The most beautiful baroque city in Switzerland Solothurn is a town, and the capital of the canton of Solothurn in northwestern Switzerland. It is located in the north-west of Switzerland on the banks of the Aare and on the foot of the Weissenstein Jura mountains. The official language of Solothurn is German, but the main spoken language is the local variant of the Alemannic Swiss German dialect. The …
Wengen – A car-free mountain village Wengen lies in the Bernese Oberland of central Switzerland. Located in the canton of Bern at an elevation of 1,274 m (4,180 ft) above sea level, it is part of the Jungfrau region and has approximately 1,300 year-round residents, which swells to 5,000 during summer and to 10,000 in …
Winterthur, which lies in a wooded basin east of the Töss River is a city in the canton of Zürich in northern Switzerland. The city is known mostly for its high-tech manufacturing sector. Originally a typical industrial city is unique in its art. It is located in a plane surrounded by rolling hills with lots of forests and other natural areas …
Zug – Cherry Canton Zug, where meets innovation, the graceful lake landscape on snow-covered mountains, magnificently blooming cherry trees on atmospheric old town alleys shrouded in mist is the largest town and capital of the Swiss canton of Zug in Switzerland. Its name originates from the fishing vocabulary; in the Middle Ages it referred to the right to pull up fishing nets and hence to …
Zweisimmen is a town in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. During the Middle Ages a significant trade route over the Alps to Valais and Lake Geneva passed through the Zweisimmen region. The cross-country slope begins at Zweisimmen and leads along the river Simme to Blankenburg. From there the trail leads to St. A number of farming villages probably existed in the area …
An intellectual and religious center The Abbey of St Gall is situated in the north-eastern part of Switzerland, in the town of St Gall. It is an impressive architectural ensemble containing numerous buildings clustered around the abbey’s main square, the west side contains the ancient abbey church (the current cathedral), flanked by two towers and …
The Grossmünster is a Romanesque-style Protestant church in Zürich, Switzerland. It is one of the four major churches in the city (the others being the Fraumünster, Predigerkirche and St. Construction of this Romanesque church was begun in 1100 and it has since been rebuilt and renovated several times. Together with the Fraumünster and St. Peter’s …
Bern Minster is a Swiss Reformed cathedral, in the old city of Bern, Switzerland. Built in the Gothic style, its construction started in 1421. Its tower, with a height of 100.6 m (330 ft), was only completed in 1893. The Bern Münster Cathedral of St. Vincent is the most impressive Late-Gothic building in the city and the largest and most important late medieval church in Switzerland. Initially …
Water Church Zurich The Wasserkirche of Zürich, first mentioned as ecclesia Aquatica Turicensi around 1250 and as wazzirkilcha in 1256. Wasserkirche is a church built on a small island in the Limmat, situated between the two main churches of medieval Zürich, the Grossmünster and the Fraumünster, at the Limmatquai and the Münsterbrücke. That is the small island on which – according to legend – the city saints Felix and …
A panoramic lounge bar, Waves is located in the 7th floor of hotel Beaulac. The hotel is situated directly at the harbor with a fantastic view of the lake and the surrounding area. The Sky Lounge Bar WAVES is simply incredible, whether on the top floor with an ingenious view over the lake and the …
The ski resort Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn is located in Lemanic Region, Valais (Wallis) in Switzerland. With crystal-clear mountain air, crunchy snow, sunshine from morning till evening and a clear view of the most beautiful Aletsch Arena welcomes you. The Aletsch Arena ski resort are located in the heart of the Swiss Alps’ Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site. The …
The ski resort Parsenn is the largest ski area and the one with the longest history. located in Davos Klosters. Parsenn is known as the cradle of skiing in Switzerland and as the classic ski mountain with endless slopes on wide slopes and mountain huts with style and tradition. The Davos Klosters Mountains connect Davos – the highest city …
The ski resort Engelberg, one of the top powder & freeride destinations is located in Engelberg-Titlis, Central Switzerland. Engelberg is a summer and winter holiday paradise at 1050 metres above sea level. If you go skiing in Engelberg, you will find a variety of different slopes between Brunni and Jochpass. With 82 of ski runs for all difficulty levels, …
