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Points of interest · Switzerland · Updated on 5 November 2026

Attractions and sights in Switzerland

Switzerland has 2,262 points of interest on the Outdoor Pitstop map. 51 have a page of their own with a photo and a story. Most of them are in Zurich (294), Bern (276) and Vaud (233).

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Kunsthaus
Kunsthaus, Zürich
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Photo: Roland zh · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Rhine Falls
Rhine Falls, Laufen-Uhwiesen
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Photo: Christian David · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Kapellbrücke
Kapellbrücke, Luzern
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Photo: A.Savin · Wikimedia Commons · FALView the photo on Wikimedia Commons

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  1. 1KunsthausMuseum · Zurich · Audio tour 2:22
  2. 2Rhine FallsAttraction · Laufen-Uhwiesen · Audio tour 1:50
  3. 3KapellbrückeAttraction · Lucerne · Audio tour 1:49
  4. 4Chillon CastleCastle · Veytaux · Audio tour 2:09
  5. 5The Olympic MuseumMuseum · Lausanne · Audio tour 2:13
  6. 6Château de GruyèresCastle · Gruyères · Audio tour 2:02
By canton →6 of 48 shown

23 audio tours in Switzerland

At these places the app tells the story on the spot, in about two minutes. Listen in English or Dutch.

Kunsthaus
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Kunsthaus

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Photo: Roland zh · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Rhine Falls
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Rhine Falls

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Photo: Christian David · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Kapellbrücke
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Kapellbrücke

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Photo: A.Savin · Wikimedia Commons · FALView the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Chillon Castle
CastleAudio story · 2 min

Chillon Castle

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Photo: Zacharie Grossen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
The Olympic Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

The Olympic Museum

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Photo: Sailko · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

With Pro you check in at the place and hear the whole story; new users get Pro for their first 4 weeks.

Hear the story of Kunsthaus on the spot with the app

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The 48 best-known attractions in Switzerland

After the places above, best known first.

  1. 10St. Pierre CathedralSt. Pierre CathedralAttraction · Geneva · Audio tour 2:00
  2. 11Benedictine Convent of Saint JohnBenedictine Convent of Saint JohnAttraction · Val Müstair · Audio tour 1:41
  3. 12Jet d'eauJet d'eauAttraction · Geneva · Audio tour 1:51
  4. 13HabsburgHabsburgCastle · Habsburg · Audio tour 2:06
  5. 14GoetheanumGoetheanumMonument · Dornach · Audio tour 2:34
  6. 15Kunstmuseum Basel | NeubauKunstmuseum Basel | NeubauMuseum · Basel · Audio tour 2:09
  7. 16Brusio Spiral ViaductBrusio Spiral ViaductAttraction · Brusio · Audio tour 2:20
  8. 17Fondation BeyelerFondation BeyelerMuseum · Riehen · Story
  9. 18ValèreValèreCastle · Sion · Audio tour 2:22
  10. 19Great St Bernard PassGreat St Bernard PassAttraction · Bourg-Saint-Pierre · Audio tour 1:55
  11. 20Lion MonumentLion MonumentMonument · Lucerne · Story
  12. 21Swiss Museum of TransportSwiss Museum of TransportMuseum · Lucerne · Story
  13. 22StaubbachfallStaubbachfallAttraction · Lauterbrunnen · Story
  14. 23Abbey LibraryAbbey LibraryMuseum · St. Gallen · Story
  15. 24Tarasp CastleTarasp CastleCastle · Scuol · Audio tour 2:27
  16. 25Zentrum Paul KleeZentrum Paul KleeMuseum · Bern · Story
  17. 26Landwasser ViaductLandwasser ViaductMemorial · Schmitten (GR) · Audio tour 2:28
  18. 27Museum TinguelyMuseum TinguelyMuseum · Basel · Story
  19. 28Rietberg MuseumRietberg MuseumMuseum · Zurich · Story
  20. 29Aareschlucht OsteingangAareschlucht OsteingangAttraction · Innertkirchen · Audio tour 2:09
  21. 30Säntis Gipfel / Säntis - der BergSäntis Gipfel / Säntis - der BergViewpoint · Schwende-Rüte · Audio tour 2:11
  22. 31ViamalaschluchtViamalaschluchtAttraction · Zillis-Reischen · Audio tour 2:21
  23. 32Musée ArianaMusée ArianaMuseum · Geneva · Story
  24. 33Clock TowerClock TowerAttraction · Bern · Story
  25. 34Charles Kuonen Suspension BridgeCharles Kuonen Suspension BridgeAttraction · Randa · Story
  26. 35Musée d'Art et d'HistoireMusée d'Art et d'HistoireMuseum · Geneva · Story
  27. 36Historical Museum of BernHistorical Museum of BernMuseum · Bern · Story
  28. 37MunotMunotAttraction · Schaffhausen · Story
  29. 38Château de NeuchâtelChâteau de NeuchâtelAttraction · Neuchâtel · Story
  30. 39Festung AarburgFestung AarburgAttraction · Aarburg · Story
  31. 40Schloss KyburgSchloss KyburgAttraction · Illnau-Effretikon · Story
  32. 41Schloss LenzburgSchloss LenzburgCastle · Lenzburg · Story
  33. 42Pierre AvoiPierre AvoiViewpoint · Saxon · Story
  34. 43Underground lakeUnderground lakeAttraction · Saint-Léonard · Story
  35. 44Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung LudwigAntikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung LudwigMuseum · Basel · Story
  36. 45Grosser MythenGrosser MythenViewpoint · Schwyz · Story
  37. 46TrümmelbachfälleTrümmelbachfälleAttraction · Lauterbrunnen · Story
  38. 47Cathedral of Saint LawrenceCathedral of Saint LawrenceAttraction · Lugano · Story
  39. 48VindonissaVindonissaCastle · Windisch · Story

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26 cantons have points of interest, 5 of them an overview of their own. Most are in Zurich (294), Bern (276) and Vaud (233).

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Frequently asked questions

How many attractions are there in Switzerland?

The Outdoor Pitstop map shows 2,262 points of interest in Switzerland, 51 of them with a page of their own with a photo and a story.

What are the best known attractions in Switzerland?

Among others Kunsthaus, Rhine Falls, Kapellbrücke, Chillon Castle and The Olympic Museum.

Which canton has the most attractions?

Zurich (294), then Bern (276) and Vaud (233).

How does an audio tour work?

When you are at the place, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells its story in about two minutes, in English or Dutch. With Pro you check in and hear the whole story.

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