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AdelbodenAdelboden TourismusDorfstrasse 23 CH-3715 Adelboden +41 33 673 80 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >Adelboden is a traditional Swiss mountain village on a terrace looking south to the Engstligen waterfalls. A hiking and winter sports paradise: 200 km of hiking trails in summer, from family walks to alpine routes, and in winter ski runs and cross-country ski trails. |
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Aletsch GlacierAletsch ArenaFurkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 |
> SLIDESHOW >The Aletsch Glacier (in German Aletschgletscher) is the largest glacier in the Alps, with a length of about 23 km and a surface of more than 120 sq km. It is situated in the Eastern Alps of the canton of Valais. |
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AltdorfAltdorf Tourismus - TellspielhausSchützengasse 11 CH-6460 Altdorf +41 41 874 80 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >Altdorf, capital of Canton Uri, is situated in the lower Reuss Valley, south of Lake Lucerne, on the road to Gotthard Pass. It's where the legend of Wilhelm Tell, Switzerland's national hero, was born. |
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AndermattAndermatt-Urserntal TourismusGotthardstrasse 2 CH-6490 Andermatt +41 41 888 71 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >Located in the Urseren Valley, on the Gothard road, and surrounded by high Alpine passes, Andermatt is a crossroads between North (Central Switzerland) and South (Ticino and Italy) as well as between East (Graubünden) and West (Bern and Valais). |
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ArnenseeGstaad Saanenland TourismusHaus des Gastes - Promenade 41 CH-3780 Gstaad +41 33 748 81 81 |
1,542 m (5,059 ft) above the sea, a beautiful area for easy hikes around the lake as well as for mountain treks. Mountain restaurant with terrace and lake view. Toll road (CHF5.00) from Feutersoey above Gstaad, open usually mid-May till end of October. |
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BallenbergMusée suisse de l'habitat ruralMuseumsstrasse 131 CH-3858 Hofstetten +41 33 952 10 40 |
> SLIDESHOWS >A stroll through the past: more than one hundred century-old buildings from all over Switzerland, 250 farmyard animals, traditional gardens and fields, local crafts and special events for a vivid impression of Swiss rural life in days gone by. |
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BalsthalNaturpark ThalHölzlistrasse 57 CH-4710 Balsthal +41 62 386 12 30 |
Balsthal, at the exit of the Klus gorge linking Oensingen to the Solothurn Jura, is the gateway to the Thal Nature Reserve, an area ideal for hiking, just a few km away from the urbanized areas stretching along the foot of the Jura mountain range. |
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BeckenriedTourismus Beckenried-KlewenalpSeestrasse 1 CH-6375 Beckenried +41 41 620 31 70 |
The village of Beckenried (436 m above sea level) lies on the southern shore of Lake Lucerne, at the foot of Klewenalp, with a view of the famous Mount Rigi on the other side of the lake. |
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BernTourist InformationBahnhofplatz 10a CH-3011 Bern +41 31 328 12 12 |
> SLIDESHOW >Capital of Switzerland, a modern city with a picturesque old town enclosed within a meander of the Aare river. It is in Bern that the German physicist Albert Einstein developed his theory of relativity. |
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BettmeralpAletsch Arena AGFurkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 |
Clinging to the mountain slopes above the upper Rhone Valley, Bettmeralp is a car-free village, just like Saas Fee and Zermatt. You can get there by cable car... or on foot! |
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Biel / BienneMarketing de la Ville de BienneRue Centrale 60 CH-2501 Bienne +41 32 326 13 21 |
> SLIDESHOW >The biggest bilingual town of Switzerland, headquarter of the Swatch Group and manufacturer of the Rolex watch movements, lies on the shore of Lake Biel, at the foot of the Jura mountain range. |
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BrienzBrienz TourismusHauptstrasse 148 CH-3855 Brienz +41 33 952 80 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >This picturesque village lies on the eastern, upper shore of the turquoise-hued Lake Brienz. It is famous for its romantic cobblestone-paved Brunngasse and a longstanding wood carving tradition. |
