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Swiss National Park

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Swiss National Park
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“The Swiss National Park is located in the Western Rhaetian Alps, in eastern Switzerland. It lies within the canton of Graubünden, between Zernez, S-chanf, Scuol, and the Fuorn Pass in the Engadin valley on the border with Italy. Founded in 1914, the Swiss National Park is the oldest national park…”
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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.

Pristine park with trails high into realms of ibex and golden eagles.

16 things in this story
  • Swiss National ParkSightPristine park with trails high into realms of ibex and golden eagles.
  • Elsewhere
  • MürrenNeighborhoodLauterbrunnen, SwitzerlandCar-free village with front-row views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.
  • North Face TrailTrailLauterbrunnen, SwitzerlandHikes across wildflower-freckled pastures, begins at top of Allmendhubel mountain.
  • SchilthornSightLauterbrunnen, SwitzerlandFloat above clouds by cable-car to 2,970-metre peak, starred in Bond movie.
  • Piz GloriaRestaurantLauterbrunnen, SwitzerlandRevolving restaurant with 360-degree views of 200 Alpine peaks.
  • 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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Lonely PlanetOct 3

12 Best Things to Do in the Swiss Alps

From biking and hiking to wildlife watching, experience the best of the Swiss Alps with this guide to the top things to do.

Try for wildlife watchers

22 things in this story
  • Swiss National ParkSightTry for wildlife watchers
  • Elsewhere
  • Five Lakes TrailTrailZermatt, SwitzerlandSee the Matterhorn from Zermatt’s trail
  • Gemmi PassTrailLeukerbad, SwitzerlandHike the historic pass, accessible by cable car
  • VerticAlp funicularSightChâtelard, SwitzerlandRide to the Emosson dam
  • Emosson damSightChâtelard, SwitzerlandVisit for sheer expanse and dizzying views
  • Hotel SchwarenbachHotelLeukerbad, SwitzerlandDating from 1742, stop for a restorative drink
  • OeschinenseeSightKandersteg, SwitzerlandJewel-like lake accessible by cable car
  • Mont-Blanc ExpressAttractionMartigny, SwitzerlandTrain from Martigny to Châtelard
  • Vieux EmossonSightChâtelard, SwitzerlandSecond, older dam with a mountain hut
  • Swiss Alpine ClubPlaceBern, SwitzerlandBook cabins through the club
  • Tour des MuveransTrailOvronnaz, SwitzerlandMagnificent 33km circular route
  • Cabane RambertHotelOvronnaz, SwitzerlandDepuis la terrasse de la cabane Rambert, vous bénéficierez d’un point de vue exceptionnel sur la plupart des Alpes…
  • EigerSightGrindelwald, SwitzerlandIt is the easternmost peak of a ridge crest that extends across the Mönch to the Jungfrau…
  • MönchSightGrindelwald, SwitzerlandTogether with the Eiger and the Jungfrau, it forms a highly recognisable group of mountains, visible from far away.
  • Schilthorn summit stationSightMürren, SwitzerlandStood in for Blofeld’s lair in James Bond film
  • GimmelwaldNeighborhoodMürren, SwitzerlandHamlet reached by via ferrata from Mürren
  • Grimsel PassTrailGuttannen, SwitzerlandPart of a circular route with Furka and Susten
  • Furka PassTrailGuttannen, SwitzerlandPart of a circular route with Grimsel and Susten
  • Susten PassTrailGuttannen, SwitzerlandPart of a circular route with Grimsel and Furka
  • GelmerbahnSightGuttannen, SwitzerlandEurope’s steepest funicular up to Gelmer lake
  • Refuge du Lac de DerborenceHotelOvronnaz, Switzerland
  • JungfrauSightGrindelwald, Switzerland
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Lonely PlanetSep 2

15 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Europe

Europe is as gorgeous as it is varied. Here are the most beautiful spots around Europe to add to your itinerary.

offers glimpse of Alps as they were before tourism

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  • Swiss National ParkSightoffers glimpse of Alps as they were before tourism
  • Lakes of MacunSightreached via 21km day hike from Zernez
  • Chamanna CluozzaHotelremote log cabin at 1882m, requires 3.5-hour hike
  • Elsewhere
  • The AzoresSightPonta Delgada, Portugalnine volcanic islands, stepping stones to another world
  • FicograndeSightStromboli, Italyblack-sand volcanic beach
  • MagmatrekPlaceStromboli, Italyreputable guide for climbing volcano's smoking crater
  • Ring of KerryTrailCounty Kerry, Ireland179km loop drive on Iveragh Peninsula
  • Skellig RingTrailCounty Kerry, Irelanddramatic drive with views of Skellig Michael
  • Skellig MichaelSightCounty Kerry, Irelandtwin-pinnacled islet with early Christian monk settlement
  • Ballinskelligs PriorySightCounty Kerry, Irelandromantic medieval ruins
  • Kells BayGardenCounty Kerry, Irelandconverted Victorian hunting lodge in botanical gardens
  • Caldeira VelhaSightSão Miguel, Portugaldazzlingly turquoise thermal waters on São Miguel
  • Mt PicoSightPico Island, Portugal2351m cone offers sensational views across archipelago
  • Hohe Tauern National ParkSightBruck, Austrianature reserve with Austria's highest peak, Grossglockner
  • Krimmler WasserfälleSightHeiligenblut, Austriacountry's highest falls at 380m
  • Grossglockner High Alpine RoadTrailBruck, Austria48km road with 36 hairpin bends, unreal views
  • Black ForestNeighborhoodBaden-Baden, Germanyarea of Germany with deep forests and valleys
  • SchwarzwaldhochstrasseTrailFreudenstadt, Germanyroad through 1000-sq-km Black Forest National Park
  • Black Forest National ParkSightRuhestein, Germany1000-sq-km expanse of woodland
  • MummelseeSightRuhestein, Germanyglacial lake
  • HornisgrindeSightRuhestein, Germany1164m peak for views across forested heights
  • Lofoten IslandsNeighborhoodMoskenesøya, Norwayislands with mountains rising above the sea
  • HermannsdalstindenTrailSørvåg, Norway1029m peak for elemental views over peaks and waters
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