Switzerland
11 Best Landmarks in Switzerland
Sunnegga leads, and the rest of Switzerland's best landmarks follow, ranked by real visits.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 848 tracked places in Switzerland. Updated monthly.
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 →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 →Seebad Utoquai
Landmark · ZurichSeebad Utoquai is a beloved Zurich landmark situated on the eastern shore of Lake Zurich.
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.
Read our full guide →Sechselautenplatz
Landmark · ZurichFree entrySechselautenplatz is a spacious open square located on the eastern shore of Lake Zurich, adjacent to the Zurich Opera House.
Read our full guide →Furi Suspension Bridge
Landmark · ZermattFree entryThe Furi Suspension Bridge is a thrilling pedestrian bridge located near the village of Furi, just above Zermatt in the Swiss Alps.
Read our full guide →Chateau Saint-Maire
Landmark · LausanneFree entryChateau Saint-Maire is a striking medieval fortress perched on a hill in Lausanne's old town, overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps.
Read our full guide →Wil's Tower (Wiler Turm)
Landmark · WilFree entryWil's Tower, known locally as Wiler Turm, is a historic landmark perched on Hofberg hill in the charming town of Wil, Switzerland.
Read our full guide →Furi Mountain Station
Landmark · ZermattFree entryFuri Mountain Station serves as a key transit point in the Zermatt ski and hiking area, situated at an elevation of about 1,867 meters.
Read our full guide →Viewpoint Kirchbrucke bridge
Landmark · ZermattFree entryThe Viewpoint Kirchbrucke bridge is a charming wooden footbridge that spans the Vispa River in the heart of Zermatt.
Read our full guide →Obertorturm
Landmark · AarauObertorturm is a well-preserved medieval gate tower located in the charming old town of Aarau, Switzerland.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the landmarks in Switzerland?
Sunnegga in Zermatt is the most reviewed, with 970 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Switzerland's landmarks is worth going out of your way for?
Mountaineers' Cemetery in Zermatt rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 447 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Switzerland has the most landmarks?
Zermatt, with 5 on this list, ahead of Zurich on 2. The list spans 6 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these landmarks free to visit?
Yes, 8: Mountaineers' Cemetery, Rhaetian Railway (RhB) Administration Building, Sechselautenplatz and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of landmarks 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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