Swiss Alps

#8 among destinations in Switzerland

Winter sport, Ski area

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Nestled in the heart of Europe, the Swiss Alps stand as an iconic testament to the pristine beauty and thrilling adventure that Switzerland has to offer. Known for their majestic peaks, the Alps provide a premier ski area that attracts winter sports enthusiasts from around the globe.

The Swiss Alps boast some of the world's most renowned ski resorts, such as Zermatt, with its view of the Matterhorn, and St. Moritz, a playground for the rich and famous. The region offers a diverse range of slopes, catering to all skill levels from beginner to expert. With state-of-the-art lift systems and well-groomed trails, the Swiss Alps ensure a superior skiing experience.

Apart from skiing, the Alps offer a wealth of other winter activities, including snowboarding, tobogganing, and cross-country skiing. The picturesque landscapes also serve as a backdrop for those who prefer a quieter engagement with nature, such as snowshoeing or winter hiking.

The Swiss Alps are not only a winter destination. As the snow melts, the region transforms into a summer paradise for hikers, climbers, and nature lovers. The alpine meadows bloom with wildflowers, and the clear mountain air revitalizes the spirit.

Local name: Schweizer Alpen Coordinates: 46°33'33"N, 8°33'41"E

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TicinoSwitzerland

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Swiss Alps – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jugendherberge Hospental, Lago della Sella, Gotthard Pass, Gemsstock.

4.1 miN
Forts and castles
Jugendherberge Hospental, Hospental
105 min walk • Hospental Castle or Langobarden Tower is a ruined medieval castle in the municipality of Hospental in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
1.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago della Sella
47 min walk • Lago della Sella is a reservoir near St. Gotthard Pass in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The gravity dam with a height of 36 m was completed in 1947. The dam was planned and built under control of the Swiss engineer Fritz Gigax.
0.4 miSE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Gotthard Pass, Airolo
11 min walk • The Gotthard Pass or St. Gotthard Pass at 2,106 m is a mountain pass in the Alps traversing the Saint-Gotthard Massif and connecting northern with southern Switzerland.
4.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gemsstock
105 min walk • Gemsstock is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Andermatt in the canton of Uri. A glacier named Gurschenfirn lies over its northern flanks. The Gemsstock is a subpeak of the higher Chastelhorn, lying approximately one kilometre south-west.
5.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Rotondo
137 min walk • Pizzo Rotondo is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps. At 3,190 metres above sea level, it is the highest mountain lying on the border between the cantons of Ticino and Valais, as well as the highest summit of the Lepontine Alps lying between Nufenen Pass and Lukmanier Pass.
1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Lucendro
25 min walk • Lago di Lucendo is a reservoir at the St. Gotthard Pass in the municipality of Airolo of the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The dam Lucendro with a height of 73 m was completed in 1947.
2.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Lucendro
62 min walk • Pizzo Lucendro is a 2,963-metre-high mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Ticino. It overlooks St. Gotthard Pass and Lake Lucendro on its east side.
2.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Centrale
73 min walk • Pizzo Centrale is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Ticino. At 2,999 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit overlooking Gotthard Pass from the east.
4.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Leckihorn
125 min walk • The Leckihorn is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Valais and Uri. Its summit is also named Gross Leckihorn to distinguish it from a lower summit named Chli Leckihorn.
1.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fibbia
34 min walk • The Fibbia is a 2,738 m high mountain in the Swiss Lepontine Alps; the Fibbia overlooks the Gotthard Pass, in the canton of Ticino.
4.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Witenwasserenstock
119 min walk • The Witenwasserenstock is a peak between the Swiss cantons of Valais and Uri, located in the Lepontine Alps. Close to the summit lies the tripoint border between the cantons of Valais, Uri and Ticino and the triple watershed of the Rhine, Po and Rhône basins.