Engadin Outdoor Center — Attraction in Zuoz

First time canyoning – and I already can’t wait to go again!

I wouldn’t normally describe myself as an extreme sports girl. I love being active, sure—but I’ve always stayed within the limits of the more “grounded” sports. That changed the day I tried canyoning with Engadin Outdoor Center, from their Interlaken base.

The setting alone takes your breath away—Swiss nature in its most majestic form. Towering cliffs, crystal-clear water, deep canyons carved by time. It feels like stepping into another world.

The team was incredibly kind, professional, and attentive. They could tell I was nervous (I openly admitted it), and they supported me with such genuine care. That first jump? My heart was racing. But the moment I landed in the water, something shifted.

From that point on—I was hooked.

Sliding down rocks, jumping into pools, floating through narrow passages… it felt like I became part of the canyon. The experience lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours, but time dissolves. You’re completely present. It’s just you, the canyon, the water, the moment.

Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just flirting with the idea of stepping outside your comfort zone, I highly recommend this experience. Go with friends, go solo, go curious. Just go.

And to the Engadin Outdoor Center team: thank you. You made my first canyoning experience unforgettable.

i was afraid then i jumped and found joy waiting at the bottom

the canyon held me the water sang to me and now a part of me lives...

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