List of aerial tramways in Switzerland
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This is a complete list of publicly-available Swiss
aerial tramway
s (excluding other types of aerial lift
s), according to official timetables 2004. Not all of them are open all year. Some of them are sections of aerial lift systems that consist also of other types of aerial lifts besides the tramway in this list. For example, the aerial tramway Blauherd - Rothorn is part of the Zermatt - Sunnegga - Blauherd - Rothorn system, its section Zermatt - Sunnegga being a funicular
and Sunnegga - Blauherd a gondola lift
.
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
aerial tramway
Aerial tramway
An aerial tramway , cable car , ropeway or aerial tram is a type of aerial lift which uses one or two stationary ropes for support while a third moving rope provides propulsion...
s (excluding other types of aerial lift
Aerial lift
An aerial lift is a means of transportation in which cabins, cars, gondolas or open chairs are hauled above the ground by means of one or more cables.Types of aerial lifts include:...
s), according to official timetables 2004. Not all of them are open all year. Some of them are sections of aerial lift systems that consist also of other types of aerial lifts besides the tramway in this list. For example, the aerial tramway Blauherd - Rothorn is part of the Zermatt - Sunnegga - Blauherd - Rothorn system, its section Zermatt - Sunnegga being a funicular
Funicular
A funicular, also known as an inclined plane or cliff railway, is a cable railway in which a cable attached to a pair of tram-like vehicles on rails moves them up and down a steep slope; the ascending and descending vehicles counterbalance each other.-Operation:The basic principle of funicular...
and Sunnegga - Blauherd a gondola lift
Gondola lift
A gondola lift is a type of aerial lift, normally called a cable car, which is supported and propelled by cables from above. It consists of a loop of steel cable that is strung between two stations, sometimes over intermediate supporting towers. The cable is driven by a bullwheel in a terminal,...
.
- Plan-Francey - Le MolésonLe MolésonThe Moléson is a mountain in the Alps in Switzerland . A cable car station is located near the summit at 1,982 metres as well as a meteorological station.-Weather:-External links:*...
- Col du PillonCol du PillonCol du Pillon is a mountain pass in the western Swiss Alps, linking Aigle, Le Sépey and Les Diablerets in the canton of Vaud.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes*List of the highest Swiss passes...
- Glacier3000 (DiableretsDiableretsThe Diablerets is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, located between the cantons of Valais and Vaud, in the western French-speaking part of Switzerland. The summit is 3,210 metres high, making it the highest mountain in the canton of Vaud...
) - ChampéryChampéryChampéry is a municipality in the district of Monthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Champéry is first mentioned in 1286 as Champery...
- Planachaux - DorénazDorénazDorénaz is a municipality in the district of Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Dorénaz is first mentioned in the 11th and 12th Centuries as usque ad frontem Dorone.-Geography:...
- Champex-d'Alesse - Les Attelas - Mont GeléMont GeléMont Gelé is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland.In winter, Mont-Gelé summit can be reached from Verbier through aerial cable-car. It is also possible to go down the mountain by two official but off-piste ski slopes, for good skiers only.-External links:*...
- Tortin - Col-des-Gentianes
- Col-des-Gentianes -Mont FortMont FortMont Fort is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, near Verbier....
- La ChauxLa Chaux-France:La Chaux is the name or part of the name of several communes in France:* La Chaux, in the Doubs département* La Chaux, in the Orne département* La Chaux, in the Saône-et-Loire département...
- Col-des-Gentianes - RiddesRiddesRiddes is a municipality in the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Riddes is first mentioned in 1001 as Ride. It was previously known its German name Riden, though that is not used anymore.-Geography:...
- IsérablesIsérablesIsérables is a municipality in the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Isérables is first mentioned in 1227 as Aserablos. In 1324 it was mentioned as Yserablo.-Geography:... - Bottom of Grande Dixence DamGrande Dixence DamThe Grande Dixence Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Dixence River at the head of the Val d'Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At high, it is the tallest gravity dam in the world and is part of the Cleuson-Dixence Complex...
- Top of Grande Dixence DamGrande Dixence DamThe Grande Dixence Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Dixence River at the head of the Val d'Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At high, it is the tallest gravity dam in the world and is part of the Cleuson-Dixence Complex... - ChalaisChalais, SwitzerlandChalais is a municipality in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Chalais is first mentioned in the 11th century as Jaler. In 1425 it was mentioned as Challir.In 1892 much of the village was destroyed in a fire....
