THE HOT LIST 2022

10 must-see places, hidden gems and extraordinary experiences to add to your Switzerland bucket list.

1Watchmaking 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.

21732 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.

3Fondation Beyeler, Basel Brimming with contemporary and Indigenous art, this outstanding Renzo Piano-designed art museum and park is an essential stop on any visit to Basel.

4Solothurn Solothurn is regarded as the finest Baroque town in Switzerland, where Italian grandeur is combined with German practicality and French charm.

5Alpine Garden, Schynige Platte

A feast for the senses, this enchanting alpine garden comes with majestic panoramas of the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. 6 Stoos Funicular 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.

7Bachalpsee 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.

8Engadin Snow Safari 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.

9Leukerbad Thermal Spring Experience the healing waters of Leukerbad on this thermal spring trek and canyon walk, surrounded by the magnificent Dala Gorge.

10 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.

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Feel the thrill of being on this snow safari.

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what a visit to the Alpine Garden promises.

01 A scene in Lavertezzo © Iro Scholz/Switzerland Tourism 02 Skiing Corvatsch © Silvano Zeiter/Switzerland Tourism 03 Flora on Schynige Platte © Nicole Schafer/Schweiz Tourismus 04 7132 Hotel Vals © Jeremy Mason McGraw