Where to go
Places to visit in Switzerland
101 towns, cities and natural areas we have written up, with our picks first.
Graubünden
Alp Flix
High alpine plateau with lakes, wildflowers, and biodiversity
Zurich
Regensberg
Hilltop medieval town with castle and panoramic Zurich views
Fribourg
Payerne
Romanesque abbey, aviation museum, and lakeside leisure
Fribourg
Rossens
Dam village on the Sarine with a medieval castle above the river bend
Valais
Derborence
Wild alpine valley with pristine lake and hiking trails
Lake Geneva
Saint-Saphorin
Lavaux wine village with lake views and medieval charm
Basel
Augusta Raurica
Switzerland’s largest Roman archaeological park near Basel
Ticino
Carona
Hilltop village with gardens, art, and Lugano views
Lake Geneva
Les Pléiades
Panoramic peak with daffodil meadows and star trails
Graubünden
Tarasp
Hilltop castle, alpine lakes, and Engadine heritage
Eastern Switzerland
Werdenberg
Oldest timber-frame settlement in Switzerland
Valais
Grimentz
Medieval alpine village with glacier views and ski trails