- Vercorin - ZinalZinalZinal is a village located in the municipality of Anniviers in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It lies at an altitude of 1,675 metres in the Swiss Alps in the Val d'Anniviers, a valley running from the Zinal Glacier, north of Dent Blanche to the village of Ayer...
- Sorebois - Cry-d'Er - Bella LuiBella LuiThe Bella Lui is a mountain in the Bernese Alps. It is located north of Crans-Montana in the Swiss canton of Valais.-External links:*...
- Cabane-des-Violettes - Plaine MortePlaine MorteThe Plaine Morte is a glacier located at an elevation of , in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The ice field, which covers , is located below the mountain of Wildstrubel in the Bernese Alps....
- LeukerbadLeukerbadLeukerbad is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.- History :The story of Leukerbad dates back to the 4th century B.C. Graves and ceramics attest the presence of habitation in Leukerbad...
- GemmipassGemmi PassGemmi Pass is a high mountain pass across the Bernese Alps connecting Leukerbad in the canton of Valais in Switzerland with Kandersteg in the canton of Bern.... - LeukerbadLeukerbadLeukerbad is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.- History :The story of Leukerbad dates back to the 4th century B.C. Graves and ceramics attest the presence of habitation in Leukerbad...
- Rinderhütte - TurtmannTurtmannTurtmann is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Turtmann is first mentioned in 1050 as Curtmannonis. In 1210 it was mentioned as Torthemanei and Tortemagny....
- UnteremsUnteremsUnterems is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Unterems has an area, , of . Of this area, 39.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 53.6% is forested...
- OberemsOberemsOberems is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Oberems has an area, , of . Of this area, 15.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 13.5% is forested... - GampelGampelGampel is a former municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.It was an independent municipality until January 1, 2009, when it merged with Bratsch to form Gampel-Bratsch.-Coat of arms:...
- Jeizinen - RaronRaronRaron is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Raron is first mentioned around 1101-1200 as Rarogni...
- EischollEischollEischoll is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Eischoll is first mentioned in 1250 as Oiselz. In 1336 it was mentioned as Oysol and in 1418 as Eysoll.-Geography:... - RaronRaronRaron is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Raron is first mentioned around 1101-1200 as Rarogni...
- UnterbächUnterbächUnterbäch is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Unterbäch has an area, , of . Of this area, 27.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 27.7% is forested... - WilerWilerWiler is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Wiler has an area, , of . Of this area, or 19.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 23.2% is forested...
- Lauchernalp - Stalden - StaldenriedStaldenriedStaldenried is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Staldenried is first mentioned in 1389 as am ryede. In 1638 it was mentioned as Stalden Riedt.-Geography:...
- Gspon - Kalpetran - EmbdEmbdEmbd is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Embd is first mentioned in 1250 as Emeda. In 1330 it was mentioned as Embda and Emda.-Geography:...
- EmbdEmbdEmbd is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Embd is first mentioned in 1250 as Emeda. In 1330 it was mentioned as Embda and Emda.-Geography:...
- Schalb - ZermattZermattZermatt is a municipality in the district of Visp in the German-speaking section of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a population of about 5,800 inhabitants....
- FuriFuriMount Furi is a stratovolcano near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Located in the south eastern outskirt of Addis Ababa, this mountain has a latitude and longitude of and an altitude of 2839 meters....
- Trockener StegTrockener StegTrockener Steg is a minor summit in the Pennine Alps, situated near Zermatt in Switzerland, at the foot of the Matterhorn. A cable car station lies on the summit and gives access to Klein Matterhorn.-External links:*...
- Klein MatterhornKlein MatterhornThe Klein Matterhorn is the highest point in the Zermatt-Cervinia ski area in Switzerland, and the end point of the highest cable car in Europe... - Furgg - Trockener StegTrockener StegTrockener Steg is a minor summit in the Pennine Alps, situated near Zermatt in Switzerland, at the foot of the Matterhorn. A cable car station lies on the summit and gives access to Klein Matterhorn.-External links:*...
- Blauherd - Rothorn
- GornergratGornergratThe Gornergrat is a ridge of the Pennine Alps, Switzerland, overlooking the Gorner Glacier to the south. It can be reached by the Gornergratbahn rack railway from Zermatt...
- Hohtällli - StockhornStockhorn (Zermatt)The Stockhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps. It is located to the Southeast of the town of Zermatt, and features several ungroomed ski runs.... - HohtälliHohtälliThe Hohtälli is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. Located to the Southeast of the town of Zermatt, the mountain features several ski runs leading down the mountain.-External links:*...
