Switzerland Nature: 13 Parks and Natural Wonders
map viewSwitzerland's nature spots on this page range from waterfalls and caves to lakeshores and high Alpine viewpoints. The Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen are the most powerful waterfall in Europe, and the St. Beatus Caves open high above Lake Thun. In the Alps, Riederalp overlooks the Aletsch Glacier, the Staubbach Falls plunge into the Lauterbrunnen valley, and Grindelwald and the Schilthorn face the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Closer to the cities, Lake Lucerne with Mount Rigi, the Lake Zurich waterfront, Zoo Zürich and the sculpture-filled Bruno Weber Park make easy day trips. June to August is the best time to visit.
Rhine Falls, Switzerland
The largest full-flowing waterfall in Europe.
Zoo Zürich, Switzerland
Zoo Zurich is one of Europe’s leading zoological parks, renowned for its immersive animal habitats.
Bruno Weber Park, Dietikon, Switzerland
Bruno Weber Park is a sculpture park designed in the fairy-tale style in the Dietikon, near Zurich, Switzerland.
St. Beatus Caves (St. Beatus-Höhlen), Switzerland
The St. Beatus Caves (St. Beatus-Höhlen) are one of the most impressive natural attractions in Switzerland.
Riederalp Resort, Switzerland
Famous Swiss ski resort overlooking the Aletsch Glacier
Staubbach Falls
The second highest waterfall in Switzerland and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Europe.
Mount Rigi
Rigi is the “Queen” of the Swiss mountains, offering stunning panoramic views of lakes and mountains.
Jungfrau / Grindelwald, Switzerland
Grindelwald and Mount Jungfrau are one of the best ways to start exploring the Swiss Alps
Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee)
Lake of Lucerne is the most picturesque and romantic lake in Switzerland
Schilthorn
A unique observation deck at an altitude of about 3000 meters, offering panoramic views of the Bernese Alps
Davos
World-famous Swiss ski resort, venue of the prestigious Economic Forum.
Alpine village Rosswald
A small, quiet resort in the Swiss Alps
Lake Zurich waterfront
It is one of the main public spaces in the city, providing green areas and promenades
Nature spots in Switzerland on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit parks & nature spots in Switzerland
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over 13 places.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for 13 places on this page.
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