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BrigBrig Simplon TourismusBahnhofstrasse 2 CH-3900 Brig +41 27 921 60 30 |
Brig, the last town in the Upper Valais before the Alpine passes, is a rail and road junction linking north and south as well as west and east. This position as a European crossroads has given Brig a rich history, and the old town is well worth a visit. |
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BrunnenBrunnen TourismusBahnhofstrasse 15 CH-6440 Brunnen +41 41 825 00 40 |
Brunnen is situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne, opposite the Seelisberg, the mountain on whose slopes the Rütli oath was taken, the prelude to Switzerland's independence. |
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BurgdorfTourist OfficeBahnhofstrasse 44 CH-3400 Burgdorf +41 58 327 50 92 |
> SLIDESHOW >This little town is the gate to the Emmental valley, production area of one of the most famous cheese of Switzerland. Overlooked by a picturesque medieval castle, its old city is really worth the visit. |
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Büren an der AareBüren TourismusHauptgasse 10 - Rathaus CH-3294 Büren an der Aare +41 32 351 27 07 |
A medieval town dating back to the 13th century, Büren an der Aare is located as its name suggests along the Aare, in the navigable part of the river, between Biel and Solothurn. Beautiful old town and covered wooden bridge, rebuilt in the old style after an arson in 1989. |
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Cerlier / ErlachCH-3235 Erlach +41 32 338 11 11 |
> SLIDESHOW >Erlach (Cerlier, in French) is located on Lake Biel (lac de Bienne) at the end of the long tail of St Peters Island (Ile St-Pierre - St. Petersinsel). A very nice village surrounded by vineyards and an ideal starting point for a hike on the island. |
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EinsiedelnEinsiedeln TourismusHauptstrasse 85 CH-8840 Einsiedeln +41 55 418 44 88 |
> SLIDESHOW >Einsiedeln, in the canton of Schwyz (Central Switzerland), is known for its beautiful monastery, the Benedictine Einsiedeln Abbey, and is the birthplace of Paracelsus, the famous Renaissance physician and alchemist. |
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EngelbergEngelberg-Titlis TourismusKlosterstrasse 3 CH-6390 Engelberg +41 41 639 77 77 |
> SLIDESHOW >Canton Obwalden exclave surrounded by the cantons of Bern, Nidwalden and Uri, Engelberg is the leading mountain resort in Central Switzerland, situated in the Urner Alps. During the Middle Ages, the village was renowned for the educational accomplishments of its Benedictine monastery, the beautiful Engelberg Abbey. |
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FieschEggishorn TourismusFurkastrasse 44 CH-3984 Fiesch +41 27 970 60 70 |
> SLIDESHOW >In the Goms Valley, at the foot of Eggishorn, a peak overlooking Aletschgletscher. Goms Valley stretches from Brig to 3 alpine passes connecting Wallis (Valais) to Tessin (Nufenen), Bern (Grimsel) and Uri (Furka). Great area for summer hikes and winter sports. |
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Fribourg/FreiburgFribourg Tourisme et RégionPlace Jean-Tinguely 1 - Case postale 1120 CH-1701 Fribourg +41 26 350 11 11 |
> SLIDESHOW >Capital of the eponymous canton, Fribourg is a bilingual city, as it is located just at the border between French-speaking and Alemannic-speaking areas of Switzerland. Perched on the banks of the Sarine River, its medieval old town is quite picturesque and you won't be disappointed by the visit! |
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FronalpstockStoos-Muotatal TourismusGrundstrasse 232 CH-6430 Schwyz +41 41 818 08 80 |
The Fronalpstock is a peak that rises at 1921m altitude above Stoos, the car-free village of Muotatal in Canton Schwyz. It offers exceptional views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps. |
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FrutigenFrutigen TourismusDorfstrasse 18 CH-3714 Frutigen +41 33 671 14 21 |
> SLIDESHOW >The north portal of the Lötschberg base tunnel opens at Frutigen, where trains travel at 200-250 km/h over a distance of almost 35km to reach Rarogne in Valais. |
