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1. VAL MASINO AND VAL DI MELLO: (NATURAL RESERVE AND PARK); VAL MASINO AND VAL DI MELLO NATURE AND CLIMBING PARADISE The Val Masino and its side valleys are described as a climbing paradise thanks to the vertiginous granite walls and breathtaking nature. ...; Created on 08 May 2018
2. ASCONA: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); ASCONA THE PEARL OR LAKE MAGGIORE Ascona is often called the "Pearl of Lake Maggiore" because of its cultural heritage and its touristic allure. It is situated in the Ticino region, near the delta ...; Created on 24 June 2015
3. MEERSBURG: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); MEERSBURG THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF LAKE CONSTANCE This small town, dominated by one of the oldest residential castles in Germany, is undoubtedly one of the most characteristic medieval locations of ...; Created on 25 September 2018
4. PFANDERSPITZE: (FAMILY ACTIVITIES); THE PANORAMIC PFANDERSPITZE AND THE ALPEN WILDPARK The Mount Pfander (Pfanderspitze) is the panoramic balcony of the Constance lake. The new cable car (Pfänderbahn) will wizz you off to the up ...; Created on 09 September 2018
5. WEGGIS: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); WEGGIS THE RIVIERA OF LAKE LUCERNE The beautiful village of Weggis is situated in a quiet bay on Lake Lucerne at the south west flank of Mount Rigi. WHAT TO DO IN WEGGIS WHERE TO SLEEP ...; Created on 24 September 2018
6. CARASC TIBETAN BRIDGE: (FAMILY ACTIVITIES); AN AMAZING FAMILY EXPERIENCE THE CARASC TIBETAN BRIDGE The Tibetan bridge in Carasc is an unusual destination containing an exciting mixture of nature, culture and adventure. This is an easy excursion ...; Created on 15 March 2019
7. LUCERNE: (CITIES OF THE ALPS); LUCERNE PEARL OF SWITZERLAND Thanks to its impressive mountain panorama, its lakeside setting, its charming historic centre and accessibility to limitless excursions, Lucerne (Luzern in German) ...; Created on 10 December 2015
8. MOUNT PILATUS: (TRAIN FUNICULAR AND CABLEWAY); MOUNT PILATUS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE ABOVE LUCERNE Whether you take the world's steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad or the panorama gondolas and aerial cableway from Kriens, the Mount Pilatus ...; Created on 10 December 2015
9. FILM FESTIVAL LOCARNO: (MUSIC AND CULTURAL EVENTS); LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL STARS AT LAKE MAGGIORE TheLocarno Film Festival is the most significant cinema related events in Switzerland and considered to be one of the most important in Europe. The ...; Created on 25 June 2015
10. VADUZ: (CITIES OF THE ALPS); VADUZ THE CAPITAL OF LIECHTENSTEIN The main attraction of the city is, undoubtedly, the Castle of Vaduz, official residence of the Prince, located on a plateau from which you can enjoy a splendid ...; Created on 06 November 2015
11. CHIAVENNA: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); CHIAVENNA THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE IN THE CENTER OF THE ALPS The romantic town of Chiavenna, awarded the orange flag of quality by the Italian Touring Club, is the main town of ValChiavenna, with Valtellina ...; Created on 25 September 2013
12. ACQUAFRAGGIA WATERFALLS: (WATERFALL AND CANYON); A SPECTACLE OF THE NATURE, THE ACQUAFRAGGIA WATERFALLS IN PIURO The high Acquafraggia waterfalls are situated in Piuro a town of Bregaglia Valley. With a double jumps of 150m, this nature reserve ...; Created on 25 September 2018
13. PROSCIUTTO SAN DANIELE HAM: (ALPINE FOOD AND DISHES); PROSCIUTTO SAN DANIELE THE HAM FROM THE ITALIAN ALPS San Daniele cured ham is a culinary product of excellence. It comes from Friuli at the gateway to the Alps, more specifically from a town called ...; Created on 24 February 2019
14. BRESAOLA: (ALPINE FOOD AND DISHES); BRESAOLA SALTED BEEF OF VALTELLINA AND VALCHIAVENNA Bresaola of Valtellina, or Brisaola in the valley of Chiavenna, is a typical salted beef that has been aged two or three months, until it becomes ...; Created on 11 January 2019
15. VERTEMATE PALACE: (CASTLES FORTS AND VILLAS); VERTEMATE FRANCHI PALACE IN PIURO Discover and feel the atmosphere of ancient times. The Vertemate Franchi Palace is located in Prosto di Piuro, only two kilometres from Chiavenna. WHAT ...; Created on 23 September 2014
16. FUSSEN: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); FUSSEN ROMANTIC TOWN IN ALLGAU The renowned tourist resort of Füssen, at the southern edge of the Romantic Route, is an ideal base for visiting the legendary Ludwig II Castles; Neuschwanstein and ...; Created on 06 November 2015
