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Schilthorn
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“The Schilthorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, Europe. The 2970 m summit overlooks the valley of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland, and is the highest mountain in the range lying north of the Sefinenfurgge Pass. The Schilthorn lies above the village of Mürren, from where a…”
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National GeographicOct 17

5 Scenic Swiss Villages to Put on Your Travel Itinerary

With spirit-soaring backdrops, these quintessentially Swiss villages are springboards for travellers to dive deep into the country's cuisine, history and folk traditions.

Float above clouds by cable-car to 2,970-metre peak, starred in Bond movie.

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  • MürrenNeighborhoodCar-free village with front-row views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.
  • North Face TrailTrailHikes across wildflower-freckled pastures, begins at top of Allmendhubel mountain.
  • SchilthornSightFloat above clouds by cable-car to 2,970-metre peak, starred in Bond movie.
  • Piz GloriaRestaurantRevolving restaurant with 360-degree views of 200 Alpine peaks.
  • Elsewhere
  • Swiss National ParkSightZernez, SwitzerlandPristine park with trails high into realms of ibex and golden eagles.
  • Ustaria Crusch AlbaRestaurantGuarda, SwitzerlandPopular restaurant for local Grisons specialities like barley soup.
  • Aletsch ArenaPlaceBettmeralp, SwitzerlandExpansive winter sports hub where locals ski and sledge.
  • Aletsch GlacierSightBettmeralp, Switzerland14-mile-long glacier snaking down from 4,000m peaks.
  • MärjelenseeSightBettmeralp, SwitzerlandJewel-coloured lake on the glacier-skimming day hike.
  • Parco ScherrerGardenMorcote, SwitzerlandSubtropical gardens with camelias, azaleas, palms and oleander.
  • Chiesa di Santa Maria del SassoPlace of worshipMorcote, SwitzerlandRenaissance-baroque church on the hill with stellar lake views.
  • Tenuta Castello di MorcoteRestaurantMorcote, SwitzerlandFamily-run estate for slow food, organic wines, and dinner under stars.
  • Sentier des FromageriesTrailGruyères, SwitzerlandEight-mile loop passing lush pastures and cheese dairies.
  • La Maison du GruyèreMuseumGruyères, SwitzerlandVisitors can get a glimpse at the cheesemaking process.
  • Fromagerie d’Alpage de MolésonRestaurantMoléson, SwitzerlandMakes rich gruyere cheese traditionally in a copper vat.
  • Maison de CaillerPlaceBroc, Switzerland
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