Top Things to do in Swiss Alps
The 8 Best Historic Walking Areas in Swiss Alps, Switzerland
Discover the best top things to do in Swiss Alps, Switzerland including Bergbhnen Hohsaas, Heididorf, Centro storico Gandria, Segantini hut, Piazza Indipendenza, Sentier Des Mines Du Mont Chemin, Centro storico Ponte Tresa, Trekking in Valcolla 3.
Restaurants in Swiss Alps
1. Bergbhnen Hohsaas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By myfernwehfamily - Indianapolis, United States
The views from Hohsaas and Kreuzboden were some of the best during our time in Saas-Fee! Highlights: While my wife and I enjoyed the beautiful mountain scenery, the children enjoyed the gondola most of all! Once at Hohsaas, the boys enjoyed a "high-altitude" snowball fight, as even in the summer, there was still snow! Our biggest surprise, was finding an alpine bee! It gently landed on my wife's hand and everyone had a good look. Our favorite spot was Kreuzboden (on the way up / down to Hohsaas). Here there was a big playground for the children, and even a peddle powered go-kart. The boys were in heaven! In my opinion, Kreuzboden had some of the best views in the entire valley! Tips: In Kreuzboden, venture out beyond the gondola station / restaurant for the truly awe inspiring views. The small alpine lake was just past the animal farm near the playground. Despite our initial fears, our three and one year old had no problem with the altitude at Hohsaas!
2. Heididorf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
In the Heididorf, visitors immerse into the "Dörfli" from the world-famous novel Heidi and discover the home of Heidi. Experience an emotional journey in time back to the Swiss mountains of the late 19th century and enjoy the place, where the Swiss writer Johanna Spyri found the inspiration for her world-famous novel Heidi.
3. Centro storico Gandria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By laserralugano - Gandria, Switzerland
It’s so picturesque and charming that one does not understand why it isn’t more touristy, why it’s not packed with souvenir boutiques and selfie sticks vendors... one might wonder, but not regret it! Enjoy this gem while it lasts, as long as it is still a little village close to Lugano with shaded little alleys and a couple of wooden decks on the lake from where you can take a refreshing dive. No need to pay the entrance to no lido, no fancy sun beds... just true, authentic lake life!!! All restaurants here are good, seriously! There is no tourist trap cafè. People working here seem to love what they’re doing and the quality is there to prove it. You can not visit Lugano without taking a walk, a boat or a bus out to Gandria. Do NOT take the car here though. It is off limits for cars and trying to find a parking will just ruin the experience. Go with your feet, or rent a Standup paddle. Anyway, go.
4. Segantini hut
5. Piazza Indipendenza
6. Sentier Des Mines Du Mont Chemin
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Centro storico Ponte Tresa
8. Trekking in Valcolla 3
Climb Monte Gazzirola (2116 meters) to both of its summits -- first in Italy, then a little higher in Switzerland. Said to be a nice place to pause for lunch, but watch out for sandwich-stealing sheep. The trail then leads to Monte Bar Mountain Hut with magnificent views over Lake Lugano/Ceresio.
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