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FurkaVerein Furka-BergstreckeSteinacherstr. 6 CH-8910 Affoltern a/A +41 848 000 144 |
> SLIDESHOW >The Furka Pass, 2429 m over sea level, is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps, connecting the Goms Valley (Valais/Wallis), to Andermatt (Uri, Central Switzerland), along the Rhône Glacier. Scenes of Goldfinger, with Sean Connery as James Bond, were shot here. |
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GiessbachBrienz TourismusHauptstrasse 148 CH-3855 Brienz +41 33 952 80 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >An incredible cascade near Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, in a fairytale setting. Saved by the Swiss ecologist Franz Weber, it's a really beautiful place for a small hike in the forest and in the park of a historic hotel. |
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GlarusGemeinde GlarusGemeindehausplatz 5 CH-8750 Glarus +41 58 611 81 11 |
> SLIDESHOW >Glarus, capital of the eponymous canton, is situated in the Linth Valley, at the foot of the Glärnisch Peak of the Glarus Alps. Destroyed by fire in 1861, it has been rebuilt in a checkerboard fashion and very few ancient buildings remain nowadays, but the mountain setting is quite beautiful. |
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GornergratOffice de tourisme de ZermattBahnhofplatz 5 CH-3920 Zermatt +41 27 966 81 00 |
The Gornergrat is, together with the Matterhorn, the big star of Zermatt. It is a summit ridge at 3133 m altitude offering breathtaking views of the glaciers and the highest peaks of the Alps. |
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GotthardSt. Gotthard HospicePostal address: Albergo San Gottardo Ospizio CH-6780 Airolo +41 91 869 12 35 |
> SLIDESHOW >At 2108 m above sea level, this famous high mountain pass between Airolo (Ticino) and Göschenen (Uri) connects Central Switzerland with Ticino, on the route leading from Germany to Italy across Switzerland and the Alps. A beautiful journey through Alpine landscapes. |
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GrimselHaslital TourismusBahnhofplatz 12 CH-3860 Meiringen +41 33 972 51 51 |
> SLIDESHOW >The Grimsel is a Swiss high mountain pass, 2,165 m above sea level, connecting the Haslital (upper valley of the Aar river, in Bernese Highland) to the Rhone Valley, in Valais. It is situated near the source of the Rhone River. |
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Grütli - RütliLisbeth and Edy Truttmann-ChristenRestaurant Rütlihaus CH-6441 Rütli +41 41 820 12 74 |
> SLIDESHOW >The Rütli (French: Grütli) is the most mythical meadow in Switzerland. It is located in a difficult-to-reach spot on the steep shores of Lake Lucerne, just below the village of Seelisberg. |
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GstaadGstaad Saanenland Tourismus - Haus des GastesPromenade 41 CH-3780 Gstaad +41 33 748 82 82 |
> SLIDESHOW >Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland, right on the border with the French-speaking part of the country. It is one of the most famous touristic destinations of Switzerland, in winter as well as in summer. |
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Gsteig bei GstaadKathrin HauswirthChalet Oldenhorn CH-3785 Gsteig +41 33 755 81 81 |
> SLIDESHOW >The village of Gsteig, protected as a Cultural Heritage, lies above Gstaad in the valley of the Saane, on the road to Pillon Pass leading to Les Diablerets, surrounded by the Diablerets mountain range and the Sanetsch region. |
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Hohle GasseStiftung für Erhaltung des Hohle GasseBahnhofstrasse 15 - Postfach 1230 CH-6431 Schwyz +41 41 819 24 95 |
> SLIDESHOW >According to the legend, it's the old path where William Tell took vengeance on the Habsburg Emperor’s bailiff Gessler, killing him with a crossbow's bolt. A shady hollow track in the forest, leading to a chapel. Beautiful and mysterious. |
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InterlakenInterlaken TourismusHöheweg 37 CH-3800 Interlaken +41 33 826 53 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >A holiday resort rich in tradition, in the heart of the Swiss Prealps, between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz and North of three famous peaks, the Eiger, the Mönch, and the Jungfrau. A starting point for many hikes in a most breathtaking landscape. |
