Tibetan Bridge The Tibetan bridge (659 m) built by the Foundation Curzútt-S. Barnard is 130 m above a stream and offers a fantastic view over a shaky length of 270 m. It allows the passage of the rugged valley that separates the communities of Sementina and Monte Carasso, two towns located in front of Bellinzona. …
Stockhorn The Stockhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the region of Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland. It is located north of the town of Erlenbach im Simmental. The Stockhorn is 2,190 m (7,190 ft) high and is accessible via cable car from Erlenbach. It has a restaurant at the top and is a good starting point for many hikes. There is good …
Schilthorn – One of the highest peak in UNESCO heritage list The Schilthorn (2,970 metres (9,744 ft)) which offers 360-degree panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and more than 200 other peaks. It overlooks the wonderful valley of Lauterbrunnen. The green vally lies in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. Schilthorn is the highest mountain …
Rothhorn The Brienzer Rothorn is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, in Switzerland. The view from the Rothorn (3,103 m) shows the highest peaks of the Valais Alps. In summer, the Rothorn is a popular starting point for a variety of challenging hikes; in winter, the gateway to the beautiful sunny slopes. The cable car brings travelers to the top of …
Niesen The Niesen is a near-perfect pyramid shape of mountain peak of the Bernese Alps in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. The summit of the mountain is 2,362 metres (7,749 ft) in elevation. It has inspired many an artist to depict it. It takes just 30 minutes to reach the 2,362m summit of the pyramid on the funicular railways from Mülenen. The summit can …
Mount Rigi In a majestic setting where three lakes meet The Rigi, also known as the Queen of Mountains, is majestically towering between the Lucerne, Zug and Lauerz Lakes. It’s a typical Swiss green landscape with meadows, forests and grazing cows. At 1.797 meters of altitude, the highest point on the Rigi Kulm is to …
Monte San Giorgio Where marine fauna and other large animals once lived You can enjoy a view over the lake and mountains offering unforgettable views of the city from the San Giorgio peak, at an altitude of 1,000 m in southern Ticino. You can reach the summit from Meride within a couple of hours’ walk …
Männlichen The Männlichen is known as a vantage point with an excellent view of the three peaks of the Eiger , Mönch and Jungfrau and as a starting point for mountain hikers and skiers. The Männlichen is 2342 m above sea level. From here, guests can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Männlichen has two completely different faces. From the Grindelwald valley, the mountain appears as a …
Kleine Scheidegg The Kleine Scheidegg where two cogwheel railways meet is a beautiful mountain pass at an elevation of 2,061 m (6,762 ft), situated below and between the Eiger and Lauberhorn peaks in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. Here alpine cowhirts, Eiger North Face climbers and visitors from around the globe can rub shoulders. The Eiger trail leads in 1 hour 50 minutes from the Eiger Glacier Station (a …
Kappelbrucke – The Chapel Bridge Kappelbrucke is a wooden pedestrian bridge that spans Reuss River in the city Lucerene in Switzerland. The bridge is considered as the oldest bridge in Europe. The Chapel Bridge was a part of the city fortifications originally and was built in 1332. Purpose of this 170 meters Kappelbrucke bridge is to …
Jungfraujoch: On the top of Europe The Jungfraujoch, also known as maiden saddle, connects two major 4000ers of the Bernese Alps. They are the Jungfrau and the Mönch. It is located at an elevation of 3,463 metres above sea level. You can fell icy air streams across your face, snow crunches under your feet, and the view on the top …
Grosse Scheidegg The Grosse Scheidegg is a mountain pass with unique views of glaciers in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, The pass crosses the col between the Schwarzhorn and the Wetterhorn mountains at an elevation of 1,962 m (6,437 ft). Moreover, it is car-free; the only vehicles allowed are the famous yellow Post-Buses. On the other side the rugged Engelhörner, on one side the impressive view of the Eiger seen from this particular perspective …
Creux du Van This natural giant amphitheater is about one kilometer in diameter and is caused by continuous water and ice erosion. It is a haven for mountain goats, marmots, deer, prey birds and nature lovers. You need to climb just 725 meters to be in the middle of a superlative arena. The trail runs …
Bern Rodelbahn Tobogganing has been accessible on the Gurten since the spring of 2016 – a new summer attraction on Bern’s own mountain. A summer tobogganing run of 500 meters is definitely enjoyable for the young and old. With an altitude drop of 55 meters and a high pitch of 18 percent, tight turns, straight …
