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Visiting the mountain tops of the Swiss Alps


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Must knows about the mountains of Switzerland

  • The weather in the mountains can change quickly. Check the forecast before going up.
  • Although it can be comfortable and sunny at the top, be prepared for low temperatures and strong wind.
  • Tickets are quite expensive. A rail pass will get you a discount.
Stanserhorn cable car

The Stanserhorn open deck cable car on its way to the summit.

It's easy to go up into the Swiss mountains

The mountains in Switzerland are easy to access. There are cable cars, funiculars and cogwheel trains throughout the country. That allows everyone to enjoy the high-alpine scenery. Try not to leave Switzerland without having visited a mountain top or two!

The mountains in winter time

A lot of mountain tops can be reached by cable car in winter as well. They're the place to be for snow fun and panoramic views of the snowy Swiss Alps. Find the best options here.

Activities and hotels

Many Swiss mountain tops have lots of activities. For example: you can hike, sled or ski in winter, visit ice caves or learn about the region in exhibitions. There's often a mountain restaurant to enjoy a drink, lunch or dinner. On some of the Swiss peaks you can even spend the night and watch sunset and sunrise in the Alps! Find hotel suggestions here.

THE PEAKS OF SWITZERLAND

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Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

The highest train station in Europe is located in a magnificent landscape of eternal snow and glaciers.

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  • Attraction type: Scenic trip;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By train
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Pilatus

Cogwheel train across a spectacular rocky landscape, plus views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.

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  • Attraction type: Scenic trip;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Titlis

Revolving cable car to an altitude of 3032 m. Great views and snow all year round.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Rigi

Cogwheel train and wide views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.

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  • Attraction type: Scenic trip, By train;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By train
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Schilthorn

The James Bond mountain, and one of the best places to view the Jungfrau massif.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Gornergrat

Cogwheel train to the highest peaks of the Swiss Alps.

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  • Attraction type: Scenic trip;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By train
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Grindelwald-First

The mountain of First near Grindelwald offers great views and lots of fun activities for the entire family.

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Bürgenstock

This luxurious resort above Lake Lucerne offers hotels, restaurants, fantastic views and the thrilling Hammetschwand lift.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By funicular
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Klein Matterhorn - Glacier Paradise

The highest cable car in the Swiss Alps. Enjoy the view of glaciers and peaks over 4000 m high.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Glacier 3000

Glacier 3000 is a large area for winter sports and summer activities in the mountains near Gstaad. It has beautiful views of the Alps. From the top station you can reach hiking trails, ski slopes and fun family attractions.

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Männlichen

The Männlichen, a mountain between Wengen and Grindelwald in the Jungfrau region, offers beautiful views of the Bernese Alps.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Harder Kulm

An easy-to-reach viewing point above the popular tourist town of Interlaken.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By funicular
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Interlaken (Bernese Oberland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Stanserhorn

Unique open-air cable car to a panoramic restaurant at 1850 m.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Schynige Platte

Take the cogwheel train up to Schynige Platte for superb views of the Jungfrau massif and the lakes.

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Brienzer Rothorn

Cogwheel steam railway across an extraordinary landscape. Breathtaking views of Central Switzerland and the Bernese Alps.

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  • Attraction type: Scenic trip, By train;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By train;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
    Scenic trip, By bus
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Lake Brienz (Bernese Oberland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Rochers-de-Naye

Grand view of Lake Geneva and the Alps from the rocks above Montreux.

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Sunnegga-Rothorn

The three mountain stations of Sunnegga, Blauherd and Rothorn above Zermatt offer many activities and wonderful views. The best view of the Matterhorn perhaps?

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By funicular
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Zermatt (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Monte San Salvatore

Monte San Salvatore is one of the two easy to reach panoramic viewing points in Lugano. It offers views of the city, most of the lake, and mountains such as Monte Brè and Monte Generoso.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By funicular
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Lugano (Ticino)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Bettmerhorn

First class view of the largest glacier in the Alps.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Corvatsch

Extraordinary view of the Upper Engadine lakes and Piz Bernina.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Upper Engadine (Graubünden)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Monte Brè

Monte Brè is one of the two easy to reach panoramic viewing points in Lugano. It offers views of most of the city and the lake, almost as far as Porto Ceresio in Italy, at the south-most tip of the lake.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By funicular
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Lugano (Ticino)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Eggishorn

Go here for the very best views of the Aletsch glacier.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Mittelallalin

A spectacular trip leading to the largest ice grotto and highest revolving restaurant in the world.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Saas valley (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Niesen

The pyramid shaped mountain with a hotel, restaurant and 360°-view over Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps.

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Pfingstegg

Pfingstegg can be reached by cable car from Grindelwald. It's located half-way up an impressive mountain range.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Insider tips about the Swiss mountains

  • On average the weather for going up into the mountains is best in the morning. Always consult the forecast shortly before you leave.
  • The air is thin at higher altitudes, from about 2000 m up. Take your time to adjust to it. Consult your doctor before traveling if you take along children under 3 years old or if you're in poor health.
  • A rail pass will get you a discount on many mountain excursions. If you don't have one, you can still get a discount sometimes: a few mountains offer cheaper tickets for the early morning or late afternoon only.
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