The farmhouses of «Sälbeze» and «Feld» are probably the most beautiful farmhouses in Diemtigtal. They are an impressive embodiment of the living farming culture. The best way to discover the old farmhouses is the "Diemtigtaler Hauswege» theme trail.
Welcome to the most attractive Kneipp Spa in Switzerland! At Schwandalpweiher above Flühli the Kneipp Spa offers various facilities: Paddling pool, water stream, arm bath, bare-foot path, herb garden and quiet zone.
The little mountain lake with an underground inlet lies at the end of the Diemtigtal valley walk. Seating benches and a special "reading bench" are ideal for some quiet and relaxing hours.
In the Entlebucherhaus museum the history of Entlebuch becomes tangible. You will find a local historical collection focussing on the everyday life and craft of the farmers. The collection is displayed in 35 scenes over an exhibition area of 1000m2.
For example, listen to the sounds of the moorland with its flora and fauna. Follow the tracks of the wolf and the fox, or just unwind on our hanging chairs in the middle of nature.
With an area of 67 km2 , the Diemtigtal is the largest alpine farming area in Switzerland. More than 10000 livestock units are grazed on around 100 alpine farms.
The cleaned-up ponds along the River Sihl between Langnau am Albis and Sihlwald offer a home for the Glögglifrosch (midwife toad).
You will certainly not be bored in the flower and colour magic of the Entlebuch moorlands. The moorland plants offer magnificent colours in spring and autumn - a pleasure for all senses.
It is directly adjacent to the terrace of Wildstrubel mountain restaurant.
From here the filigree trapezoidal steel structure extends around ten metres out over the rock face. (Source: www.gemmi.ch).
Der Lac de Joux im Herzen des Waadtländer Juras ist der grösste See des Juramassivs. Im Sommer zieht er Sportler und Naturliebhaber an, im Winter verwandelt er sich in nichts weniger als das grösste natürliche Eisfeld Europas.
Im Museum finden Sie Dokumente, Fotos und Gegenstände zur Geschichte des Vacherin Mont-D’or. Die mit Leidenschaft angelegte Sammlung ist auch eine Hommage an die Vorfahren, die im Vallée de Joux mit der Herstellung der Weichkäse-Spezialität begannen.
The pyramids in Salgesch have arisen through irregular erosion of the rocks.
Every variety of grape found in the Valais have been planted here on a single plot and labelled.
Because particularly in winter a lot of water is taken from the weir in Susten, sometimes the river here seems to be just a trickle.
Discover the great irrigation channel with the view to the wild Rhone and the Pfyn-Finges Nature Reserve.
Die eindrückliche Klosteranlage auf einem Hügel hoch über Werthenstein kann man nicht übersehen. Nebst der Wallfahrtskirche gehören zahlreiche weitere Kapellen sowie die alte Holzbrücke von 1710 am Fuss des Klosterhügels zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten.
The church at Romainmôtier is one of the oldest Romanesque churches in Switzerland, and dates back to the Cluniacs.
Ein Schloss für Alle. Das hätten sich die Erbauer im Jahr 1573 nicht in den kühnsten Träumen einfallen lassen, dass sich eines Tages Tore und Türe für die breite Bevölkerung zur Nutzung und Gebrauch öffnen werden
The Alp Flix plateau captivates with its wide expanse and the view to Piz Platta. Fertilised and dry grass meadows are intermingled with mountain forest, high and flat moorland with mountain lakes to form a multifarious mosaic.
Pastured woodlands are a typical feature of the Jura landscape. Groups of trees and meadows alternate and reflect the interaction of man and nature, They are used for agriculture and serve both cattle and forest management.
View from the Uetliberg over the Lake of Zurich as far as Säntis and from the Lake of Zug to the Rigi.
Blick auf Zürichsee, Säntis, Glarner Alpen, Zugerberg, Rigi, Pilatus, Berner Alpen, Sihltal und Sihlwald
Bergün/Bravuogn liegt im Albulatal an der Albulapassstrasse und an der Albulalinie der Rhätischen Bahn. Zu beiden Seiten der ansteigenden Hauptstrasse reihen sich Häuser im Engadiner Stil mit Fassadenmalereien Sgraffiti, Erkern und Fenstergittern.