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JaunTourismusbüro JaunHauptstrasse 381 CH-1656 Jaun +41 26 929 81 81 |
> SLIDESHOW >Jaun is situated high in Gruyère (canton of Fribourg), on the road to Jaun Pass connecting the area to the Simmental (canton of Bern). It's the only German-speaking area of Gruyère. |
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JaunpassTourismusbüro Boltigen-JaunpassReidenbach 296 CH-3766 Boltigen +41 33 773 69 19 |
> SLIDESHOW >1509 m over sea level, the Jaun Pass connects the German-speaking village of Jaun, in Gruyère (Fribourg Prealps), to the village of Reidenbach, in Simmental (Simme River Valley, Berne Prealps). |
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KanderstegKandersteg TourismusÄussere Dorfstrasse 26 CH-3718 Kandersteg +41 33 675 80 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >Situated along the valley of the Kander River, west of the Jungfrau area, Kandersteg is famous for its spectacular alpine landscapes. All year round, it's a mecca for hiking and mountain climbing as well as, in winter, for downhill and cross-country skiing. |
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Küssnacht am RigiHohlgassLand TourismusUnterdorf 6 CH-6403 Küssnacht am Rigi +41 41 850 33 30 |
> SLIDESHOW >Situated at the end of the Küssnachtersee, northeastern arm of the convoluted Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee), Küssnacht am Rigi has a beautiful lakeshore promenade and is an ideal starting point to discover Central Switzerland. |
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LötschbergReisezentrum KanderstegBahnhof (Railway Station) CH-3718 Kandersteg +41 58 327 41 14 |
Many mountain passes connect north and south of the Alps, but most are not accessible by car. Loetschberg Tunnel car shuttle train, between Kandersteg and Goppenstein, is the only connection open all year long between Bern and Valais. |
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LaupenTourismus Region Laupen - Gemeindeverwaltung LaupenNeuengasse 4 - Postfach 63 CH-3177 Laupen +41 31 990 60 60 |
A proud medieval castle, that can be visited and even rented, an old town full of charm... Close to the canton of Fribourg, where the Sense river flowing from the Prealps flows into the Aare river, the little Bernese city of Laupen is full of nice surprises to those who dare to take the small roads of Switzerland... |
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LenkLenk-Simmental TourismusRawilstrasse 3 CH-3775 Lenk +41 33 736 35 35 |
> SLIDESHOW >High in the Simmental Valley, at the foot of the Wildstrübel massif, lies the village of Lenk, a nice winter sports and summer hikes destination. A paradise for families and nature lovers! |
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LungernseeLungern TourismusCH-6078 Lungern +41 41 678 14 55 |
Situated on the route over the Brünig Pass, which links Central Switzerland to the Bernese Oberland, Lake Lungern is a veritable jewel set in a spectacular mountain landscape. |
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LuzernLuzern TourismusBahnhofstrasse 3 CH-6002 Luzern +41 41 227 17 17 |
> SLIDESHOW >Lucerne is a world-famous tourist destination. Apart from famous sights such as the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower and the Lion Monument, the local scenery never fails to attract tourists. Lake Lucerne is surrounded by mountain peaks like Pilatus, Rigi or Titlis, all of which are easily accessible by steamer and/or rail. |
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Magdalena HermitagePfarrei DüdingenPostal address: Duensstrasse 2 CH-3186 Düdingen +41 26 492 96 20 |
> SLIDESHOW >What a strange place! An ancient troglodyte hermitage, dug during the 17th century in a sandstone cliff overlooking the Sarine River, near Düdingen, in the Canton of Fribourg. You won't believe your own eyes! |
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MarbachMarbach TourismusDorfstrasse 61 CH-6196 Marbach +41 34 493 38 04 |
Some secrets of Switzerland are far from the highways: the village of Marbach, with its impressive church, is situated on the beautiful little road connecting the southern areas of two beautiful regions, the Entlebuch in Canton of Luzern and the Emmental in Canton of Bern. |
