Swiss Alps

The Swiss Alps are in Switzerland, stretching over several regions.

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Regions of Swiss Alps

Bernese Highlands

Central Switzerland

Graubünden

Valais

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Cities

• Thun
• Davos
• Chur
• Interlaken
• Lucerne
• Brig
• St. Moritz

More Destinations

• Gimmelwald

Local Language in Swiss Alps

Switzerland is very unusual because it has four official languages: German (the most used, in 2/3 the nation), French, Italian, and Romansch. Expect those languages spoken mostly near the borders of those countries and Switzerland, except Romansch, an isolated tongue used in Graubunden in eastern Switzerland

Travel to Swiss Alps

Trains run to the three biggest cities: Geneva, Berne, and Zurich many times a day from big cities in neighboring countries (Paris, Milan, Venice, Frankfurt, Munich and Vienna)

Highways go in through twisting mountain passes, from those countries as well.

Get Around

See also: Driving in Switzerland

Rail is probably the best way to get around. With the awesome scenery, you'll probably rather concentrate on it rather than driving, but driving will work fine too, but prepare for some steep roads and tight curves in some areas.

What to see in Swiss Alps

• The above-mentioned cities
• Bernese Highlands, many would consider the best of the Alps, with the towns of Interlaken, Murren, and Gimmelwald
• The Matterhorn near Zermatt
• The Pre-historic pile dwellings of the Alps are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The UNESCO listing is shared with Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Slovenia.

What to Do

• Winter sports in Switzerland
• Hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering

Halal Restaurants in Swiss Alps

• Traditional fondue

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Swiss Alps

• Geneva
• Basel
• Lugano
• Schaffhausen