Sustainable Social Programs

Organize an environmentally- and culture-friendly supporting program for your convention in Zurich.

Climate-Friendly Experiences for Groups

E-mobility, food, or city walking tours

A conscious choice of supporting program has a positive impact on the carbon footprint of congresses and events. Whether a cookery course, guided city walk, or bicycle tour – the group experiences listed below are not only fun, but also make participants more aware of how to adopt a sustainable lifestyle.

The Zurich Convention Bureau would be delighted to help you find the right supporting program for your event.

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“Taste The Waste” Cooking Course

Avoid food waste and try out new recipes: on this cooking course, amateur cooks learn to cook creatively using leftovers and food waste.

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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

Not just hotel rooms and meeting rooms: during a guided walk through the Old Town, congress participants get to know the most beautiful aspects of Zurich.

Forxtrail Hera

Foxtrail "Hera"

The Foxtrail "Hera" is a scavenger hunt through the city center of Zurich on the theme of sustainability. The Zurich Convention Bureau tested this social program – read about the experience here.

From Sewage to Clean Water

During this tour, experts from the sewage treatment plant show how between 150,000 and 500,000 cubic meters of sewage water are treated and cleansed here every day.

Zurich, Umami Experience

Umami Experience

Sustainable Farming

The start-up enterprise, Umami, grows herbs and vegetables following nature's example. Groups can experience this magical urban oasis firsthand and sample the products during an entertaining tasting game.

Zurich, Hiltl Academy

Hiltl Academy – Cookery Course

Sustainable Nutrition

Inspiration for a sustainable lifestyle: at the Hiltl Academy, budding chefs conjure up delicious meat-free menus.

Dragon Boating on Lake Zurich

Team spirit and stamina are required when up to 20 people paddle across Lake Zurich on board a dragon boat in time with the beat of the drum.

Team Games with Electric Vehicles

Quads, automobiles, motorcycles, or boats: at this entertaining team event, participants have the opportunity to test a wide variety of electric vehicles.

From Waste to Energy Tour

Renewable Energies

During this fascinating guided tour, participants learn how combustible waste is converted into thermal heat and eco-friendly electricity.

Go Green Rallye

Go Green Rallye

Work as a team, tackle tricky challenges, and gain green points as you find sustainable solutions. This fun team game can be played in any location in Switzerland and raises the participants' awareness for sustainability as well as teamwork.

Night Watchman Tour in Zurich

Accompany the night watchman on foot through the narrow, winding alleys: on this tour, participants hear exciting anecdotes from Zurich’s past.

City Tour by Segway

On a guided tour with Segways, groups of up to 15 people can effortlessly explore the most beautiful places in Zurich.

Surprise Stadtführungen

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Auf diesen Stadtrundgängen zeigen sozial benachteiligte und armutsbetroffene Menschen ihr Zürich.

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Wild Bee Excursions

Discover biodiversity and the fascinating world of wild bees in the city - accompanied two-hour excursion.

Urban Gardening Workshop

As a budding urban gardener, in this workshop you’ll learn the basics about soil, planters, and sunlight before you grab your own planter and load it up with seeds and seedlings.

Traditional Folk Music Entertainment

Local Traditions

Alphorn, yodeling, and folklore: at this entertaining event, participants become acquainted with the musical traditions of Switzerland.

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