Summer mountain tips
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(Lake Geneva Region)
800 hectares of vineyards make Lavaux Switzerland's largest wine-producing area.
And a wonderful area for cycling.
And a wonderful area for cycling.
(Zurich (Region))
Gently rocking waves, peace and quiet, relaxation and fine food: the best way to discover the varied Lake Zurich area is by taking a boat trip. The “rose town” of Rapperswil and the sunny “golden coast” on the northern shore are particularly worth visiting, as is of course the dynamic metropolis of Zurich with its countless attractions.
(Zurich (Region))
Switzerland’s first nature experience park harbours many a secret: a genuine idyll, a wildlife park and even a few puzzles for researchers.
Muotathal (Central Switzerland)
Switzerland doesn't get more diverse than in the Muotathal - explore the Hölloch caves, then hike through the natural forest.
Zürich (Zurich (Region))
Zürich Zoo - with 320 species of animals from all over the word - is situated in a beautiful, natural parkland, where impressive encounters await the visitors.
Swiss National Park (Graubünden)
Switzerland's first national mountain-bike route leads from the Engadine valley to the Rhone – 666 devilishly challenging kilometres across the Alps. It's the world's longest – and one of the toughest.
Rhine Route (Central Switzerland)
Trans Swiss Trail
This varied long-distance footpath running right across Switzerland showcases everything that makes the land unique, in 464 glorious kilometres.
Skateline Mittelland
This route for skaters runs for some 350 kilometres across Switzerland to the towns of Murten and Avenches.
Aare Canoeing (Schweizer Mittelland)
The Aare is the longest river lying entirely within Switzerland. Between Biel and Solothurn, it offers perfect conditions for canoeists.
(Valais)
Simply awe-inspiring. At 23 km long, the mighty Aletsch glacier is the
longest and most fascinating river of ice in the Alps, and the most
accessible too.
Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
It can't get more stylish than this. Discover Switzerland's turbulent
history aboard one of five art nouveau steamers. Anchors away!
The Verzasca valley. (Ticino)
Of the wonderfully beautiful valleys of the Ticino, the Verzasca valley
is probably the most fascinating - for both romantics and adventure
fans.
Glacier Express (Graubünden)
Take the Glacier Express from St.Moritz to the world-famous Matterhorn, and travel through the Swiss Alps in 71/2 hours.
Arosa (Graubünden)
The gold course in Arosa is one of the highest in Europe - the ball flies particularly far at 1,850m. Go get your clubs!
Gruyères (Fribourg Region)
Try reaching the castle in the picturesque village of Gruyères without
succumbing to the temptation of the wonderful restaurants along the
way. It's not easy!
Freiberge, Jura (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
The Freiberge region of Canton Jura is paradise for horses, and its
gently rolling hills are a paradise for riders, hikers and bikers too.
Jungfraujoch (Bernese Oberland)
The Jungfraujoch is Switzerland's most famous excursion destination: visitors travelling to Europe's highest railway station (3453m) won’t believe their eyes. From here, one can see all the way to the Vosges mountains in France and to the heights of the Black Forest in Germany. The large Aletsch glacier – with 23 kilometres of the longest ice flow in the Alps – starts directly alongside the Jungfraujoch.
Via Spluga (Graubünden)
From the cool north to the warm south in four days - the "Via Spluga" is a long-distance and cultural route leading through stunning countryside.
Soglio (Graubünden)
Giovanni Segantini was almost certainly sitting in the garden of the
Palazzo Salis when he claimed that Soglio was "the gateway to
paradise".
Bernina Express (Graubünden)
The Rhaetian railway line between Chur and Tirano is truly a technical
marvel, particularly impressive when viewed from the panorama car.
Braunwald (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
You want to see goats? Then visit the "Golden Goats Bridge"! Children can slide from floor to floor and listen to evening stories read to them by the hotel director.
Ebenalp (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
In Appenzellerland, the tranquil Ebenalp is in complete contrast to the summit and dramatic Wildkirchli.
