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Bachlaeger Waterfall view with Swiss Alps from Grindelwald First

10 Photos That Will Make You Wish You Were In Switzerland

Quaint Alpine towns, towering mountains, and picturesque cities with medieval landmarks amaze Switzerland’s visitors. So, let’s take a virtual journey to Zürich, Lucerne, and the Bernese Oberland in 10 photos of Switzerland!

Disclosure: This post showcasing Switzerland travel photos contains some affiliate links. When you click on or make a purchase from one of these links, I may earn a commission. Of course, this is at no extra cost to you, and I only recommend products and services I have or would use myself. 


10 Photos of Switzerland That Will Make You Want to Be There Now

Colorful Blooms Along Zürichsee

Colorful flowers in front of a lakefront in Zurich, Switzerland
While walking along the Zürichsee (Lake Zürich) in summer, you’ll see beds of colorful flowers planted along the lakefront. (© Erin Klema)

Switzerland Travel Tip: If you plan to travel by train in Switzerland, purchase a Swiss Travel Pass for your trip. These rail and tourism passes also include unlimited boat rides with the exception of specialty cruises, such as brunch or dinner cruises.

With your Swiss Travel Pass, you’ll have access to the scenic round-trip cruise around Lake Zürich. You can also hop off to explore the surrounding lakefront towns. Best of all, there is no additional fee for this activity unless you purchase a snack or beverage on board. And yes, you can enjoy this relaxing cruise with a glass of wine. 😉

To take one of these round-trip Lake Zürich cruises, head to the dock at Bürkliplatz, where Bahnhofstrasse meets the lake in Zürich.

Stay Nearby: Hotel Seehof Zurich, a stylish boutique hotel with 20 nautically themed rooms and a Japanese restaurant, puts you only steps from Lake Zürich and the Zürich Opera House in the trendy Seefeld neighborhood.

Alternatively, you could stay at the Ambassador, a boutique four-star hotel with an onsite restaurant and rooftop terrace.

Zürich Altstadt

View of Old Town Zurich and Limmat River
From Lindenhof hill, you’ll see this picturesque view of the Limmat River and Altstadt, including the medieval quarter Niederdorf, referred to by locals as “Dörfli” meaning “little village.” (© Erin Klema)

Stay Nearby: KINDLI Hotel, a boutique 3.5-star hotel, from which it’s just a short uphill walk to this scenic view. From personal experience, the onsite KINDLI Restaurant is a cozy spot to enjoy an al fresco lunch of classic European fare.

Moody Sky Over Grossmünster

Riverboat cruises along Limmat River in Old Town Zurich with Grossmuenster cathedral in background
Across the Limmat River, the Romanesque-style Grossmünster church towers over Altstadt with its twin towers, one of the most recognized landmarks of Zürich.

Stay Nearby: The beautiful riverfront Storchen Zürich, a luxurious five-star hotel, is only a five-minute stroll to Grossmünster.

Church of St. Peter

The Church of St. Peter's clock peeking through alleyway of colorful buildings displaying Swiss flag
St. Peter is one of four churches in Zürich’s Altstadt and has the largest church clock in Europe. (© Erin Klema)

Zürich Through An Aperol Spritz

Hand holding Aperol Spritz under tan umbrella with view of Zurich, Switzerland
Through the glass of my Aperol Spritz, you’ll see the clock tower of St. Peter in Zürich’s Altstadt. (© Erin Klema)

Chapel Bridge View In Lucerne, Switzerland

View over river with Swiss city of Lucerne in background and flowers in foreground
Constructed in the 1300s, the medieval Chapel Bridge in Lucerne is Europe’s oldest wooden bridge. (© Erin Klema)

Switzerland Travel Tip: If you are crunched for time, consider visiting Lucerne as a day trip from Zürich. One of the best ways to do this is by booking a guided excursion to Mount Titlis and Lucerne.

Stay Nearby: If you want stay within walking distance of the Chapel Bridge, your best option is the family-owned, five-star Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern. For a room with a view of the Chapel Bridge, take a look at Hotel des Balances. I also recommend The Hotel Lucerne, Autograph Collection, where my family enjoyed sitting on the private balcony of our penthouse suite.

