Turn every walk into a journey of discovery full of exciting moments and stories.
Phänomena Spot turns Switzerland into your personal discovery space, where you find out on site why the Aletsch Glacier is melting, how thermal springs are formed and what innovations have to do with your everyday life. With interactive trails, augmented reality and multimedia stories, every one of your outings becomes an unforgettable experience – developed with scientists, experts and destinations for people who want more than just taking photos.
Teilnahmebestätigung
1984
2026
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NATURE THAT GRABS YOU
Discover spectacular natural phenomena
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YOUR ALERT WHEN THINGS GET EXCITING
Push notifications when you are nearby
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With the Phänomena Spot app you don’t have to search. The app notifies you as soon as an exciting spot is nearby. That way you don’t miss anything.
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AN APP EVERYONE CAN HANDLE
For you, whatever your age
Children love the interactive elements of our app, adults appreciate the depth and grandparents enjoy the clear explanations. Everyone finds something that excites them.
PLENTY OF SPOTS FOR YOUR CURIOSITY
Across Switzerland and constantly growing
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More than 30 regions and specialist partners are already developing trails with us and new ones are constantly being added. Each trail presents its very own natural wonders, innovations and cultural treasures.
YOUR FREE APP FOR SWITZERLAND
Free and ad-free
Funded by Innotour, the official Swiss tourism promotion scheme, as well as foundations and partner destinations. You don’t pay a single centime and you see no advertising.
What you take with you:
Shared experiences that bring you closer: perfect for you and your friends. Instead of just taking a selfie, you experience something that makes you think and that you’ll still be talking about days later.
Closer to innovation: understand how new technologies work and why they enrich your life.
Inspiration for new outings: discover exciting trails and places you’ve never been to before and find inspiring spots for your next trip.
Trails that make sense: build up knowledge that creates a big picture instead of isolated bits of information.
Discover Switzerland in a new way: see familiar places with fresh eyes and understand connections you were not aware of before.
Awareness for the environment and the future: understand climate change and sustainability through experiences that are genuinely enjoyable.
Memories you can’t buy: stories and knowledge you’ll still enjoy telling years from now.
Edutainment that really works: you learn without noticing because you’re so captivated.
How it works: ready for your first spot in three steps
Download the app – ready to go in 30 seconds.
You download the Phänomena app free of charge – no account, no credit card, no waiting time. Just install, open and you’re ready. Switzerland as an interactive experience space is now in your pocket. Also available in the browser.
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Find spots without searching.
You’re out and about and suddenly the app notifies you: there’s something exciting nearby! Or you browse through the trails that interest you. More than 30 trails in many regions. You decide what you discover.
Marvel and understand on site.
You stand in front of a glacier, open the spot and see in a video how it was formed. You use AR and understand what is happening beneath the surface. In the end you don’t just walk away with photos, but with that rare sense of fascination that makes you forget time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. You need an Internet connection for videos, images, audio and AR content. Ideally, you will use mobile data or Wi-Fi. Many spots also have public Wi-Fi nearby.
No. Simply download the app, open it and start right away – no sign-up, no email, no password.
The app is suitable for all age groups – from children (with AR and videos) to grandparents (with easy-to-understand explanations).
The app runs on iOS (iPhone/iPad) and Android (smartphones/tablets). You can also use it directly in the browser – without any installation.
No, you can also view the spots and trails in the web browser.
The app automatically sends you a push notification when you are near a spot. Or you can open the map and search for spots and trails that interest you.
A spot is a single place with exciting content (videos, images, AR, audio). A trail is a route that connects several spots and tells a coherent story.
No. We do not collect any personal data, and we do not pass anything on. The app is free of advertising and respects your privacy.
EXPERIENCE SWITZERLAND IN A NEW WAY
Get access in just a few minutes to more than 30 trails and topics that will amaze you
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Life's too short for boring outings. The Phänomena app is where families marvel together, friends discover new things, and solo adventurers meet like-minded people. Over 30 trails with countless spots – free and available for you.
No registration required
Suitable for the whole family