Holiday destinations: Villages

Located at the heart of Zurich's wine country, the pretty village of Marthalen is known for its intact townscape and most attractive red and white half-timbered houses. Particularly impressive houses are the "Untere" and "Obere Hirschen", the "Alte Wirtshaus” tavern and "Schutzenhaus".

Zermatt, the enchanting mountain village in Valais, is synonymous with the Matterhorn, probably the most famous mountain in the world. Zermatt will amaze you with its beauty in summer and winter. You will also be stunned by the idyllic charm that the village radiates.

Hermance is considered a real jewel on the shores of Lake Geneva. The small medieval town is located on a sunny slope and, in addition to a ruined castle and a lakeside promenade with a lido and camp site, also has a grand villa district.

Located high above Lake Thun, this sun terrace offers a unique panorama of the Alpine peaks of the Bernese Oberland including the famous threesome, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Away from the main tourist streams, the village is particularly popular with nature-lovers and families.

La Fouly has everything: alpine scenery, mountain ranges, unspoilt nature and the restful atmosphere of a small, attractive locale.

Bettmeralp is an idyllic holiday resort high above the Valais Rhone Valley: No car far and wide, but a far-reaching view from the Aletsch Glacier to the Matterhorn. The Aletsch Arena offers you winter sports from October to April and a variety of activities for families.

Chiasso, Pedrinate and Seseglio are at the southern tip of Switzerland. The customs town borders the Italian region of Lombardy and is an important starting point for discovering the variety of experiences in Mendrisiotto. The park of the Breggia Gorges, the Muggio Valley and Monte Generoso are close by.

Visp is a “pocket-size Valais”: It is ideally situated between Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Leukerbad and the Aletsch Glacier. Discover the old town and the pedestrian zone with their many shops. Nestled at the foot of the vineyards, Visp looks almost Mediterranean, thanks to the abundant sunshine it enjoys throughout the year.

Located at the foot of the pyramid-shaped Sosto mountain (2221 meters), Olivone is the starting point for excursions and hiking tours to the impressive Greina Plateau, to the untouched Val di Campo or to the Luzzone Reservoir Lake.

Due to its wonderful location at the southern slope of the Niederhorn, directly on the right bank of Lake Thun, Merligen enjoys a Mediterranean climate all year round. The lake breeze and the panorama of the Bernese Alps, which seem close enough to touch, put you into a holiday mood.

Romont, a small picturesque town dating back from the 10th century, is located on the main roads and railway lines connecting Lausanne and Fribourg, between the lakes and the mountains.

Wiler, 1,419m a.s.l.

Andermatt impresses with its diversity. In summer, drives over the surrounding Alpine passes and hikes through the Schöllenen Gorge or along the Four Springs Trail beckon. In winter, you can ski from the Gemsstock all the way into Graubünden.

This Valaisan village, built in the architectural style typical of the Val d'Illiez, will enchant you with its rustic authenticity. The resort is situated at an altitude of 1'600 m in the shadow of the majestic Dents du Midi Mountains.

Saas-Fee, the car-free village in the Saas Valley, is known for its excellent ski region at 3600 meters above sea level and also for its magnificent mountain scenery and glaciers. Here you can enjoy the Valais mountains while skiing and hiking or simply relax in one of the many spas and wellness baths.

Close to the capital of the canton, Schwyz, and the place of pilgrimage Einsiedeln, in an idyllic, wide open alpine foothill landscape at 900 to 2200 metres, lie the holiday and sports destination of Hoch-Ybrig and the sunny villages of Ober- and Unteriberg.

Sattel-Hochstuckli is in the foothills of the Alps in Schwyz, in the heart of Central Switzerland. Here you’ll find the first cable-car in the world to have revolving panoramic gondolas to take passengers up to the family mountain.

Lenzerheide is located in the heart of Graubünden and is one of the most versatile holiday regions in Switzerland. The Heidsee, the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area, the Bike Kingdom and impressive peaks such as the Parpaner Rothorn await you.

Mellingen is a medieval town in the canton Aargau with a picturesque old town, historic landmarks and the natural Reuss right on the doorstep. History, nature and relaxation are close together here.

The holiday resort of Disentis, or Mustér as it is called in Romansch, lies at an altitude of 1,130m above sea level. The most famous attraction in Disentis is its Benedictine monastery, founded in the year 720.

San Bernardino – the alpine holiday resort below Piz Uccello and in the middle of forests and moors. On a tour to Lake Doss or to the top of the pass, you will be amazed at the beauty of this original mountain landscape. The big plus is the year-round outdoor activities.

Nestled between the mighty Säntis massif and the seven Churfirsten peaks, the resorts of Alt St. Johann, Unterwasser and Wildhaus are among the highest-lying municipalities in Toggenburg. Eastern Switzerland's largest winter sports area is just one hour from the airport and Zurich.

Bellelay, which was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Basel in 1140, has a rich religious past associated with the Norbertine religious order. Bellelay Abbey is the source of Tête de Moine PDO, a tasty cheese that is scraped into rosettes with a girolle cheese curler.

The idyllic mountain village of Ernen lies on the left side of the valley of Goms, above Fiesch. The village is part of Binntal Nature Park and is also well-known as a musical village, acting as the venue for an annual musical festival with international artists.

The historical bridging point of Andelfingen lies above the Thur river and is nestled amid the unspoilt landscape of the Zürcher Weinland winegrowing region.

Although the pretty village of Büsingen is part of the Federal Republic of Germany, it sits like an island surrounded by the canton of Schaffhausen. Many special circumstances govern the community’s life. The Exclave Trail offers insights into this unusual case.

Halfway between the alpine glacier environment of the Bernina region and the Mediterranean-style winegrowing terraces of Valtellina you’ll find the little village of Le Prese, on a plain north of Lake Poschiavo.

From Leysin, you can look out over the Vaud and Valais Alps to Lake Geneva. The holiday resort spoils visitors with ample sun and attractive outdoor adventures. Enjoy the excursions on the mountain of Berneuse, with its half pipe, snow tubing and bike parks.

The town of Willisau has been in existence for over 700 years. Noteworthy sights include the town hall, the city layout with the gates, the heptagonal fountain or the governor's castle. An international jazz festival has been taking place here every year since 1970.

Mendrisio blends old-town charm, vineyards and two local mountains: Monte Generoso and the UNESCO-listed Monte San Giorgio. Grotti, museums and panoramic trails sit close together—ideal for food, culture and nature in Switzerland’s far south.

The saffron village of Mund is located on a sunny hillside at 1200 m above sea level, on the right side of the Vallée du Rhône, within the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

Engelberg and Titlis simply belong together. The Rotair revolving cable car, the cliff walk and the glacier attract visitors to the highest mountain in central Switzerland throughout the year. Engelberg-Titlis is one of the best ski regions in Switzerland thanks to sensational slopes measuring up to 3200 metres.

The small town of Martigny located on the Rhone elbow in the Lower Valais is the hub of the pass routes across the Simplon, Great St. Bernard and Forclaz. Its cultural-historical heritage, Mediterranean flair and tasty gastronomy are its winning features.

The pretty little town of Brugg and the commune of Windisch are located in the heart of the canton of Aargau, 30 km from Zurich at the confluence of three rivers: the Reuss, Limmat and Aare.