Hidden gems in Switzerland

Swiss Hidden Gems

Discover Switzerland's hidden gems showcasing remarkable natural and cultural landmarks. Explore the intricate dripstone formations of the St. Beatus Caves near Interlaken, the serene alpine waters of Oeschinen Lake in the Bernese Oberland, the evocative Lion Monument in Lucerne, the fortified Valère Basilica in Sion, and the Hammetschwand Lift, Europe’s highest outdoor elevator.

Swiss Hidden Gems — Map

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Lion Monument

The Lion Monument, or the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn in 1820–21 by…

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St. Beatus Caves

A network of limestone dripstone caves beneath Beatenberg near Interlaken, featuring stalactites and stalagmites formed over millennia.

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Oeschinen Lake

Oeschinen Lake is a lake in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, 4 kilometres east of Kandersteg in the Oeschinen valley.

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Bürgenstock – Hammetschwand Lift

The Hammetschwand Lift in Switzerland is the highest exterior elevator in Europe.

Julian Mendez / Public domain

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Valère Basilica

The Valère Basilica, also called Valère castle, is a fortified church situated in Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

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