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Matterhorn / CervinOffice de tourisme de ZermattBahnhofplatz 5 CH-3920 Zermatt +41 27 966 81 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >Matterhorn... or, in French, Cervin... The most mythical summit of Switzerland, or even Europe! South of Zermatt, on the border between Switzerland and Italy, peaking at 4,478 m (14,691 ft) above the sea. |
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MeiringenTourist Information MeiringenBahnhofplatz 12 CH-3860 Meiringen +41 33 972 50 50 |
> SLIDESHOW >Deep in the Bernese Oberland, at the foot of 3 Alpine passes, the village near the Reichenbach waterfall where, according to Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes won his last battle against the devilish Dr Moriarty. |
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MuotathalStoos-Muotatal TourismusGrundstrasse 232 CH-6430 Schwyz +41 41 818 08 80 |
Muotathal (with an h) is the main village in the Muotatal, the valley of the river Muota in the canton of Schwyz. As the road to Muotathal is not an Alpine pass road, the valley is protected from mass tourism. |
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Murten / MoratMorat TourismeFranz. Kirchgasse 6 - Postfach 210 CH-3280 Morat +41 26 670 51 12 |
> SLIDESHOW >One of the most beautiful medieval towns of Switzerland, on the shores of Murtensee (Lake of Morat), in front of the Mount Vully vineyards. A place you definitely have to visit! |
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MörelAletsch ArenaFurkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 |
Situated in the upper Rhone Valley, 10 km north-east of Brig, the small village of Mörel is the departure point for the cable cars to Riederalp and the Hohfluh and Moosfluh viewpoints on the Aletsch Glacier. |
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OberalpRailway Headquarters: Railcenter Matterhorn Gotthard BahnBahnhofplatz 7 CH-3900 Brig +41 27 927 70 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >Oberalp Pass, in the Swiss Alps, is the high mountain pass (2046m over sea level) connecting the cantons of Uri (Central Switzerland) and Graubünden (Southeastern Switzerland) between Andermatt and Disentis. |
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OensingenEinwohnergemeinde OensingenHauptstrasse 2 CH-4702 Oensingen +41 62 388 05 00 |
Located halfway between Olten and Solothurn, and dominated by the castle of Neu Bechburg, Oensingen is the small town, very industrialized, at the mouth of the Klus gorge that provides access to Balsthal and to the Thal Nature Reserve, one of the jewels of the Solothurn Jura. |
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OeschinenseeGondelbahn OeschinenseeOeschistrasse CH-3718 Kandersteg +41 33 675 11 18 |
> SLIDESHOW >An alpine lake above Kandersteg, in the Bernese Oberland. A fishing spot where you'll find arctic char, lake trout and rainbow trout. A family hike too, as you can go there with a gondola lift from Kandersteg, then with a 20-minute walk. |
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OltenStadtverwaltungDornacherstrasse 1 CH-4601 Olten +41 62 206 11 11 |
Olten, situated on the River Aare, is the largest city in the canton of Solothurn, but it is much less touristy than the canton's baroque capital. Its great asset is a tiny old town that is well worth a visit. |
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RigiRigi BahnenBahnhofstrasse 7 CH-6354 Vitznau +41 41 399 87 87 |
At an altitude of 1797 metres, the Rigi has been a popular destination for excursions since the 17th century, thanks to its position on Lake Lucerne and its impressive panoramic views over the whole of Central Switzerland. |
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SaanenGemeindeverwaltung SaanenSchönriedstrasse 8 CH-3792 Saanen +41 33 748 92 10 |
> SLIDESHOW >When crossing the linguistic border, the Pays-d'Enhaut valley changes name and becomes the Saanenland (or Gessenay in French). The village of Saanen is the capital of this area and - believe it or not - nearby Gstaad is just a village among others in the Township of Saanen! |
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Saas-AlmagellService-Center Saas-AlmagellDorfplatz CH-3905 Saas-Almagell +41 27 958 18 88 |
Saas-Almagell is the last of the three villages lined up along the Saastal, the valley above which the famous destination of Saas Fee is perched. |
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Saas-BalenTourismusbüro Saas-Balen CH-3908 Saas-Balen +41 27 957 24 56 |
