Basel-born gallery owner Ernst Beyeler had architect Renzo Piano design this museum in 1997 to show off his collection of 20C paintings and sculptures. The exhibition has 200 masterpieces that together give an overview of modern art. All the major mo..

Of all the excursions you can take out of Adelboden, that to the Engsligen Falls is probably the most impressive. The view on your approach to this unusually high and violent waterfall is simply breathtaking. A walk through the lovely forest of conif..

Reached by the fastest elevator in Switzerland (108 m in 25 seconds), this viewpoint at 3,571 m altitude, offers a spectacular view of the immense Aletsch glacier that sits between the peaks. With very fresh air and being easy to reach, the Sphinx st..

This exceptional trail is within the reach of any walker with a pair of mountain boots and involves an hour's climb to the small refuge situated at the foot of the Mönch (3,629 m). From the ridge, Oberer Mönchsjoch, you can see Schreckhorn.

Accessible by cable car, the Stockhorn peaks at the relatively modest height of 2 190m above sea level, but the panoramic view it offers is fantastic, and the resident chamois are an added bonus. From the viewpoint indicator at the top, you can admir..

An elevator built into the rock leads to the entrance of the narrow galleries above the tortuous fissure. From here, you can enjoy the spectacle of the Trümmelbach falls that crash and bubble their way through a succession of gigantic erosion holes. ..

Accessible by cable car, this wild location of ravines and rocks (alt. 2,970 m) offers an exceptional panoramic view of the Jungfrau mountains, separated from the observer by the Lauterbrunnen gulf. The panoramic restaurant has a futuristic look and ..

Accessible by the longest cable car in Europe (6.2 km), this summit stands at an altitude of 2,227 m, and there are several walks available. There is a remarkable panoramic view of the Eiger-Mönch-Jungfrau, Silberhorn, Breithorn, Wengen and to the no..

A ten-minute cable car ride up to the Bergstation summit, then a 90-min trek to the lake. The highpoint of the walk is a spectacular suspension footbridge of Himalayan inspiration that sways 70m above the impressive gorge offering a stunning view of ..

With the cable car, tourists can now easily make it to the ridge of the upper mountain ( (alt. 2,973 m) that is one of the most famous glacier routes on the Old Continent. A splendid view can be enjoyed over Piz Palü, Piz Bellavista, Piz Zupas, Crast..

You can reach this belvedere (alt. 2,083 m) after 20 minutes or so climbing a path surrounded by mélèzes. Here, you will discover a splendid panoramic view of the glacial circuit of Morteratsch, dominated on the left by Piz Palü, Bellavista, Piz Bern..

The upper resort at Piz Corvatsch (alt. 3,451 m), which can be reached by cable car over the lakes of Silvaplana and Sils, offers a fine view of Piz Tschierva, Morteratsch, Palü, Bernina, Scerscen and Roseg to the east, the Engadine Valley to the nor..

The Verkehrshaus Der Schweiz, created in 1959, is a veritable "city within a city", presenting all manner of floating, flying and wheeled machines! Navigating your way around the different buildings on a scooter (self service) makes for an ..

You can reach the Titlis glacier after taking two types of cable car. From the Rotair, a remarkable cable car with rotating circular cabins, you can see the glacier from above. From the terrace (alt. 3,020 m), enjoy a view of the surrounding area (Su..

To get up to the Pilatus, that overlooks the Four Cantons Lake, take a ride on one of the steepest railways in the world. From the upper resort, climb a few minutes more to the summit of the Esel (alt. 2,121 m), from where you can enjoy the view of t..

Accessible by cable cars, Scex Rouge (alt. 2,971 m) provides a fantastic view of the Swiss Alps to the south (Cervin) and the French alps (Mont Blanc), as well as the Diablerets glacier. To the north stand the smaller peaks of Tornette and Palette, b..

From Zermatt, this magnificent railway leads through several unforgettable viewpoints including one of Mount Rose and its immense glacier circle, and the Valais. Beyond this, head up to the Hoh Lli (3,286 m) and Stockhorn (3,405 m) to see the landsca..

A ski and snowboarding resort, even in the summer, Mont Fort (alt. 3,329 m) has lovely views of the horizon with the Berne Alps (Eiger), Italian Alps, Mont Fort and Grand Combin and the French Alps, including Mont Blanc.

This walk along the Moiry glacier to the left, follows a moraine and ends at the cabin after a steep climb. From the Cabane de Moiry (2,825 m), there is a magnificent view of the Pigne de la Lé, the Bouquetins, the Grand Cornier, the Dent des Rosses ..

This walk that follows a path on the mountainside provides a series of fantastic views. After around 2hr, you reach the Petit Mountet refuge (2 142m), a vantage point from which you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Dent Blanche, Pointe d..