Val d'Anniviers (Valais)
Well away from busy roads, the villages of Val d'Anniviers have retained their traditional charm, and the Hotel Bella Tola has done so particularly well.
Allalin (Valais)
From 3,454m to 4,027m in two hours - the ascent of the Allalinhorn is
short and simple with a guide, but still an incredible alpine
experience.
Zermatt (Valais)
No other mountain is quite as photographed as the Matterhorn - the
views from the "five lakes route" are some of the most popular.
Emosson (Valais)
Between Martigny and the Emosson reservoir, travel on no fewer than
four different forms of mountain transport - including the world record
holding funicular from Le Châtelard.
Nendaz (Valais)
Scorched by the sun and often difficult to access, the slopes of the
Valais are irrigated by "Suonen" water channels.
(Bernese Oberland)
A little bit of Nepal in Switzerland, this spectacular rope suspension
bridge takes intrepid hikers across the Trift valley to the mountain
hut on the other side.
Schynige Platte (Bernese Oberland)
The Schynige Platte offers a front-row seat from which to admire the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Oeschinensee (Bernese Oberland)
Wild and romantic - the remote Gastern Valley above Kandersteg is worlds away from modern-day life.
(Central Switzerland)
All of Central Switzerland lies at her feet; among her many charms is Europe's first-ever mountain railway. The Rigi is more than a day out: she is a legend.
Titlis (Central Switzerland)
At 3,020m, Mt Titlis is the highest summit accessible by cable car in Central Switzerland - and the trendiest too.
Entlebuch (Central Switzerland)
The high moors of the Entlebuch are so beautiful that UNESCO has
declared them a World Natural Heritage Site.
Lake Ritom (Ticino)
A glass of wine, some alpine cheese, sun and plenty of time - on the
Ritom, the funicular railway is the means, and the Ticinese mountain
hut the goal.
Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema (Ticino)
Start the hike from Monte Tamaro to Monte Lema to the chiming of the
bell of the Santa Maria degli Angeli church - one of Mario Botta's
masterpieces.
Muggio Valley (Ticino)
The Muggio Valley was once very nearly abandoned, but precisely because
the locals place importance on their past, it now lives on into the
future as an open-air museum.
Four-Passes-Roundtrip (Bernese Oberland)
The Swiss PostBus is a national institution, travelling to every
corner of the country. On this tour, the PostBus crosses four mountain
passes in one day: the Grimsel, the Nufenen, the Gotthard and the Susten.
Château de Chillon (Lake Geneva Region)
Montreux boasts Switzerland's most beautiful lakeshore promenade and two very different castles.
Parc Jurassien Vaudois (Lake Geneva Region)
Leisurely tourism in a wonderfully natural area - this is what "Switzerland pure" is all about. Come and discover it in the "Parc Jurassien Vaudois".
Schwarzsee (Fribourg Region)
In the natural countryside of Brecca above the idyllic Schwarz Lake,
traditions live on and are happily shared with visiting families.
The Route of St James (Fribourg Region)
It doesn't always have to lead to Santiago de Compostela - follow the Route of St. James's Way, or the beautiful "Swiss Route" from Schwarzenburg to Fribourg (around 4½ hours).
Creux du Van (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
In Creux du Van above Lake Neuchâtel, nature plays the leading role -
in front of an audience of ibex in a giant natural amphitheatre.
Doubs (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
Between Les Brenets and the Maison Monsieur, the Doubs river is constantly changing - a trip along the river is full of surprises.
Göscheneralptal Valley (Central Switzerland)
Away from the motorway and up into the wild - the unspoilt mountain
landscapes of the Urner side valleys on the Gotthard Massif have
retained their original charm.
Emmental (Schweizer Mittelland)
In the mystical Emmental, spend a night as Gotthelf once did - as if time has stood still for the past 200 years.
Schilthorn (Bernese Oberland)
Gliding past thundering waterfalls and the precipitous rock walls of the Lauterbrunnen valley, you eventually reach the 2,970 m Schilthorn, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama opens up.
