The Schäfler Ridge is a mountain range in the Alpstein region of northeastern Switzerland. It is part of the northern chain of the Alpstein massif. The ridge offers panoramic views of the Säntis, Altmann and Ebenalp peaks. On clear days, you can even see Lake Constance.
It was located in the Bernese Oberland, in the Simmental Valley, near the town of Boltigen, at an altitude of about 1,515 meters (4,970 feet). During the warmer months, the lake is suitable for swimming or relaxing on its shores. In winter, the frozen lake turns into a magical ice rink.
Lake Constance (Боденское озеро, Констанцское озеро) — озеро на границе Германии, Австрии и Швейцарии.Берега в основном плоские или холмистые, на юго-востоке — высокие, скалистые. Замерзает лишь в суровые зимы и смягчает климат прилегающей местности.
Chillon Castle (French: Château de Chillon) is a medieval island castle in Switzerland, located on the Swiss Riviera, at the edge of Lake Geneva, 3 km from the city of Montreux, between the settlements of Veytaux and Villeneuve.
This is the oldest national park in Switzerland! Untouched alpine landscapes, rolling green meadows and ancient forests against the backdrop of majestic mountain peaks. A sense of wild, untouched nature.
The Abbey Library of Saint Gall is a magnificent medieval monastic library located in St Gallen, Switzerland. It was founded by Saint Othmar in the 8th century. During a fire in 937, the Abbey was destroyed, but miraculously the library and its books survived. Between 1758 and 1767 a new library hall was designed in a Rococo style.
St Moritz is a high Alpine resort town located in the Engadine region in Switzerland. It has a long history dating back to the 17th century when it became a fashionable summer and spa resort. Then in 1864 it became the world’s first winter holiday resort and a playground for the rich and famous.
Most waterfalls in Switzerland are thin sinuous falls dropping over dramatic cliff edges. In contrast, Rhine Falls is a ferocious torrent. It may only be 23 meters (75 feet) high but at 150 metres wide its power is immense.
Stretching for 22.6 kilometres (14 miles) and covering over 80 square kilometres, the UNESCO World Heritage Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the Alps. The scale is enormous. It reaches a maximum depth of 800 metres and is estimated to weigh up to 10 billion tonnes.
The Furka Pass is our favourite out of all the dramatic roads in Switzerland. Connecting Gletsch in the Canton of Valais with Andermatt in the Canton of Uri, it twists and turns for 31.5 kilometres (196 miles). Along the way it climbs to an elevation of 2,429 metres.
Lake Geneva is 60% in Switzerland and 40% in France. Its crescent shape sweeps through the cantons of Vaud, Geneva, and Valais, passing some of the best attractions in Switzerland. The 582 km2 body of water is the focal point of the area. The uniquely mild climate makes it a popular destination for outdoor activities in Switzerland.
Oeschinen Lake is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Switzerland. Its blue-green waters are surrounded by 3,500-metre-high jagged peaks that rise steeply from its shores. During the summer, the whole area looks like a huge pot of ice and rock. When the sun is shining the water is a brilliant turquoise colour.
The mountain village of Grindelwald occupies one of the most unique settings in Switzerland. Mountains surround it, but the most dominant feature is Eiger (3,967m). The north face of this massive mountain has a vertical drop of 1,800 metres which attracts climbers from all over the world.
The Lauterbrunnen Valley is deep in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. Sheer-sided walls rise from flat green meadows and in our opinion, it’s the most beautiful valley in Europe. Seventy-two majestic waterfalls cut the towering granite cliff walls which reach up to 400 metres.
Known as the “Top of Europe’, the Jungfraujoch is one of the most visited Switzerland tourist attractions. Part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jungfraujoch is located on the saddle between the Jungfrau (4,158m) and Mönch (4,110m) in the Bernese Alps.
