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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