Switzerland
20 Best Things to Do in Switzerland
Switzerland's heavyweights in one place, at most three picks per city so the whole country gets a look.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers across 848 tracked Switzerland places, capped at 3 per city. Refreshed monthly.
Zoo Basel
Park & nature · BaselZoo Basel, affectionately known as 'Zolli' by locals, is Switzerland's oldest and most beloved zoo, a beautifully maintained park in the heart of Basel that's renowned for its conservation work and breeding programmes.
Read our full guide →Sunnegga
Landmark · ZermattSunnegga is a popular mountain destination perched above Zermatt, known for its reliable sunshine and breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks.
Read our full guide →Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis
Museum · ZermattThe Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis takes visitors on a journey beneath the surface of Zermatt to uncover the story of the iconic mountain.
Read our full guide →Monte Bre
Park & nature · LuganoMonte Bre is a prominent peak overlooking the city of Lugano in southern Switzerland. Visitors can reach the summit via a scenic funicular ride from the lakeside district of Cassarate.
Read our full guide →CabriO Stanserhorn-Bahn
Sight · StansThe CabriO Stanserhorn-Bahn is a unique mountain railway experience in Stans, Switzerland, combining a historic funicular with the world's first open-top cable car.
Read our full guide →Saas-Fee Ski Resort
Park & nature · Saas-FeeSaas-Fee Ski Resort, nestled in the Swiss Alps, is a premier winter sports destination known for its glacier skiing and car-free village charm.
Read our full guide →Collection de l'Art Brut
Museum · LausanneFree entryThe Collection de l'Art Brut in Lausanne is a one-of-a-kind museum that celebrates 'art brut', raw, unpolished creations made outside the boundaries of official culture.
Read our full guide →Eskimos Ski School
Market · Saas-FeeEskimos Ski School is a premier ski and snowboard school located in the car-free village of Saas-Fee, Switzerland.
Read our full guide →Mountaineers' Cemetery
Landmark · ZermattFree entryThe Mountaineers' Cemetery (Bergführerfriedhof) in Zermatt is a solemn and poignant landmark located next to the Church of St.
Read our full guide →The Key
Entertainment · LausanneThe Key is a premier escape room venue in Lausanne, offering a variety of intricately designed rooms that transport players into different worlds.
Read our full guide →Ski Zenit
Park & nature · Saas-FeeFree entrySki Zenit is a tranquil park located in the car-free village of Saas-Fee, Switzerland, nestled in the Swiss Alps.
Read our full guide →Hohematte Park
Park & nature · InterlakenFree entryHohematte Park is a sprawling green space located in the center of Interlaken, Switzerland, known for its breathtaking views of the Jungfrau, Eiger, and Mönch peaks.
Read our full guide →Beyer Clock and Watch Museum
Museum · ZurichFree entryLocated on Zurich's famous Bahnhofstrasse, the Beyer Clock and Watch Museum is a hidden gem for horology enthusiasts.
Read our full guide →The Olive Grove Trail
Park & nature · LuganoFree entryThe Olive Grove Trail (Sentiero dell'Olivo) is a peaceful walking path that winds along the shores of Lake Lugano, connecting the village of Gandria with the city center.
Read our full guide →Jungfrau Railways
Sight · InterlakenJungfrau Railways is a famous mountain railway that takes passengers from Interlaken to the Jungfraujoch, the 'Top of Europe'.
Read our full guide →Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg LAF
Sight · AdliswilThe Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg (LAF) is a charming aerial cableway that connects the town of Adliswil with the Felsenegg viewpoint, perched on the Albis ridge.
Read our full guide →Lake Zurich, Eastern Bank
Neighborhood · ZurichFree entryLake Zurich's Eastern Bank, known as Utoquai, is a beloved recreational stretch along the lake's right shore.
Read our full guide →Flussbad Oberer Letten
Park & nature · ZurichFree entryFlussbad Oberer Letten is a beloved urban oasis where locals and visitors alike cool off in the crystal-clear waters of the Limmat River.
Read our full guide →Lido San Domenico
Park & nature · LuganoFree entryLido San Domenico is a beautiful park and nature area located along the shores of Lake Lugano in Switzerland.
Read our full guide →Rhaetian Railway (RhB) Administration Building
Landmark · ChurFree entryThe Rhaetian Railway (RhB) Administration Building stands as a prominent landmark on Bahnhofstrasse in Chur, the capital of the Swiss canton of Graubünden.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the places to visit in Switzerland?
Zoo Basel in Basel is the most reviewed, with 1,962 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Switzerland's places to visit is worth going out of your way for?
Eskimos Ski School in Saas-Fee rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 606 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Switzerland has the most places to visit?
Zermatt, with 3 on this list, ahead of Lugano on 3. The list spans 10 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these places to visit free to visit?
Yes, 10: Collection de l'Art Brut, Mountaineers' Cemetery, Ski Zenit and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of places to visit ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 848 tracked places in Switzerland. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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