Saas-Balen is the first of the three villages lined up along the Saastal, the valley above which the famous destination of Saas Fee is perched. |
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Saas-FeeSaas-Fee/Saastal TourismusObere Dorfstrasse 2 CH-3906 Saas-Fee +41 27 958 18 58 |
> SLIDESHOW >High above the Saastal, Saas Fee is like Zermatt a village without cars, at the foot of 13 mountains over 4,000 m above sea level. |
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Saas-GrundInfocenter HohsaasSeilbahnstrasse 18 CH-3910 Saas-Grund +41 27 958 18 55 |
> SLIDESHOW >When driving from Visp towards Zermatt, in Stalden the alpine valley divides in two: the right branch is the Mattertal, climbing to Zermatt and the Matterhorn, and the left branch is the Saastal, nicknamed Free Republic of Holidays. |
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Salgesch / SalquenenGemeindeverwaltung SalgeschKirchstrasse 6 CH-3970 Salgesch/Salquenen +41 27 452 21 31 |
> SLIDESHOW >Salgesch (Salquenen in French) is a wine-growing village on the language border to the east of Sierre and the Finges Woods (Pfynwald). It is an exceptional wine-growing region, producing some of Switzerland's finest vintages, which have won numerous international awards. |
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SarnenSarnen TourismusHofstrasse 2 CH-6060 Sarnen +41 41 666 50 40 |
> SLIDESHOW >A family and nature lovers hiking and ski paradise near the city of Lucerne, in Central Switzerland. The little city of Sarnen is close to crystal clear lakes, flowering alpine meadows, refreshing waterfalls, and historic sites in a sunny region. |
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SchwyzSchwyz TourismusBahnhofstrasse 4 - Postfach 655 CH-6431 Schwyz +41 41 855 59 50 |
> SLIDESHOW >At the foot of the two Mythen Peaks, tranquillity, tradition and innovation characterize Schwyz, the village that gave its name to Switzerland. Rich in historic buildings, the village center features a big place considered as one of the most beautiful of Switzerland. |
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SempachSempachersee TourismusCentralstrasse 9 CH-6210 Sursee +41 41 920 44 44 |
> SLIDESHOW >A little town situated at the southeastern end of Lake Sempach, in Canton Luzern. Here, the St. Jakob Chapel and the Winkelried stone remind the Confederate victory at the Battle of Sempach in 1386, one of the main historical steps leading to Swiss independence. |
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SolothurnSolothurn TourismusHauptgasse 69 CH-4500 Solothurn +41 32 626 46 46 |
> SLIDESHOW >Solothurn is renowned as the most beautiful baroque town of Switzerland. Situated on the Aar river, 20km East of Biel-Bienne, at the foot of the Jura summit named Weissenstein, its old town is really wonderful. |
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SpiezSpiez TourismusBahnhof - Postfach 357 CH-3700 Spiez +41 33 655 90 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >Nestled between hills and vineyards, dominated by a magnificent castle, a little town set in a beautiful landscape. Above Lake Thun, the Niederhorn mountain range stretches as far as the Bernese Alps and forms an impressive panorama. |
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StansTourismus StansBahnhofplatz 4 CH-6370 Stans +41 41 610 88 33 |
> SLIDESHOW >Capital of Canton Nidwalden, Stans is the city where you'll see a memorial commemorating the heroic (but legendary) death of Arnold von Winkelried during the Battle of Sempach in 1386. |
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StanserhornCabriO Stanserhorn-BahnStansstaderstrasse 19 CH-6370 Stans +41 41 618 80 40 |
The Stanserhorn is a mountain located in the canton of Nidwalden, peaking at 1,898 metres (6,227 ft) above sea level. This popular tourist destination can be reached from Stans by a funicular railway and a cable car. |
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StoosStoos-Muotatal TourismusGrundstrasse 232 CH-6430 Schwyz +41 41 818 08 80 |
This car-free village is the star destination of Muotatal, especially since the opening of the new funicular in 2017, which climbs and reaches the world record steepness of 110%, i.e. an angle of 47.7°. |
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SurseeSempachersee TourismusCentralstrasse 9 CH-6210 Sursee +41 41 920 44 44 |
