01 Mount Titlis, Switzerland

It takes different cable rides to reach the summit to view the majestic Mount Titlis

How to reach Mount Titlis Summit?
Take a train from Lucerne to Engelberg - the journey takes about 45 minutes.

Walk for 10 minutes from Engelberg train station to the TITLIS valley station or opt for the free shuttle bus. 

To go up the mountain - you need to take the TITLIS Xpress cable car that will take you mid-way up from Engelberg to Stand station. You can hop on or off at Trübsee middle station. 

The TITLIS ROTAIR cable car (revolving aerial cableway) will then take you on the final leg of the ascent from Stand to the summit station at 3,020 metres above sea level. 

Plenty to do up at the summit station with its sun terraces, the Glacier Cave (free admission), the Titlis Cliff Walk, the glacier chairlift to fly over the Titlis glacier to the Glacier Park...

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02 Berggasthaus Aescher, Switzerland

Featured on the cover of National Geographic’s Destinations of a Lifetime - Berggasthaus Aescher is a guesthouse that has existed since 1860 - the oldest mountain guesthouse is also a steep ascent - it sure seems like a good idea to catch breakfast or lunch someday.

How to reach Aescher?
Directions as available on https://aescher.ch/en/
Take the Ebenalpbahn or cable ride from Wasserauen to the mountain station and then it’s a 15 minute walk to the Aescher through the Wildkirch caves.

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03 St Gallen, Switzerland

St. Gallen, traditionally evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century - now a largely famous across Europe as a university town - home of the University of St. Gallen, one of the best business schools in Europe.

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04 Scenic St Moritz, Engadin, Switzerland

Wondering how often will you reach for your camera if you are actually in St Moritz be it the alpine greens, dark forests, moody reflective lakes and streams or brooding peaks... Saint Moritz is a high Alpine resort town in the Engadine in Switzerland and its popularity is more to do with its scenic location and that it enjoys about 300+ days of sunshine.

Engadin region with its pristine nature is a place to explore to be inspired or if you are in search for tranquility. At the same time it spikes up your adrenaline as it is virtual haven for any one seeking adventure sports.

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05 Melchsee-Frutt, Kerns, Switzerland

Melchsee-Frutt is a mountain resort village in Switzerland surrounded by mountains and lakes. It is known for alpine skiing, snowboarding, sledding, hiking, rock climbing, fishing...

How to reach Melchsee-Frutt? Check this article for directions.
https://swissfamilyfun.com/melchsee-frutt-mountain-resort/

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06 Montreux, Switzerland

Montreux is a wealthy Swiss town with an olde-worlde charm. Located on the banks of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) facing the majestic Dents-du-Midi mountains millions have made most of the scenery by strolling the pedestrian walkway along the lakeside.

How to reach Montreux by train?
Take a train from Lausanne to Montreux  - a breathtaking hour as you pass the UNESCO listed Lavaux stretch - or the steeply terraced vineyards as the train races towards the blue waters bound by the mountains of the Chablais Alps. 

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07 Rhine Falls, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland

Neuhausen am Rheinfall is close to the thunderous Rhine Falls in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.

Supposedly the natural spectacle is best framed from the Laufen Castle a medieval castle perched on a rocky spur high above the largest waterfall in Europe.

How to reach Rhine Falls?
There are two options take a train to Rhine Falls from either the 'Neuhausen Rheinfall Station' or 'Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall Station' - note they are on either side of the river and both the stations are located right next to the falls. Typically takes about 50+ minutes to get there by train from Zurich.

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08 Sublime Grindelwald, Switzerland

Picture-perfect and sublime Grindelwald described by most as a pretty Swiss is an ideal base to enjoy Switzerland.

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09 Lago Bianco, Bernina Express, Switzerland

Fed by milk white glacial water - Lago Bianco or the 'White Lake' - where the ice is so clear that you can gaze down into its shimmering depths - be bewitched take the Bernina Express ride...

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10 Iseltwald, Switzerland

Iseltwald is am ancient fishing village on the southern shore of Lake Brienz - a perfect place to experience the interplay of the reflected mountains enchanted by the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz

The entire village of Iseltwald is designated as part of the Swiss Heritage Sites - only locals are allowed to drive-in to the village or guests in the local guest-houses.

Iseltwald is easy reach by boat as it is a popular stop on Lake Brienz cruise between Interlaken and Brienz.

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