Parks & Nature in the Swiss Alps
map viewMountain views are the main attraction at the seven places on this page, all in the Swiss Alps. Riederalp looks out over the Aletsch Glacier, the longest in the Alps, and the Staubbach Falls drop nearly 300 metres into the Lauterbrunnen valley. Grindelwald is the gateway to the Jungfrau region, and the Schilthorn summit gives a panorama of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Mount Rigi rises above Lake Lucerne, Davos is a year-round resort in Graubünden, and Rosswald is a small, quiet village above Brig. Summer is the season for hiking and clear views.
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 the Jungfrau region are one of the best places to start exploring the Swiss Alps.
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 annual World Economic Forum.
Alpine village Rosswald
A small, quiet resort in the Swiss Alps
Staubern and Saxer Lücke Hiking Area, Alpstein, Switzerland
A beautiful mountain hike in the Alpstein, Switzerland, from the Staubern cable car over the Saxer Lücke pass down to Lake Fälen.
Oeschinensee lake Hiking Area, Kandersteg, Switzerland
A turquoise mountain lake above Kandersteg in Switzerland, surrounded by high rock walls, waterfalls and glaciers.
Fälensee Hiking Area, Alpstein, Switzerland
A green mountain lake in a narrow valley of the Alpstein, Switzerland, with the Bollenwees mountain inn and easy walks along the shore.
Sunnbüel Hiking Area, Kandersteg, Switzerland
A high mountain area above Kandersteg, Switzerland, with a cable car, easy hikes to Lake Dauben and a mountain bike trail down to the valley.
Gornergrat Hiking and Skiing Area, Zermatt, Switzerland
A high mountain ridge above Zermatt, Switzerland, reached by a cog railway, with famous views of the Matterhorn and many glaciers.
Riffelsee Lake & Iconic Matterhorn View, Zermatt, Switzerland
A small mountain lake above Zermatt, Switzerland, famous for the perfect reflection of the Matterhorn in its calm water.
Nature spots in the Swiss Alps on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit parks & nature spots in the Swiss Alps
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over the places on this page.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for the places on this page.