Historic buildings

Gruyeres, Staedtchen

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Intro

Fairytale castles, mighty fortresses, romantic châteaux – Switzerland has them all in abundance.

Castles

Château de Chillon

Château de Grandson

Musée national suisse - Château de Prangins

Steinsberg Castle Ruins

Chenaux Castle

Schloss Tarasp / Chastè da Tarasp

Stein Castle Ruins

Museum Schloss Kyburg

Abbeys & churches

Muri monastery church with cloister

Benedictine Convent of St John in Müstair

11th-century abbey church

Ittingen Charterhouse

Magdalena Hermitage

Church San Güerg

Gruyères / Greyerz

Gruyères sends you on a journey through time: You will be amazed by the medieval village scenery with the castle and its magnificent knights' hall. You will visit the Giger Museum, the Maison du Gruyère and enjoy a typical fondue with a view over the green hills towards Moléson.

Learn more about: Gruyères / Greyerz

Ponte dei Salti

The "Ponte dei Salti" stone bridge soars over the turquoise Verzasca with two arches. 400 years after its completion, is draws visitors in droves on a daily basis. Some photograph the picture-perfect subject from all sides, others use the bridge as a springboard for diving into the refreshing water.

Learn more about: Ponte dei Salti