25 Famous Landmarks in Switzerland That Can't be Missed Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

25 Famous Landmarks in Switzerland That Can't be Missed Visual Story

This list covers famous landmarks in Switzerland, all the way from notable monuments and buildings...

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Famous Landmarks of Switzerland

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Bernina Express

A fantastic way to see the Alps is by taking the Bernina Express from Chur...

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Lindt Home of Chocolate

If you have a sweet tooth, Lindt Home of Chocolate is one of the famous...

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Jungfraujoch Railway

Jungfraujoch Railway is another of the famous Swiss landmarks that allows you to enjoy views...

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Anna Göldi Museum

The Anna Göldi Museum is one of the most fascinating museums in Switzerland. The museum...

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Swiss National Museum

The Swiss National Museum is one of the famous places in Switzerland that offers background...

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Chapel Bridge

Kapellbrücke, or Chapel Bridge, in Lucerne, is a world-famous landmark that was constructed in 1333...

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Leaning Tower of St. Moritz

Most people will think about Pisa in Italy when they hear "Leaning Tower." However, there...

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Natural Landmarks in Switzerland

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Aletsch Glacier

Switzerland has many natural landmarks, one of which is Aletsch Glacier, also known as the...

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Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva sits within France and Switzerland and is surrounded by the Alps. This world-renowned...

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Lake Lucerne

Another famous lake in Switzerland is Lake Lucerne. Unlike Lake Geneva, which is shared with...

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Monte San Giorgio

Found in Ticino on the Italy-Switzerland border, Monte San Giorgio is a mountain that is...

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Swiss Alps

The Alpine region of Switzerland is referred to as the Swiss Alps and covers 41,285...

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The Matterhorn

As one of the highest mountains in the Alps, The Matterhorn is another of the...

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Bernese Alps

The Bernese Alps are a renowned natural landmark in Switzerland. The mountain range in western...

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Rhine River

The Rhine River is one of Europe's largest rivers and passes through six countries, including...

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Rhine Falls

Rhine Falls, or Rheinfall, is often referred to as the most powerful waterfall in Europe...

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Staubbach Falls

Another famous waterfall in Switzerland is Staubbach Falls. The fall is found in the Bernese...

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Famous Buildings in Switzerland

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Palais des Nations

Located in Geneva, within Parc de l'Ariana, Palais des Nations is one of the most...

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Grossmünster Cathedral

The Grossmünster, or Grossmünster Cathedral, is a famous place in Switzerland that is located in...

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Fraumünster Church

Fraumünster Church is another renowned religious building located in Zurich. It sits on the banks...

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Historical Places in Switzerland

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Chillon Castle

Located on Lake Geneva, Chillon Castle, or Château de Chillon, is a fascinating attraction that...

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Oberhofen Castle

Oberhofen Castle is another of many historical landmarks in Switzerland. This 13th-century castle has had...

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Augusta Raurica

Sitting on the banks of the Rhine, Augusta Raurica is a fascinating archaeological site that...

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Famous Monuments in Switzerland

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Brunswick Monument

Constructed in 1879, the Brunswick Monument stands at 20 metres tall and is a must-visit...

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Lion Monument

Another unique monument in Switzerland is the Lion Monument in Lucerne. Also called The Lion...

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Conclusion

In Conclusion

Switzerland is a stunning country with an array of landmarks. Whether you want to learn...

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