The 15 Most Instagrammable Places in Switzerland
Beatrice Lessi
1. Matterhorn
The mountain of the mountains is seen at its best by taking the Gornergrat railway and stopping at one of the stations around Riffelalp. If you want something really fancy, watch it from the highest spa in Europe – at Riffelap Resort 2’222 mt – or from the Igloo in Igludorf.
Riffelalp Resort 2'222 mt
The suite in the Igludorf igloo
2. Wildkirchli
Made famous by the Nat Geo cover that went around the world, this incredible hut is the steepest you’ll ever see.
Hiking in Appenzell to the famous Wildkirchli
3. TheTropics of Switzerland
So called because of its famous palm trees and holiday feeling, Ticino enjoys a mild climate all year round.
The iconic infinity pool in Hotel Eden Roc
4. Gletscher Restaurant Belvedere
An abandoned hotel one one of the most beautiful streets in Switzerland that became famous for its aerial images.
The hotel is closed, but it's famous for its incredible position
The Furka Pass from high up
5. The Mirror Chalet in Gstaad
A hiking destination and an art gallery, the Mirror Chalet in Gstaad.
Equally gorgeous in winter and summer, the Mirror chalet is a hiking destination and a piece of art/art gallery
6. Creux Du Van
The natural ampyteatre made of stone is one of the most photogenic parts in the French part of Switzerland
Creux du Van natural stage
7. Parco Ciani in Lugano
The popular gate in Switzerland directly overlooking the gulf of Lugano.
The famous gate in Parco Ciani
8. Iconic 5 stars Infinity Pools
So many luxury hotels have incredible pools overlooking blue waters. Design is often sleek and modern, and the atmosphere of luxury is unbeatable.
Hotel Villa Honegg
Park Hotel Vitznau
Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina
Buergenstock Resort
Kulm Hotel in St Moritz
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
9. Engadin
One of the many possible landscapes in Engadin
10. Opera House Zurich
Proudly standing in the middle of Bellevue, the Opera building has a neo-classical facade.
The Zurich Opera
11. Blausee
Famous for being naturally photoshopped and really as turquoise as you see it, here photographed with the drone.
created by dji camera
12. The Zurich Film Festival
A selfie and “wall picture” paradise, the ZFF takes place in September, every year.
Evening attire at the ZFF
13. Messeplatz in Basel
The famous “hole” in the sky of Basel is where the famous Art Basel exhibition takes place.
Sleek architecture in Basel – I had to play with it for a photo
14. Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
Always photographed by Chinese tourists (pre-pandemic, of course)
15. Grossmünster
The most recognisable towers in Zurich
So Swiss! Grossmünster
Bonus:…and Roger Federer of Course!
Selfie with social distance
