Holiday destinations in Switzerland

Region: Central Switzerland
Canton: Aargau (AG)
Altitude: 350 m - 855 m
Inhabitants: 92'000

Region: Central Switzerland
Canton: Schwyz (SZ)
Altitude: 435 m
Inhabitants: 1'972

Region: Central Switzerland
Canton: Obwalden (NW)
Altitude: Giswil 485 m Mörlialp 1400 m
Inhabitants: 3'500

Region: Central Switzerland
Canton: Schwyz (SZ)
Altitude: 1048 m

Region: Central Switzerland
Canton: Luzern
Altitude: 434 m

Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, sited on Lake Lucerne, is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. Thanks to its attractions, its souvenir and watch shops, the beautiful lakeside setting and the nearby excursion mountains of the Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn, the town is a destination for many travel groups and individuals on their journey through central Switzerland.

Region: Central Switzerland
Canton: Obwalden (OW)
Altitude: Lungern 712 m / Schönbüel 2'011 m
Inhabitants: Lungern 1'986

The little holiday region of Melchsee-Frutt / Melchtal / Kerns lies at the heart of central Switzerland, surrounded by lakes and mountains. The centre of tourism in this expansive region is the high-lying valley of Melchsee-Frutt at an altitude of 2000 metres, with its traffic-free, family friendly resort on the shores of the little mountain lake in the centre of a popular hiking region.

Region: Central Switzerland
Canton: Schwyz (SZ)
Altitude: 646 m
Inhabitants: 859

The Muota valley is renowned for its Muota valley weathermen – down-to-earth weather sages with an affinity for nature’s way – and the 200-km-long Höllloch karst cave system. But above all, the Muota valley is a natural paradise of wild beauty and rare tranquillity.