> SLIDESHOW >A little city in the canton of Lucerne, located at the northern end of Lake Sempach, with a beautifully preserved old town which was awarded the Swiss Heritage Protection Society's Wakker Prize in 2003. |
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TellskapelleSisikon TourismusBahnhofstrasse 8 CH-6452 Sisikon +41 41 820 30 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >At Tellsplatte, 3 kilometers south of Sisikon, the place where, according to the legend, William Tell jumped overboard during a storm, when transferred by boat to the bailiff Gessler's jail. An easy walk in a beautiful landscape to Tell's Chapel, with nearby the biggest glockenspiel in Switzerland (38 bells playing 20 melodies). |
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ThunThun TourismusBahnhof - Postfach 2582 CH-3601 Thun +41 33 225 90 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >At the lower end of Lake Thun, the gate to Bernese Oberland. The old town is situated about one kilometer from the lakeshore, on the river Aare, dominated by a beautiful 12th century castle hosting a history museum. |
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TitlisTitlis BergbahnenGerschnistrasse 12 CH-6391 Engelberg +41 41 639 50 50 |
At 3238m above sea level, on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern, the Titlis is an icy mountain that can be reached with the Rotair, the world's first revolving cable car, which opened in 2014. |
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TrübseeTitlis BergbahnenGerschnistrasse 12 CH-6391 Engelberg +41 41 639 50 50 |
Trübsee is a lake at 1764m above sea level at the foot of the Titlis, above the village of Engelberg. It is also the name of the intermediate station of the nearby Titlis cable car. |
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Twann / DouanneBielersee TourismusAm Burgweg CH-2513 Twann/Douanne +41 32 315 76 67 |
> SLIDESHOW >A beautiful winegrowers village on Bielersee (Lake of Biel/Bienne), one of the three lakes at the foot of the Jura mountain range. Nice stopover to taste te wines! |
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Visp / ViègeTourist Info VispBahnhofstrasse 10 CH-3930 Visp +41 27 946 18 18 |
Visp (in French Viège) is a town in the German-speaking part of Valais, at the lower end of the Mattertal and Saastal valleys climbing to Zermatt and Saas Fee. |
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VitznauGemeinde VitznauDorfplatz 6 CH-6354 Vitznau +41 41 399 02 20 |
This small village is built on a narrow strip of land on the shores of Lake Lucerne, facing the eastern end of the Bürgenstock peninsula and at the foot of the steep slopes of the Rigi. |
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WiedlisbachGemeinde WiedlisbachHinterstädtli 13 CH-4537 Wiedlisbach +41 32 636 27 26 |
Once a small fortified city organized around a central square, Wiedlisbach was subsequently divided into two sets of streets and an old tower, vestige of the ancient fortifications: the Städtli, main street, and the charming Hinterstädtli. |
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ZermattOffice de tourisme de ZermattBahnhofplatz 5 CH-3920 Zermatt +41 27 966 81 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >Probably the best known Swiss place in the whole world: situated at the foot of the Matterhorn (Cervin), the most picturesque mountain of Europe, it is an ideal starting point to discover the highest peaks of the Alps, some 4,000 m above sea level. |
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ZugZug Tourismus - Reisezentrum ZugBahnhofplatz CH-6304 Zug +41 41 723 68 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >Zug is world-renowned as a fiscal paradise because of its low tax policy (and therefore is headquarters for many multinational enterprises), but in Switzerland the town is above all famous for its kirsch, the local cherry spirit, an essential additive to the Swiss cheese fondue. |
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ZweisimmenZweisimmen TourismusThunstrasse 8 CH-3770 Zweisimmen +41 33 722 11 33 |
> SLIDESHOW >In summer, Zweisimmen offers you no less than 200 km of hiking trails... In winter, a cable car runs directly from the town center to a snow paradise offering 22 ski lifts and 124 km of groomed slopes in all degrees of difficulty. |
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