If you are planning to explore cold mountainous region in abroad, then Switzerland is the best place you should choose for. This place has lots of mighty mountains which offer thrilling adventures and breathtaking scenery. Nestled among the Swiss Alps, Switzerland’s hill stations offer breathtaking views, making every moment a picturesque experience for travelers. No matter whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventurous vacation, Switzerland’s mountains have something to offer every tourist to enjoy.
In Switzerland, you will be able to witness picturesque snowy peaks, lush green fields, beautiful villages, sparkling lakes and yummy chocolate and cheese all in one place. If you want to witness the natural beauty, then make sure that you visit the famous mountains in Switzerland, like Monta Rosa Pennine Alps, The Matterhorn, Schilthorn, Mt.Rigi, Mt.Pilatus, Harder Kulm, Piz Bernina, and The Jungfrau Region.
Located between Italian resort and Zermatt, the Matterhorn is a really big mountain in the Swiss Alps. It is about 4478 m. Tall. This mountain looks like a pyramid and very top.
Located close to the pretty town of Zermatt, which is known for its glacier, the Matterhorn attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year. At the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, there is a huge snow igloo called Iglu Dorf, carved from snow and ice standing at a height of 34 feet.
How to reach?
Reach Zermatt by electric bus, walking or train. Once you have reached, take a gondola from the valley station to mid station Furi. At Furi, switch to a cable car to reach the mid station Trockener Steg. Then from there switch to another cable car called the Matterhorn glacier ride, which will take you to Klein Matterhorn.
Activities:
- Try out skiing and snowboarding.
- Enjoy an aerial view with a helicopter ride.
- Hike across the Alps.
- Ride the famous glacier express train.
The Jungfrau region is considered to be one of the famous tourist spots in Switzerland. It is located at a height of 3454 m, above the sea level on the Jungfraujoch. You will also get a chance to witness the Mittelland and the Vosges on one side and the Aletsch glacier on the other. It seems like you are in a snowy wonderland with icy winds blowing.
How to reach?
Start your journey from Interlaken Ost station, the Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen route. Swiss to the WAB cogwheel train at either or Lauterbrunnen. Then take a ride to Kleine Scheidegg, which will take around 30 minutes from Grindelwald and 45 minutes from Lauterbrunnen. To reach Jungfraujoch Top take a Jungfraubahn train. This train will take about 50 minutes, and goes through the mountains with two viewing points along the way.
Activities:
Located near Lucerne, is another famous mountain in Switzerland called Mount Pilatus. Tourists usually love to visit this place. It is located at a height of 2100 m, and from here you will be able to witness the stunning view of the majestic Alps and lake Lucerne.
On the mountain, you will able to see a wide range of restaurants offering local cuisines. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the meadows below while treating your taste buds with the delicious local dishes offered by the restaurants. While going down, you will experience a ride on the world’s steepest cog railway, which will give you mesmerizing views of Lucerne and the surrounding areas.
How to reach?
To reach the hilltop of mountain Pilatus, take to Gondolas and one cableway from Kriens. Hike for 4 to 6 hours from Alpnachstad. To finally reach the hilltop, ride the cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad.
Activities:
Harder Kulm is considered to be one of the beautiful mountains in Switzerland. It stands at a height of 1322 meters above the sea level. This mountain is surrounded by Monch, Jungfrau and Monch from three different sides. You will get a chance to witness the breathtaking view of Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. Don’t miss to check out the Two Lakes Bridge at the top, for witnessing the panoramic views of the nearby meadows.
At the top of Harder Kulm, you will find the iconic Harder Kulm Panorama Restaurant, styled like a majestic castle. They serve a wide variety of delicious cuisines. It is absolutely a great place for foodies, adventure enthusiasts, and nature lover.
How to reach?
Walk to Harder Railway Valley Station from Interlaken- Ost railway station. Then, hop a 10-minute funicular ride to reach Harder Kulm.
Activities:
There is a lovely village called St. Moritz, in the Engadin Valley Off, the eastern Alps. It is well known for its numerous hiking trails and beautiful mountains. It is also renowned for hosting the winter Olympics in 1948. St. Moritz also has the oldest bobsleigh run in the world.
This beautiful mountain range in Switzerland is a unique destination for travelers. You can visit the historical museums and churches to learn more about the areas rich history and culture or play polo on Frozen Lake Moritz. During the summer season, you can also ride the funiculars and gondolas for witnessing the breathtaking views of the Engadin Valley.
How to reach?
You can either take the Glacier Express or the Bernina Express from the main stations, to get to st. Moritz from Zurich. The journey will take around 3 hours.
Activities:
- Mountain biking.
- Witnessing the scenic beauty of St. Moritz Lake.
- Segantini Museum.