Arosa Arosa with its impressive range of mountain peaks all around is a wonderful town in the Plessur Region in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is both a summer and a winter tourist resort. The tradition-rich Grisons holiday resort of Arosa is located at the end of the romantic Schanfigg Valley at an altitude of about 1800 metres above sea …
Uraina-Sternwarte Public Observatory – that Bit Closer to Heaven Urania Sternwarte is a public observatory in the Lindenhof quarter of Zürich, Switzerland. Its name Urania refers to the muse of astronomy in Greek mythology. Here Zurich lies at your feet – as the Urania-Sternwarte (observatory) bids exciting views of the cosmos. Public astronomy tours Central location Out-of-the-ordinary …
UN Headquarter The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) in Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the four major offices of the United Nations where numerous different UN agencies have a joint presence. The main UNOG administrative offices are located inside the Palais des Nations complex, which was originally constructed for the League of Nations between 1929 and 1938. The building has housed the European headquarters of …
UN Broken Chair Broken Chair is a monumental sculpture in wood by the Swiss artist Daniel Berset, constructed by the carpenter Louis Genève. It is constructed of 5.5 tons of wood and is 12 metres (39 feet) high. This image has been around the world and is now regarded as one of the most iconic pieces of 21st century art. It depicts …
The Zürich Tram Museum is a transport museum in the Swiss city of Zürich, specializing in the history of the Zürich tram system. Trams have a long-standing tradition in Zurich. At the Tram Museum, tram enthusiasts can gain an insight into the history of this urban form of transportation. The historic Depot Burgwies is home to the collection, up to twenty original …
The Red Cross Headquarter The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, and a three-time Nobel Prize Laureate. Emotion, discovery, reflection: The Museum offers you a unique opportunity to enter into the history of humanitarian action. ICRC headquarters in Geneva supports the delegations that carry out our humanitarian work from around 80 …
Previous Next Swiss Parliament The Seat of the Swiss Government has been sparkling with fresh splendor since May 2008 after comprehensive renovations. Guided tours are available. In 1848, Bern was elected as Switzerland’s Federal Capital. However, the Bundeshaus, with its terrace and the Bundesplatz square, is much more than just the seat of the Swiss …
Rapperswil Castle The landmark of the “City of Roses”, located on Lake Zurich. Sitting above the city or Rapperswil, the castle and its church (St. John’s church) have a panoramic view of the city, lake and the alps. Rapperswil castle is the landmark of the picturesque “city of Roses”, which lies on the shores of …
Paradeplatz The intersection between Zurich’ lake, old town and Bahnhofstrasse is known throughout the world as a financial center. Paradeplatz – the heart of the Bahnhofstrasse and the main nodal point of the Zurich tram network and the stop is served by lines 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13 and 17. In the 17th …
Olympic Museum The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland houses permanent and temporary exhibits relating to sport and the Olympic movement. The Olympic Museum, which was opened in 1993 in Ouchy, a district of Lausanne, reflects the spirit of the sports games which bring nations together. Faster, higher, stronger! This motto of the Olympic Games also describes the public’s …
Oberhofen Castle Oberhofen Castle is a Swiss heritage site of national significance in Oberhofen of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. Oberhofen Castle with its medieval keep and lake tower is located on the shore of Lake Thun. With its striking tree formations, exotic wood plants, covered walkway and colourful flower parterres, this historic landscape garden is an ideal oasis to linger …
Matterhorn Museum Zermatttlantis Where World’s powerful pictures and incredible stories Under the village square, the museum makes a world of powerful pictures and incredible stories come alive with the staged archeological excavation “Zermatlantis”. You stroll in subterranean rooms through authentic mountain huts and hear the wind roaring on the mountain: the museum of Zermatlantis in …
The most visited museum showcases the past, present and future of mobility The Lucerne Museum of Transport is the most famous museum in Switzerland. It includes various exhibits, theme parks, and simulations. The Museum of Transport in Lucerne also is one of the most comprehensive mobility museums in Europe. The museum is with its display areas …
