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Ticino. What to See and Do on the Grand Tour of Switzerland Ticino. What to see and do on the Grand Tour of Switzerland. MySwitzerland.com/grandtour www.tour.ticino.ch Presented by Hallwyl Castle, Aargau Rhine, Basel Region Grand Tour Cover: Ascona, Lago Maggiore, TicinoCover: Ascona, Lago Maggiore, of Switzerland. 44 Affoltern in Emmental, 43 Bern-Bernese 11 Oberland 42 9 1 10 2 8 Galterntal bridge, 41 Fribourg Region 3 7 F Château de Chillon, Montreux, 4 Lake Geneva 39 6 Region 38 5 33 37 40 36 Lake basin, 35 Geneva 34 Grand Tour map Hallwag Kümmerly+Frey The Hallwag Kümmerly+Frey road map shows the route in detail and is the perfect travel companion for discovering the Grand Tour of Switzerland. a www.swisstravelcenter.ch Wine area Salgesch, a MySwitzerland.com, Webcode: 211695 Valais 2 Grand Tour of Switzerland. The Grand Tour is signposted in a clockwise direction. Banks of the Limmat River, Zurich D 17 18 A Schwägalp, Eastern Switzerland / 19 Liechtenstein 16 20 FL 15 12 22 21 13 14 Ennetbürgen, Bürgenstock panorama, Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region 23 24 27 25 32 26 28 0 I 20 40 80 km 29 0 10 20 40 miles Marmorera reservoir, GrandGrand Tour Tour of of Switzerland Switzerland Graubünden AutobahnMotorway 30 HauptstrasseMain road BahnlinieRailway 31 AutoverladCar transport by rail FlughafenAirport 0 20 40 80 km 0 10 20 40 miles Grand Tour of Switzerland Autobahn Hauptstrasse The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a suggested route that makes use of the existing Swiss road network. Bahnlinie Visitors follow the route at their own risk. Switzerland Tourism and the Grand Tour of Switzerland association accept Autoverlad no liability for construction works, diversions, signage relating to special events or safety provisions along the route. www.swisstravelcenter.ch Flughafen Ticino. 3 44 highlights of a journey. If you want to discover the best of Switzerland in a single route, look no further than the Grand Tour of Switzerland, which stretches for more than 1,600 km and whisks you through the country’s most beautiful Regions. You’ll encounter four linguistic Regions as you take in five Alpine passes, 11 UNESCO World Heritage Properties, two biosphere reserves and 22 lakes. Enjoy an unforget- table journey packed with adventure from start to finish! 1 Laténium: archaeological museum and park Located on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, the Laténium presents reconstructions of submerged pile-dwellings, and is Switzerland’s most important archaeological museum. Webcode: 37966 6 2 Town of Murten 4 Gruyères town and 8 Old Town of Bern The medieval town on the German- show dairy Few cities have preserved their French linguistic border is known for Near the medieval heart of town, the history as well as Bern. With 6 km its picturesque Old Town lanes and show dairy reveals the secrets in the of arcades, the city boasts one of relaxed arcade strolls. making of Le Gruyère AOP cheese. Europe’s longest weather-proof shopping promenades. Webcode: 28455 Webcode: 36226 Webcode: 36509 3 City of Fribourg 5 Gstaad / Saanenland More than 200 original gothic chalet village 9 Emmental visitor cheese dairy facades from the 15th century lend Gstaad may be world-famous, but Tradition meets cutting edge in this Fribourg’s Old Town its unique the holiday village still exudes a show dairy village, where you can charm. peaceful, relaxed atmosphere, with learn all about the world-famous Webcode: 28449 its authentic Alpine farms, traditional Emmentaler AOP cheese. chalets and luxury boutiques. Webcode: 37291 Webcode: 28380 6 Jungfraujoch At the highest railway station in Europe, the big three of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau seem close enough to touch and a breathtaking view of the Aletsch Glacier awaits. Webcode: 42577 4 7 Lake Brienz cruises Natural wonders drift into view on a relaxed boat ride across the turquoise-green Lake Brienz, framed by imposing mountains. Webcode: 39783 8 UNESCO World Heritage Property 4 Grand Tour of Switzerland. 10 Entlebuch Biosphere With its seemingly never-ending moors and rugged karst landscapes, the UNESCO biosphere reserve brims with outstanding natural beauty. Webcode: 36514 10 UNESCO Biosphere 11 Hallwyl moated castle 16 Grossmünster church 19 Abbey of St.Gallen Perched on an island in the River Zurich Crowned by its baroque cathedral, Aabach and looking back on almost Zurich spreads out before you from the St.Gallen Abbey District houses 1,000 years of history, this is one the tower of the Grossmünster. one of the most beautiful libraries in of Switzerland’s most beautiful The spectacular view reaches across the world. moated castles. the city rooftops to the snow-capped Webcode: 36510 Webcode: 64764 peaks of the Alps. Webcode: 38276 12 Chapel Bridge Lucerne Dating to 1332 and defined by 17 Rhine Falls its central Water Tower, the world’s Europe’s largest waterfall is a oldest covered wooden bridge thunderous, totally captivating links the two sides of the city and spectacle, with a width of 150 m is Lucerne’s most visible landmark. and a height of 23 m. Webcode: 43991 Webcode: 