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AarbergInfostelle Aarberg-TourismusStadtplatz 42 CH-3270 Aarberg +41 32 392 60 60 |
Swiss capital of sugar, where sugar beets of the whole country are transformed, Aarberg has kept an old town with a covered wooden bridge built in 1566 giving access to a vast market place where good restaurants abound. A sweet stopover! |
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AdelbodenAdelboden TourismusDorfstrasse 23 CH-3715 Adelboden +41 33 673 80 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >Adelboden is a traditional Swiss mountain village on a terrace looking south to the Engstligen waterfalls. A hiking and winter sports paradise: 200 km of hiking trails in summer, from family walks to alpine routes, and in winter ski runs and cross-country ski trails. |
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ArnenseeGstaad Saanenland TourismusHaus des Gastes - Promenade 41 CH-3780 Gstaad +41 33 748 81 81 |
1,542 m (5,059 ft) above the sea, a beautiful area for easy hikes around the lake as well as for mountain treks. Mountain restaurant with terrace and lake view. Toll road (CHF5.00) from Feutersoey above Gstaad, open usually mid-May till end of October. |
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BallenbergMusée suisse de l'habitat ruralMuseumsstrasse 131 CH-3858 Hofstetten +41 33 952 10 40 |
> SLIDESHOWS >A stroll through the past: more than one hundred century-old buildings from all over Switzerland, 250 farmyard animals, traditional gardens and fields, local crafts and special events for a vivid impression of Swiss rural life in days gone by. |
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BernTourist InformationBahnhofplatz 10a CH-3011 Bern +41 31 328 12 12 |
> SLIDESHOW >Capital of Switzerland, a modern city with a picturesque old town enclosed within a meander of the Aare river. It is in Bern that the German physicist Albert Einstein developed his theory of relativity. |
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Biel / BienneMarketing de la Ville de BienneRue Centrale 60 CH-2501 Bienne +41 32 326 13 21 |
> SLIDESHOW >The biggest bilingual town of Switzerland, headquarter of the Swatch Group and manufacturer of the Rolex watch movements, lies on the shore of Lake Biel, at the foot of the Jura mountain range. |
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BrienzBrienz TourismusHauptstrasse 148 CH-3855 Brienz +41 33 952 80 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >This picturesque village lies on the eastern, upper shore of the turquoise-hued Lake Brienz. It is famous for its romantic cobblestone-paved Brunngasse and a longstanding wood carving tradition. |
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BurgdorfTourist OfficeBahnhofstrasse 44 CH-3400 Burgdorf +41 58 327 50 92 |
> SLIDESHOW >This little town is the gate to the Emmental valley, production area of one of the most famous cheese of Switzerland. Overlooked by a picturesque medieval castle, its old city is really worth the visit. |
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Büren an der AareBüren TourismusHauptgasse 10 - Rathaus CH-3294 Büren an der Aare +41 32 351 27 07 |
A medieval town dating back to the 13th century, Büren an der Aare is located as its name suggests along the Aare, in the navigable part of the river, between Biel and Solothurn. Beautiful old town and covered wooden bridge, rebuilt in the old style after an arson in 1989. |
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Cerlier / ErlachCH-3235 Erlach +41 32 338 11 11 |
> SLIDESHOW >Erlach (Cerlier, in French) is located on Lake Biel (lac de Bienne) at the end of the long tail of St Peters Island (Ile St-Pierre - St. Petersinsel). A very nice village surrounded by vineyards and an ideal starting point for a hike on the island. |
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ChasseralParc régional ChasseralPlace de la Gare 2 - Case Postale 219 CH-2610 Saint-Imier +41 32 942 39 49 |
> SLIDESHOW >1,607 m above sea level, one of the highest summits of the Jura Mountains. Overlooking Lake Biel (Bielerseee), it is a wonderful starting point for hikes in a preserved environment, with breathtaking views of the Jura mountain range, the lake and, way south, the snow-covered majestic Alps. |
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FrutigenFrutigen TourismusDorfstrasse 18 CH-3714 Frutigen +41 33 671 14 21 |
