Our favorite activity while in Zermatt. We arrived via the loop trail (Blatten via Gorner Gorge)…read morewhich put us entering from the far end. This direction of travel through made our trip all down stairs. If you enter the other way (from the entrance where you pay (5.50 each), you'll be going up a bit of short, steep stairs. Either way you choose to go the gorge is amazing. We started the trail in the morning and never met anyone until we entered the gorge, still only meeting 2 people while down in it. Highly recommend! And if you fancy a bit more of a hike we found that loop trail to be great beginning to end.

Along the twisting mountain road leading to the historic Furka pass you'll find the location where…read moreJames Bond's Aston Martin shredded the tires of Tilly Masterson's Ford Mustang. Beautiful scenery and a perfect route to take for a day excursion when you are in Andermatt.

Learn from our mistakes! Check the weather in advance before committing. Also avoid the first train…read moreat 7am unless you are okay with waiting or walking around for an hour until places start opening around 9. It took us only about 30-45 minutes to walk around the viewpoints outside. The days leading up to our visit, it showed partially sunny weather, but the morning of, the weather showed rain. However we'd already gotten the tickets, so we went but couldn't see any of the mountain peaks due to the clouds. It was cold, windy, and there was some hail, and nothing was open. Unfortunate, but I'm sure it would have been an amazing experience another time. The train ride was smooth, and the staff were gruff but helpful.

This was one of the highlights of our trip. You get to Gornergrat via a train that is located…read moredirectly across from the main train station (you can also buy your tickets here). It takes about 30-45 minutes to get there. Once in Gongergrat, there's a viewing platform and skiing. For non skiers, you can go one stop down to Rotenboden and you can rent a sledge (sleigh) for the day for 15 CHF. It has a trail that takes you to Riffelberg where there's a restaurant and bar.

Came here at the recommendation of a friend living in Zurich. Such a wonderful experience. The…read moresmall island is a short boat ride from Locarno (also a short boat ride from Ascona). Entrance fee was small (about 8CHF). But wow, what a view! And the flowers! Heavenly. The smell of Jasmine was everywhere. Loved the flowers from around the globe, the Roman "bath" and the Bamboo garden. Very easy to spend an entire day here. A must visit, especially if you like nature, flowers, spectacular views, and the outdoors.

Want to step back into medieval times? Then definitely check out the Château de La Bâtiaz. This…read moreis a 13th Century medieval castle built as a fortress, not a residence, in order to protect the neighboring area. No fancy royal balls were thrown here, the only thing thrown here most likely were large objects from a catapult. From Martigny, you need to walk across the river, out of town, and up into the cliffs. It's a short trek, but worth it. Check out the website for information on visiting times. We went during the off season, but were lucky to catch a demonstration of one of the many catapults they have on display in the courtyard as you enter the castle. There is supposed to be a display of torture devices, and while there were a few, I think that either it was shut down for the season, as we went through the turn style without having to pay, or, it was under renovation. We climbed up the tower (which it appears you typically have to pay for, but for some reason there was no ability to pay - you just walked up at the time), and from the top of the tower is a great view of the region. Also, one of the special surprises was that there is a medieval tavern on site. The food was really good! They also appear to put on shows at the castle during the open season. I would definitely go back.

Very original and good medieval food and service :)read more

WOOOOW! Absolutely incredible experience. The caves themselves are stunning. They were full of…read morebeautiful grottos, unique rock formations, and breathtaking scenery throughout. The views from the top and outside are truly magical, overlooking a massive lake that makes the entire visit feel surreal. QUICK heads-up... there is quite a bit of walking and many steps, and some areas can be slippery, so it may not be ideal for anyone with limited mobility. That said, if you're able to do the walk, it's 100% worth it. A truly beautiful and memorable experience.

Advertised as one of the largest cave systems in Switzerland, St. Beatus is a unique experience, a…read morebreak from the blue lakes and green hills. Just so others don't get bamboozled like me, just be aware that there is an intense hill to walk up, just to get to the entrance. Our group was not prepared at all and being in the middle of the summer, everyone was sweating by the time we got to the top. It doesn't seem like there's much parking and the caves are a popular tourist attraction. We took the bus from Interlaken for free with the guest cards and I would say it's the least amount of hassle since you don't have to fight for parking. Sit or stand on the right side of the bus on the way back to Interlaken for views of the lake. You can buy tickets online but if you're staying in Interlaken, wait until you get your free guest card before buying tickets in-person for some discounts. Unfortunately, there are no discounts with the Half Fare or Swiss Pass. There were two places that I could tell that sold tickets on-site. One was a gift shop halfway up the hill and the other was right at the top. Once inside the caves, the temperature drastically drops. I saw some people in thicker jackets but it was such a cool relief from hiking up and I never felt like it was too cold. Wear shoes with decent grip because it can be slippery walking in the caves. Overall, it took about an hour to go in and out. There's a couple of good photo spots and informational boards scattered throughout the path. When we were done with the cave, we stayed for a bit at the restaurant to enjoy the views and some refreshments. For starters, it sits on top of a beautiful waterfall and you can see the beautiful, blue waters of Lake Thun.

My boyfriend has been my guide through Switzerland and decided today we'd visit the Tower of Fart…read more I know apparently how you pronouce Peilz sounds the same as the word fart. Later on I'll be reviewing the Castle of to shit. Anyways, this tower is situated near the lake and is in the city near Nestle. Yes the company is from Switzerland. Saw the building too. The tower has some kind of walk way to it, but it was closed when we got to the door. We then took a walk around the tower. There was a cave with water dripping through the top as it was raining when we were there. Also a little area full of yachts. Cute place to meander around. The museum of games is here too.

One of the most beautiful mountains in Switzerland…read more Several cows are up here too with their cowbells Very idyllic The royal walk is a bit of a trek so bring your walking sticks The kids park has a unique slide built like a cow and you exit out the mouth Very cool place!!

We were here (September) to make our way down to Lauterbrunnen. Fabulous views in all directions,…read moreespecially of the Eiger and down to Wengen and the valley below. Play area, restaurant with patio seating, Panorama Point. In fall, a great less-crowded spot for epic views.