Best Things to Do in Switzerland

The village of Grindelwald sits in the lush Grindelwald valley, surrounded by stunning 4,000-meter-high peaks, including the Lower Grindelwald Glacier and the popular climbing destination, the Fiescherhorn.

Affectionately known as the world's slowest express train, the Glacier Express is slow on purpose. It comes equipped with huge panoramic carriages, so you can absorb the stunning views as it travels across fairy-tale Alpine villages, snowcapped mountains, and dramatic tunnels and bridges.

Europe's most powerful waterfall is 23 meters tall and over 14,000 years old, located in northern Switzerland. It was once used to power a millsite, but today is "just" a major tourist attraction.

The five-minute ride up the snow-covered mountain in the TITLIS Xpress cable car includes a complete 360-degree rotation for breathtaking panoramic views over the Engelberg Valley.

It's a cosmopolitan, glamorous place to visit; the host of past Winter Olympics; and one of the ultimate Swiss winter resort destinations.

Shared with neighboring France (Switzerland owns 60 percent of it), Lake Geneva is a very deep, large lake with lots to offer. If you're looking for a way to connect with nature while surrounded by stunning views, Lake Geneva will deliver.

It's no surprise that one of the best views of Interlaken's natural beauty is from up above – way up from the top of the 1,322-meter-high Harder Kulm mountain, where the Interlaken viewing platform is located. It's one of the top things to do in Interlaken and a dream come true for those looking for adrenaline-pumping activities, but also for photo aficionados.

Switzerland's only national park covers just under 175 square kilometers of stunning mountain landscape. Flowering Alpine meadows, deep-blue lakes, and high moors make this a popular place to visit.

The Jungfraujoch is a glacial pass connecting the Jungfrau and the Mönch, two of the mightier mountains in the Bernese Alps. The stunning pass and the open views over the surrounding snowcapped peaks are enough of a reason to visit the Jungfrau Region, but getting to the top of the mountain is actually the best part.

The pyramid-shaped Matterhorn sits almost 4,500 meters above sea level just over the border between Italy and Switzerland. Located near the beautiful town of Zermatt, the mighty mountain dominates the skyline and offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to ski, hike, and enjoy the views.