- Bobsleighing
Standing at a height of 3030 m above the sea level, Mt. Titlis is considered to be the highest mountain in Switzerland. Tourists love to explore this place because it has winter season all year round. It is absolutely a perfect destination to explore anytime, with the stunning views of the nearby city and villages.
Located near the town of Engelberg, this snowy paradise is approximately about 45 - 60 minutes ride from Lucerne. By taking a short walk on the Titlis cliff walk, which is considered to be the highest suspension bridge in Europe, you can witness the mesmerizing views from the top of the mountain.
How to reach?
At first take a train ride from Luzern Bahnof to Engelberg station which will take about 50 minutes. From there, you can take a bus ride for the same distance or walk for 10 minutes to the cable car station, which is followed by a scenic gondola lift ride to reach Mt. Titlis.
Activities:
- Skiing
- Zip lining
- Titlis cliff walk
- Try out walking inside the Glacier caves.
- Snowboarding
- Witness the scenic beauty of Truebsee lake.
- Hiking trails
Standing at a height of 1850 m above the sea level, Stanserhorn is one of the famous mountains in Switzerland. it is located in the central Switzerland, offering stunning views of lakes, am ing, villages, stunning mountains, and alpine meadows all around. You will find a wide range of picnic spots and restaurants at the hilltop where you can enjoy cheese and local wine while watching the beautiful scenery.
How to reach?
To get to Stanserhorn, you can take a 1 hour and 20 minutes train ride from Zurich or a 20 minutes train ride from Lucerne. If you prefer to drive, then take highway A2 from Zurich, which will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes or from Lucerne, it is about a 40 minutes car ride covering a distance of 27km.
Activities:
Schilthrorn is another stunning mountain in Switzerland which offers a 360degree panoramic view of the Swiss skyline. Standing at a height of 2970 m above the sea level, Schilthorn is surrounded by other mountains like Eiger, Jungfrau and Monch. While walking on the Big Thrill Walk, you can enjoy the breathtaking views from that height over the valley. From here, you can also witness the mountainside of the charming little town of Murren.
How to reach?
To reach to Schilthorn, first take a cable car from Lauterbrunnen to Grutschalp. Then, ride a gauge train from Grutschalp to Murren. From Murren, take another cable car to Schilthorn.
Activities:
- Experience walking on Big Thrill walk.
- Paragliding
- Visit Bond World Museum
- Skydiving
- Explore the Trummelbach Falls.
Standing at a height of 3089 m, above the sea level, Gornergrat must visit mountain in Switzerland. It offers a panoramic view of Monte Rosa massif and the Matterhorn from the top attracting travelers every year.
The observation platform at Gornergrat is open to all the throughout. Nearby you can find some restaurants. It is well known for having the world’s first fully electric cog railway called Gornerghat Bahn, which uses regenerative brakes and is eco-friendly.
How to reach?
To reach Gornergrat, you can take a half-hour ride on the cog wheel train from Zermatt. On the route, it has 4 main stations. You can start from any of these four stops, if you want to try hiking to the top.
Activities:
- snowboarding
- summit ski
- explore Matterhorn Museum
Known for hiking and skiing, Eiger is a towering mountain, standing at a height of 3967 m above the sea level. It is considered to be one the beautiful mountains of Switzerland. Tourist love to explore this place because of its challenging rock, climbing roads and its stunning location in the Bernese Alps with the views over the Jungfrau region.
How to reach?
To reach to Eiger, take a train from Interlaken through Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen to Klein Scheidegg. Then, take a cogwheel train ride to Jungfrau Bahn. Then, from there take another cogwheel train ride to Eigerglerscher.
Activities:
- Glacier Canyon
- Snow hiking
- Eiger Trail
- First cliff walk
Mountains in Switzerland are often called as the Swiss Alps in the Alpine region. This region is divided by the Rhine into two parts i.e. Eastern Alps and Western Alps.
The Swiss Alps are popular worldwide for their amazing views and stunning beauty. The Alp mountains of Switzerland covers around 65% of the total mountainous region, making the country look incredibly beautiful.
Switzerland is a really beautiful place to explore. It is mostly known for its amazing Swiss Alps, yummy chocolates, green meadows, different kinds of cheese and luxury watches.
The 5 amazing facts about Switzerland are high happiness index, four official languages, beautiful Alp mountains, hub of innovation and pioneering democracy.
Switzerland is filled with mesmerizing views, but one of the most famous and stunning sights is visible from the Matterhorn mountain. In addition, the panoramic views from Jungfraujoch offers a mesmerizing landscape of snow-capped peaks and glaciers and St. Titlis, the highest mountain of Switzerland offers a snowy paradise view all year round.
The most famous peak in the Alps is the Matterhorn. It is different from all other mountains because of its distinctive pyramid shape rising above the surrounding landscape.
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