- Rote NaseRote NaseThe Rote Nase is a mountain in the Pennine Alps. It is located to the Southeast of the town of Zermatt, and features several ungroomed ski runs leading down the mountain. The summit can be accessed using either a T-bar lift running up from lower down the mountain or a cable car running from... - Gant-Hohtälli Aerial TramwayGant-Hohtälli Aerial TramwayThe Gant-Hohtälli Aerial Tramway is a large-cab cable car near Zermatt, Switzerland. It is 2707 metres long and spans an elevation of some 1057 metres. This cable car is notable in that it runs over the tallest aerial lift pylon in Switzerland, with a height of 94 metres.-External links:* *...
(94 metre tall aerial lift pylon) - Spielboden - Längfluh
- FelskinnFelskinnFelskinn is a minor summit in the Pennine Alps, situated near Saas Fee in Switzerland. It is the lower station of the Metro Alpin which gives access to Mittelallalin.-External links:*...
- MittelallalinMittelallalinThe Mittelallalin is a minor summit below the Allalinhorn situated above Saas Fee. This place is well known for the revolving restaurant which is the highest in the world and a glacier cave.-Access:... - GrindelwaldGrindelwaldGrindelwald is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The village is located at above sea level in the Bernese Alps.-Winter sports:...
- FirstFirst (Grindelwald)First is a minor summit below the Schwarzhorn in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. It is mostly known as a cable car station above Grindelwald and as a popular hiking area with the Bachalpsee in proximity. It is also the destination of the classic hike: Schynige Platte-Faulhorn-First.-External... - Saas Fee - FelskinnFelskinnFelskinn is a minor summit in the Pennine Alps, situated near Saas Fee in Switzerland. It is the lower station of the Metro Alpin which gives access to Mittelallalin.-External links:*...
- Saas Grund - HohsaasHohsaasHohsaas is a cable car station and a ski area in the Pennine Alps above Saas Grund in Valais.Although Hohsaas is not a mountain summit it still offers impressive views over the Dom on the Mischabel range and 18 four-thousand meters mountains, including the Weissmies which is easily accessible from...
- BlattenBlattenBlatten is a municipality in the district of Westlich Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Blatten has an area, , of . Of this area, 9.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.0% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.4% is settled and 81.1% is unproductive land.It lies...
- BelalpBelalpBelalp is a village and ski resort in the Swiss canton of Valais, 2'100 m above sea level, in the municipality of Naters.Belalp is a car free village which can be reached by cable car from the village of Blatten. Because of its altitude the place is also a vantage point offering view of Dom and... - MörelMörelMörel is a former municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. In 2009 Mörel merged with Filet into the municipality of Mörel-Filet.-Geography:...
- Greich - RiederalpRiederalpRiederalp is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It was created in 2003 through the merger of Goppisberg, Greich and Ried-Mörel.-Geography:... - Betten Talstation - BettmeralpBettmeralpBettmeralp is a village and ski resort in the Swiss canton of Valais, 1'957 m above sea level, in the municipality of Betten.Bettmeralp is a car free village which can be reached by cable car from the Betten train station . From there another cable car leads near to the summit of Bettmerhorn, which...
(direct line) - Betten Talstation - Betten Dorf - BettmeralpBettmeralpBettmeralp is a village and ski resort in the Swiss canton of Valais, 1'957 m above sea level, in the municipality of Betten.Bettmeralp is a car free village which can be reached by cable car from the Betten train station . From there another cable car leads near to the summit of Bettmerhorn, which...
- FieschFieschFiesch is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Nearby Fiescheralp is administered by Fiesch and is accessible by the Eggishorn lift....
- Fiescheralp - EggishornEggishornThe Eggishorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, Valais, Switzerland.It lies within the Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region, which has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. On its northern flank is the Aletsch Glacier. From the summit the view extends also to the Lepontine and Pennine... - Fürgangen - BellwaldBellwaldBellwald is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Bellwald was first used to refer to the nearby mountain Bellwald is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Bellwald was first used to refer to the...
- Erlenbach i.S. - Chrindi - StockhornStockhornThe Stockhorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, above the town of Erlenbach in Simmetal.The Stockhorn is 2190 m high and is accessible via cable car and/or walking during 3 hours 30 minutes from the Oberstockensee. It has a restaurant at the top and is a good starting point for many hikes...
