Things to do in Switzerland, Switzerland: The Best Observation Decks & Towers

June 30, 2021 Leida Jutras

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1. Gewerbeturm

Schollenberg Parkierung an der Rebhaldenstrasse in Amriswil, Amriswil 8580 Switzerland +41 71 414 12 31 http://www.gewerbeturm.ch/index.html
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Gewerbeturm

2. Hammetschwand Lift

Felsenweg Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort, Obbuergen, Burgenstock 6363 Switzerland +41 41 612 60 00 [email protected] https://www.buergenstock.ch/en/leisure/hammetschwand-lift
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Hammetschwand Lift

3. Bergbhnen Hohsaas

Seilbahnstrasse 18, Saas-Grund, Saas-Fee 3910 Switzerland +41 27 958 15 80 http://hohsaas.ch
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Bergbhnen Hohsaas

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!

4. Glacier Garden (Gletschergarten)

Denkmalstrasse 4, Lucerne 6006 Switzerland +41 41 410 43 40 [email protected] http://www.gletschergarten.ch/
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4.5 based on 594 reviews

Glacier Garden (Gletschergarten)

Built around a glacial pothole that has survived since the Ice Age, this museum also displays artifacts from throughout the town's history. Moreover, a special mirror maze is always a highlight for every person.

Reviewed By TravelerMikePlano

Go here. You will understand how time shaped our world. How global warming and cooling has been around for hundreds of millions of years, Not since just 1970. Fantastic exhibit, Educational, eye opening, The exhibits are very well done, most of them with real samples of ages old rocks. If you see one sight see this one.

5. Gurten

Gurten - Park im Grunen, Bern 3084 Switzerland +41 31 970 33 33 [email protected] http://www.gurtenpark.ch
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4.5 based on 818 reviews

Gurten

Climb to 858 metres above sea level on the Gurten funicular, by bicycle or on foot, and take in breath-taking views of the capital, the Jura and the Alps. Gurten Park offers a programme of pampering and leisure activities for families, athletes, music fans and gourmets. Montez à 858 mètres au-dessus du niveau de la mer avec le funiculaire du Gurten, à vélo ou à pied et admirez la vue époustouflante sur la capitale, le Jura et les Alpes. Le Gurten propose tout un programme de bien-être et de loisir pour les familles, les sportifs, les amateurs de musique et les gourmets.

Reviewed By 588jurgenr - London, United Kingdom

Take the funicular up (every 15min) and enjoy the magnificent views of Bern ... and of the mountain range: on days with good visibility you’ll be able to see the famous Bernese Alps with mountains such as the Jungfrau, Eiger and Moench!

6. Obertor

Vorstadtplatz 1, Laufen 4242 Switzerland http://www.sehenswertes.ch/sehenswertes/schweiz/staedte/Laufen/Obertor/Tor.html
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Obertor

7. Schynige Platte

Wilderswil, Interlaken 3812 Switzerland +41 33 828 72 33 [email protected] http://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/schynige-platte/
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4.5 based on 381 reviews

Schynige Platte

8. Wil's Tower (Wiler Turm)

Hofberg, Wil 9500 Switzerland +41 71 913 53 53 http://www.wiler-turm.ch/4556.html
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Wil's Tower (Wiler Turm)

9. Sunnegga

Zermatt 3920 Switzerland +41 27 966 01 01 [email protected] http://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/Discover/Peaks/Peak-Rothorn/Sunnegga
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4.5 based on 952 reviews

Sunnegga

The sunny corner of Zermatt From the train station you will reach the Sunnegga-Rothornvalley station by foot in five minutes. Taking the undergroundn funicular you will ascend to 2,288 metres (7,506 ft) in just four and a half minutes and arrive at Sunnegga, the “sunny corner” of Zermatt. From the spacious sun terrace of the restaurant, you enjoy a wonderful view of the Matterhorn. Wolli playground Leisee At Leisee lake, families can enjoy an adventure playground with attractive barbecue areas and a water feature. Your children can explore the play area while you relax in the idyllic lakeside surroundings and contemplate the amazing views of the Matterhorn. Take a refreshing dip in the lake, or play Robinson Crusoe as you cross the water on a wooden raft attached to a cable that spans the lake. Off to the land of adventure! Kickbiking on Sunnegga The extremely popular kickbikes can be hired at the SunneggaRothorn valley station (helmet included). From there it’s a thrill a minute as you speed downhill to Tuftern and on to Zermatt. There are various restaurants along the way where you can stop for a breather before continuing back to the valley station to return your kickbikes.

Reviewed By travelmaniac1977 - Soleure, Switzerland

Perfect for wonderful pictures of the so called „horu“ or to do the 5-lakes-hike with fantastic mirror-shot possibilities! Visit the Restaurant Chez Vrony if you get the chance!

10. Zytturm Clocktower

Am Kolinplatz, Zug 6300 Switzerland https://www.zug-tourismus.ch/de/aktivitaeten/zytturm
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4.5 based on 132 reviews

Zytturm Clocktower

Reviewed By Pefis - Cham, Switzerland

When you visit Zug, this is a must to see. The ancient clocktower called "Zytturm" in Swiss-German is a medivian watchtower to supervise the old town against fire. You have to step up some stairs, but the view is worth it. The Key can be optained against a small deposit from the tourist office at the tower's west side (direction of the old city hall). If closed, the Bistro "Intermezzo" on the Artherstrasse (mainstreet east of the old town), just behind the "Zollhaus".

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