The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Swiss Alps, Switzerland

January 14, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best top things to do in Swiss Alps, Switzerland including Valle Verzasca, Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge, Atrium Aus Eis und Schnee, Simplon Pass, Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis, Mountaineers' Cemetery, Old Town Chur, Arcas Square, Piazza della Riforma, Rhone Glacier.
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1. Valle Verzasca

Lavertezzo 6632 Switzerland
Excellent
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5.0 based on 552 reviews

Valle Verzasca

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.

2. Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge

Randa Switzerland +41 27 967 16 77 [email protected] http://www.europaweg.ch/charles-kuonen-haengebruecke-am-europaweg/
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5.0 based on 141 reviews

Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge

A monument for the mountain panorama The pedestrian suspension bridge, named after main sponsor Charles Kuonen, measures a proud 494 meters in length and stretches up to a height of 85 meters above the Grabengufer ravine in Mattertal valley. The bridge is intended to be a “monument for the mountain panorama”, whereby utmost emphasis was placed on interfering as little as possible with nature – a design that worked. The transparent construction of steel cable and wire mesh integrates perfectly into the environment. Working at a dizzying height, Swiss company swissrope finished construction of the bridge in only two and a half months by using special “assembly sleds”

Reviewed By 165hadass

What an adventure to climb up to the Suspension Bridge! The hike was not at all easy, but very rewarding once you've reached the top. Four families with children (ages 8 - 10 ) and 2 Shitzu dogs (one lazy - had to be encouraged and the other one pushing forward and encouraging us) all had a wonderful time. We absorbed the beauty of nature, the fresh smell of the trees, and the breathtaking views. Some of us didn't reach the top, because they were not prepared for a steep hike such as this one. They climbed down and had ice-cream and french fries in a small pub. However, if you are well prepared, mentally, and physically, you'll have an unforgettable day. Make sure to have enough water (there are fountains of fresh cold water in the village) and some fruit and snacks. Bring or find a walking stick, especially for the climb down. It is much nicer to do it with friends, the kids chatted all the way through and were way ahead of us. This adventure is free and freeing!

3. Atrium Aus Eis und Schnee

Campingplatz Sur En Switzerland +41 79 611 11 47 https://www.graubuenden.ch/de/veranstaltung/atrium-aus-eis-und-schnee
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Atrium Aus Eis und Schnee

4. Simplon Pass

Simplonstreed Simplonpass, Brig 3900 Switzerland +41 27 979 10 10 [email protected] http://www.simplon.ch
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4.5 based on 246 reviews

Simplon Pass

The Simplon Pass (French: Col du Simplon; German: Simplonpass; Italian: Passo del Sempione) (2,005 m or 6,578 ft) is a high mountain pass between the Pennine Alps and the Lepontine Alps in Switzerland. It connects Brig in the canton of Valais with Domodossola in Piedmont (Italy). The pass itself and the villages on each side of it, such as Gondo, are in Switzerland. The Simplon Tunnel was built beneath the vicinity of the pass in the early 20th century to carry rail traffic between the two countries. The lowest point of the col, and the lowest point on the watershed between the basins of the Rhone and the Po in Switzerland lies in marshland about 500 m (1,640 ft) west of the Simplon Pass settlement at an altitude of 1,994 m or 6,542 ft.[2] Rotelsee is a lake located near the pass at an elevation of 2,028 m (6,654 ft).

5. Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis

Kirchplatz 11, Zermatt 3920 Switzerland +41 27 967 41 00 [email protected] http://www.zermatt.ch/en/museum
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4.5 based on 901 reviews

Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis

The Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis offers insight into the development of Zermatt. It shows the triumph and tragedy surrounding the first ascent of the Matterhorn. Here one is immersed in the mountain world of past generations: One sees how the people lived in Zermatt in the 19th century and shudder at the sight of the broken rope from the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. Four of the seven climbers lost their lives at that time. And one looks in wonder at “Theo,” the 16th century mercenary who did not succeed in crossing the Theodul Pass.