17. 007 BUNGY JUMPING: (AIR SPORT); 007 BUNGY JUMPING - VERZASCA DAM Taken from the original James Bond film „Goldeneye“ where Pierce Brosnan, made the infamous dam jump, it was a 220m drop and an incredible world record. ...; Created on 29 October 2018
18. BELLAGIO: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); BELLAGIO THE PEARL OF THE COMO LAKE Bellagio is located at the top of the peninsula that splits the Lake Como into two branches; it is definitely the most famous and visited destination of the area. ...; Created on 29 October 2015
19. LINDAU: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); LINDAU THE CITY ISLAND OF THE BODENSEE The old town of Lindau is located on a 70 hectare Island on Lake Constance (Bodensee) and thanks to its centuries-old buildings, the lively squares and picturesque ...; Created on 06 November 2015
20. SOGLIO: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); SOGLIO THE PANORAMIC VILLAGE OF THE BREGAGLIA VALLEY The best reason to visit Soglio, located in the Bregaglia valley part of the Swiss Alps, is the characteristic alpine architecture of this village ...; Created on 06 October 2018
21. STEIN AM RHEIN: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); STEIN AM RHEIN MEDIEVAL VILLAGE ON THE RHINE Stein am Rhein is one of the most beautiful and well preserved medieval towns in Switzerland, famous for its splendid frescoed houses and characteristic ...; Created on 06 November 2015
22. CANNOBIO: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); CANNOBIO A CHARMING VILLAGE OF LAKE MAGGIORE Cannobio is a charming village in the italian part of Lake Maggiore. With its beautiful promenade in the historic centre, its medieval facades , its local ...; Created on 22 March 2017
23. BREGENZ: (CITIES OF THE ALPS); BREGENZ - LAKE CONSTANCE'S INTRIGUING CITY Situated in a beautiful sheltered bay at the eastern end of Lake Constance, Bregenz is best known for its stunning open-air floating theatre: the"Festspiel ...; Created on 31 May 2018
24. ZEPPELIN AIR MUSEUM: (MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS); DISCOVER THE FLYING GIANTS IN THE ZEPPELIN AIR MUSEUM The Zeppelin airships, called after their creator Ferdinand von Zeppelin, were built in Friedrichshafen and were the first air ships to fly over ...; Created on 06 November 2015
25. ST. MORITZ: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); ST. MORITZ ENGADIN ELEGANT ALPINE SCENARY St. Moritz is located on the upper side of the Engadin valley, famous for its impressive, unspoilt Alpine scenery. The combination of lakes and mountains ...; Created on 20 February 2019
26. TRACCIOLINO TRAIL: (MTB AND CYCLISM); TRACCIOLINO THE PANORAMIC MTB TRAIL The Tracciolino trail, at the altitude of 850m, was built to connect the structures of an hydroelectric system, between the artificial lake of Moledana, in the ...; Created on 04 March 2015
27. SAVOGNIN: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); SAVOGNIN FAMILY RESORT AND NATURE IN GRAUBUNDEN The perfect vacation resort for the whole family.This tranquil town lies in the high sweeping Surses valley, between Tiefencastel, the Julierpass and ...; Created on 25 February 2017
28. THE TYPICAL CROTTI: (WATERFALL AND CANYON); CROTTI OF VAL CHIAVENNA AND THE "SOREL" AIR The Crotti of Valchiavenna are natural ravines which penetrate within the remains of ancient landslides in the distant past have become detached from the ...; Created on 07 October 2013
29. MAGGIA VALLEY: (TREKKING AND SHORT WALKS); MAGGIA VALLEY FORGET YOUR WORRIES This unique river landscape, with its countless waterfalls, high mountain peaks, deserted mountain pastures, blue mountain lakes, picturesque villages and side valleys, ...; Created on 24 June 2015
30. NEUSCHWANSTEIN: (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES); NEUSCHWANSTEIN AND HOHENSCHWANGAU CASTLES The Alp’s Bavarian fairy tale castle. The castle made famous all over the world by Walt Disney film “The Sleeping Beauty ". Neuschwanstein, built by King ...; Created on 06 November 2015
31. SAVOGNO: (ALPINE VILLAGES); SAVOGNO A UNIQUE VILLAGE IN THE ALPS Savogno is located on the sunny panoramic terrace above the Aquafraggia waterfalls, in the village of Piuro, at an altitude of 932 m. Savogno is a unique example ...; Created on 16 November 2015
32. CORNIZZOLO PARAGLIDING PARADISE: (AIR SPORT); MOUNT CORNIZZOLO A PARAGLIDING PARADISE FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERTS Discover the Lake Como and get a bird’s eye view from over the mountains The mount Cornizzolo (1240m), above the village of Suello ...; Created on 15 June 2016
33. MAINAU ISLAND: (LAKES AND ISLANDS); MAINAU ISLAND THE QUEEN OF THE FLOWERS The Island of Mainau, only a few kilometres from Constance, is one of the most unforgettable attractions for garden lovers. WHAT TO DO ON THE MAINAU ...; Created on 06 November 2015
