Where the steepest cog railway is – Mount Pilatus Pilatus, also known as Mount Pilatus, composed of several peaks lies overlooking Lucerne in Central Switzerland. The highest is named is named Tomlishorn (2,128.5 m (6,983 ft)). Lucerne’s very own mountain is the one the legendary place in the country. There are 73 Alpine peaks. You can enjoy the picturesque and panoramic …
Perfect pyramid shaped mountain – Matterhorn The Matterhorn called as Monte Cervino in Italian, Mont Cervin in French is one of the well-known mountains in the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy. The mount rises 14,692 feet [4,478 metres) above sea level and 6 miles (10 km) southwest of the village of Zermatt, Switzerland. The first climbers of the mountain …
Skydiving between Swiss Alps over the Lucerne Lake While enjoying the aerial view of the Lucerne Lake and Swiss Alps experience the thrill of a tandem skydive once! No worries whether you have experience or not. Top Skydivers are with you in Lucerne tandem skydive . About 4000m you will exit with your Tandem Master. …
Julier Pass – The curvy mountain road The Julier Pass which sits above Silvaplana, 7km to the west is a mountain pass in Switzerland, in the Albula Alps. It connects the Engadin valley with central Graubünden, the nearest inhabited localities on its approaches being Silvaplana and Bivio. From Chur through deep Alpine valleys the Julier Pass Route heads to St. Moritz. You can enjoy the attraction …
The Great St Bernard Pass – In the heart of the Swiss Alps The Great St Bernard Pass, which lies Italian-Swiss border east of the Mont Blanc group in the southwestern Pennine Alps is the third highest road pass in Switzerland, and it lies 2,469 m (8,100 ft) above sea level. The famous pass, one of the most ancient passes through the Western Alps connects Martigny in Valais in Switzerland …
Another stunning 5 star Road Pass – Bernina Pass Bernina Pass is a high maintain pass in the Bernina Range which is a mountain range in the Alps of eastern Switzerland and northern Italy. It lies in the canton of Graubünden (Grisons). On your way you’ll see stunning variations in the landscape, from high alpine scenery on the Bernina Pass to …
Escape the ordinary on the Road trip – Gotthard Pass Gotthard Pass is a mountain pass in the Alps traversing the Saint-Gotthard Massif and connecting northern and southern Switzerland. The most known entrance gate is also known as King of Mountain Passes and St. Gotthard Pass. The pass is an important motor and railway route between central Europe and Italy as well as the most …
The legendary Swiss mountain pass – Furka Pass Don’t you love to experience a picturesque or a truly scenic ride as your road trip. Furka Pass will be wonderful selection for a road trip by car. Furka Pass, one of the highest highways in Europe (known in French as Le Col de la Furka), is …
Top notch thrill – Mountain path The world famous Eiger is a mountain, overlooking Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. The 3,967-metre mountain is just north of the main watershed and border with Valais. If you are looking for a short like 2 to 3-hour duration and thrill hike near to Jungfrau …
Parc Naziunal Svizzera – Swiss National Park The Swiss National Park or Parc Naziunal Svizzera, one of the beautiful eighteen official national parks in Switzerland, is located in the within the canton of Graubünden, between Zernez, S-chanf, Scuol, and the Fuorn Pass in the Engadin valley on the border with Italy. The park, where hunting, grazing, forestry, and mining are prohibited is protected extremly. End of the …
Long distance panoramic Hiking The Engadin or Engadine, a long high Alpine valley region is located in the eastern Swiss Alps in the canton of Graubünden. It follows the route of the river Inn which waters Engadin, the only Swiss valley and ends up in the Black Sea via the Danube. The high ranges of mountain on all sides protect the region of Engadin which is famous …
Oeschinen Lake & Hike Oeschinen Lake or Oeschinensee which lies nestled beneath the sheer cliffs and rugged flanks of a stunning cirque of 3,000-meter peaks, is a lake in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Also it is located 4 kilometres east to Kandersteg in the Oeschinen valley. The maximum depth of the lake is 56 metres. This great stunning loop offers you the …
Finest trails in Large natural park Parc Ela is one is the largest natural parks with rich in scenery and national cultural assets in in heart of the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It is very famous to walk and hike. The Septimer, Julier and Albula, living cultural and romantic villages, lie within the park. The …
