Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch

World Heritage site in the Switzerland

8.7km

Interlaken

resort town in the Swiss canton of Bern

21km

Berne

capital of Switzerland

69km

Turin

city and commune in Italy

125km

Strasbourg

commune in Bas-Rhin, France

150km

Alps

major mountain range system in Central Europe

223km

Bachalpsee

4.2km

Eiger

mountain in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland

4.3km

Faulhorn

A not too hard hike up a valley and small mountain, with a pleasant small restaurant and hotel at the top.

5.8km

Schwarzhorn (Bernese Alps)

Regarded as one of the most stunning look-out peaks in the Bernese Oberland. Its summit can be accessed by a trail on the southern ridge.

7.1km

Sphinx Observatory

7.5km

Jungfraujoch

mountain pass

7.9km

Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area

World Heritage site in the Switzerland

8.9km

Wengen

village in the canton of Bern, Switzerland

13km

Aletsch Glacier

The largest glacier of the Alps, it is more than 22 kilometres long and up to more than 900 metres thick, but is receding by as much as 100 metres every year.

14km

Schynige Platte

The hike can be further lengthened to the plateau and end at a train station stop, quite near Interlaken.

14km

Lauterbrunnen

village and municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland

14km

Riederalp

municipality in Switzerland

17km

Bettmeralp

place in Valais, Switzerland

18km

Unterseen

town in the canton of Bern, Switzerland

21km

Hohtürli

mountain pass

30km

Oeschinen Lake

35km

Kandersteg

municipality in Switzerland

41km

Engelberg

municipality in Switzerland

44km

Kapellbrücke

The Chapel Bridge, a landmark of Lucerne, is said to be the oldest wooden bridge of all Europe, built in 14th century as a protection for the city. It's amusing walking over it as you can see about 100 pictures of 12th-century city life and Swiss history. Join one of the walking tours going around! Parts of the bridge burned down on 18 August 1993, but within a few months it was rebuilt. The tower used as oubliette is still in original condition.

44km

Lion Monument

Also known as the Lion of Lucerne, it is a sculpture in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris, France. The American writer Mark Twain (1835–1910) praised the sculpture of a mortally-wounded lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."

45km

Titlis

Swiss mountain of the Urner Alps

46km

Lake Lucerne

51km

Gornergrat

mountain

55km

Matterhorn

mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy

64km

Uetliberg

mountain in the Swiss plateau

75km

Langstrasse

quarter of the city of Zurich, Switzerland

79km

Sion, Switzerland

Capital of the canton of Valais, Switzerland

79km

Schanzengraben Zürich

A small canal that used to be part of the city fortifications between Limmat and Sihl. From the main station, go to Gessnerallee, find the stairways down to the tiny creek, and walk all the way to the lake.

79km

Tonhalle Orchester Zürich

Swiss symphony orchestra based in Zürich

79km

Tonhalle, Zürich

During the renovation of the Tonhalle concert house the internationally reknown classical orchestra, the Tonhalle Orchester Zürich, plays at the intermediately built Tonhalle Maag concert hall. From season 2019/20, Paavo Järvi leads the orchestra.

79km

Bahnhofstrasse

One of the busiest and best-known shopping streets in the world. Highly refined. Certainly a must-see for every tourist in Zurich!

80km

Frauenbad Stadthausquai

public bath

80km

Chinese Garden, Zürich

This small but beautiful Chinese garden was offered to the city of Zurich by the Chinese city of Kunming as symbol of gratitude after Zurich helped Kunming with technical knowledge.

80km

Altstadt (Zürich)

district in the city of Zürich, Switzerland

80km

Sechseläuten

80km

Lindenhof

The hill in the heart of the old town. A beautiful view of the city and one time location of a Roman fort.

80km

Zürich Opera House

The Zurich Opera shows frequently changing productions of world famous operas with top artists. As with the Schauspielhaus, students get a big last-minute discount. The best seats costs Fr. 45 for students.

80km

Käferberg

mountain

80km

Swiss National Museum

This is the place to go if you want to learn more about the history of Switzerland. There are permanent exhibitions on history, archaeology and art. Changing temporary exhibitions usually also turn around Swiss topics.

80km

Kunsthaus Zürich

Zurich's most famous art museum. The collection includes works from many Swiss artists, such as the sculptures of Alberto Giacometti or the paintings of Ferdinand Hodler. There are also major works from international artists on display. The museum is building a new extension, scheduled to open in 2020 and thus parts of the museum might be closed at any given time.

80km

Schauspielhaus Zürich

Zurich's Schauspielhaus is one of the most important theatres in the German speaking part of Europe. The Schauspielhaus has several locations, the most important one being the Pfauen. Students can get really cheap last minute tickets (10 minutes before the show) if they show their student ID. The best seats, if available, cost Fr. 20 that way.

80km

Grande Dixence Dam

81km

Fluntern Cemetery

cemetery with lots of famous people most notably James Joyce who lived in Zurich for quite some time, the writer Elias Canetti and a few nobel price winners are also buried there

83km

Zürich Zoologischer Garten

With the new Masoala Rainforest Hall, the Zoo is really worth a visit!

83km

Stadtcasino Basel

concerthall in Basel

86km

Irchel

elevation in the Canton of Zürich

94km

Rhine Falls

103km

Lugano Cathedral

Roman Catholic cathedral in Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland

112km

Castles of Bellinzona

complex of multiple built objects

114km

Bellinzona

capital city of the canton of Ticino, Switzerland

115km

Monte Brè

There are numerous rustic trails that lead up from towns surrounding Mount Brè to its summit and the Funicolare Monte Brè. A trail map is available from the local tourist information.

115km

Chillon Castle

123km

Montreux

municipality in Switzerland

124km