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Category: Mountain Viewpoint
Kronberg – Family Mountain near Appenzell
Visit this fun mountain area near Appenzell with a coaster, zipline-park, fairytale playground, and spectacular views of the Alpstein mountain range.
Rigi Classic Round Trip from Lucerne (boat + mountain train)
Details for the classic Rigi round trip tour from Lucerne, including a boat ride, cogwheel mountain train, and cable car. Add-on a hike for a full day outing.
Alp Grüm & Lake Palü: How to Visit
  • Easy
  • 1 h
  • 2.6 k
  • 150m
Viewpoint over beautiful alpine lake surrounded by mountains.
Männlichen Viewpoint & Royal Walk
  • Easy
  • .75 h
  • 1.72 k
  • 120m
  • 120m
Easy to reach mountain viewpoint and alpine playground above Grindelwald and Wengen with optional “Royal Walk” to panorama views across entire Jungfrau Region.
Hoher Kasten – Mountain Viewpoint near Appenzell
Ride cable car to tall mountain in eastern Switzerland with views of six countries and Alpstein mountains.
27 Best Views in Switzerland for Non-Hikers
The best Swiss mountain viewpoints to visit that are easy to reach with cable cars and mountain trains.
11 Best Swiss Mountain Viewpoints to Visit in Winter
Swiss mountains you can visit during the off-season (late fall and spring) when other mountain resorts and trails are closed.
20 Best Mountain Viewpoints for November in Switzerland
The few Swiss mountains that stay open in November after hiking season ends, so you can enjoy the views and perhaps hike if the weather cooperates.
15 Stunning Sunrise Rides in Switzerland
Swiss mountains that offer early morning cable car rides in summer to watch the sunrise.
Summer Snow • 6 Best places to go in Switzerland
Where you can see snow in Switzerland in summer, including glaciers that offer summer sledding and skiing.
Top 10 Photo Spots You Must Visit in Switzerland
How to get to the most popular viewpoints in Switzerland so you can take the same gorgeous photos you see on social media.
Gornergrat: How to Visit & One Day Itinerary
  • Easy
  • .5 h
  • 1 k
  • 30m
  • 0m
Ride a cogwheel train to reach this spectacular viewpoint (3089m) above Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn and Gorner glacier.

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