These are the sunniest spots in Switzerland

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Valais is generally known for its mild climate and plenty of sunny days. It is said that there are 300 of them each year in Sierra, and this fact is also proudly carried on their coat of arms. The nearby cantonal capital, Sion, is also one of Switzerland’s sunniest spots. Together with the resort town of Crans-Montana VS above Sierre, this region offers many beautiful hiking trails, bike paths, golf courses, vineyards to taste and buy the finest wines. Ancient castles and palaces also invite you to explore. So, if the beautiful weather outside the Alps really doesn’t make you want to go, then go to Valais! By the way, the grape varietal hike from Sierre to Salgesch VS is invaluable, with a magnificent view of the Valais mountains.

Ticino is clearly in contention with Valais for the title of sunroom. Because even in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, the sun shines frequently and provides a mild climate. One of the leaders in terms of sunshine hours is Locarno and its local mountain, Cimetta. It takes only a few minutes to take the cable car from Orselina TI to Cardada and from there to the chairlift to Cimetta, 1670 meters above sea level. In Cardada, an incredible panorama opens up over Lake Maggiore to the Dufourspitze and thus from Switzerland’s lowest point to its highest point! Its location between the Maggia and Verzasca valleys makes the Cardada-Cimetta region an excellent starting point for hikes in both valleys. In addition, a total of five restaurants and mountain huts in the region invite you to get to know the typical Ticino cuisine. All this with over 2000 hours of sunshine a year.

Known as “Europe’s Peak”, Jungfraujoch’s inclusion in the list of Switzerland’s sunniest places is highly controversial. On the one hand, the sun shines here for more than 1800 hours a year. On the other hand, Jungfraujoch also experiences a lot of precipitation and is often trapped in a thick roll of blow-dry cloud due to its open and high location at 3454 meters above sea level. However, the upward journey is valuable in any weather. With the new Eiger Express, you can reach Europe’s highest train station from Grindelwald BE in less than an hour and enjoy the high mountain glacier world. When you reach the top, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Aletsch Glacier from the observation deck. If you want to be a little active, you can reach Mönchsjochhütte from the marked path on the glacier.

In one of the sunniest corners of Switzerland stretches a huge hiking and skiing area, with the two mountainous regions of Piz Corvatsch and Diavolezza in the Upper Engadine united under the name “Magnificent Mountain World”. At the Piz Corvatsch mountain station at 3303 meters above sea level, the sun shines for more than 2000 hours a year. From there you can see the entire Bernina massif and the Upper Engadin lakes. Meanwhile, a special single malt whiskey is distilled here at Orma, the world’s highest whiskey distillery. Thanks to the higher altitude, the temperature during distillation is lower than in the valley – so more flavor remains in the whiskey.

Zug advertises that it can offer the most beautiful sunset in Switzerland. Anyone who has witnessed live how the sun sets behind the lakeside hills must admit – Zug sunsets are hard to beat! The evening can be nicely rounded off, especially on the lakeside promenade that runs south of the city from the old town of Zug to the port. If you’re still looking for the ultimate destination, climb the Zugerberg and enjoy the last rays of the sun before the sky turns pink. You’ll find more great tips for the most beautiful sunset spots on the Zug Tourismus website, including a sunset planner and convenient playlist on Spotify! Definitely the perfect place for romantics and sun lovers.

Regular rainfall from the mountains alternates with above-average hours of sunshine, creating perfect conditions for growing wine along Lake Geneva. It is particularly impressive to visit the Lavaux vineyards, which have historical heritage as well as natural beauty. The vines are fed here by three heat sources. The sun-drenched stone walls and Lake Geneva radiate even more warmth at night. Hikers can also benefit from this comfortable climate. For example, interactive circular walk on wine terraces that can be started in Chexbres VD, Saint-Saphorin VD, Rivaz VD or Epesses VD. The free Vaud:Guide app provides background information on the go. In addition, the wine cellars on the way invite you for tastings. An authentic wine experience on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Andermatt is located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, at about 1440 meters above sea level, in the Ursern Valley, which is considered a cool high mountain valley with low temperatures all year round. On the other hand, the number of sunny days per year is significantly higher in Mittelland, Switzerland, for example, as evidenced by the Gütsch weather station above Andermatt. This means there are perfect conditions here for winter sports enthusiasts looking for guaranteed snow and sunshine. But the area around Andermatt also offers plenty of natural scenery for the rest of the year. A trip to the Oberalp Pass is particularly worthwhile, whether by car, motorcycle, bicycle or hiking boots, or on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. Be sure to stop midway in Nätschen. Here, the Alp-Hittä restaurant’s sun terrace, built on three floors, offers the best views and great food.

Source : Blick

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