Category: Attractions & Sights

The Brienzersee east of Interlaken captivates with its intense turquoise blue. On its shore the Giessbach Falls plunge into the lake over several tiers, and the historic Brienz Rothorn Railway, Switzerland's last steam cog railway, runs up. By the village of Brienz lies the Ballenberg open-air museum. Highlights Intense turquoise-blue…

The Lago di Tenno above Riva del Garda stands out for its glowing turquoise blue and a small island and is regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in Trentino. Nearby lies the medieval stone village Canale di Tenno with the Cascata del Varone, a waterfall gorge carved into…

First, at 2,168 m above Grindelwald, is an adventure mountain before the backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The First Cliff Walk, a walkway suspended from the rock face, and attractions such as the First Flyer and Trottibike complement classic high trails. A popular destination is the mountain lake…

Trento, the capital of Trentino, is known for the Council of Trent (16th century) and its well-preserved townscape with the Castello del Buonconsiglio and fresco-adorned palazzi. The modern science museum MUSE by Renzo Piano and the surrounding mountains make the city versatile. Highlights Castello del Buonconsiglio Wissenschaftsmuseum MUSE (Renzo Piano)…

The Lötschental is considered one of the most unspoilt high valleys in the Alps. Long reachable only by mule tracks, it preserved old customs such as the fearsome Tschäggättä masks of carnival. Today trails and the Lötschberg open up the valley before the backdrop of the Bietschhorn and glaciers. Highlights…

The Kalterer See in the South Tyrolean lowlands is regarded as one of the warmest bathing lakes in the Alps and reaches bathing temperatures in summer that Alpine lakes otherwise rarely offer. It lies in the middle of the wine country on the South Tyrolean Wine Road, surrounded by vines…