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 Mount Jungfrau are one of the best ways 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 prestigious Economic Forum.
Alpine village Rosswald
A small, quiet resort in the Swiss Alps
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 7 places.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for 7 places on this page.