Category: Sights & attractions

The Tofane are the striking mountain massif above Cortina d’Ampezzo; the Tofana di Mezzo reaches 3,244 m. The Freccia nel Cielo cable car leads in several sections almost to the summit. The famous World Cup downhill runs and the staging of Olympic ski races (1956 and 2026) make the area Cortina’s alpine flagship.HighlightsTofana di Mezzo (3,244…

The Val Müstair in the far south-eastern tip of Switzerland is home to the Benedictine convent of St John in Müstair, whose Carolingian frescoes from the 8th century have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. The quiet valley borders the Swiss National Park and keeps Romansh culture alive.HighlightsConvent of St John with Carolingian frescoes (UNESCO)Romansh valley and convent cultureNear the Swiss…

Lugano is the largest city in Ticino and lies with Mediterranean flair on the lake of the same name between the viewpoint mountains Monte Brè and Monte San Salvatore. Palm-lined promenades, a lively old town and funiculars up the local mountains shape the scene. The lake reaches as far as Italy.HighlightsMediterranean lakeside promenade and old townLocal mountains Monte Brè and San Salvatore…

At 1,704 m, Monte Generoso offers an all-round view over the Ticino lakes, the Po Plain and the arc of the Alps. On the summit stands the Fiore di Pietra viewing building designed by star architect Mario Botta. A historic cog railway leads up from Capolago on Lake Lugano.HighlightsAll-round view over lakes, the Po Plain and the AlpsFiore di Pietra by Mario…

The Alpsee lies nestled between Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein and is one of the cleanest lakes in Bavaria, with a roughly one-hour shore path. Highlights: very clear lake before the castle backdrop, shore loop in barely an hour, bathing and…

The Partnachklamm near Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a roughly 700 m long, up to 80 m deep gorge through which the Partnach roars. Highlights: around…