Kloster

The Münster is one of Basel's main sights. Situtated in a promiment position high above the Rhine River, the former episcopal church presides high above the region.

Five hundred and seven steps lead you to the top of the north tower of the cathedral, where you can enjoy a fantastic view over the town and the lake. Then there is la Clémence, which, at a weight of six tonnes, is the cathedral's largest bell and was hoisted up into this same tower in 1407.

Right at the end of the Maggiatal (Fusio, Ticino) stands the little mountain church. Its most striking features are the special roof and the checkerboard like pattern on the walls – dark and pale marble from local quarries. It is worth making the long trip from Locarno in order to visit, perhaps combining it with a walk around Fusio or a meal in one of the typical little restaurants.

Das uralte Kirchlein, im Volksmund "Sant Jöüri" genannt, thront auf dem nordwestlich gelegenen St. Georgsberg bei Berschis, dessen höchster Punkt ca. 150 m über der Talsohle liegt. Es ist wahrscheinlich aus einer frühmittelalterlichen Kirchenburg hervorgegangen. Archäologische Funde lassen auf eine frühere römische Verteidigungsanlage schliessen.

The chapel of Santa Maria of the Snow on the Furgge Pass, high up on the Breithorn, is a simple east-facing building made of rough stone masonry. Built atop a gently domed hill, the chapel rises over the mountain huts around it. When the rings were counted in the ridge beam and in the ceiling joists in October 2007, it was established that the chapel was built in 1662.

This church in the municipality of Alvaschein is one of the oldest sacred buildings in Switzerland. The present building dates from 800 AD. It was part of a monastery which was then dissolved in 1154 - there is no longer any trace of the other buildings. Characteristic of the Carolingian style of church architecture are the three apses which have remained intact here in Mistail.