Switzerland offers a multitude of remarkable sites in its alpine region. We focus here on the main riches of Switzerland's natural and architectural sites, including mountains, lakes, alpine passes, dams, and tourist attractions.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Lookout located in high mountains at an altitude of 3089 meters. The station offers a view of 29 Alpine peaks. The cog railway ascends there in 33 minutes.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Pyramidal mountain of the Swiss Alps on the border with Italy, recognizable by its triangular shape. The summit is accessible by cable car and attracts climbers.
Lugano, Switzerland
Alpine lake on the border between Switzerland and Italy, surrounded by mountains with wooded slopes. The lake waters reflect the surrounding peaks.
Canton of Ticino, Switzerland
Italian-Swiss valley extending 25 kilometers in the Ticino Alps, crossed by the Verzasca river with green waters and polished granite rocks.
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Alpine lake at 1768 meters of altitude, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and larch forests. In winter, its frozen surface hosts sports activities.
Le Bouveret, Switzerland
Amusement park with miniature trains running on steam over 17000 m². Locomotives and wagons circulate on reduced-scale rails between replicas of Swiss buildings.
Lugano, Switzerland
Public garden covering 63000 square meters along Lake Lugano, with a 19th-century villa, Mediterranean trees, and sculptures.
Lugano, Switzerland
Peak at 912 meters altitude offering views over Lake Lugano and the Alps. A funicular has been taking visitors to the top since 1890.
Martigny, Switzerland
Cultural center established in a modern structure featuring temporary art exhibitions, vintage cars collection, and a Roman sculpture park.
Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Limestone mountain culminating at 3970 meters in the Bernese Alps. Its vertical north face of 1800 meters is among the three great north faces of the Alps.
Canton of Ticino, Switzerland
Hydroelectric construction with a 220-meter wall holding back the Verzasca river waters. This dam generates electricity for the region.
Pontresina, Switzerland
Mountain valley stretching 7 kilometers through the snow-capped peaks of the Grisons. A hiking trail runs alongside the River Roseg amidst pine and larch trees.
Jungfraujoch, Switzerland
Underground cave at 3454 meters altitude within the Aletsch glacier featuring sculptures and figures carved in ice, regularly renewed by artists.
Pontresina, Switzerland
The longest glacier in the Grisons stretches over 7 kilometers in the valley. An educational trail of 2 kilometers marks the past positions of the glacier since 1878.
Bellinzona, Switzerland
Medieval fortress from the 13th century situated on a hill. The castle includes a historical interpretation center and a terrace with views over the city.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Mountain lake at 2757 meters altitude near Zermatt. The lake's waters mirror the Matterhorn at sunrise and sunset, with surrounding mountains.
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Mountain at 3057 meters accessible by cable car. Starting point for the World Cup ski slope and observatory station of the Alps.
Canton of Uri, Switzerland
Alpine pass at 2106 meters altitude connecting the cantons of Uri and Ticino. Its paved road includes many hairpin bends dating back to 1830.
Rivera, Switzerland
Peak at 1962 meters altitude connected by a gondola lift from Rivera. At its summit are a panoramic restaurant and the church Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Le Bouveret, Switzerland
Indoor water leisure center offering pools of various depths, exciting slides, and water play areas for families.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Canyon carved by the Gornera river with a marked trail of 3 kilometers accessible via the Furri cable car.
Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Mountain of the Swiss Alps reaching 4158 meters in altitude. Permanent glacier covers its slopes. Cog railways lead to observation points.
Grisons, Switzerland
Summit at 2228 meters altitude in the Flims-Laax-Falera ski area, accessible by cable car and offering ski runs in winter.
Central Switzerland, Switzerland
Body of water of glacial origin surrounded by mountains of Central Switzerland, bordered by rocky walls and traditional villages along its shores.
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Waterfall 23 meters high and 150 meters wide on the Rhine. The average flow rate reaches 373 cubic meters per second.
Canton of Valais, Switzerland
The glacier in the Alps measures 23 kilometers long and covers 81.7 square kilometers. It descends from Jungfraufirn to the Aletsch forest.
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Glacier located at 3000 meters altitude, accessible by cable car from Crans-Montana, providing cross-country ski trails in winter and hiking paths in summer.
Valais, Switzerland
Group of seven limestone peaks with the highest reaching 3257 meters altitude. These mountains form a natural barrier between the Val d'Illiez and the Rhône Valley.
Leukerbad, Switzerland
Ski resort including lifts and slopes reaching 2610 meters altitude providing views over the Rhône Valley.
Wengen, Switzerland
World cup ski run in the Bernese Alps descending to 2472 meters altitude. Skiers complete the course in two minutes and thirty seconds.
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Natural lake at altitude surrounded by limestone cliffs at 1578 meters, fed by glacier waters from the Blüemlisalp massif.
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
The ski area connects the resorts of Davos and Klosters across 325 kilometers of trails through the Grisons Alps, from 2834 to 1179 meters altitude.