Reviewed By carrie3633 - Princeton, United States

This museum is free if you have a Swiss travel pass and was very interesting with the exhibits that you could go in and touch. The inside of typical Swiss cabins was interesting and they had all the animals that could be seen in the wild. They also had a great movie about mountain rescues. A lot to see and kids should also find it interesting too.

6. Mountaineers' Cemetery

Kirchstrasse (behind the church), Zermatt 3920 Switzerland http://www.zermatt.ch/en/Media/Attractions/Mountaineers-cemetery
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4.5 based on 434 reviews

Mountaineers' Cemetery

The mountaineers’ cemetery is a moving reminder of the accidents that have occurred in the mountains around Zermatt. The tranquil site is a memorial to all climbers who have lost their lives here. The inscriptions reveal that women and men from all over the world have died on the Matterhorn, Täschhorn, Weisshorn, Liskamm, Obergabelhorn and on the Monte Rosa massif. At the mountaineers’ cemetery, visitors can see the graves of about 50 climbers who perished in the surrounding mountains. Most date from the 19th century, some from the early-20th century. Grave of two climbers from the first ascent of the Matterhorn One gravestone is an exception. It commemorates two famous climbers who died naturally rather than on the mountain: Peter and Peter Taugwalder, father and son. These were the mountain guides of the first person to climb the Matterhorn, Edward Whymper. Only these three out of the original party of seven returned to Zermatt alive. The ascent, on 14 July 1865, was a success: on the way back down, however, four of the climbers fell to their deaths, including Michel-Auguste Croz, a mountain guide from Chamonix. His gravestone stands beside that of the two Taugwalders. Two of the English climbers who died on the descent were laid to rest at the English Church in Zermatt: D. Robert Hadow is buried outside, while the Reverend Charles Hudson lies by the church altar. The third English climber who lost his life on the expedition, Lord Francis Douglas, has no grave as his body was never found. Another tombstone in the mountaineers’ cemetery belongs to probably the most famous female mountaineer of the 19th and 20th centuries: Eleonore Noll-Hasenclever (1880–1925). She lost her life as she descended the Bishorn on 18 August 1925, carried away by an avalanche. Symbols of mourning Some of the memorial stones bear candles and flowers left by relatives and fellow climbers. In some cases, the stones reveal the causes of accidents: an avalanche, a rockfall, a crevasse. One memorial to a young climber carries a simple and striking statement: “I chose to climb”. The mountaineer’s own red ice axe adorns the stone, along with the US flag.

Reviewed By BeatriceH561 - Exeter, United Kingdom

We stumbled on this area (no longer used) and found it remarkable for its pathos and engaging epitaphs. Don't miss it on your walk around Zermatt. My brother and husband both did serious climbing in the area so very relieved they both survived!!

7. Old Town Chur

Chur 7000 Switzerland +41 81 252 18 18 http://www.churtourismus.ch/en/alpine-city/chur/old-town.html
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4.5 based on 559 reviews

Old Town Chur

Reviewed By onemoreforStevo - Wellington, New Zealand

Spent the evening in Chur before heading off on the Bernina Express. Pleasantly surprised walking around the old town, it was very clean and the old buildings maintained well.

8. Arcas Square

Arcas 6, Chur 7000 Switzerland +41 81 252 18 18 http://www.churtourismus.ch
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Arcas Square

9. Piazza della Riforma

Piazza della Riforma, Lugano Switzerland +41 58 866 66 00 http://www.luganoturismo.ch
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4.5 based on 606 reviews

Piazza della Riforma

Reviewed By CidB_12 - Atlanta, United States

Picturesque area in town across from the beautiful lake Lugano. Great shops to browse and plenty of restaurants and cafes to feed your cravings.

10. Rhone Glacier

Gletsch 3999 Switzerland +41 27 973 11 29 http://www.gletscher.ch/eisgrotte
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4.5 based on 185 reviews

Rhone Glacier

Reviewed By rapidito6 - Louisville, United States

We loved driving up nufenen and back to andermatt via Furka and stopped for 90 minutes at the Belvedere hotel. Literally only five reviews for one of the most amazing experiences we have seen. Short walk suitable for almost all ages, good price, and cool tunnels through the glacier. Huge thumbs up. Parking can get tricky on weekends but not impossible.

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