> SLIDESHOW >The north portal of the Lötschberg base tunnel opens at Frutigen, where trains travel at 200-250 km/h over a distance of almost 35km to reach Rarogne in Valais. |
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GiessbachBrienz TourismusHauptstrasse 148 CH-3855 Brienz +41 33 952 80 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >An incredible cascade near Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, in a fairytale setting. Saved by the Swiss ecologist Franz Weber, it's a really beautiful place for a small hike in the forest and in the park of a historic hotel. |
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GrimselHaslital TourismusBahnhofplatz 12 CH-3860 Meiringen +41 33 972 51 51 |
> SLIDESHOW >The Grimsel is a Swiss high mountain pass, 2,165 m above sea level, connecting the Haslital (upper valley of the Aar river, in Bernese Highland) to the Rhone Valley, in Valais. It is situated near the source of the Rhone River. |
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GstaadGstaad Saanenland Tourismus - Haus des GastesPromenade 41 CH-3780 Gstaad +41 33 748 82 82 |
> SLIDESHOW >Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland, right on the border with the French-speaking part of the country. It is one of the most famous touristic destinations of Switzerland, in winter as well as in summer. |
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Gsteig bei GstaadKathrin HauswirthChalet Oldenhorn CH-3785 Gsteig +41 33 755 81 81 |
> SLIDESHOW >The village of Gsteig, protected as a Cultural Heritage, lies above Gstaad in the valley of the Saane, on the road to Pillon Pass leading to Les Diablerets, surrounded by the Diablerets mountain range and the Sanetsch region. |
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InterlakenInterlaken TourismusHöheweg 37 CH-3800 Interlaken +41 33 826 53 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >A holiday resort rich in tradition, in the heart of the Swiss Prealps, between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz and North of three famous peaks, the Eiger, the Mönch, and the Jungfrau. A starting point for many hikes in a most breathtaking landscape. |
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JaunpassTourismusbüro Boltigen-JaunpassReidenbach 296 CH-3766 Boltigen +41 33 773 69 19 |
> SLIDESHOW >1509 m over sea level, the Jaun Pass connects the German-speaking village of Jaun, in Gruyère (Fribourg Prealps), to the village of Reidenbach, in Simmental (Simme River Valley, Berne Prealps). |
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KanderstegKandersteg TourismusÄussere Dorfstrasse 26 CH-3718 Kandersteg +41 33 675 80 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >Situated along the valley of the Kander River, west of the Jungfrau area, Kandersteg is famous for its spectacular alpine landscapes. All year round, it's a mecca for hiking and mountain climbing as well as, in winter, for downhill and cross-country skiing. |
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LötschbergReisezentrum KanderstegBahnhof (Railway Station) CH-3718 Kandersteg +41 58 327 41 14 |
Many mountain passes connect north and south of the Alps, but most are not accessible by car. Loetschberg Tunnel car shuttle train, between Kandersteg and Goppenstein, is the only connection open all year long between Bern and Valais. |
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LangenthalStadtverwaltung LangenthalJurastrasse 22 CH-4901 Langenthal +41 62 916 21 11 |
A small town in Upper Aargau, crossed by the river Langeten, a tributary of the Aare. Upper Aargau is the north-eastern part of the canton of Bern, bordering the cantons of Solothurn, Aargau and Lucerne. |
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LaupenTourismus Region Laupen - Gemeindeverwaltung LaupenNeuengasse 4 - Postfach 63 CH-3177 Laupen +41 31 990 60 60 |
A proud medieval castle, that can be visited and even rented, an old town full of charm... Close to the canton of Fribourg, where the Sense river flowing from the Prealps flows into the Aare river, the little Bernese city of Laupen is full of nice surprises to those who dare to take the small roads of Switzerland... |
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LenkLenk-Simmental TourismusRawilstrasse 3 CH-3775 Lenk +41 33 736 35 35 |
> SLIDESHOW >High in the Simmental Valley, at the foot of the Wildstrübel massif, lies the village of Lenk, a nice winter sports and summer hikes destination. A paradise for families and nature lovers! |