34. THE RHEINFALL: (WATERFALL AND CANYON); RHEINFALL THE WATERFALLS OF THE RHINE The Rheinfall (Rhine falls) also known as the Schaffhausen Waterfalls, offer a grandiose spectacle. In the centre stands a mighty rock that has been forcing ...; Created on 06 November 2015
35. BERNINA EXPRESS: (TRAIN FUNICULAR AND CABLEWAY); THE LITTLE RED TRAIN UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE PROPERTY Bernina express is one of the most spectacular ways to cross the Alps. An unforgettable train ride across the Bernina pass at an altitude of 2250m. ...; Created on 27 February 2017
36. MOTTARONE AND ALPYLAND: (ALPS FAMILY HOLIDAYS); MOTTARONE TREKKING AND FUN OVER LAKE MAGGIORE This pleasant itinerary is connected to Baveno Monte Mottarrone, and goes back up the sides of the mountain to a height of 1491, crossing woods and grazing ...; Created on 19 June 2016
37. SAGRA DEI CROTTI: (FOOD FESTIVAL); SAGRA DEI CROTTI FOOD FESTIVAL IN CHIAVENNA The Sagra dei crotti is an annual festival taking place in Chiavenna, in the second week-end of September. It is a great kermess of cultural, gastronomic ...; Created on 26 May 2014
38. VERZASCA VALLEY: (TREKKING AND SHORT WALKS); OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN THE GREEN VERZASCA VALLEY The Verzasca Valley is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating river valleys in the Swiss Alps. It is south of the Gotthard Pass, in the Tessin region, ...; Created on 24 June 2015
39. ANDERMATT: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); ANDERMATT - ACROSS 8 PASSES IN THE HEARTH OF SWISS ALPS This peaceful town at the foot of the Gottard Massiv boasts an idyllic strategic position, at the crossroads of the biggest major Alpine artery ...; Created on 22 May 2018
40. PREDA BERGÜN: (FAMILY ACTIVITIES); PREDA BERGUN THE FAMOUS TOBOGGAN TRACK OF THE ALBULA PASS Directly from St. Moritz or Thusis is possible to reach the small village of Preda and the famous toboggan track of full excitement on wooden ...; Created on 27 February 2017
41. VIA SEPTIMER: (TREKKING AND SHORT WALKS); VIA SEPTIMER AN UNFORGETTABLE HISTORICAL TRAIL The Via Septimer with the Via Spluga and Via Bregaglia are three classic and cultural hiking routes in the central Alps which, throughout the centuries, ...; Created on 28 February 2017
42. BOULDERING IN TESSIN: (CLIMBING AND BOULDERING); THE BEST BOULDERING SITES OF TESSIN AND LAKE MAGGIORE Its exceptional beauty, uncontaminated nature, high quality rocks and wide selection of routes of varying difficulty, makes Tessin and Lake Maggiore ...; Created on 01 November 2018
43. CASTLES OF BELLINZONA: (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES); THE MEDIEVAL CASTLES OF BELLINZONA The Bellinzona castles are one of Switzerland’s main tourist attractions. Because the ancient walls are still beautifully intact making it one of the only medieval ...; Created on 24 June 2015
44. VAL BODENGO: (WATER SPORT); VAL BODENGO THE CANYONING PARADISE Val Bodengo is a lateral valley of Valchiavenna and thanks to the river Bodengo, is one of the most famous areas in Europe for canyoning. WHAT TO DO IN ...; Created on 15 June 2018
45. LOCARNO: (CITIES OF THE ALPS); LOCARNO THE SWISS CITY OF LAKE MAGGIORE Locarno is situated in the Ticino region, near the delta of the Maggia River, nearby the beautiful Ascona. Its unique position, Mediterranean climate and warm ...; Created on 24 June 2015
46. FELDKIRCH: (TOWNS OF THE ALPS); FELDKIRCH AND THE SCHATTENBURG CASTLE MUSEUM This gorgeous town is definitely worth a visit for those who decide to spend their holidays on the shores of the nearby Lake Constance. WHAT ...; Created on 06 November 2015
47. MOUNT RIGI: (FAMILY EXCURSIONS); MOUNT RIGI LUCERNE LAKE PANORAMIC POINT Mount Rigi is known in the Lucerne area as the “Queen of the Mountains” because of its breathtaking view on the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne, and the many hikes ...; Created on 29 November 2018
48. ABBEY OF PIONA: (CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS PLACES); THE ABBEY OF PIONA AND THE PRECIOUS IMPERIAL DROPS The panoramic and isolated place where the Abbey of Piona is located has an ancient origin. It is a small peninsula surrounded by the Como Lake ...; Created on 29 October 2015
49. GLACIER EXPRESS: (TRAIN FUNICULAR AND CABLEWAY); GLACIER EXPRESS TROUGH SWITZERLAND FROM ST. MORITZ TO ZERMATT This incredible train journey, is really and emotional adventure, that takes you a little over 8 hours and gives you a taste of the most ...; Created on 27 February 2017
50. ALBIGNA: (CLIMBING AND BOULDERING); ALBIGNA THE CLIMBING PARADISE The valley of Albigna, a side valley of Bregaglia in the swiss Alps, is characterised by its huge dam. Albigna it is a paradise for free climbing on granite walls, ...; Created on 06 November 2015