The 13 Best Tourist Spot in Switzerland

Switzerland is a beautiful country in Central Europe, situated in the middle of the Alps. Boasting beautiful mountains and picturesque villages, tasty food, a clean train system, and accommodations, Switzerland remains a firm favorite for every tourist. Below is the list of places you have to visit in Switzerland if you are a traveler and wish to visit this beautiful country.

1. Matterhorn

One of Switzerland's icons is the Matterhorn; without witnessing its natural beauty, no visitor can traverse the nation. One of the tallest summits in the Alps, this recognized peak with an elevation of 14,692 feet is on the boundary of Switzerland and Italy. During a blue sky day, the photographer will be able to get better images from the top of the mountain. The Gornergrat train, a cog railway that connects you to the Gornergrat vantage point close to the town of Zermatt, is advised if you want the most breathtaking landscape.

2. Jungfraujoch

The Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe is Europe’s highest railway station, situated at an altitude of 3,454 meters above sea level. The tourism of Jungfraujoch on a lovely mountain train is a journey in itself. At the upper level, people can watch the beautiful views of the Bernese Alps in the distance, take a stroll through the Sphinx terrace, and explore the Ice Palace, a passage sculpted in the glacier.

3. Lake Geneva

Stretching between Switzerland and France, it is the largest lake in the center of Europe and is well-known for its incredibly clear blue waters and picturesque Swiss slope towns. Most of the things that one can do here include visiting Geneva, and its old town and flower clock, strolling around the medieval town of Lausanne, and taking a boat across the lake to view the magnificent Swiss and French Alps.

4. Rhine Falls

Other natural wonders include the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen which is acclaimed to be the largest plain waterfall in Europe. It is a wide waterfall measuring 450 feet across and stands 75 feet tall and one can only feel the energy this waterfall possesses. Boat ride is another interesting activity but when you are in the middle of the falls, it's recommended that you grab something tight because you will get wet.

5. Bern

Bern is the capital of Switzerland and with a rich history, this medieval city captivates visitors with pretty cobbled streets, terrace cafés, and a UNESCO-protected historical center with buildings ranging from the 15th to the 18th century. Some of the places of interest include; The Bern Minster: a Gothic structure The Zytglogge clock tower: a famous tourist attraction The Bear Park: home to the Swiss bear mascot The Albert Einstein House Museum: dedicated to the great physicist.

6. Glacier Express

One of the world’s most famous rail experiences, the Glacier Express connects two great skiing destinations of Switzerland – Zermatt and St Moritz. The 8-hour journey with bright red panorama coaches covers 291 bridges and 91 tunnels over valleys and gorges offering the most scenic Swiss mountains.

7. Chateau de Chillon

Located by the shores of Lake Geneva, southwest of the town of Montreux, Chateau de Chillon is an island castle with a rich history and a reputation for being a lover’s haven. The medieval fortress of the early twelfth century includes Gothic underground vaults, rooms richly decorated with frescoes, and elaborate galleries with stunning views of the lake through the arrows.

8. Lucerne

Lying on the terrain's edge of Lake Lucerne with mountains acting as an excellent backdrop, Lucerne tempts tourists with its historic Old Town, medieval arched bridges, colorful piazzas, and the legendary lion carved out on a sandstone cliff that appears to be dying. Tourists can learn more about Swiss history at the Swiss Museum of Transport, take a boat tour, or travel on the immensely inclined cogwheel train up to Mount Pilatus which is 2,132 meters high.

9. Zermatt

Located in the shadow of the Matterhorn, Zermatt is a well-known freesports and mountaineering region in Switzerland. Tourists come here to trek, ride a cable car up nearby mountains, and visit the Zermatlantis museum showcasing the history and culture of Matterhorn, or simply relax in cheese fondue after an exhausting day skiing.

10. Mount Rigi

The mountain by the name Rigi in Central Switzerland provides a panoramic view of the alpine range and no less than 13 different lakes at a single glance. The observation deck is on top of the mountain which stands at 5,899 feet and is Europe’s oldest Railway mountain railway known as the Rigi Rack Railway established in the year 1871.

11. Ticino

The Ticino region is Italy’s Switzerland view west along the country’s eastern border with Italy. Here you will come across enchanting towns built with Renaissance features, strolls along the shores of palm-lined lakes, continental outdoor cafes offering Italian ice cream, and of course, people speaking Italian. Swiss towns such as Lugano, Locarno, as well as Ascona, are among the most popular towns that epitomize the actual spirit of dolce vita.

12. Interlaken

Interlaken is a great starting point as it sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and it is an ideal spot from which to explore the beautiful Swiss mountain landscapes and thrilling outdoor activities. They can paraglide over lakes, go for hikes through the green alpine meadows where cow graze, enjoy the stunning cable car rides to the Harder Kulm or Schilthorn summits, or even take boat rides across sparkling blue water and visit castles.

13. Swiss National Park

In Switzerland, there is only one national park, the Swiss National Park in Zernez, which provides a unique natural wilderness home for flora and fauna such as the red deer, chamois, bearded vulture, and marmots. A tourist can have it natural by taking a walk like the Lakes Trail that treks along traditional mountain huts where in summer you find meadows of edelweiss. A visit here gives one a chance to escape to the background of the raw beauty of Switzerland’s terrain.

It has enchanting snow-clad mountains, crystal clear lakes, and fairytale alpine country, Switzerland is also home to the finest chocolates and cheese. Here below is a list that you can use to enable you to identify other beautiful places in this alpine wonderland.