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MeiringenTourist Information MeiringenBahnhofplatz 12 CH-3860 Meiringen +41 33 972 50 50 |
> SLIDESHOW >Deep in the Bernese Oberland, at the foot of 3 Alpine passes, the village near the Reichenbach waterfall where, according to Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes won his last battle against the devilish Dr Moriarty. |
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Mont-SoleilFuniculaire Saint-Imier-Mont-SoleilRue des Roches 31 - Case postale CH-2610 Saint-Imier +41 32 941 25 53 |
> SLIDESHOW >Mont-Soleil (Sun Mountain), just north of the little town of Saint-Imier, could be nicknamed Windy Mountain too: on this nice Jura summit, you'll see many wind turbines and solar cells. It's the most important r&d power plant of Switzerland for photovoltaic and eolian energy production. |
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Neuveville (La)Jura bernois TourismeRue du Marché 4 CH-2520 La Neuveville +41 32 751 49 49 |
> SLIDESHOW >Points of interest of this historical city are the Schlossberg Castle, the city walls, the military defence towers, and the white church. Burgundian cannons captured by the Swiss after the Battle of Grandson in 1476 are today housed in the historical museum, which features one of the largest collections of medieval artillery in the world. |
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OeschinenseeGondelbahn OeschinenseeOeschistrasse CH-3718 Kandersteg +41 33 675 11 18 |
> SLIDESHOW >An alpine lake above Kandersteg, in the Bernese Oberland. A fishing spot where you'll find arctic char, lake trout and rainbow trout. A family hike too, as you can go there with a gondola lift from Kandersteg, then with a 20-minute walk. |
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SaanenGemeindeverwaltung SaanenSchönriedstrasse 8 CH-3792 Saanen +41 33 748 92 10 |
> SLIDESHOW >When crossing the linguistic border, the Pays-d'Enhaut valley changes name and becomes the Saanenland (or Gessenay in French). The village of Saanen is the capital of this area and - believe it or not - nearby Gstaad is just a village among others in the Township of Saanen! |
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Saint-ImierVille de Saint-ImierRue Agassiz 4 - Case postale 301 CH-2610 Saint-Imier +41 32 942 44 24 |
> SLIDESHOW >A town in the Jura bernois (French-speaking part of Canton of Bern), in a valley between Chasseral and Mont-Soleil mountains. It's the hometown of the Longines watches, and the Breitling watchmaking company was founded there too. A very nice starting point for many hikes in the Jura mountains! |
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SpiezSpiez TourismusBahnhof - Postfach 357 CH-3700 Spiez +41 33 655 90 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >Nestled between hills and vineyards, dominated by a magnificent castle, a little town set in a beautiful landscape. Above Lake Thun, the Niederhorn mountain range stretches as far as the Bernese Alps and forms an impressive panorama. |
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ThunThun TourismusBahnhof - Postfach 2582 CH-3601 Thun +41 33 225 90 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >At the lower end of Lake Thun, the gate to Bernese Oberland. The old town is situated about one kilometer from the lakeshore, on the river Aare, dominated by a beautiful 12th century castle hosting a history museum. |
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Twann / DouanneBielersee TourismusAm Burgweg CH-2513 Twann/Douanne +41 32 315 76 67 |
> SLIDESHOW >A beautiful winegrowers village on Bielersee (Lake of Biel/Bienne), one of the three lakes at the foot of the Jura mountain range. Nice stopover to taste te wines! |
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WiedlisbachGemeinde WiedlisbachHinterstädtli 13 CH-4537 Wiedlisbach +41 32 636 27 26 |
Once a small fortified city organized around a central square, Wiedlisbach was subsequently divided into two sets of streets and an old tower, vestige of the ancient fortifications: the Städtli, main street, and the charming Hinterstädtli. |
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ZweisimmenZweisimmen TourismusThunstrasse 8 CH-3770 Zweisimmen +41 33 722 11 33 |
> SLIDESHOW >In summer, Zweisimmen offers you no less than 200 km of hiking trails... In winter, a cable car runs directly from the town center to a snow paradise offering 22 ski lifts and 124 km of groomed slopes in all degrees of difficulty. |
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