- LenkLenkLenk may refer to:Places:* Lenk im Simmental, a municipality in the district of Obersimmental in the canton of Bern in SwitzerlandPeople:* Arthur Lenk, an Israeli diplomat* Maria Lenk, a Brazilian swimmer...
(Rotenbach) - Metsch - GsteigGsteigGsteig may refer to:*Gsteig, Germany in Ostallgäu, Bavaria*Gsteig bei Gstaad, a municipality in the district Saanen, Canton of Berne, Switzerland*The church Gsteig bei Interlaken...
- Lac de SanetschLac de SanetschLac de Sanetsch is a reservoir below Sanetsch Pass in Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.29 km². The Sanetsch dam was built in 1965. The gravity dam has a height of 42 m.-External links:*... - ReuschReuschReusch is a German manufacturer of sports equipment for football and Winter sports.- History :In 1934 Karl Reusch manufactures his first pair of gloves in the attic of his home. With great passion, love for details and the vision to create incomparable, innovative gloves of the highest possible...
- Oldenegg - KanderstegKanderstegKandersteg is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located along the valley of the River Kander, west of the Jungfrau massif. It is noted for its spectacular mountain scenery and sylvan alpine landscapes. Tourism is a...
- Allmenalp - KanderstegKanderstegKandersteg is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located along the valley of the River Kander, west of the Jungfrau massif. It is noted for its spectacular mountain scenery and sylvan alpine landscapes. Tourism is a...
- Sunnbüel (Gemmi) - Eisigbach (FrutigenFrutigenFrutigen is a municipality in the Bernese Oberland in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district.-History:...
) - Eisigenalp - Unter dem Birg (AdelbodenAdelbodenAdelboden is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.-Geography:Adelboden lies in the west of the Berner Oberland, at the end of the valley of the Engstlige river, which flows in Frutigen into the Kander river.Adelboden is a...
) - EngstligenalpEngstligenalpThe Engstligenalp is the biggest plateau of the western Swiss Alps. It lies south of Adelboden on 1900 - 2000 m above sea level. Since 1996 it belongs to the Swiss culture landscapes of national importance.... - GrindelwaldGrindelwaldGrindelwald is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The village is located at above sea level in the Bernese Alps.-Winter sports:...
- Pfingstegg - GrindelwaldGrindelwaldGrindelwald is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The village is located at above sea level in the Bernese Alps.-Winter sports:...
- MännlichenMännlichenThe Männlichen is a 2,343 metre mountain in the Swiss Alps located within the Canton of Berne.It can be reached from Wengen by the Luftseilbahn Wengen-Männlichen cable-car, or from Grindelwald using the Gondelbahn Grindelwald-Männlichen gondola. It then takes 15 minutes to walk to the summit...
Gondelbahn Grindelwald-MännlichenGondelbahn Grindelwald-MännlichenThe Gondelbahn Grindelwald-Männlichen is a gondola cable car linking Grindelwald with Männlichen. It is the third longest passenger-carrying gondola lift in the world.-History:*1977 Company was founded.... - WengenWengen, SwitzerlandWengen is a village in the Bernese Oberland in the canton of Bern, located in central Switzerland at an elevation of 1274 m above sea level, and is part of the Jungfrauregion. Wengen has approximately 1,300 year-round residents...
- MännlichenMännlichenThe Männlichen is a 2,343 metre mountain in the Swiss Alps located within the Canton of Berne.It can be reached from Wengen by the Luftseilbahn Wengen-Männlichen cable-car, or from Grindelwald using the Gondelbahn Grindelwald-Männlichen gondola. It then takes 15 minutes to walk to the summit...
Luftseilbahn Wengen-MännlichenLuftseilbahn Wengen-Männlichenseen from the upper Männlichen terminus of the cableway.]]The Luftseilbahn Wengen-Männlichen is a cable car linking Wengen with the Männlichen in Switzerland.-History:*1949 The Wengen committee was formed.*1953 Construction started.... - IsenfluhIsenfluhIsenfluh is a hamlet in Switzerland, north of the road from Wilderswil to Lauterbrunnen.In 1973, Isenfluh, together with Wengen, Muerren, Gimmelwald, Stechelberg and Lauterbrunnen, became part of the municipality of Lauterbrunnen....
- Sunnwald - StechelbergStechelbergStechelberg is a small village in the glacier carved Lauterbrunnen valley of the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland, sitting at the base of the Jungfrau mountain...
- MürrenMürrenMürren is a traditional Walser mountain village in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, at an elevation of 1,650 m above sea level and unreachable by public road....
