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The Hot List 2022 10 must-see places, hidden gems and extraordinary experiences to add to your Switzerland bucket list.
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Watchmaking Course, Geneva
Ever wondered how a fine Swiss watch is made? Here’s your chance to find out on a fascinating, and handson, watchmaking course at Initium.
The world’s steepest funicular, rising 740 metres in about five minutes, takes visitors to the alluring village of Stoos with its dreamy alpine views.
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1732 Hotel Vals
Cutting-edge architecture and wellness unite in style at this Pritzker Prize-winning hotel and one-of-a-kind ‘Therme’ mineral spring rock spa.
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Bachalpsee
A ‘mirror lake’ near Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland, this hidden gem is known as the ‘Jewel of the Alps’ for its dazzling natural beauty.
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Fondation Beyeler, Basel
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Engadin Snow Safari
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Solothurn
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Leukerbad Thermal Spring
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Alpine Garden, Schynige Platte
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Brimming with contemporary and Indigenous art, this outstanding Renzo Piano-designed art museum and park is an essential stop on any visit to Basel. Solothurn is regarded as the finest Baroque town in Switzerland, where Italian grandeur is combined with German practicality and French charm.
A feast for the senses, this enchanting alpine garden comes with majestic panoramas of the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.
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Stoos Funicular
One of Switzerland’s finest ‘snow safaris’, this unique ski trip crosses a plethora of pistes from Corvatsch to St. Moritz, Piz Nair and Celerina. Experience the healing waters of Leukerbad on this thermal spring trek and canyon walk, surrounded by the magnificent Dala Gorge.
Gourmet Bicycle Tour, Lake Murten
This idyllic region is perfect for exploring by bicycle to discover medieval sites, lush vineyards, bathing spots and outstanding gourmet restaurants.