City: Switzerland
Top Things to do in Switzerland
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1. Furka Pass
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5.0 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By ymt888 - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Furka Pass, with an elevation of 2,429 metres, is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps known for its winding hair pin bends and scenic views. Be prepared to capture the sites like the Rhone glacier, the Schöllenen Gorge, numerous valleys and small Swiss villages.
2. Creux du Van
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5.0 based on 693 reviews
Reviewed By Calliopehk
Well worth the trip out here - we did the circuit hike. First half pretty steep up and a bit muddy. Most descriptions didn’t mention but there are quite a few places to have a meal on the way including the farm at the top, as well as to refill water. Also great scenic picnic spots so worth coming for the day.
3. Oeschinen Lake
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5.0 based on 682 reviews
Oeschinensee is accessible by foot from Kandersteg within 1.5 hours. The cable car operates in summer and winter season daily from mornings till evenings - non stop. In summer enjoy swimming in the lake, boat rides on the blue and clear water or just have fun with the toboggan run at the top station of the cable car. Several hotels around the lake offer rooms in summer. Restaurants are open in winter and summer. The region belongs to the Unesco heritage Jungfrau-Aletsch.
Reviewed By Irrequieta - Geneva, Switzerland
Easily accessible for families with small children. The lake can be reached after a 30min walk or in 5min via a small electric bus (8CHF each way). The views are breathtaking and there is a nice restaurant by the lake to enjoy a meal. Not to be missed!
4. Valle Verzasca
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5.0 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore
Came here as a day trip from Zurich. This little place is absolutely gorgeous. You can go across the old stone bridge to the opposite side too. The drive up to this spot was really scenic too. Recommended.
5. Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune
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5.0 based on 110 reviews
Le parcours de visite est basé sur la lumière et l’image, symboles de la connaissance et de la foi. Il raconte une histoire exceptionnelle: celle d’une communauté religieuse vivante, miraculeusement préservée et constituant le témoignage unique d’une activité spirituelle et culturelle sans équivalent dans le monde occidental chrétien. Consciente de l’importance mondiale de son patrimoine historique et culturel, l’Abbaye de Saint-Maurice a décidé de l’ouvrir au public à l’occasion de son Jubilé. La visite de son Site culturel et patrimonial débute dans la basilique qui date du 17e siècle. Vous parcourez ensuite le site archéologique des anciennes églises – aussi appelé site du Martolet – qui résulte de dix années de fouilles. Enfin, vous traversez les catacombes avant de découvrir le Trésor abbatial.
6. Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
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5.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By 14simsim14
At 800 hectares, the terraced vineyards of the UNESCO region Lavaux form Switzerland's largest contiguous vineyard area with terrace after terrace offering magnificent views.
7. Botanical Garden
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
8. Botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten)
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4.5 based on 382 reviews
Affiliated with the University of Zürich, these large gardens feature a huge variety of plants from around the world.
Reviewed By sugerglider - London, United Kingdom
Not too far from the city centre this medium sized botanic garden is worth repeat visits as the seasons change. Peaceful park-like atmosphere plus 3 large glasshouses containing plants and trees from different climate zones. And 3 small but interesting fish tanks!
9. Collection de l'Art Brut
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4.5 based on 626 reviews
Reviewed By JudeG139
The unexpected, the unusual, a home for outsider art before there was even such a category. Naive, regional and outsider artists convene in one outstanding collection of truly rarified art. Don't miss the tattoo collection (yes actual skin) dating from the 19th century. If you like strange exotic and esoteric art, this is the place for you!
10. Pharmaziemuseum Universitat Basel
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By SaraDeb119 - Philadelphia, United States
The museum had a vast collection covering the history of pharmacy as it pertained to history and various treatments modalities found in pharmacies. Easy to read about displays and wander at your own pace. Great museum to visit for someone who enjoys history and medicine.