Pilatus (Central Switzerland)
The name says it all - the "Golden Round Trip"- provides spectacular
views and unforgettable memories of a day on Mt Pilatus, the dragon
mountain.
Pays d'Enhaut (Lake Geneva Region)
Because Etivaz is best when the freshest milk is used, this cheese from
Canton Vaud is made directly on the alp - spectators are more than
welcome.
Three Lakes Region (Fribourg Region)
From mediaeval Murten to 2,000 year old Avenches and back again.
Cycling around the Three Lakes Region is such fun that it won't be the
last time you do so.
Tip 47: Lake Toma (Graubünden)
At 1,320 km long, the Rhine is one of Europe's mighty rivers, at the start of which lies the idyllic Lake Toma.
(Graubünden)
Heidi's village, Peter the goatherd's house, and Alpöhis Alp - discover the real home of Heidi on Maienfeld's Heidi Trail.
Tremola Pass, Gotthard (Ticino)
No ordinary alpine pass road, the cobbled Tremola is part and parcel of the legend of the Gotthard - and one worth discovering.
Leventina (Ticino)
Cycling, paddling and racing up hills - from Airolo to Bellinzona our triathlon is guaranteed fun for everyone!
The Voralpen Railway (Bernese Oberland)
Possible in half the time, but the nine hour train journey through
Switzerland provides a wonderful opportunity to see the mountains up
close - and not just for railway enthusiasts.
Les Diablerets (Lake Geneva Region)
The glacier plateau of Les Diablerets is wonderful for a summer stroll
- demons only play skittles here when the weather is really bad.
Ajoie (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
No longer really Switzerland and yet not quite France - the Ajoie is
the ideal area in which to experience a nomad's life in a horse-drawn
wagon.
Chasseral (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
The gastronomic trail over the Chasseral features 57 mouth-watering gourmet stops.
Lenk (Bernese Oberland)
Energy flows through the Simmen Valley, bringing harmony to body and
soul in the Lenkerhof Wellness Hotel. There's only one thing to do
here, and that's nothing at all!
Lauterbrunnen Valley (Bernese Oberland)
At the head of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, take the UNESCO Trail past
impressive waterfalls and enjoy the isolation - nature still has all
the space in the world up here.
Gstaad (Bernese Oberland)
Gstaad is a true high society destination. Stroll along Switzerland's
shortest shopping mile - even more impressive than the stunning
countryside around.
Flumserberg (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
It doesn't get easier than this - holidays on the Alp in Flumserberg
provide real adventure for families looking to live the life of the
good old days.
(Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Near Schaffhausen the Rhine River offers visitors the glorious spectacle of the largest waterfall in Europe. At a width of 150 m and a height of 23 m, an average of 700 m3 of water rushes over the cliffs each second.
Baden (Zurich (Region))
The small town of Baden has Switzerland’s most mineral-rich thermal spring water. But it is also Baden’s cultural offerings and the redeveloped areas and buildings from the time of its industrial heyday which add to the appeal of this small town situated at the gateway to Zurich.
Rapperswil-Jona (Zurich (Region))
Rapperswil, the rose town located on the upper end of Lake Zurich, and the neighbouring sports and leisure district of Jona combine sights, cultural life, hiking and sports possibilities with a Mediterranean holiday atmosphere. The Children's Zoo, a cruise on Lake Zurich and in summer the 15'000 blooming roses are the main attractions.
Winterthur (Zurich (Region))
Winterthur is a treasure trove rich in art, history and nature. Switzerland's sixth-biggest city boasts art collections of world renown. Other museums and monuments, a lively old town, an active music and comedy scene, and extensive parks and public gardens give Winterthur, a town small enough to get around conveniently, the air of a big city.
Zug (Zurich (Region))
The Kyburg City of Zug is characterised by its distinctive buildings from the late Gothic period in the old city, the most famous landmark of its historic centre around the Kolinplatz being the Zytturm. Cultural life in Zug is varied and abundant. It spans theatre, concerts and cabaret, to traditional events and culinary specialities such as "Zug Rötel" and "Zug Kirschtorte".
