The trip, in order
Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.
Jungfraujoch and Aletsch outlook
Jungfraujoch
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Jungfraujoch
A high Alpine railway destination between the Mönch and Jungfrau, overlooking the upper Aletsch Glacier. A visit is centred on Aletsch Glacier view, Sphinx terrace and high-Alpine railway setting, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Fieschertal also connects it with the wider character of Bernese Oberland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, landscape, nature. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Waterfall valley
Lauterbrunnen
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Lauterbrunnen Valley
A deep glacial valley with sheer rock walls, waterfalls and villages beneath the Jungfrau massif. A visit is centred on valley cliffs, waterfalls and Alpine village landscape, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Lauterbrunnen also connects it with the wider character of Bernese Oberland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in nature, landscape, waterfall. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
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Trümmelbach Falls
A series of powerful glacial waterfalls cutting through rock inside the mountain wall above Lauterbrunnen. A visit is centred on interior waterfall galleries, sculpted rock and glacial water channels, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Lauterbrunnen also connects it with the wider character of Bernese Oberland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in nature, waterfall, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
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Matterhorn and Gornergrat
Zermatt
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Matterhorn
A sharply pyramidal 4,478-metre Alpine peak on the Swiss-Italian border above Zermatt. A visit is centred on pyramidal summit, Zermatt viewpoints and mountaineering history, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Zermatt also connects it with the wider character of Valais. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in mountain, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
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Gornergrat
A rocky ridge reached by cog railway, facing the Matterhorn and the glacier systems around Monte Rosa. A visit is centred on Matterhorn panorama, Gorner Glacier view and cog railway journey, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Zermatt also connects it with the wider character of Valais. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, landscape, nature. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Aletsch Glacier
Fiesch
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Aletsch Glacier
The largest glacier in the Alps, flowing from the Jungfrau region towards the upper Rhône valley. A visit is centred on long glacier tongue, Aletsch forest and high-Alpine viewpoints, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Bettmeralp also connects it with the wider character of Valais. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in glacier, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 240 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
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Eggishorn
A mountain viewpoint above Fiesch with a sweeping look across the Aletsch Glacier and surrounding peaks. A visit is centred on Aletsch Glacier panorama, Fiescher Glacier views and rocky summit ridge, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Fiesch also connects it with the wider character of Valais. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Pilatus
Lucerne
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Mount Pilatus
A mountain massif above Lucerne with summit viewpoints over Lake Lucerne and the central Swiss Alps. A visit is centred on summit ridge, Lake Lucerne views and high-Alpine panoramas, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Alpnach also connects it with the wider character of Lucerne & Central Switzerland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 240 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
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Diavolezza
Pontresina
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Diavolezza
A mountain viewpoint above the Bernina Pass facing the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers and the Bernina massif. A visit is centred on Pers Glacier view, Piz Bernina panorama and high-Alpine terrace, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Pontresina also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
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Engadine lakes and viewpoint
St Moritz
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Lake St Moritz
A small Engadine lake beside St Moritz, surrounded by walking routes and the built landscape of the resort. A visit is centred on lakeside promenade, Engadine mountain backdrop and views of St Moritz, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in St Moritz also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in lake, landscape, nature. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
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Muottas Muragl
A high viewpoint above the Upper Engadine with broad views across the valley and its chain of lakes. A visit is centred on Upper Engadine lakes, Bernina views and high-level walking, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Samedan also connects it with the wider character of Graubünden. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, landscape, nature. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.