- SchilthornSchilthornThe Schilthorn is a 2,970 metre high summit in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland, above Mürren.It has a panoramic view which spans from the Titlis, Jungfrau, Mönch, Eiger, over the Bernese Alps and the Jura mountains up to the Vosges Mountains and the Black Forest... - MürrenMürrenMürren is a traditional Walser mountain village in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, at an elevation of 1,650 m above sea level and unreachable by public road....
-LauterbrunnenLauterbrunnenLauterbrunnen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The municipality lies in the Lauterbrunnen Valley and comprises the villages Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren, Gimmelwald, Stechelberg and Isenfluh...
Bergbahn Lauterbrunnen–Mürren - Sörenberg Schönenboden - Brienzer RothornBrienzer RothornThe Brienzer Rothorn is a mountain in the Swiss Alps on the border between the cantons of Lucerne, Berne and Obwalden. The summit can be reached from Brienz by the Brienz Rothorn Bahn and from Sörenberg by a cable car.-External links:*...
- Fräkmüntegg - Pilatus Kulm
- LungernLungernLungern is a municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Lungerersee is located within the municipality.-Geography: The village of Lungern lies above sea level in the highest part of the canton of Obwalden, on the lake of Lungern and at the foot of the Brünig Pass...
- Turren - Distelboden (Melchsee-FruttMelchsee-FruttMelchsee-Frutt is a mountain resort village in Switzerland. The village is located near the lake Melchsee, in the municipality of Kerns, canton Obwalden. It has an elevation of 1920 meters. The main attractions of this resort are skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking and rock climbing. The...
) - Bonistock - EngelbergEngelbergEngelberg is a village in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Engelberg has a population of . , 21.0% of the population was made up of foreign nationals.It is the leading mountain resort in central Switzerland...
- Brunni (Ristis) - EngelbergEngelbergEngelberg is a village in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Engelberg has a population of . , 21.0% of the population was made up of foreign nationals.It is the leading mountain resort in central Switzerland...
- Fürenalp - TrübseeTrübseeTrübsee is a mountain lake in Switzerland, at the foot of the Titlis. Trübsee is above Engelberg, reacheable from this town by cable car or after rather long walking uphill....
- StandStandStand may refer to:*Stand, Greater Manchester, a residential area in the Metropolitan Borough of Manchester, England*A partnership in cricket*STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition...
- TitlisTitlisThe Titlis is a mountain in the Urner Alps of Switzerland. It is located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Berne in Switzerland, overlooking Engelberg and is famous as the site of the world's first revolving cable car... - FellFell“Fell” is a word used to refer to mountains, or certain types of mountainous landscape, in Scandinavia, the Isle of Man, and parts of northern England.- Etymology :...
(Oberrickenbach) - Chrüzhütte (BannalpBannalpBannalp is a mountain region in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden, near Engelberg and a major skiing area. In Bannalp region there are three alpine huts and a small lake, Bannalpsee. There is a cable car from Oberrickenbach, near Wolfenschiessen, to Bannalp....
) - Fellboden (Oberrickenbach) - BannalpseeBannalpseeBannalpsee is a lake in Nidwalden, Switzerland. Its surface area is 16 ha. The construction of the reservoir was decided in 1934 and completed in 1937. The reservoir is operated by Elektrizitätswerk Nidwalden.-External links:**Fabienne Künzli:...
- DallenwilDallenwilDallenwil is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-History:Dallenwil is first mentioned about 1199-1210 as Tellewilare or Telliwilare. In 1850 it was known as Thalwyl and it wasn't until 1913 that it became Dallenwil....
- Wirzweli - DallenwilDallenwilDallenwil is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-History:Dallenwil is first mentioned about 1199-1210 as Tellewilare or Telliwilare. In 1850 it was known as Thalwyl and it wasn't until 1913 that it became Dallenwil....
- NiederrickenbachNiederrickenbachNiederrickenbach is village in the center of Switzerland in the canton of Nidwalden that is most famous for its Benedictine covent Maria-Rickenbach which is accessible only by cable car.... - StansStansStans is the capital of the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-History:Stans is one of the oldest settlements in the entire Nidwalden valley. The first traces of human settlement date to the 2nd Century BC...
