You should have seen these places in Switzerland

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The Matterhorn is not only the most famous but also the most beautiful mountain in the Alps. With its triangular shape protruding far above the surrounding mountains, it has become a symbol of the splendor of the Swiss mountains – it is not in vain that the shape of the Toblerone chocolate is modeled on the Matterhorn. Climbing the “Hore”, called the Matterhorn in the Valais dialect, is for professionals only. But you can admire the mountain range from various hikes or viewing points. There is a wonderful mountain view especially from Gornergrat at 3135 meters. The train picks you up from Zermatt. Those who are fit enough can then return to the valley.

It is a known fact that Lucerne can be a bit crowded at times due to the large number of Asian tour groups. But there’s a reason for the boom: the city on Lake Lucerne is a gem. The wooden chapel bridge over Reuss in particular is worth some Instagram photos. Anyone who’s seen the sights in the city (make sure to visit the Mobility Museum Verkehrshaus and Gletschergarten!) can take a boat to excursions around Lake Lucerne: Mount Pilatus, Rütliwiese and the (default) working places of the national hero Wilhelm Tell.

No, Zurich is not the capital of Switzerland – although it is claimed abroad. It is true: “Zuri” is the economic and spiritual center of the Swiss Confederation. Limmat is correspondingly creative. First you should take a stroll in medieval Niederdorf, then enjoy an ice cream on Lake Zurich with a view of the Alps (when the weather is nice!) and finally polish your credit card on Bahnhofsstrasse. Bahnhofstrasse is one of the most famous shopping streets in the world, but also one of the most expensive. The Langstrasse district, on the other hand, is more diverse and alternative. The most important museums are the Kunsthaus and the Rietberg Museum with its ethnographic collection.

Basel is always worth a visit. The city on the Rhine (you can swim here, by the way) is not only known for Basler Läckerli, a pastry reminiscent of gingerbread. In addition to the 800-year-old Basel Minster and the well-preserved old town, Basel has a number of top museums: the Kunstmuseum, the Fondation Beyeler and the Tinguely Museum with works by Swiss artist Jean Tinguely (1925-). 1991). But Basel can also be modern: Contemporary architecture can be found all over the city, such as the campus of pharmaceutical giant Novartis. In addition to the autumn fair and the Christmas market, the prominent event of the year with its special traditions is the Basel carnival.

The Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen is the largest waterfall in Europe. Not in terms of its height – it only reaches 23 meters – but in terms of the amount of water: On average, 400 cubic meters of water roar from the High Rhine every second. It can reach up to 1000 cubic meters at peak times. The best place to observe (and spray Rhine water in your face) is on the viewing deck at Schloss Laufen. You can get very close to the roar with a cruise boat.

Swiss winter tourism was invented in Engadin in the canton of Graubünden. Wealthy English nobility spent the summer in St. Moritz GR. But when a hotelier made a bet that you could sit on the terrace in the winter in your t-shirt, they stayed in the cold season – and they were surprised: the sun often shines in the high valley in winter – warm temperatures in a snowy landscape. In winter, of course, the focus is on skiing. The rest of the year, Engadin is a great hiking destination in a perfect mountain idyll (the only Swiss national park is also here). Those who want to admire the stars and the rich, St. Moritz’s boutiques.

The Aletsch Glacier is 23 kilometers long and is therefore the longest ice current in the Alps. It originates from the famous Jungfraujoch and (almost) ends in the Rhone Valley in the canton of Valais. Adventurers can go for a few days’ hike on the glacier. Those who prefer the more relaxed can visit the Aletsch region, where you can enjoy the most impressive views of the glacier and get even closer to the ice giant with guided tours. The Aletsch region has another advantage: the view from here extends far beyond the four-thousand-high mountains of the Valais Alps.

Source : Blick