Switzerland’s landmarks include mountains, waterfalls, historic cities, railways, castles and cultural sites. UNESCO currently lists 13 World Heritage properties in Switzerland.
20 Famous Swiss Landmarks
- Matterhorn
- Jungfraujoch
- Rhine Falls
- Old City of Bern
- Château de Chillon
- Kapellbrücke, Lucerne
- Lake Geneva
- Swiss National Park
- Glacier Express route
- Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina landscapes
- Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
- Abbey of St Gall
- Benedictine Convent of St John at Müstair
- Three Castles of Bellinzona
- Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
- Monte San Giorgio
- Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona
- Lake Lucerne
- St. Moritz and Engadine landscapes
- Old Town of Zurich
Heritage Beyond the Alps
UNESCO’s Swiss list includes nine cultural properties and four natural properties, covering historic towns, religious sites, rail landscapes, vineyards and Alpine environments.
Plan by Geography
Combine nearby sights to reduce travel time. Bern, Lucerne, Lake Geneva, Valais and Graubünden each support different landmark-focused itineraries.
See our Switzerland travel guide, best places to visit and Zurich guide.
Official resource: UNESCO World Heritage — Switzerland.