-Kälti - StanserhornStanserhornStanserhorn is a mountain located in Switzerland, specifically, in the canton of Nidwalden, at 1898 meters above sea level. In 1893 a cable way was built to transport people from the base of the mountain to the summit. From the top, one can view as far as Elsass, France and The Black Forest in... - BeckenriedBeckenriedBeckenried is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-History:The first settlers in what would become Beckried were from Alamanni tribes that moved into the area over 2000 years ago. During the Middle Ages the region was part of extensive estates that were shared between...
- Klewenalp - EmmettenEmmettenEmmetten is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-Geography:Emmetten has an area, , of . Of this area, 37.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 45.8% is forested...
- Niederbauen - Küssnacht am Rigi - Seebodenalp
- WeggisWeggisWeggis is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.It forms part of the northern shore of Lake Lucerne. The official language is German.-History:In about 800 the monastery of Pfäfers acquired the court of Wattawis...
- Rigi Kaltbad - Kräbel - Rigi Scheidegg
- BrunnenBrunnenBrunnen is a resort on Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, part of the municipality Ingenbohl , at .Brunnen has a cablecar that goes to the Urmiberg, a part of the Rigi offering wonderful views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps....
- Urmiberg - StoosStoosStoos is a village located in the municipality of Morschach. It lies at 1,300 metres in the Swiss canton of Schwyz and has about 100 inhabitants. It is used as a small ski resort with a cable car leading to the Fronalpstock. The village itself is car-free and is accessible via a funicular.-External...
- FronalpstockFronalpstockThe Fronalpstock is a mountain located in Switzerland, specifically, in the canton of Schwyz, at 1,922 meters above sea level. The summit is accessible by cable car from the village of Stoos.... - MorschachMorschachMorschach is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Morschach has an area, , of . Of this area, 52.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 36.2% is forested...
- StoosStoosStoos is a village located in the municipality of Morschach. It lies at 1,300 metres in the Swiss canton of Schwyz and has about 100 inhabitants. It is used as a small ski resort with a cable car leading to the Fronalpstock. The village itself is car-free and is accessible via a funicular.-External... - SaliSaliSali is a village and a municipality in Croatia in the Zadar County. Sali is a small town but still the largest on the island of Dugi otok. The total population of Sali is 1,688 inhabitants...
(Bisisthal) - Glattalp - IllgauIllgauIllgau is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Illgau has an area, , of . Of this area, 62% is used for agricultural purposes, while 31.1% is forested...
- RiedRiedRied is a geographical name for:*Places in Germany**Ried, Bavaria in Landkreis Aichach-Friedberg in Bavaria**District of the city Schrobenhausen, Bavaria**Part of Ebersburg in the District of Fulda in Hessen...
(MuotathalMuotathalMuotathal is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. The eponymous valley is formed by the Muota river, which joins Lake Lucerne at Brunnen.-Geography:...
) - BrunniBrunniBrunni is a town in Switzerland.- External links :*...
- Holzegg - Weglosen - Seebli (Hoch-YbrigHoch-YbrigHoch-Ybrig is a skiing and hiking area in Canton of Schwyz in Switzerland .Hoch-Ybrig is dominated by the mountain range Forstberg - Druesberg - Twäriberg...
) - Amsteg - ArniseeArniseeArnisee is a lake in the Canton of Uri, Switzerland. The reservoir can be reached by gondola lift from Amsteg and Intschi....
- St. Jakob - Gitschenen
- Attinghausen (Ballweg) - Brüsti
- FlüelenFlüelenFlüelen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Flüelen has an area, , of . Of this area, 22% is used for agricultural purposes, while 55.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 6.1% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
- Eggberge - Bürglen UR - Biel (Kinzig)
- SchattdorfSchattdorfSchattdorf is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Schattdorf has an area, , of . Of this area, 33.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 37.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 11% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
- HaldiHaldiHaldi may refer to:* Haldi Hindi/Punjabi/Urdu/Gujarati name for the spice turmeric* Haldi River, a West Bengal river* Ḫaldi, an Urartian god* Haldi, Estonia, village in Estonia* Haldi, a Swiss family name, originally from the Saanen region... - BristenBristenThe Bristen is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, overlooking the valley of the Reuss near Gurtnellen in the canton of Uri. The mountain is located about four kilometres north of Piz Giuv and the border with Graubünden. The Bristen is the westernmost three-thousander of the Glarus Alps.-External links:*...
- Golzern - AndermattAndermattAndermatt is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.With Realp and Hospental, it is located in the Urseren valley, south of Altdorf.-Geography:...
