10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Swiss Alps That You Shouldn't Miss

October 12, 2021 Oliva Fomby

Discover the best top things to do in Swiss Alps, Switzerland including Furka Pass, Morteratsch Glacier, Eskimos Ski School, Valle Verzasca, Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge, Castelgrande, Walensee, Great St. Bernard Pass, Valere Basilica, Swiss Vapeur Parc.
Restaurants in Swiss Alps

1. Furka Pass

Rue Furkastrasse Oberwald Road 19, 3999 Switzerland https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/furka-pass/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 292 reviews

Furka Pass

Reviewed By ymt888 - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Furka Pass, with an elevation of 2,429 metres, is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps known for its winding hair pin bends and scenic views. Be prepared to capture the sites like the Rhone glacier, the Schöllenen Gorge, numerous valleys and small Swiss villages.

2. Morteratsch Glacier

Pontresina Switzerland +41 81 842 82 82 http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/home/interests/excursion-summer/theme-and-discovery-trails/to-the-morteratsch-glacier.html
Excellent
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5.0 based on 418 reviews

Morteratsch Glacier

Reviewed By gstussi - Oslo, Norway

Lovely walk to the glacier, and along the path you have signs letting you know how the glacier has changed over the years. Highly recommend! The food in the restaurant by the train is very good aswell!

3. Eskimos Ski School

Obere Dorfstrasse 62, Saas-Fee 3906 Switzerland +41 27 957 49 04 [email protected] http://eskimos.ch
Excellent
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5.0 based on 518 reviews

Eskimos Ski School

Reviewed By CarolineB1972 - Preston, United Kingdom

Just returned from a weeks skiing holiday. My confidence in skiing was quite low and my 18 yr old son hadn't been skiing for 4 years. The excellent teaching by James was superb, he built my confidence so much, I managed to ski the whole way down from the revolving restaurant via the black run by the end of the week. My son was skiing so well by the end of the week and loved it so much he's wanting to go back next month and become a ski instructor himself! James taught us so much in a few days and builds confidence so well. Eskimos service was great, so accommodating with how we split out lessons. Definitely recommend them. Thanks James and Eskimos.

4. Valle Verzasca

Lavertezzo 6632 Switzerland
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5.0 based on 552 reviews

Valle Verzasca

Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore

Came here as a day trip from Zurich. This little place is absolutely gorgeous. You can go across the old stone bridge to the opposite side too. The drive up to this spot was really scenic too. Recommended.

5. Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge

Randa Switzerland +41 27 967 16 77 [email protected] http://www.europaweg.ch/charles-kuonen-haengebruecke-am-europaweg/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 141 reviews

Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge

A monument for the mountain panorama The pedestrian suspension bridge, named after main sponsor Charles Kuonen, measures a proud 494 meters in length and stretches up to a height of 85 meters above the Grabengufer ravine in Mattertal valley. The bridge is intended to be a “monument for the mountain panorama”, whereby utmost emphasis was placed on interfering as little as possible with nature – a design that worked. The transparent construction of steel cable and wire mesh integrates perfectly into the environment. Working at a dizzying height, Swiss company swissrope finished construction of the bridge in only two and a half months by using special “assembly sleds”

Reviewed By 165hadass

What an adventure to climb up to the Suspension Bridge! The hike was not at all easy, but very rewarding once you've reached the top. Four families with children (ages 8 - 10 ) and 2 Shitzu dogs (one lazy - had to be encouraged and the other one pushing forward and encouraging us) all had a wonderful time. We absorbed the beauty of nature, the fresh smell of the trees, and the breathtaking views. Some of us didn't reach the top, because they were not prepared for a steep hike such as this one. They climbed down and had ice-cream and french fries in a small pub. However, if you are well prepared, mentally, and physically, you'll have an unforgettable day. Make sure to have enough water (there are fountains of fresh cold water in the village) and some fruit and snacks. Bring or find a walking stick, especially for the climb down. It is much nicer to do it with friends, the kids chatted all the way through and were way ahead of us. This adventure is free and freeing!

6. Castelgrande

Salita Castelgrande, Bellinzona 6500 Switzerland +41 91 825 81 45 [email protected] https://www.ticino.ch/it/commons/details/Castelgrande/2793.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 501 reviews

Castelgrande

This beautiful medieval castle overlooking the city has been recently restored.

Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore

This is a really beautiful medieval castle which was built in the 13th century. Loved the long stretch of walls lining the rocky hill as well as the views of the township and other castles around it. Great views.

7. Walensee

Switzerland +41 81 720 17 17 http://www.walenseeschiff.ch
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Walensee

This beautiful mountain lake offers a scenic environment for relaxation and recreation.

Reviewed By tomasot735

The lake is beautiful all around the year, Walenstadt is a pretty town with a nice park and walk along the shore , you can bike side to side.

8. Great St. Bernard Pass

Route du Col du Grand Saint-Bernard, Bourg-Saint-Pierre 1946 Switzerland https://www.schweizmobil.ch/fr/suisse-a-pied/services/lieux/ort-012.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 189 reviews

Great St. Bernard Pass

Reviewed By sprice234 - Swansea County, United Kingdom

The pass is only open after 1st of June until October after the majority of the winter snow has melted. Enjoyed looking around the small museum at the Monastry, together with old pictures of Monks in the snow with the dogs. Great views of the surrounding mountains, and there are pleasant walks in the vicinity.

9. Valere Basilica

rue des Chateaux 14, Sion 1950 Switzerland +41 27 606 47 10 http://www.musees-valais.ch/musee-histoire/presentation/itemlist/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 207 reviews

Valere Basilica

Reviewed By thegreenwizard - Fort Lauderdale, United States

As every year, in the summer every Saturday afternoon, there is a concert with this old organ. The organ is in the minor basilica of Valère. Each concert is different with musician coming from around the world to interpret various pieces of musics, mainly pieces that are not so common for the no connoisseurs of organ music.

10. Swiss Vapeur Parc

Route de la Plage, Le Bouveret 1897 Switzerland +41 24 481 44 10 [email protected] http://www.swissvapeur.ch
Excellent
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4.5 based on 538 reviews

Swiss Vapeur Parc

This unique park displays its attractions in an area of over 17’000 m2 at Le Bouveret, in a pleasant location adjacent to the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland. One miniature train enthusiast, having come from afar to admire this touristic marvel of lower Valais, confided that all the troubles of everyday life seem to disappear within the gates of the park. Only a child’s earliest experiences of joy can come close to expressing the first sensations of a trip on a miniature train. The little trains chug along as if by magic through a sumptuous decor displaying miniature replicas from the rich heritage of Switzerland: the Castle of Aigle, the Church of Saanen, the Halls of Neuchâtel, the Swiss Residence, railway buildings and constructions of every sort (bridges, viaducts, tunnels, etc.), conjuring up a journey into a land of dreams !

Reviewed By Juma1707 - New York City, United States

For train lovers and aficionados, the Swiss Vapeur Parc is a must. Our children rode the whoooole day on lots of different Swiss trains and particularly loved the Krokodil pulling the RhB and the cute little cogwheel train. There were plenty of adults enjoying the rides too. The restaurant food was not great so I’d suggest maybe trying the crepes further inside the parc or bring a picnic instead.

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