Here are the 6 prettiest towns in Switzerland that you must visit in your next trip! Compared to other European countries with rich history and industrialisation, Switzerland is a beautiful country known for amazing scenic views. During our 8-day trip to Switzerland, we have visited great many cities and towns (check out our post on Luzern, Zermatt, Grindelwald etc.). Because of proximity to nature, the towns are great places for you to breathe the fresh air and touch the hidden gems.
Tip: If you are planning to visit Switzerland, you can also considering signing up for some Switzerland tour packages which comes with guided expert tours in some of the towns.
Lungern
Location: a station between Lucerne and Interlaken, a live small town named after the Lungern Lake
Plus:
- Super tranquil, crystal jade like Lungern lake
- Little commercialisation
- True to the nature
Minus: too few shops, nothing for tourists nearby
Recommendation: 2 hours
Wengen
Location: a station visitors will definitely pass by if going to Jungfraujoch, accommodate most visitors as a transit place
Plus:
- tranquil, native and typical Swiss town at the foot of Alps
- proper commercialisation with acceptable price
- very near to the Jungfraujoch, enjoy great view from most of the hotels
- convenient transportation, accessible via railway/cable car
Minus: Small town, not many shops
Recommendation: one day
Llautebrunen
Location: a station visitors will definitely pass by if going to Wengen, famous for the great number of waterfalls inside the town
Plus:
- town of waterfall
- proper commercialization
- convenient transportation
Minus: Depends on the season and the angle, visitors may not always catch the amazing view of waterfalls
Recommendation: 1 hours
Grindewald
Location: a station visitors will definitely pass by if going to Jungfraujoch, famous as a tourism town surrounded by greenish mountains and hills typical of Switzerland
Plus:
- Centralised tourists attractions, many fun places nearby, e.g. First, Eiger
- Super commercialisation, comprehensive tourism facilities and shops
Minus: high cost for everything
Recommendation: 1-2 days
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Spiez
Location: a station between Interlaken and Berne, just by the Thun Lake, a great summer resort for locals, accessible by boat too
Plus:
- One of the most beautiful towns in Switzerland near the Thun Lake
- Little commercialisation
Minus: few restaurants or hotels
Recommendation: 2 hours
Zermatt
Location: a station visitors must pass by if going to Matterhorn, very famous attraction for winter worldwide, but summer also got a differently amazing view
Plus:
- very near to the Matterhorn, enjoy great view from most of the hotels
- super commercialisation, comprehensive tourism facilities and shops
- car-free, eco-friendly
- ski resorts
Minus: a bit far from other famous attractions in Switzerland
Recommendation: 1-2 days
