Visit these Swiss mountains to enjoy snow and winter views

Must-knows about winter mountains in Switzerland

Swiss mountain tops offer much more than skiing in winter: there are all sorts of snow fun and scenic views of the snowy Alps.

Dress warmly. Low temperatures and wind at the top require appropriate clothes.

Check opening dates. The mountains we suggest on this page are accessible in winter, but some other Swiss peaks can only be visited from spring to fall.

Mountains with snow fun activities

The best Swiss mountains to play in the snow during winter are Sunnegga-Rothorn, Titlis, Glacier 3000, Säntis and Grindelwald-First. Sledding, zip lines and more fun snow activities are available here.

Sunnegga-Rothorn (3103 m / 10180 ft) is accessible from Zermatt. All 3 stations of the Sunnegga-Blauherd-Rothorn mountain offer magnificent Matterhorn views and lots of winter activities. Just some examples: there’s a kid’s ski park at Sunnegga. A snow hike can be made to the modern Blue Lounge mountain restaurant from Blauherd.
Titlis (3032 m / 9947 ft) is located near Engelberg. It’s close to the Lake Lucerne area. You’ll have wide views of the Central and Bernese Alps. The snow fun park at mid-station Trübsee offers a lot of fun activities.
Glacier 3000 (3000 m / 9842 ft) can be reached from several directions, for example from the Simmen Valley in western Bernese Oberland or from Montreux. Simply watch the views from the restaurant. Or enjoy winter hiking, cross-country skiing or sliding in the snow park.
Säntis (2502 m / 8209 ft) is in East-Switzerland. This is the place to be for romantic winter hikes and snowshoe trekking.
First (2176 m / 7139 ft) is above Grindelwald in the Jungfrau Region. You’ll look at the snow-capped Eiger and the Grindelwald valley. The world’s longest sledding run and many other snow adventures are available.

Mountains with panoramic winter views

The best mountains for iconic views of the famous Swiss winter Alps are Mittelallalin, Jungfraujoch, Gornergrat, Eggishorn, Bettmerhorn and Männlichen.

Mittelallalin (3457 m / 11341 ft) near Saas-Fee has the world’s highest rotating restaurant. Watching the winter wonderland here is a must. You’re close to the highest snow peaks of Switzerland.
Jungfaujoch (3454 m / 11332 ft) has more than enough snow for a full day of playing. You’re amidst the highest tops of the Bernese Oberland, and you’ll have breathtaking views of the snow-covered Aletsch glacier.
Gornergrat (3090 m / 10137 ft) above Zermatt has excellent views of the Matterhorn. You can enjoy sledding and easy winter hikes.
Eggishorn (2896 m / 9501 ft) and Bettmerhorn (2647 m) are in the Upper Rhone Valley. Both offer views over the snowy Aletsch glacier and the surrounding mountains.
Männlichen (2343 m / 7687 ft) in the Jungfrau Region has one of the best views of the mountain trio Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Sledding and winter hiking are possible too. This includes the famous trail to Kleine Scheidegg.
Pilatus (2119 m / 6952 ft) near Lucerne allows you to look down over Lake Lucerne and the Central and Bernese Alps.

Mountains to watch winter sports

The best Swiss mountain tops to watch snowboarders and skiers are Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Corvatsch.

Klein Matterhorn (3883 m / 12739 ft) is a very high mountain top above Zermatt. Its mountain cable car station is called Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. There’s a large paradise for skiers and snowboarders at the Swiss-Italian border. You can watch their skills from the world’s highest mountain restaurant or from other restaurants in this area. Or have some fun yourself in the snow park!
Corvatsch (3303 m / 10836 ft) in the Upper Engadine has beautiful views of the Bernina mountains. You’ll see skiers and snowboarders slide away directly from the top station.

Mountains at lower altitude: no snow guarantee

Some Swiss mountains are at low relatively altitude, such as Rochers-de-Naye, Rigi and Bürgenstock. Thick snow packs are not guaranteed in warm winters. But if there’s snow, you’ll love the views and activities!

Rochers-de-Naye (2024 m / 6604 ft) is above Montreux. The wide panorama of Lake Geneva and its surrounding mountains is fantastic. Skiers take off from the top station. Cross-country trails start at various stations along the train route.
Rigi (1798 m / 5898 ft) above Lake Lucerne is a hilly area full of winter hiking trails and sled runs. They’re combined with great views of the lake and its mountains.
Bürgenstock (1128 m / 3700 ft) is a luxury resort at Lake Lucerne. Enjoy one of the many (guided) winter tours.

Check opening dates

The mountains mentioned above can all be visited in winter. Other Swiss mountains are accessible in the summer season only. Always check the opening dates on each of our mountain pages.