The church of St. Martin in Zillis is also known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Alps" with its 12th century worldwide unique painted wooden ceiling and is one of the most important cultural assets in the Beverin Nature Park.
The Franches-Montagnes plateau lies at 1000 m with its pastured woodlands, groups of trees and pine forests is the major attraction of the region. The region is rich in natural, cultural and culinary points of interest.
In former days the bishops of Basel, Besançon and Lausanne used to meet in the middle of the river, where the border stone still projects out of the water. Since then it is called "Borne des Trois Évêchés" (bollard of the three bishoprics)
This gorge in the Doubs valley is a magical place, where footbridges and ladders lead over rocks and unspoilt woods.
Blick über Uetliberg, Zürich und Zürichsee.
Aussicht in die Innerschweiz und zum Pilatus.
Blick über den Zugersee und die Alpen.
Erschmatt (Municipality of Leuk) is a site of national importance. Visit the variety garden or bake and make cheese like in days gone by.
Discover the high Bridge.
In the rocky steppes of Valais there live several rare types of birds (e.g. ortolan), reptiles (e.g. the green lizard) and insects (e.g. the rosy grizzled skipper butterfly - pyrgus onopordi). The vegetation is also characterised by special species.
The hermitage chapel in the rock face is reached through a late Renaissance style door and 200 steps. Next to it is the grotto in which St Ursicinus is supposed to have lived, and a viewpoint with a wonderful view of the Doubs.
Sunny Jura hills with a panorama of the Alps, the Black Forest and Vosges. Several mountain inns tempt you to stop by. The trail goes to the south through airy pine forests on the hill crest. To the north lies the picturesque Gulden valley.
Blick über Sihlbrugg bis zum Zugerberg.
The Zazie wells (Puits à la Zazie): spring used by Lucie Jousson for the hospice, which she has built in 1882 in Mollendruz.
You can access the springs of the Venoge river from the village of l'Isle. The first is "Le Chauderon" and the second "Le Puits". Also interesting is the antique dam.
Viewpoint Schnydi
This deep gorge used to be a difficult passage in the trade route over the Albrun pass to Italy. Today the old track with small natural rock tunnels and rare flowers offers a spectacular landscape experience.
This "pearl of the Jura" is a medieval little town on the Doubs river with a prestigious history. Century-old buildings such as the collegiate church from the 12th century and its cloisters testify to this.
Guided tours: www.juratourisme.ch.
Following extensive restoration, the church in Clugin shines in new splendour. In no other church in the Schams region has the medieval decoration be so well-preserved as that in Clugin.
The attractively situated hamlet of Hockmatta was first mentioned in 1393 and stands on a once-busy track from Grengiols to Albrun. The few residential and utility buildings encompass an square-like interior, and there is a chapel on its west edge.
A wonderful viewpoint. Very little remains today of the former alp hut.
The walk to Manibode takes 2 h 30 and lies on the route to the Geisspfad (goat's trail).
There once stood Baptists' bridge here on the Chasseral in the Bernese Jura. It served as a connection between the farms that were on both sides of the gorge.
In the Frick Dinosaur museum in addition to a complete plateosaurus skeleton there is also a fossil predator dinosaur to be seen. An informative dinosaur nature trail takes you to the excavation area where you can excavate for fossils yourself.
According to legend a miller experienced a miracle in 1668 on the Buschberg. Since then the cross erected there and the chapel which was built later have become a place of Christian pilgrimage. Nearby there is a Celtic burial mound.
The Catholic church of St. George was built in 1737 according to Johann Caspar Bagnato's plans. Today it is without a doubt one of the most beautiful baroque constructions in the Frick valley.
Die Kapelle der Heiligen Familie steht am idyllischen Dorfplatz von Steinhaus und wurde um 1728 erbaut. Der buntbemalte Altar zeigt die Heilige Familie auf dem Tempelgang nach Jerusalem, begleitet von der Taube des Heiligen Geistes.
