With more than two hundred peaks higher than 3,000 meters above sea level, many of the best places to visit in Switzerland are dominated by glaciers and soaring alps.
Straddling the border of Switzerland and Italy, at 4,478 meters above sea level, the Matterhorn, with its near-perfect symmetrical pyramid peak is one of the highest summits in the Swiss Alps and Europe.
Experience the heights of the Alps and marvel at man’s incredible engineering achievement as you climb a glacier from Zermatt up to Gornergrat 3,089 metres above sea level on the cogwheel train.
At an altitude of 3454 m, the Jungfraujoch is one of the most exceptional alpine wonderlands. Located in a UNESCO World Heritage area between Mönch and Jungfrau mountains it is one of the most visited mountains in Switzerland.
Popular with celebrities and the like for its stunning scenery and laid back lifestyle, Lugano City sits on the shore of its namesake glacial lake set against the San Salvatore and Brè Mountains.
Characterised by its grand Victorian hotels set against striking mountain vistas, Interlaken is a hotspot for a host of outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking on Lake Brienze, canyoning and paragliding which is extremely popular in the area.