Touristic Regions

Werdenberg is the oldest timber-frame settlement in Switzerland and is best known for its castle of the same name, which sits majestically on the hill above the town. The small Lake Werdenberg lends further charm to the place.

The picturesque village is nestled between two mountain chains, at the lower shore of Lake Brienz with meadows and picturesque wooden houses, some of which date back to the 16th century.

In the heart of Graubünden you will find a magnificent natural landscape that is largely designed by the culture of the Walser people. While in winter a white snow-clad landscape delights visitors, in summer they can walk across flower-rich meadows and pastures.

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The Grand Combin de Grafeneire is part of the Grand Combin massif, which really lives up to its nickname of the “Swiss Himalaya”. That’s because the mountain massif is surrounded by thick glacial layers.

This is Switzerland's largest moor landscape. At 130 square kilometers, the area is a bit larger than Lake Lucerne.

Kandersteg, the idyllic mountain village in the Bernese Oberland, enchants visitors with its Lake Oeschinen and the Blausee Nature Park. From here, explore the mountains around the Blüemlisalphorn, the Gemmi Pass and the Lötschen Pass in Valais. Highlights include the cross-country ski trails and the Allmenalp via ferrata.

The village of Amsteg in Canton Uri owes its existence to its location on the Gotthard Pass route. First came the “Säumer”, the pack-animal drivers, who stopped here before negotiating the pass. Then a proper road was built, followed by the railway, a motorway and – the most recent milestone – the new Gotthard rail link.

Welcome to a gastronomic adventure! The idyllic resort of Les Paccots, located between Vevey and Fribourg at an airy 1,000 m, has a variety of treats in store for food lovers.

From its majestic setting high above Lake Constance, the village of Heiden commands magnificent views. It was once known throughout Europe for its whey cures. Architecture aficionados will delight in the uniformity of the “Biedermeier” neoclassical buildings in the village core.

The country town of Eglisau lies nestled between a vineyard slope and the Rhine. The former castle district on the other side of the river affords glorious views of the old town.

Filisur is a small, attractive mountain resort in the heart of Graubünden. As part of the Bergün Filisur vacation region, the village of 500 inhabitants is an ideal starting point for train rides on the UNESCO World Heritage route of the Rhaetian Railway.

In the middle of a large recreational area with lake, forests, Alps and mountains, you will find Giswil.

Lac de Joux in the Vaud Jura is located at 1,000 metres in the valley of the same name (Vallée de Joux). The stark beauty and unspoilt nature of the high valley and the lake attract countless visitors all year round; in summer mainly for water sports, biking and hiking and in winter for ice-skating and cross-country skiing.

The mild climate at Lago Maggiore is unique in Switzerland, and enables subtropical plants to flourish in the open air on Isola Grande, the large island. The Botanical Gardens of the Canton of Ticino house around 1,700 plant species.

Since more than a century visitors delight in the holiday resorts of the Vaud Alps, their traditional infrastructure- and of course huge quantity of leisure proposals for all seasons in the year.

Estavayer-le-Lac offers you a mix of sights and nature. The old town with the Château de Chenaux and the street art facades are enchanting. You’ll love the sandy beaches, the water skiing lift and the forays through the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve.

Though there are many mountain lakes at higher altitudes, Lake Sils is the only one with daily scheduled passenger boats in summer that carry tourists and hikers from Sils Maria to Maloja via Chastè, Plaun da Lej and Isola. This is Europe's highest passenger boat service.

Situated at the entrance to the verdant Val-de-Ruz, colourful Valangin has retained a picturesque charm. Its landmark is a castle that crowns a rocky ledge overlooking the town.

Les Prés-d'Orvin is located in a natural setting on the first southern foothills of the Jura chain, bordered by the Chasseral range to the north and Mont-Sujet to the west. In winter, skiers and snowboarders will find slopes at an altitude of 1300 metres, just 15 minutes from Biel.

Who doesn’t know the sad folk song of «Vreneli ab em Guggisbärg» and her ill-fated love? But anyone choosing Guggisberg in the Bernese pre-Alps region of Gantrisch as a holiday or excursion destination will have absolutely no reason to sound sad!

The gateway to Italy, the village of Bourg-St-Pierre is bursting with history and charm, from its ancient buildings to its newly restored mill and the legacies left by former travellers.

At an altitude of 2,757 metres, this mountain lake sits below the Matterhorn at the foot of the Gorner Ridge in Zermatt. The lake is best known for its mirror surface, which reflects the beautiful Matterhorn. This is a popular spot that’s easily accessible thanks to its location right next to the middle station of the Gornergrat mountain railway, which is a vantage point offering spectacular views.

Glarus offers you a mix of tradition and innovation. Here the oldest Landsgemeindeplatz, there historic industrial site. And all this in the middle of the Glarus mountains. The industrial path from Elm to Ziegelbrücke and excursions to Lake Walen or Lake Klöntal will inspire you.

One of the twin Breithorn peaks above Zermatt. A popular venture for less experienced climbers of four-thousanders, easily accessible via the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise upper station.

Braunwald in the Glarus Alps: At this car-free holiday resort, you can relax and slow down with a horse-drawn carriage ride or a hike to the Oberblegisee lake with views of the Tödi and Ortstock mountains. Action and family experiences can be found on the via ferratas or with Bartli the dwarf in the magical forest.

Val d’Hérens (Eringer Valley) stretches from the Rhone Valley near Sitten to the foot of Dent Blanche, Dent d'Hérens, Mont Collon and Mont Blanc de Cheilon. Centuries-old villages with their typical dwellings lean against steep slopes.

In addition to Kandersteg and the world-famous Lake Blausee, Reichenbach and the Kiental Valley are true insider tips. The beautiful mountain villages have retained their rural character. A wide range of hotels, apartments, mountain hostels, campsites and cozy restaurants give the villages the typical charm of the Bernese Oberland.