36187 13 Pilatus 18 Town of Stein am Rhein The world’s steepest cogwheel rail- This charming little town is famous way trundles up the mountain above for its well-preserved Old Town, with Lucerne, which commands a beautifully frescoed facades and 17 phenomenal panorama of 73 Alpine half-timbered houses. peaks on clear days. Webcode: 36240 Webcode: 28286 20 Painted facades Appenzell Strolling through Appenzell is like stepping into the pages of a picture 14 Tell Chapel Sisikon book. Brightly painted gabled houses According to legend, this is where catch the eye, their frescoed facades the Swiss freedom-fighting hero revealing stories, coats of arms and William Tell jumped off the boat other motifs. to escape the brutish Austrian Webcode: 28403 governor Gessler. The Tell Chapel in Sisikon was built in his honour. 16 Webcode: 41703 15 Einsiedeln monastery With its breathtaking backdrop of jagged mountain peaks and a deep blue lake, the baroque monastery complex of Einsiedeln is one of Switzerland’s most important places of pilgrimage. Webcode: 28365 44 highlights of a journey. 5 21 Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona Visible from afar, the Glarus thrust is defined by a razor-sharp yellow line that slices across the mountain face of Piz Sardona between Flims and Elm. It’s a geological phenom- enon of global importance. Webcode: 36517 22 Heidi’s village Maienfeld Bündner Herrschaft is the home 26 Muottas Muragl of the much-loved children’s book character Heidi. The story of The Upper Engadine spreads the little orphan girl is brought to picturesquely at your feet from the life in Heidi’s village. summit of Muottas Muragl. The view of five lakes and imposing mountains Webcode: 45944 is simply breathtaking. 29 Webcode: 41424 27 Albula/Bernina railway line 30 Monte Brè One of the world’s most spectacu- Rising high above Lugano, Monte lar train rides, the Rhaetian Railway Brè is one of Switzerland’s sunniest Albula/Bernina line is an epic mountains. The view over Lugano’s 122-km journey through magnificent rooftops and the vast blue lake is landscapes. simply extraordinary. 23 Webcode: 36516 Webcode: 36265 28 Three Castles of Bellinzona 31 Monte San Giorgio The skyline of Bellinzona, capital Monte San Giorgio, which lies on the 23 Mountain village of Guarda of Ticino, is defined by the fortific- southern shores of Lake Lugano, ations of its three mighty medieval is a magnet to fans of fossils. Admire This quintessential Graubünden castles, which feature among finds from long-forgotten times at mountain village was awarded the the best preserved in Switzerland. the Fossil Museum. Wakker Prize by the Swiss Heritage Society and has received the Webcode: 36511 Webcode: 36513 “national importance” distinction. Webcode: 36225 29 Ascona lake promenade 32 Tremola, old Gotthard Mediterranean flair awaits on the Pass road 24 Swiss National Park lakefront promenade, which is On the southern flank of the one of the most photographed Beautiful hiking paths and impressive Gotthard Pass, the cobbled Tremola spots in Switzerland with its brightly nature trails lead through pristine road is a serpentine and spectacular painted facades and view of the wilderness in the Swiss National drive. With its breathtaking bends, Brissago Islands. Park, where nature always takes the road is the longest historical centre stage. Webcode: 28462 monument in Switzerland. Webcode: 37658 Webcode: 45836 25 Benedictine convent of the St. John Müstair The monastery is one of the few existing architectural examples of the Carolingian dynasty and contains treasures such as the world’s largest cycle of early medieval frescoes. Webcode: 36508 27 UNESCO World Heritage Property 6 Grand Tour of Switzerland. 40 Jet d’eau Geneva’s most visible icon is the Jet d’eau, Europe’s highest fountain at 140 m, which shoots water at 200 km/h into the sky. Webcode: 39446 34 37 Château de Chillon 41 Creux du Van rock Montreux amphitheatre Sitting on a rocky outcrop on With its 160-m vertical rock wall, the Lake Geneva, the medieval moated Creux du Van is a striking natural rock 33 Aletsch Glacier castle is Switzerland’s most-visited arena that affords a spectacular view With a staggering 27 billion tons historical monument. into the void. of ice, the Aletsch Glacier is the Webcode: 36231 Webcode: 57250 mightiest ice flow in the Alps and the centrepiece of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Property. Webcode: 37068 34 Matterhorn Shaped like a pyramid and notor- iously hard to climb, the mighty Matterhorn is the world’s most photographed mountain. Matterhorn glacier paradise grants the most spectacular view of the Swiss icon. Webcode: 45830 38 UNESCO World Heritage Property 35 Mountain village of Grimentz 38 Lavaux terraced vineyards 42 La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle Grimentz is famous for its sun- With 830 hectares of vines, the Town Planning & Watchmaking blackened timber houses and the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces are the fiery red geraniums that billow from La Chaux-de-Fonds was once the largest continuous winegrowing area their window boxes.
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