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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Switzerland

Switzerland’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Switzerland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Oeschinensee

Fantastically beautiful lake, framed by several two- and three-thousanders. By not too heavy climb, this is a destination for the entire family. You should wear sturdier footwear. Also gastronomy and boat rentals are available.

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Seealpsee

Beautiful mountain lake in the middle of the Alpstein, with a panorama that couldn't have been created better on the computer. Free-roaming cows, bright green sparkling water, cheese dairy, alphorn players... what more could you want?

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Rhine Falls

The Rhine Falls are an impressive natural spectacle, especially after the snow has melted. At 150 meters wide and 23 meters high, it is the largest waterfall in Europe. In …

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Creux du Van

The hike leads to the mighty Creux du Van rock cirque, a true regional icon, formed by the erosion of water and ice. A breathtaking panoramic view awaits at the …

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Säntis Summit (2,502 m)

At 2,502 meters, the Säntis is the highest mountain in the Alpstein Mountains. The Säntis lies on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Aargau, and St. Gallen. The …

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Grosser Mythen Summit

From the summit you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view. If there is no fog, you can look over the Alps, Lake Lucerne and the surrounding villages and towns. Especially beautiful are the sunrises up here.

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Fählensee

The Fählensee is the third largest mountain lake in the canton of Appenzell and is located in a very narrow valley between the Bollenwees mountain inn and the Zwingli Pass, embedded between the Hundsteingrat and Roslen-Saxer-First. Just beautiful. Highly recommended!

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Ponte dei Salti

The curved bridge with two arches, also known as the Roman bridge, dates back to the Middle Ages. It leads through the emerald green waters of the Verzasca near Lavertezzo, where it cools down perfectly after a long hike.

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Saxer Gap

Please do not encourage others to camp there too. It is forbidden and nature suffers as a result. There is rubbish from campers everywhere and there are plenty of other …

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Viamala Gorge

The Viamala Gorge is a must-see when visiting Graubünden. It is a place where you will have to hold your breath in amazement. The steep rock walls reach 300 metres …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Switzerland

Oeschinensee

Seealpsee

Rhine Falls

Creux du Van

Säntis Summit (2,502 m)

Grosser Mythen Summit

Fählensee

Ponte dei Salti

Saxer Gap

Viamala Gorge

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