Lion Monument The Lion Monument or the Lion of Lucerne is a sculpture of giant dying lion. It is carved out of sandstone rock above a pond at the east end of the medieval town. The wonderful sculpture is designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen. This monument was built as a memorial for the mercenary soldiers from …
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura Lugano Arte e Cultura (LAC) is not simply museum, but a cultural centre dedicated to music, visual and performance arts opened on 12th of September, 2015 in Lugano, Switzerland. Its aim is to promote a rich program of artistic events and to establish Lugano and Ticino in general as a cultural crossroads between …
Kunsthaus Zurich The Kunsthaus Zürich is an art museum in Zürich, Switzerland. The most important modern collection in Zurich and attractive temporary exhibitions make the Kunsthaus a must for art lovers. After the Kunstmuseum Basel, it houses one of the most important art collections in Switzerland, assembled over the years by the local art association called Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft. The collection spans from …
Jungfraujoch Ice Palace The Switzerland’s Jungfraujoch is the highest in Europe, and it’s likely that the nearby Eispalast is the highest-altitude ice palace in the world. This is especially true of the Ice Palace and its treasures. The Jungfraujoch ice palace is also longer-lasting than most, being hewn from Europe’s longest glacier. An eagle, penguin or bear, …
FIFA Museum The FIFA World Football Museum is an association football museum operated by FIFA but not owned – it is rented under suspicious circumstances. The museum is located in Zürich, Switzerland, across town from the FIFA headquarters. The FIFA World Football Museum opened five years ago, on 28 February 2016. To celebrate this anniversary, take a look back at a selection of our …
ETH Zurich ETH Zürich is s one of the leading international universities for technology and the natural sciences in the city of Zürich, Switzerland. The imposing Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) building was constructed in 1864 from plans drawn up by Gottfried Semper. The University of Zurich (UZH) was established 50 years later in an adjacent and no …
Einstein House Albert Einstein’s rented flat The Einstein House is located in the center of the Old City at Kramgasse 49, just some 200 meters from the Clock Tower (Zytglogge). Albert Einstein spent a part of his life in Bern. In 1902, he came to the capital of Switzerland and took up a post at …
Previous Next Chillon Castle Chillon Castle, the most visited historic building in Switzerland is an island castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud. It is situated at the eastern end of the lake, on the narrow shore between Montreux and Villeneuve, which gives access to the Alpine valley of the Rhône. Chillon is amongst the most visited castles in Switzerland and Europe. Successively occupied …
CERN Headquarters The Globe of Science and Innovation is a visitor center, designed to inform visitors about the significant research being carried out at CERN. Two permanent exhibitions, guided tours and a cycle route engage you in the discovery of particle physics. The wooden structure, which is 27 metres (89 ft) high and 40 metres (130 ft) in diameter, …
Castle of Bellizona With the mighty walls, towers, battlements and gates The castles of Bellinzona are one of Ticino’s main attractions, and are the only medieval military complex in the Alpine region, with the old walls still standing. In 2000 they became a part of UNESCO’s World Heritages. A visit to the castles teaches a …
Trümmelbach Falls The Trümmelbach Falls in Switzerland are a series of ten glacier-fed waterfalls inside the mountain made accessible by a tunnel-funicular, built 1913, stairs, and illumination. Trümmelbach alone drains the enormous glacial walls of the Eiger (3970m), Mönch (4099m) and Jungfrau (4158m) with up to a spectacular 20,000 liters of water per second. The Trümmelbach Falls were …
Staubbach Falls The Staubbach Fall is the third highest waterfall in Switzerland, located just west above Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Highlands. The waterfall drops 297 metres (974 ft) from a hanging valley that ends in overhanging cliffs above the Weisse Lütschine. Anyone who has ever wanted to meet one of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s “muses” is in the right place in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. The Prince …
Riffelsee Prime one of every Zermatt visitor’s bucket list Lake Riffelsee (2757 m) is the pinnacle of mountain tranquility. The depiction of the Matterhorn on the top of the water is one of the best spectacles in history. The Riffelsee is situated away from the great hiking paths of Zermatt; nevertheless, the Riffelseeweg (no. 21) …