Category: Attractions & Sights

At around 1,560 m, Davos is the highest town in Europe and a tradition-rich health and winter-sports resort. The Parsenn and Jakobshorn ski areas, a long reputation as a high-altitude climatic resort and the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) shape the town. In summer, wide high-altitude hikes beckon. Highlights Highest…

The Cinque Torri, the five towers, are a striking rock group near Cortina d'Ampezzo and a popular climbing area. Around the rocks stretches an open-air museum of the First World War with restored trenches and positions. A chairlift and easy paths make the area readily accessible. Highlights Striking rock group…

The Reichenbach Falls near Meiringen drop around 250 m in several tiers. They became world-famous as the scene of the fictional fatal struggle between Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty in Conan Doyle's story. A historic funicular leads to the viewing platform. Highlights Roughly 250 m high multi-tier waterfall Sherlock Holmes…

Cogne is one of the finest gateways into the Gran Paradiso National Park. Through the side valley Valnontey, trails lead into the realm of ibex and chamois, and at the hamlet of Lillaz the Cascate di Lillaz plunge down over several tiers. In winter Cogne is a well-known cross-country centre….

The Thunersee between Thun and Interlaken is lined with several castles, including Oberhofen Castle right on the shore. Above the lake rises the Niesen, the striking pyramid with the longest staircase in the world. On the north shore the St. Beatus Caves lead into the mountain. Highlights Oberhofen Castle on…

The Forte di Bard is a mighty 19th-century fortress guarding the valley entrance to the Aosta Valley. Today it houses, among other things, the Museum of the Alps and changing exhibitions; panoramic lifts open up the complex. The fortress also became known as a film location. Highlights Mighty 19th-century fortress…