Höhenweg Höhbalmen Trail If you wish to go a hike but your time in the Alps is very limited then, the Höhenweg Höhbalmen trail is the right choice. It is a one-day hike that begin from Bahnhofstrasse in Zermatt. Zermatt, one of the most exclusive shopping destinations and culturally rich city is the destination for …
Lauterbrunnental Glacial Valley Lauterbrunnen at the bottom of a U-shaped impressive valley that extends south alps is located in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The Lauterbrunnen Valley or Lauterbrunnental, one of the most beautiful valley in Europe is one of the deepest in the Alpine chain and beautiful with its 72 thundering waterfalls, secluded valleys, green alpine …
Hiking in Zermatt – Matterhorn Trail The most dramatic mountain of the Alps, Matterhorn is located at the head of Zermatt. That esily recognized mountain peak is very well-known among climbers in world. The Zermatt -Matterhorn hike offers 400 kilometres of marked hiking trails. The Matterhorn trekking starts and ends in Zermatt. The hiking journey takes over 5 days from …
Titlis Hike – Themed Trails Titlis, a popular mountain with hikers, is located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern. It is the highest summit of the range north of the Susten Pass, between the Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland. Mount Titlis is covered with snow year round like a milky white blanket. You can reach the top using …
Previous Next Mount Rigi – Simple Trail with stunning panoramic views Mount Rigi, one of the beautiful mountains with panoramic views many people visit is located close to Zug and Zurich. As it is very snow-free far before many other hikes in the country, people come here to hike from winter to summer. The trails …
Montreux, an authentic little piece of paradise is a town and a Swiss town on the shoreline of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps. Montreux’ main draws include peaceful walks along a lakeshore blessed with 19th-century hotels, a mild microclimate, a hilltop Old Town, one of the world’s premier jazz festivals, Friday-morning lakeside markets and a fabulous 13th-century fortress. The …
Thun: City of Lake and history Thun is a city in the district of Thun of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. The city lies where the Aare flows out of Lake Thun in southeast of Bern. the city is the gateway to the Bernese Oberland. The River Aare, first flows from Lake Thun then to Bern. The river provides a particular shape to the cityscape. The region was …
Davos is an Alpine resort town and a municipality in the Prättigau/Davos Region in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. Davos is the highest town in Europe (1,560 m above sea level). The quality and diversity of its facilities is unique. The town is famed for the diversity of sports, leisure and cultural offers, its rejuvenating climate, the HC Davos, the Spengler Cup, the Kirchner Museum, the …
The highest town in Europe Engelberg, a major mountain resort in Central Switzerland is a village and a municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Besides the village of alpine experiences, for the “place to be” for your next outdoor and mountain sports adventure? Then, Engelberg is the right place. Throughout the winter, Engelberg offers you numerous possibilities to experience a lot on and …
Medieval University City Fribourg, surrounded on three sides by the Sarine river is the capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg and the district La Sarine. It is located on the Swiss Plateau, and is a major economic, administrative and educational center on the cultural border between German and French Switzerland. Both French and German are widely spoken by the native residents. The city …
Gstaad is a town which attracts a charming mix of visitors in the German-speaking section of the Canton of Bern in southwestern Switzerland. The winter campus of the Institute Le Rosey is located in Gstaad. Gstaad has a population of about 9,200 and is located 1,050 metres (3,445 feet) above sea level. The St. Nicholas …
Glarus is the capital of the eponymous canton. Two-thirds devastated by fire in 1861, the town is 19th century’s creation with a few traditional rural timber houses only that survived the flames. The Glarus is a varied holiday region but it also has a long industrial history, particularly in the manufacturing of decorative textiles. In …
Gruyères with its rolling green landscape and the peaks of the Fribourg Pre-Alps is a town in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. The medieval town is an important tourist location in the upper valley of the Saane/Sarine river, and gives its name to Gruyère cheese. Gruyères is 810 m (2,660 ft) above sea level, 4.5 km (2.8 mi) south-south-east of the district capital Bulle. The …