- GemsstockGemsstockGemsstock is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Andermatt in the canton of Uri. A glacier named Gurschenfirn lies over its northern flanks... - Intschi - ArniseeArniseeArnisee is a lake in the Canton of Uri, Switzerland. The reservoir can be reached by gondola lift from Amsteg and Intschi....
- AiroloAiroloAirolo is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:In the settlement of Madrano, Roman tombs from the 2nd and 3rd Centuries AD were found. They belonged to a Vicus, whose inhabitants probably collected crystal, which was processed in Locarno into...
- Pesciüm - Pesciüm - Sasso della Boggia
- Rodi - Lago TremorgioLago TremorgioLago Tremorgio is a mountain lake above Rodi-Fiesso in the municipality of Prato Leventina in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.39 km².The lake can be reached by aerial cable-car from Rodi.-External links:* visitor information*...
- ArvigoArvigoArvigo is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the south of the Swiss canton of Graubünden, next to Ticino.-Geography:Arvigo has an area, , of . Of this area, 11.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 53.4% is forested...
- BraggioBraggioBraggio is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Braggio is first mentioned in 1419 as Bragio. It was part of the old municipality of Calanca until 1851 when it became an independent municipality.... - SelmaSelma, SwitzerlandSelma is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.The local language is Italian.With a population at the end of 2008 of only 36, it is one of the smallest communities in Switzerland. The village has however declared its intention to remain an independent...
- Landarenca - OrselinaOrselinaOrselina is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Orselina is first mentioned in 1182 as Concilio Meziano. In 1323 it was mentioned as Orsarina...
- Cardada - IntragnaIntragna, SwitzerlandIntragna was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli....
- CostaCostaCosta may refer to:* Costa , including origin of the name and people sharing the surname* Costa, scientific term, from Latin costa "rib" ** In botany, the central strand of a bryophyte leaf or thallus... - Verdascio - Rasa
- San Carlo - Robiei
- Brusino ArsizioBrusino ArsizioBrusino Arsizio is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland on the Lake of Lugano.-History:The village has been inhabited since the Roman era. In 1970, a plundered Roman grave was found with grave goods...
- Serpiano - Luftseilbahn Adliswil-FelseneggLuftseilbahn Adliswil-FelseneggLuftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg is an aerial tramway in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. Its name is commonly abbreviated to LAF; the tramway usually is called Felseneggbahn....
(LAF) AdliswilAdliswilAdliswil is a municipality in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Adliswil is first mentioned in 1050 as Adelenswile. In the second half of the 12th Century it was mentioned as Adololdiswile and in 1248 as Adeloswile.Under the Helvetic Republic, the hamlet of...
- FelseneggFelseneggFelsenegg is a vantage point in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.- Geography :Felsenegg is located some to the southwest of the city of Zürich on the Albis chain, between the municipalities of Stallikon and Adliswil. The hilltop station of Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg aerial tramway is... - Jakobsbad - KronenbergKronenbergKronenberg may refer to:Places:*Cronenberg, Wuppertal in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany*Kronenberg * Kronenburg, GermanyPeople:*Stanisław Kronenberg , Russian banker*Leopold Kronenberg , Russian banker...
- Schwägalp - SäntisSäntisAt 2,502.9 meters above sea level, Säntis is the tallest mountain in the Alpstein massif of northeastern Switzerland. The mountain is a highly visible landmark thanks to its exposed northerly location within the Alpstein massif. As a consequence, houses called Säntisblick can be found in regions...
- Wasserauen - EbenalpEbenalpThe Ebenalp is the northernmost summit of the Appenzell Alps. The mountain is a popular hiking destination and has been accessible by cable car from Wasserauen since 1955. Ebenalp attracts up to 200,000 visitors each year....
- Brülisau - Hoher KastenHoher KastenThe Hoher Kasten is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in Eastern Switzerland. It is located on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen....
- Frümsen - Stauberen
- Iltios - Chäserugg
- Unterterzen - Tannbodenalp (Flumserberg)
- NiederurnenNiederurnenNiederurnen is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Niederurnen is part of the municipality of Glarus Nord.-History:...
- Morgenholz - Kies - Mettmen
- MattMatt, SwitzerlandMatt is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. It is located in Sernftal . Effective from 1 January 2011, Matt is part of the municipality of Glarus Süd.-Geography:...
- WeissenbergWeissenbergWeissenberg may refer to:*Weißenberg, a town in Saxony, Germany*the scene of the Battle of White Mountain*Karl Weissenberg , German physicist and founding rheologist, after whom the Weissenberg effect was named... - (Buochwald) MalansMalansMalans is the name of the following municipalities:* Malans, Doubs, a commune in the Doubs department in France* Malans, Haute-Saône, a commune in the Haute-Saône department in France* Malans, Switzerland, a municipality in the Swiss canton of Graubünden...
