Exploring the Swiss-Inspired Town of Midway, Utah

Midway Utah, also known as "Little Switzerland" is the perfect day trip location for Utah natives and vistors alike. Located 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City, Midway is known for it's beautiful mountain scenery and it's Germanic heritage. The town is filled with shops, architecture, and activities inspired by it's 1850 Swiss settlers.

I spent a snowy January day exploring the city, but I'm here to share all the best that Midway has to offer.

Activities

Midway offers plenty of activities for the whole family — from summer lake adventures to wintery fun in the snow. We enjoyed the town's outdoor ice rink and ice castles.

• Midway outdoor ice rink
• Celebrate Swiss Days
• Scuba or swim in the Homestead Crater
• Horse drawn wagon light show
• Heber Valley Railroad scenic train ride

• Midway ice castles
• Bowling at Holiday Lanes
• Views from Memorial Hill
• Ritual chocolate tasting and tour
• Snowmobile tours
• Spend a day at Deer Creek State Park paddle boarding, swimming, hiking, or camping
• Go Horseback riding
• Meet the Wasatch Back Alpacas

Shops and Architecture

You can spot a Swiss influence in countless store fronts and shop interiors around Midway. Take a leisurely stroll along main street and stop in anywhere interesting.

• Swiss Alps Inn exterior
• Country Gardens & Nursery

• Edelweiss Gallery

• Midway Town Hall and gift shop

• Calvary Chapel exterior

• Fernweh shop

• Kringles shop

• Heber Valley Artisan Cheese

Food

From retro milkshakes to fine dining, Midway has restaurants for every taste. Here are some of the most well-known options.

• Lakehouse at Deer Creek
• Back 40
• Lodgepole grill at Daniels Summit Lodge
• Dairy Keen
• Granny’s drive in
• 1886 Grill
• Cafe Galeria Alpenglobes
• Zermatt

Hope you enjoy exploring Midway!