Interlaken: Town between Lakes Interlaken is a beautiful town in canton of Bern in the center of Switzerland. It is a well-known tourist destination in the Swiss Alps. The town is also the main transport gateway to the mountains and lakes of that region. It is centrally located and easy to reach. Interlaken has two rail …
Laax, Falera and Films are popular towns in the Surselva Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The town of Flims is dominated by the Flimserstein which one can see from almost anywhere in the area. Falera is a town of rich culture and history. In 1800 B.C., a settlement was started on the Mutta. There is a huge diversity of mountain experiences, with over …
Laax is a town in the Surselva Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Laax is somewhat of a sprawling place. Villages are dotted about in meadows and roads wind, hidden by pine trees, snow dumped prettily all over the place. Warm chalets give off wood smoke from their chimneys. Laax is all about modern lifts, vast terrain, long piste trails for all …
The town with the warmest climate Locarno is a southern Swiss town in the district Locarno. The town Locarno is exactly located on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore. The city of film is a fascinating place for its history, culture and architecture. The town is well-known for its warmest climate in Switzerland and 2,300 …
The gateway to central Switzerland Lucerne is a city with stunning mountainous views which is located in Lake Lucerne. This most charming city is a destination for many travel groups on their journey through central Switzerland. The city’s main sights: Medieval Chapel Bridge with gable paintings, considered to be one of the oldest, covered wooden …
Martigny surrounded by vineyards and orchards is the capital of the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It lies at an elevation of 471 meters, and its population is approximately 15000 inhabitants. Martigny and its surroundings are very close at only 50 minutes by car on a beautiful mountain road. The present road was opened in 1957. There is …
Monte Brè is a small mountain east of Lugano on the flank of Monte Boglia with a view of the bay of Lugano and the Pennine Alps and the Bernese Alps. It is considered one of the sunniest points in Switzerland. Funicular railways run in the scenic mountain above the lake basin and the vibrant town from the edge of Lugano …
Morcote is one of Switzerland’s most enchanting villages. The picturesque village on Lake Lugano is in reality part of the Swiss Federal List of protected sites. It was not without just cause that picturesque Morcote was voted Switzerland’s most beautiful village in 2016. Morcote is called “the Pearl of Ceresio” with its distinctive little alleys, …
Morschach View Point The village of Morschach in central Switzerland has less than 1000 inhabitants and sits on the steep eastern slopes of the Urnersee Lake at an altitude of 650 metres. High above Lake Lucerne and near Brunnen, visitors will find the village on Morschach on a sun terrace. The village is well known …
Murren is a charming village with magnificent views and no traffic noise. It is perched on a shelf of Alpine pasture forming a balcony overlooking the steep cleft of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It is also one of the popular tourist spots in Switzerland, and summer and winter are the seasons when Mürren becomes busy with …
A pleasant city with a medieval center Neuchatel, also referred to as Nauenberg, is located 430 m (1,411 ft) above sea level in western Switzerland on the northwestern shores of Lake Neuchatel, just 20 km (12.4 miles) from the French border. The town is also the capital of the Swiss canton of Neuchatel and belongs …
The oldest town in Switzerland Chur has one of the best preserved historic city centres in Switzerland. Chur is the oldest town in Switzerland and has a settlement history of over 5,000 years. The historic Old Town is very much worth a visit and is completely car-free. It offers a surprisingly large range of cultural activities, shopping, cafes, restaurants …
Rapperswil – The City of Roses Rapperswil, the Riviera on the upper half of Lake Zurich, maintains its promise of southern charm is a former municipality and since January 2007 part of the municipality of Rapperswil-Jona in the Wahlkreis of See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. The beginnings of Rapperswil’s love affair with roses goes way back, as two of these majestic flowers are part of …
The most sun-blessed town of Switzerland Sion is a Swiss town, a municipality, and the capital of the canton of Valais and of the district of Sion. Sion is a small town in central location (with 30,000 residents) known as the most sun-blessed town of Switzerland which is an ideal starting point for exploring the …