Switzerland · Charming villages
The most beautiful villages in Switzerland
A valley of waterfalls between rock walls, Alpine villages at the foot of the Eiger and the Matterhorn, a castle on Lake Geneva and a medieval wooden bridge: the most beautiful villages in Switzerland, in summer and in winter.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Bernese Oberland
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SwitzerlandLauterbrunnen
The valley of 72 waterfalls, with sheer walls and little wooden chalets.
What to see in Lauterbrunnen -
SwitzerlandGrindelwald
An Alpine village at the foot of the Eiger, a base for going up to the Jungfraujoch.
What to see in Grindelwald -
SwitzerlandInterlaken
Between two lakes, the gateway to the Jungfraujoch and Switzerland's adventure capital.
What to see in Interlaken
Southern Alps
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SwitzerlandSt. Moritz
A frozen lake in winter, skiing and the Bernina Express train.
What to see in St. Moritz
Lagos
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SwitzerlandLucerne
A medieval wooden bridge over the river and mountains around the lake.
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SwitzerlandMontreux
The Swiss Riviera, with Chillon Castle on the water of Lake Geneva.
What to see in Montreux
Frequently asked questions
What are the most beautiful villages in Switzerland?
Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald and Zermatt in the Alps, and Lucerne and Montreux by the lakes.
How do you get around between the villages?
By train: the Swiss network is punctual and reaches almost every village; Zermatt is reached by train from Täsch, because the village does not allow cars.
When to go?
In summer to walk among meadows and waterfalls, and in winter for the snow and skiing.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Cover photo: Sergio Ligregni (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.