The ski resort Laax/Flims/Falera is located in Eastern Switzerland, Graubünden. Flims Laax Falera will make all your Alpine dreams come true. Laax is all about modern lifts, vast terrain, long piste trails for all abilities plus challenging off-piste skiing & freeride routes. LAAX, the ski resort base area provides a mix of modern, funky slopeside ski -in hotels & apartments …
The ski resort Flumserberg, the largest winter sports destination is located in Heidiland Eastern Switzerland. The Flumserberg winter sports resort between Zurich and Chur impresses its guests from near and far. Flumserberg is quite close to Zurich and easy to access with public transportation. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages are right in their element at Flumserberg winter …
The Swiss ski resort Grindelwald Wengen, a superb ski destination & part of the gobsmacking is surrounded by the mountains Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and Lauberhorn. When you go skiing in Wengen you might also like to take the mountain railway up to the Jungfraujoch – it is not for nothing that this mountain is often …
The ski resort Rigi from Seebodenalp via Rigi Staffel / Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg / Burggeist is located in the Canton of Lucerne and in the Canton of Schwyz , Central Switzerland. As soon as the queen of the mountains puts on her winter coat, the environment changes into a winter paradise with snow-covered landscapes and trees wrapped in white. With three family …
Saas-Fee is an all year-round ski resort in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee, Lemanic Region in the Valais, Switzerland. The Saas valley (Saastal) provides the world’s best up close & personal glacier skiing experience. For skiing and snowboarding, there are 100 km of slopes and 5 km of ski routes available. 23 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area …
Previous Next The ski resort St. Cergue is located in the Canton of Waadt, Lemanic Region in Switzerland. Close to Geneva and Lausanne, the St-Cergue region offers many activities in wintertime to discover the pleasures of the snow. St-Cergue is located right in the centre of the village, less than 200 m away from the village’s ski slopes. Saint-Cergue …
The ski resort Stoos is located in the Canton of Schwyz, Central Switzerland. The ski resort of Stoos and the car-free village of Stoos are located high above Lake Lucerne. Leave behind the stresses and strains of everyday life and be part of the beautiful nature while skiing. Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy slopes of all difficulty …
St Moritz Sky Resort There’s nothing more thrilling than seeing St. Moritz’s mountain, Corviglia, covered in radiant white powder snow. The St. Moritz village is situated at the center of the elongated Engadin valley, which the Inn River passes through. Like most resorts located in the Swiss Alps, you can bet that St. Moritz offers …
Verbier is a village, a holiday resort and also ski area located in the canton of Valais, south-western Switzerland. The chalet-style village perches atop a sun washed plateau and provides views of the majestic mountain peaks. The ski resort is located 0.5 kilometres from the centre of the village. There is no doubt it’s an expensive resort but …
High on any skier’s Top 10 list of world ski resorts Where else can you enjoy skiing and snowboarding 365 days a year but at the unique snow sports resort of Zermatt-Matterhorn? Skiing enthusiasts from all over the world congregate in Zermatt. It is a world class ski resort for many reasons not the least of which is …
Dress warmly, pack your sunglasses and off you go to Braunwald, the car-free resort is in the southernmost part of the Glarus region, Switzerland. Braunwald features 49 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Switzerland is 48 sunny days. March is the sunniest month with an average of 17 sunny …
Zurich’s very own mountain Uetliberg with its peak at Uto Kulmo 871 meters above sea level stands over the roofs of Zurich. You can enjoy a beautiful unique panoramic view of the city of Zurich from the summit, Lake Zurich and the Limmat Valley as far as the Alps. The summit of Uetliberg is often …
A long finger of a lake which points mountainous country Lake Walen (Walensee) in eastern Switzerland connects the two cantons of St. Gallen & Glarus. Walensee forms the western end of region known as “Heidiland”. The mountain chain of Churfirsten stands almost vertically out of the water on the northern side. The Flumserberg‘s popular winter …
Previous Next The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world A pedestrian suspension bridge longer than the over Randa is nowhere to be identified. Walkers and hikers will traverse the Zermatt-Matterhorn Valley for about 500 meters on a walkway. The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge will complete the Europaweg from Grächen to Zermatt. The Zermatt Bridge …
