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Must-knows about towns in the Swiss mountains

  • Many of our forum members agree that Wengen is the top choice for the Jungfrau Region.
  • Zermatt in the Valais is very popular too, and for good reason.
  • Davos in Graubünden is often overlooked. But Arno and I think it’s a great destination in both winter and summer.
  • Our personal favorite is St. Moritz or any of its nearby villages in the Upper Engadine.

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Find towns and villages in the Swiss mountains

This our top pick of resorts in and near the Swiss Alps. They’re located in stunning scenery and provide access to lots of mountain excursions and hiking trails. The map further down shows where the listed towns are located.

Zermatt
Hotel Beau Rivage on the banks of the Mattervispa river, with views of the Matterhorn.
ValaisTrain stationAltitude: 1605 m (5266 ft)Winter sports resortThis is a car-free town
Zermatt is a car-free, luxurious alpine village at the foot of the Matterhorn. It’s a bit secluded, but you can enjoy spectacular mountain excursions right from town. Show more ►
Mürren
Main street and cableway to Birg in Mürren.
Jungfrau RegionTrain stationAltitude: 1650 m (5413 ft)Winter sports resortThis is a car-free town
The village of Mürren is perched on a cliff high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. This town at the slopes of the Schilthorn offers amazing mountain views. Show more ►
Wengen
Jungfrau view from the town center of Wengen in early April.
Jungfrau RegionTrain stationAltitude: 1276 m (4186 ft)Winter sports resortThis is a car-free town
Wengen is a car-free alpine village in the Jungfrau Region, surrounded by hiking trails and ski slopes. It has gorgeous views of the Jungfrau and the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Show more ►
Grindelwald
The Eiger North Face towers above the village of Grindelwald.
Jungfrau RegionTrain stationAltitude: 1034 m (3392 ft)Winter sports resort
Grindelwald at the foot of the Eiger has all tourist facilities you need. It’s the perfect base for trips to Jungfraujoch, Männlichen and Grindelwald-First. Show more ►
St. Moritz
St. Moritz in the Upper Engadine, Graubünden
EngadineTrain stationAltitude: 1775 m (5823 ft)Winter sports resortOn a lake
St. Moritz is an upper-class alpine town. Located in the magnificent Upper Engadine valley in Graubünden, the town is a perfect base for hiking and skiing. Show more ►
Gstaad
Main street of Gstaad in winter
Bernese OberlandTrain stationAltitude: 1050 m (3445 ft)Winter sports resort
Gstaad is a scenic village in the west of the Bernese Oberland, directly on the GoldenPass train line. It’s mainly known as an upper-class ski resort, but it’s beautiful in … Show more ►
Saas-Fee
Aerial view of Saas-Fee and mountains
ValaisAltitude: 1792 m (5879 ft)Winter sports resortThis is a car-free town
Saas-Fee is a car-free village in the Valais, surrounded by some of Switzerland’s highest peaks. Enjoy mountain rides, skiing, hiking and biking here. Show more ►
Davos
Davos with the Jakobshorn and Rinerhorn in summer
GraubündenTrain stationAltitude: 1559 m (5115 ft)Winter sports resort
Davos is known as a classy winter sports resort in Graubünden. The surrounding mountains are appealing for summer activities such as hiking and biking too. Show more ►
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Page author: AnnikaSince early childhood I've been visiting Switzerland during my holidays and I just fell in love with the country. I spent many summers in the Bernese Oberland, which still feels like my second home, and then started to explore other areas. Traveling, hiking and photographing in the Swiss Alps are my absolute favorite activities.