The best picnic spots along the Grand Tour.
Intro
If you suddenly feel peckish while on the no. 1 road trip of the Alps, we have the perfect solution: stop at one of the many beautiful picnic areas along the Grand Tour of Switzerland.
Lake Davos, Davos Graubünden Region
Lake Davos is situated just to the north of the town bearing the same name amidst a wonderful mountain panorama. Its shoreline has a number of leafy picnic areas where you can eat al fresco.
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Lueg barbecue area, Affoltern im Emmental Bern Region
Enjoy your picnic and fabulous views of the Emmental Valley at the Lueg barbecue area.
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Picnic area, Riex Lake Geneva Region
This pleasant spot in Riex has a view of Lake Geneva and is the perfect place to linger awhile over an al fresco meal.
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Santa Petronilla Waterfalls, Biasca Ticino Region
When taking a little break at the Santa Petronilla Waterfalls, a refreshing dip in the cool plunge pool will be hard to resist.
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Picnic area, Mont Vully Fribourg Region
Enjoy your picnic with fabulous views over Lake Murten and the Fribourg and Bernese Alps as a backdrop.
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Lake shore, Yverdon-les-Bains Jura & Three-Lakes Region
Between the Jura Mountains, the hills of La Broye and Lake Neuchâtel lies the small town of Yverdon-les-Bains, where you can enjoy your picnic directly by the water.
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Heidi House, Maienfeld Eastern Switzerland Region
You’ll find a welcoming picnic area here where the world-famous Heidi story is set. After you’ve eaten, don’t forget to take a picture at the photo spot.
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Spa Park, Vitznau Central Switzerland Region
Picnic in Vitznau’s Spa Park on the shores of Lake Lucerne and with a little luck, catch a glimpse of one of the five historic paddle steamers cruising on the lake.
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Stockalper Palace, Brig Valais Region
Enjoy a picnic in the gardens of the Stockalper Palace and take a picture of yourself with the landmark of the Upper Valais in the background at the photo spot.
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Neuhaus on Lake Thun, Interlaken Bern Region
This lovely picnic spot between Interlaken and Thun is the perfect place to relax by the water’s edge.
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Jaunbach Gorge, Broc Fribourg Region
There are tables and a fire pit right at the entrance to the breathtaking Jaunbach Gorge, so there’s nothing standing in the way of a delicious picnic.
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