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Lakes & Rivers in Switzerland

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Lakes & Rivers in Switzerland

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AI-generated illustration of Aare Jump (Aare River, Bern)

Bern, Bernese Oberland

Aare Jump (Aare River, Bern)

Natural river swim and jump spot in Bern
A view of a calm lake shoreline featuring tall, dry reeds in the foreground, a line of wooden poles extending into the water, and a tree-covered peninsula in the distance.

Greifensee, Zurich

Greifensee Lake

Whale-shaped lake with 400+ plant species
Small alpine lakes of Lais Blos on the Alp Flix plateau above Sur, Graubünden, with a hut and mountains beyond

Alp Flix, Graubünden

Lais Blos (Alp Flix lakes)

Two alpine lakes in the Swiss Alps

Free

A panoramic view of a calm alpine lake surrounded by dense coniferous forests and distant rocky mountain peaks, with people relaxing on the grassy shore and a wooden pier extending into the water.

Celerina, Graubünden

Lej Da Staz (Stazersee)

Unsupervised lake near Celerina, Switzerland

Free

A red train travels along a railway track next to a river at the base of massive, light-colored limestone cliffs with visible rockfall debris.

Versam, Graubünden

Versam Gorge

Natural gorge in Versam, Switzerland
AI-generated illustration of 5 Lakes Hike

Zermatt, Valais

5 Lakes Hike

7-mile trail with Matterhorn reflections

Free

A view of the Aare River in Bern, Switzerland, featuring the historic Nydeggbrücke bridge and the distinctive red-tiled roofs of the Old Town buildings along the riverbank.

Bern, Bernese Oberland

Aare River Scenic Views

Scenic river views with summer swimming spots
A paddle steamer excursion boat with a Swiss flag sails on a large lake with forested hills and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Lake Lucerne, Central Switzerland

Excursions By The Water

Lake Lucerne cruises in Switzerland
A wide landscape shot of a small lake nestled in a green valley surrounded by forested hills and a small village, taken during the summer or early autumn.

Schwarzsee, Bernese Oberland

Ice Skating / Ice Hockey (Lac Noir Schwarzsee)

Frozen lake ice skating in Swiss Alps

Free

The Schiffenensee winding through autumn woods

Düdingen, Fribourg

Schiffenensee

Artificial lake in Düdingen, Switzerland

Free

A calm lake reflecting a dense coniferous forest, with a wooden boardwalk or dock in the foreground right and tall grasses along the shoreline.

Étang de la Gruère, Jura

Wooden Walkways And Bridges

Wooden walkways around lake in Swiss Jura

Free

A large, ornate bronze fountain with multiple tiers and sculptural figures, situated in a paved circular plaza surrounded by green trees and a lake in the background.

Genève, Lake Geneva

Jardin Anglais

Lakeside park with Geneva's iconic flower clock

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Lakes & Rivers in Switzerland

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Bernese Oberland (6) Zurich (6) Lake Geneva (5)

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