The 10 Best Lookouts in Switzerland, Switzerland

June 23, 2021 Almeta Stockton

in Europe  (green & dark grey)
Restaurants in Switzerland

1. Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

Lutry Switzerland http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1243
Excellent
96%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 114 reviews

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

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.

2. Tufelsschlucht

Eigasse 9, Haegendorf 4614 Switzerland +41 62 209 17 12 http://www.tüfelsschlucht.ch
Excellent
76%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 17 reviews

Tufelsschlucht

3. Cathedral at Munsterplatz / St. Vincent (Munster Kirche)

Munsterplatz 1, Bern 3000 Switzerland +41 31 312 04 62 https://www.bernermuenster.ch/
Excellent
50%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,083 reviews

Cathedral at Munsterplatz / St. Vincent (Munster Kirche)

Located in the center of the Old Town, this 15th-century cathedral sports a towering 328-foot-tall spire that dominates the city skyline.

Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia

The charming Gothic Berner Münster is the country's tallest cathedral. After the plague came to Bern in 1526, many citizens converted to Reformation and by 1528 masses were stopped and icons cast out and the church became a reformation church.

4. Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre

Cour St-Pierre, Geneva 1204 Switzerland +41 22 311 75 75 [email protected] https://www.cathedrale-geneve.ch/fr
Excellent
44%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,908 reviews

Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre

This famous cathedral is best known for its historic significance as the church where John Calvin gave his inspiring sermons during the mid-16th century.

Reviewed By annettestretton - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

We paid 5EUR each to get to the top of the tower. There aren’t too many steps and the views are 360 degrees of Geneva. Beautiful views and worth the climb. It was a hot day when we visited but the climb up was cool within the stone of the cathedral. Spiral steps and quite enclosed on the way up but not too strenuous.

5. Urmiberg Cable Car

Schillerweg 1, Brunnen 6440 Switzerland +41 41 820 14 05 http://www.urmiberg.ch
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Urmiberg Cable Car

6. Ferrovia Monte Generoso

via Fam. Carlo Scacchi 6, Capolago 6825 Switzerland +41 91 630 51 11 [email protected] http://www.montegeneroso.ch
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 298 reviews

Ferrovia Monte Generoso

Monte Generoso is situated in the heart of a nature park known beyond Switzerland’s borders. Standing majestically on the mountain’s rugged plateau is the new “Fiore di pietra“ (stone flower). The building was created by the famous architect Mario Botta and features picture windows that frame the breathtaking panorama. Two restaurants flooded with light and a conference room with magnificent mountain views provide the ideal setting for fine dining, unforgettable family celebrations and exceptional corporate events. The “Fiore di pietra” is designed so that a partition wall can section off a separate room for up to thirty guests. Since 1890, a rack railway has provided transport along a picturesque nine-kilometre stretch of mountain scenery carrying passengers from Capolago on Lake Lugano to the mountain summit at 1704 m altitude. Monte Generoso offers visitors plenty of opportunities for relaxing strolls, more demanding hikes and for delving into history.

Reviewed By D3215SBjohnm

There are numerous well-marked trails from the summit, some of which extend down old smuggling routes into Italy. We hiked from the trailhead in Orimento, Italy, about 6 kilometers to the summit. The trail winds uphill through active grazing land (some inhabited by a herd of wild horses), through abandoned ancient villages, and across high pastues with beautiful views. A constant sound along the trail is the clang of cow bells used by local farmers to locate their animals. As you near the summit, you can catch glimpses of both Lake Como and Lake Lugano if the weather is clear. Once on top, there is a cafeteria and full service restaurant with full bar service with an outdoor deck in an ultra modern structure that is reminiscent of a James Bond villian's hideout. The summit is serviced by the Monte Generoso cog railway that carries passengers to and from Capolago at the base of the mountain on the Swiss side.

7. Rhine Falls

Rheinfallquai, Neuhausen am Rheinfall 8212 Switzerland +41 52 632 63 30 [email protected] https://rheinfall.ch/en/
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,383 reviews

Rhine Falls

The Rhine Falls, the biggest waterfall in Europe, offer the visitors a spectacular sight! 17,000 years ago this impressive wonder of nature was formed and is now the main attraction for countless visitors from all over the world. Over a width of 150 metres and a height of 23 metres, an average of 700,000 litres of water cascade over the rocks every second. A boat ride to the famous rock in the middle of the Falls and the short walk to the top, is an unforgettable experience for every visitor.

Reviewed By Dino282

Getting to the Rhine fall from Zurich was an easy train ride... beautiful country scenery along the way ... the falls is spectacular... the best way to experience the falls is to take the boat ride to the base of the falls and feel the power and the water spray of the falls Highly recommended to anyone visiting the area

8. Diavolezza

Talstation Diavolezza, Pontresina 7504 Switzerland +41 81 838 73 73 [email protected] http://www.diavolezza.ch
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 570 reviews

Diavolezza

Reviewed By Graido - Zurich, Switzerland

already open for skiing on the weekend and Wednesday afternoon. As well without skiing a cool peak to enjoy the view on the glacier and get something to eat and drink. A great place to start early into the ski season:)

9. Muottas Muragl

Samedan 7503 Switzerland +41 81 830 00 00 [email protected] https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/muottas-muragl-a-front-row-seat/
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 789 reviews

Muottas Muragl

Reviewed By Swissbulgarican - Lausanne, Switzerland

Excellent ending destination from our hike starting in Alp Languard - we took the Panorama Trail, which was very doable with our five year-old. Just be sure to have smaller children have good walking shoes and hold a hand in areas where there is little protection/steep inclines on side of mountain. The trail, however, is fairly flat. It took us about 4 hours including breaks. The walk could also be down in the reverse direction (Muottas Muragl-->Alp Languard and down with the chair lift). The restaurant has a wonderful playground in the back and offers a seated area restaurant as well as a self-service area with tables on a huge terrace. If you are looking for a slightly cheaper option, I would highly recommend the self-service food. The food was excellent - we had a lovely lentil soup and wurstsalat. Cake and coffee were also excellent. As others have mentioned, the scenery is magnificent looking out on the lakes of St. Moritz, Sils and Silvaplana. The ride down with the furnicular is fun and unique. An excellent outing and very much worth it - our hotel included this excursion in the card with access to all local cable cars/transport.

10. Monte Bre

Monte Bre, Lugano 6979 Switzerland +41 91 971 31 71 [email protected] http://www.montebre.ch/
Excellent
59%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 868 reviews

Monte Bre

Reviewed By MandyAndMark_13 - Adelaide, Australia

We caught the funicular railway to the top - amazing views. Had a coffee there at one of the cafes and just took in the views. We then walked to Bre village (about 2km) and had lunch at a restaurant there - it was well sign posted and a fairly easy walk. We caught no.12 bus back to Lugano. Great day out and the weather was perfect.

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