Top 5 photo spots in Switzerland

Switzerland and its spectacular landscapes are a must for photography enthusiasts. That’s why we have created a top 5 of the most beautiful photo spots in Switzerland . We hope to introduce you to beautiful landscapes and make you want to travel to these breathtaking places.

Disclaimer : This is not a travel guide . If you would like to know more about each place mentioned in this article, please visit the website of the Swiss tourist office .

FURKA PASS

The Furka Pass connects Andermatt, in the canton of Uri, to Gletsch, in the canton of Valais. It is part of the popular three-pass circuit with the Grimsel and the Susten. In summer, a trip on the nostalgic steam train from Realp to Gletsch on the Furka line is an unforgettable experience.

LAUTERBRUNNEN

Lauterbrunnen is one of those rare paradises where nature, totally preserved, has kept its rights and whose landscapes resemble those of a painting: intact, powerful and perfectly highlighted . Whether you find yourself there to indulge in the joys of hiking , winter or extreme sports, or simply to contemplate its alpine landscapes and recharge your batteries , Lauterbrunnen is a small digest of the best Switzerland has to offer.

RHÔNE

The Route du Rhône crosses the Valais at the foot of imposing mountains , along the river, by calm and charming paths. Then it follows the shores of Lake Geneva along the quayside lined with palm trees and through the picturesque vineyards of Lavaux, to Geneva.

ZERMATT

On the Italian border of Valais, the southernmost canton of French-speaking Switzerland, Zermatt nestles at the end of 30 km of the Nikolaital valley, at the foot of the Matterhorn, the most photographed mountain in the world. Almost a third of the Alpine peaks of more than 4000 meters majestically frame the ski resort of Zermatt which has become, as a result, the paradise of the most experienced mountaineers .

SAXER LÜCKE

Staubern und Saxer Lücke is a 3.1 kilometer point-to-point trail located near Frümsen, St. Gallen, Switzerland. The trail runs alongside a lake and its difficulty is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running.

Here is the end of this top 5 on the best photo spots in Switzerland . These places are worth visiting if you like great landscapes, mountain air and long hikes.