Contra Dam – “GoldenEye” Bungee Jumping The Contra Dam, is also known as Verzasca Dam under unofficial name and the Locarno Dam as well. It is an arch dam on the Verzasca River in the Val Verzasca of Ticino, Switzerland. The dam’s unique architecture is the main attracted and curious thing for tourists and active recreation enthusiasts. It is very popular among Bungee Jumpers. Actually, James Bond film …
Contra Dam – “GoldenEye” Bungee Jumping The Contra Dam, is also known as Verzasca Dam under unofficial name and the Locarno Dam as well. It is an arch dam on the Verzasca River in the Val Verzasca of Ticino, Switzerland. The dam’s unique architecture is the main attracted and curious thing for tourists and active recreation enthusiasts. It is very popular among Bungee Jumpers. Actually, James Bond film …
Have you ever try to dive out in air? Jumping out from the cable car is extreme adventure. You can experience this boundary pushing activity in Stockhorn. Bungy Jump Stockhorn is located in the Swiss alps. The world’s most unique bungee jumping experience is waiting for you. Additionally, Bungy Jump Stockhorn is one of the …
Interlaken which is the main transport gateway to the mountains and lakes of that region is internationally well-known for its variety of rivers and adventurous white water rafting tours. The Lütschine river, here you’ll experience unforgettable adventures from fast and warm flowing alpine rivers with adrenaline fueled class IV rapids, to calm sunny floating trips …
Who don’t love to fly? Everyone does. You can fulfill your dream here. Come here to experience of flying, soaring above the mountains, and feeling the wind in your face. Professional pilots and experienced guides with you there to take care! What else you need? Just pack your things and follow your dreams. The thrilling paragliding …
Graubünden, also Grisons, one of the twenty-six cantons of Switzerland is the combination wild, pristine nature with the most modern culture, from the quiet mountain villages. The canton of “Graubünden”, means as the “Grey Leagues” in German and its capital is Chur. There are fantastic sightseeing natural places which are actually UNESCO’s world natural heritage …
Appenzell Ausserrhoden where most of the population speaks German belongs to the region of Northeast Switzerland. The canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden borders on the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen. The Säntis which is 2502 m above sea level, the highest mountain in the Alpstein borders of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen. Appreciable specialities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden is foods made from local products. …
Schaffhausen – Historically well-preserved City Schaffhausen, located right next to the shore of the High Rhine is one of the best-preserved towns in northern Switzerland. It is also the capital of the canton of Schaffhausen. Schaffhausen is one of four Swiss towns located on the northern side of the Rhine. The Rhine & around the …
Nidwalden, also Nidwald which has a long and eventful history lies in Central part of Switzerland. Traditionally Canton of Nidwalden was considered a “half-canton”, the other half is Obwalden. Nidwalden where most of the population speaks German is surrounded safely by Obwalden to the west, the cantons of Lucerne and Schwyz to the north, Uri to the east and the canton of Bern to the …
Obwalden, also Obwald is the geographical center of Switzerland, formerly part of the canton of Unterwalden. Obwalden, one of the smallest cantons refers to the great forest of Kerns which is divided into two demi-cantons in the Middle Ages. Lively Traditions, culture and customs of Switzerland are purely maintained in Obwalden. Sarnen, 473 m above sea level is …
Schwyz, capital of canton Schwyz which is one of the founding cantons of Switzerland is centered between the Alps in the south, Lake Lucerne to the west and Lake Zürich in the north and at the foot of the Grosser Mythen. People in Schwyz speak German. The canton & the city is traditionally known for its rich cultural and historic foundations. Whether …
Uri – Mountainous Canton Uri, canton between the St. Gotthard Pass and Lake Lucerne is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland. The canton of Uri’s territory covers the valley of the Reuss in Central Switzerland. More than 20% of the canton is occupied with forests and glaciers. Though Uri is less famous place, it is extreme destination for hikers, boundary pushers …
Brig-Glis – Warm Charming Town Brig, formed in 1972 and officially named Brig-Glis is a historic town with their local peculiarities and charming contrasts in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Brig-Glis town’s geographical location in the heart of the Alps adds more charming. As a great service center, educational center and transport hub the town is upper …