Destinations

At around 1,900 m, the Lago di Sorapis glows an unreal turquoise from fine glacial flour and is reachable only on foot. The popular hike from the Passo Tre Croci leads over partly exposed, cable-secured sections to the lake at the foot of the Sorapiss walls. Bathing is not allowed,…

Val Müstair in the far south-east corner 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. Highlights…

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 Flims-Laax region is one of the largest ski areas in Switzerland and in summer is known for the turquoise Caumasee, one of the most beautiful bathing lakes in the Alps. Nearby runs the Rhine Gorge Ruinaulta, an impressive canyon of the Vorderrhein. Highlights One of the largest ski areas…

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 Morteratsch Glacier at the foot of the Bernina group is one of the most easily accessible glaciers in the Alps. From the Morteratsch station on the Bernina line a flat glacier trail leads to the ice tongue; signs along the way show the dramatic retreat of recent decades. In…

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…

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…

Breuil-Cervinia lies at around 2,000 m on the Italian south side of the Matterhorn, here called Monte Cervino. The resort is a well-known high-mountain ski area with glacier pistes and is linked to Zermatt over the Theodul Pass, so you can ski across the border between Italy and Switzerland. Highlights…

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…

Andalo lies on the Paganella plateau between the Brenta Dolomites and Lake Garda and is a popular family ski and hiking area. From the summit of the Paganella at 2,125 m the view reaches far over the Brenta to Lake Garda. In summer, bike trails and the nearby Lago di…

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…