Jungfraujoch – Top Of Europe

Swiss Alps mountain view from Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe
At 11,332 feet (3,454 meters) above sea level, Jungfraujoch is Europe’s highest train destination. At the Top of Europe, you’ll see ice sculptures, play in the snow (even in July), and see multiple peaks over 4,000 meters (13.1K+ feet). (© Erin Klema)

Switzerland Travel Tip: If you are spending at least three days in the Jungfrau region and have purchased a Swiss Travel Pass, the Jungfrau Travel Pass may also be financially beneficial.

Why? Well, for one thing, it includes a special reduced price for visiting Jungfraujoch.

Plus, the Jungfrau Travel Pass covers all mountain rail travel in the region. Therefore, you can easily travel between Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and Mürren.

Stay Nearby: Since Jungfraujoch is only accessible via rail from Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, staying in one of those destinations would be most convenient. Based on my experience, I highly recommend Boutique Hotel Glacier in Grindelwald.

Opened in spring 2018 after full renovations, Hotel Glacier offers stunning Eiger mountain views, stylish rooms, and a fantastic restaurant. You can read more about my fabulous stay at Hotel Glacier.

Bachläger Waterfall In Grindelwald, Switzerland

Bachlaeger Waterfall view with Swiss Alps from Grindelwald First
From the mountainside Grindelwald First Cliff Walk, Alpine pastures, snowcapped mountains covered by clouds, and the Bachläger Waterfall emerge into sight as you make your way to a terrace that extends approximately 147 feet (45 meters) into the air. (© Erin Klema)

Grindelwald First Cliff Walk

Swiss Alps mountain view from Grindelwald First Cliff Walk
The Grindelwald First Cliff Walk presented by Tissot offers jaw-dropping mountain views. (© Erin Klema)

Switzerland Travel Tip: When visiting Grindelwald, budget at least half a day for Grindelwald First – Top of Adventure activities.

I recommend starting with a scenic gondola ride up to the top. Then spend about 30 minutes walking the mountainside Cliff Walk for breathtaking Alpine views dotted with paragliders.

Other summertime activities include zip lining on the First Glider and First Flyer and riding mountain carts or Trottibikes down the mountain.

If you aren’t planning to stay in the Jungfrau region, visiting Grindelwald First is possible as a day trip from Zürich or Lucerne.

Friedhof Cemetery in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Friedhof Cemetery in Lauterbrunnen, Swtizerland

Switzerland Travel Tip: Hiking in the Lauterbrunnen Valley is a popular activity because of its many waterfalls — 72 of them in fact!

On a day trip to Lauterbrunnen, the easiest waterfall to see is Staubbach Falls.

From the Lauterbrunnen train station, it’s about a 15-minute walk straight through the village to the waterfall. Along the way, you’ll take in stunning views of the valley sandwiched between mountain peaks.

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Erin Klema
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July 6, 2020
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Categories: Switzerland, Trip IdeasTags: Grindelwald, Jungfrau Region, Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe, Lake Zürich, Lauterbrunnen, Lucerne, Zurich

About Erin Klema

Erin Klema is the founder and editor of The Epicurean Traveler, combining her journalism background with her passion for culinary travel. When she isn't exploring the world through unique, local culinary experiences, she enjoys cooking with her husband, planning her next trip, and reading or watching a good rom com.

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  1. holmesstephaniie

    April 4, 2021 at 1:55 am

    The Grindelwald first cliff walk picture is looking nice. That mountain is very high and the upside walking system is breathtaking when you see down from the upstairs.

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  2. Tonya Prater

    July 15, 2020 at 10:28 am

    That cliff walk looks amazing- and a little terrifying! I’m such a wimp but I would hope I could be brave to take in the view. I’ve always wanted to visit Switzerland. Maybe one day.

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    • erinklema

      July 15, 2020 at 10:33 am

      The views from the First Cliff Walk were amazing. It was one of my favorite activities of the trip. I hope you see it for yourself someday, Tonya!

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