This subterranean lake has a length of around 300 meters, which they say makes this the largest…read morenatural underground lake in Europe. Even better it can be explored during a 30 minute boat ride. Most of the guides are able to speak in English, so they translated sections of the tour to those of us on the row boat that were English speaking. The lake is open the 19th of March to the 1st of November. You can take the train easily to St. Leonard and then walk up. At the entrance to the lake is a small cafe and trinket tourist shop, where you can purchase your ticket for 10 CHF. In Switzerland, very few places have indoor air conditioning, so it is hard to find a place to get out of the heat to relax. One extremely hot day, we decided to check out the underground lake. As you walk down the stairs to get onto the boat you can feel the temperature drop significantly. The guide told us that no matter what time of the year the temperature remains the same down there. It was amazing to be on a boat in a cave, you feel like you are in a movie. The water is so clear you can see to the bottom. It was beautiful. The 10 CHF was definitely worth the 30 minute retreat from the hot heat. We almost went on the boat a second time because it was so enjoyable. They have fish that they placed into the lake to keep the water clean. There were HUGE. You could see them swarming all around the boat.

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.

From the statue of Freddie Mercury, it's almost a perfect 2 miles down to the Chateau du Chillon…read moreand the whole walk is gorgeous, planted with stunning flowers throughout. It gets much nicer the closer you get to Montreux, but you'll find them the whole way down. A well paved path, it's pretty highly used by all manner of walkers, runners, and dogs. Not to be missed - definitely take it to/from the castle if you have the time.

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.

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.

Such a great way to see Gimmelwald, Murren and the summit of the Schilthorn. When you arrive, you…read morehave the option to going to any or all of the stops. This was by far the easiest way of getting to Gimmelwald or Murren without hiking and it is the only way to the summit of the Schilthorn. The cable car takes about 6 minutes to get to Gimmelwald and about 12 to Murren. The summit is a 30 minute ride. You will need to stop at each stop and transfer to another cable car to go up higher. Buying tickets was easy and the associates speak multiple languages. We took the cable car to Murren and it was €22 round trip. We were also able to get off in Gimmelwald for a peek around the village. The staff are very friendly and each station has restrooms and are clean. The cars are a less than 20 minute drive from Interlaken on a beautiful mountain road. Try out this cable car and you won't be disappointed.

We had an excellent time at Schiltorn!! Truly Breathtaking views of the mountain…read more The cable cars are truly worth it in order to see the views of the Swiss Alps. You won't regret paying the money. You just can't appreciate the beauty of these mountains until you get up there. You can buy your ticket for the cable car at the local train station or at the park. There is more to do than just look at beautiful scenery 1. Cliff walking (Free) 2. impressive, modern, interactive, fun James Bond exhibition to commemorate the making of part of the 1967 OHMSS 007 movie (Free) 3. Several restaurant 4. Rotating 360 degree Restaurant Check the weather forecast, as there's no point in going up if the mountains if they are covered in clouds. I would try to go when there are clear skies (no rain/clouds), so you can truly appreciate the sky views. You can find a 24hour live web- footage of the Views from the website to see if the skies are clear. Snow blindness is also very real. Bring your sunglasses and sunscreen. FYI VERY IMPORTANT - if you are a tourist in Switzerland - consider buying Travel pass when you go based on the number of days you stay. You get several perks of buying the Swiss Pass. 1. With this Pass- you get to ride all trains boats and buses for free. 2.With the pass you also get 50% off all Skylifts/trams taking you up to the mountain tops. FYI if you think you will save money by buying Swiss train tickets individually, you probably wont. The individual price value for a single train ticket is very expensive. Especially if you are going from major cities to country side. You may need to use several trains.

Valere Basilica i s a fortified church which stands on an opposite hill from the hill on which the…read moreCastle of Tourbillon lies. Valere was built during the 12th and 13th centuries and obtained the rank of minor basilica at the time of the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1984. This was the first time I have been to a castle - that was really a Church. It is quite impressive and the inside is well preserved. There is even an organ on the west side of the basilica that is believed to have been built in 1425, which would make it one of the oldest organs in the world that still works. Its pipes are arranged to form a rough outline of a church. There is a small museum here that you need to pay extra to enter. I didn't enter the museum when I was there as I was running out of time, and the church itself was pretty impressive to explore by itself.

From Valere there is a great overview on the city of Sion and the surroundingsread more

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.