Switzerland:
Here's our list of traveler recommendations in Switzerland tagged as 'Mountain' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local travel recommendations.
Results 1–14 of 14
Jungfrau Tours from Lucerne
Written by Viator, August 2010
Soaring above the Bernese Alps, the perennially snow-dusted Jungfrau is one of Switzerland’s most emblematic mountains. Forming the postcard backdrop to Interlaken and the Bernese Oberland, the ...
Read more
Swiss Alps Trips from Geneva
Written by Viator, August 2010
Geneva is a fine base to explore the nearby Alps, whether they're in Switzerland, France or even Italy. There's public transport access by train and bus to nearby mountain destinations where the ...
Read more
Swiss Countryside Experience
Written by Viator, August 2010
Away from its big cities, Switzerland remains a country of jaw-dropping mountain vistas and cherished rural traditions. You won't have to venture far from urban boundaries to plunge into another ...
Read more
A perfect place for hiking in Switzerland
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, January 2012
Hikers, cyclists, rafters, and other nature-lovers have long appreciated the Ruinaulta Ravine in the Vorderrhein River Valley of Switzerland. Formed ten millennia ago when 350,000 cubic feet of rock ...
Read more
Hiking in Switzerland
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, October 2012
Is there a better way to experience the essence of Switzerland
than hiking? I can’t think of one. The following are just a few of the
countless options for stretching your legs in the out of ...
Read more
Hiking the Simplon Pass in Switzerland
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, May 2012
Wending its way through the Alps between the villages of Brig and Valais, the Simplon Pass is home to stunning mountain views and historical structures offering both public and private residences. ...
Read more
Jungfraujoch in Switzerland
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, June 2012
At well over 11,000 feet, the train station known as the Jungfraujoch is the highest station of its kind in Europe. Built to increase accessibility and tourism to Jungfrau (the third-highest peak ...
Read more
Mt. Pilatus – Switzerland’s Most Majestic Mountain
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, August 2011
Accessible from Alpnachstad from May to November by way of the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, the summit of Pilatus is an iconic alpine destination that has few rivals anywhere in the world. ...
Read more
Riding the Centovalli Railway
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
Situated on the Swiss-Italian border, the so-called “hundred valleys” train line known as the Centovalli Railway is an excellent bet for a day trip or weekend excursion. The trip to Locarno on Lake ...
Read more
Vevey: A Town Among the Vineyards
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
At the heart of the famed Lavaux wine-growing region, the town of Vevey, Switzerland, has a prime location on the banks of Lake Geneva, encircled by the area’s famous tiered vineyards and snow-capped ...
Read more
Where to Ski in Switzerland
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, December 2012
Few countries can lay claim to such stunning winter landscapes as Switzerland, and the country’s traditional mountain villages have long been the destination of choice for those with a yearning for ...
Read more
Where to Spend Winter in Switzerland
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, January 2013
With its snow-slathered peaks and idyllic chalets twinkling with fairy lights, Switzerland is a country made for winter. Whether you’re looking to hit the world famous Christmas markets, tackle the ...
Read more
Loping up Lindenhof
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, December 2011
This hill in the heart of Zurich’s old town is the city’s crowning jewel. The view from the top (once the site of Roman fortifications) is impossible to beat. A geological formation carved out ...
Read more
Skiing by Train from Zurich
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, December 2012
A hugely popular winter destination thanks to its vibrant Christmas markets and dazzling New Year’s celebrations, Zurich‘s unbeatable transport connections make it a great base for checking out ...
Read more
Results 1–14 of 14
Want to share your own recommendation?
Find Recommendations by Type
- Bar
- Casino
- Church / Cathedral
- Festival
- Glacier
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Holiday Activity
- Hot Spring
- Live Music
- Monument - Historical
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Park / Garden
- Picnic Spot
- Pop Culture
- Religious Experience
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Sporting Event
- Swim & Snorkel
- Tip - Family Travel
- Tip - Suggested Itineraries
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Water Sports
- Zoo
- Cafe
- Castle
- Cultural Experience
- Fountain
- Golfing
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Horse Riding
- Lake
- Market
- Monument - Modern
- Mountain Biking
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- People Watching
- Plaza / Square
- Popular with Locals
- Restaurant
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Ski & Snow
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Tip - Dos & Don'ts
- Tip - General Travel
- Tip - Transport
- Tower
- Trail
- Walking/Hiking
- Winery
