Lake Toma - Source of the Rhine

Summer mountain tips – A calm lake lies near the Oberalp Pass. This lake's water flows clear and fresh into the valley. The Tomasee (Lake Toma) is considered to be the source of the Rhine. And it is only here that the... more

Lake Brienz

Big Lakes – The turquoise Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland and neighbouring Lake Thun are situated in a spectacular... more

Lake Maggiore

Big Lakes – The northern part of Lake Maggiore belongs to the Swiss sun-trap of the Tessin region. In the popular... more

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Lake Toma - Source of the Rhine

Summer mountain tips – A calm lake lies near the Oberalp Pass. This lake's water flows clear and fresh into the valley. The Tomasee (Lake Toma) is considered to be the source of the Rhine. And it is only here that the river that flows through four countries can still be crossed with a single step.

A calm lake lies near the Oberalp Pass. This lake's water flows clear and fresh into the valley. The Tomasee (Lake Toma) is considered to be the source of the Rhine. And it is only here that the river that flows through four countries can still be crossed with a single step.

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Lake Brienz

Big Lakes – The turquoise Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland and neighbouring Lake Thun are situated in a spectacular mountain setting. A boat ride on this typical alpine lake with its steep sides is a truly memorable experience. As well as the towns of Brienz and Interlaken to visit, other sights around Lake Brienz include the Mystery Park, the Ballenberg Museum and the mighty Giessbach Falls.

The turquoise Lake Brienz and neighbouring Lake Thun are situated in the spectacular mountain setting of the Bernese Oberland. A boat ride on this typical alpine lake with its steep sides is a truly impressive experience.

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Lake Maggiore

Big Lakes – The northern part of Lake Maggiore belongs to the Swiss sun-trap of the Tessin region. In the popular holiday resorts of Locarno, Ascona and Brissago, the atmosphere is almost Mediterranean. A regular boat service crosses the Swiss-Italian border to serve the finest tourist spots around the lake, such as the popular Brissago Islands with their interesting botanical gardens.

Lake Maggiore extends from the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland far into the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. Thanks to its mild climate, there is lush, Mediterranean vegetation along its shores. In the hinterland is a wild and romantic mountain landscape with breathtaking views.

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