zealand this year.
One thing is already certain: if you want to do more than simply taste Swiss wine and instead discover its landscapes, people and stories, the nominees offer plenty of inspiration for your next trip.
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