- Älpli - FanasFanasFanas is a former municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2011 Fanas and Valzeina were merged with the municipality of Grüsch.-Geography:...
- Eggli - KlostersKlostersKlosters-Serneus is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.Its well-known ski resort lies from Zurich, the nearest international airport. Transfer time is about 1.5 hours. Klosters is from Davos...
- Gotschnaboden - GotschnagratGotschnagratGotschnagrat is a mountain in the Plessur Range , located near Klosters in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.-External links:*...
(ParsennParsennParsenn, renowned ski area near Davos, Switzerland, offering 35 ski runs.The recently updated Parsenn "red railway" funicular covers the difference of 1100 meters to the Weissfluhjoch ridge. You can also get from Klosters to Gotschna/Parsenn with a large cable car. Ski runs from here run up to 17...
) - WeissfluhjochWeissfluhjochThe Weissfluhjoch is a minor summit southeast of the Weissfluh situated in the Plessur Range in Graubünden. Since 1932 a cable car leads to the summit from Davos.-Weather:-References:...
- Weissfluhgipfel - Parsennhütte - WeissfluhjochWeissfluhjochThe Weissfluhjoch is a minor summit southeast of the Weissfluh situated in the Plessur Range in Graubünden. Since 1932 a cable car leads to the summit from Davos.-Weather:-References:...
- Dörfji - Mitteltälli (Pischa)
- DavosDavosDavos is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It has a permanent population of 11,248 . Davos is located on the Landwasser River, in the Swiss Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Range...
Platz - Ischalp - JakobshornJakobshornJakobshorn is one of the five skiing regions of the Davos Klosters Mountains, offering 14 pistes.Located between the Dishmatal and Sertigtal, it is served by a two-part cable car running from Davos Platz... - ChurChurChur or Coire is the capital of the Swiss canton of Graubünden and lies in the northern part of the canton.-History:The name "chur" derives perhaps from the Celtic kora or koria, meaning "tribe", or from the Latin curia....
- Känzeli - Naraus - CassonsgratFil de CassonsFil de Cassons is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, located near Flims in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.The southern face is referred to as "Flimserstein" , dominating the appearance of the town of Flims...
- LaaxLaaxLaax is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Laax has an area, , of . Of this area, 35.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 30.6% is forested...
- Crap Sogn GionCrap Sogn GionCrap Sogn Gion is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, located near Flims in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland...
- Crap MasegnCrap MasegnCrap Masegn is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, located near Flims in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.Terretorial it divides on the municipal areas of Falera on its eastern face, a narrow southern stripe of Ladir and Ruschein on its western face.... - Disentis - Caischavedra
- ArosaArosaArosa is a town and a municipality in the district of Plessur in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is both a summer and a winter tourist resort.-History:...
- WeisshornWeisshornThe Weisshorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, in Switzerland. With its summit, it is one of the major peaks in the Alps and overtops the nearby Matterhorn by some 30 metres. It was first climbed in 1861 from Randa by John Tyndall, accompanied by the guides J.J... - LenzerheideLenzerheideLenzerheide is a mountain resort in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It lies at the foot of the Parpaner Rothorn. The village belongs to the municipality Vaz/Obervaz in the district of Albula, sub-district Alvaschein....
- Scharmoin - Parpaner RothornParpaner RothornParpaner Rothorn is a mountain in the Plessur Range in Switzerland.-External links:*... - RhäzünsRhäzünsRhäzüns is a municipality in the district of Imboden in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Rhäzüns has an area, , of . Of this area, 23.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 69.1% is forested...
- Feldis/VeuldenFeldis/VeuldenFeldis/Veulden is a village in the municipality of Tomils in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. In 2009 Scheid merged with Feldis/Veulden, Trans and Tumegl/Tomils to form the municipality of Tomils.-Geography:... - Pranzaira - Albigna
- Sils Maria - Furtschellas (Prasüra)
- Surlej/Silvaplana - Murtèl - Corvatsch
- St. Moritz Bad - Signal
- CorvigliaCorvigliaCorviglia is a minor summit situated above St. Moritz in Switzerland. It is accessible by funicular railway from the village, from there an aerial tramway goes to the Piz Nair ....
- Piz NairPiz NairPiz Nair is a mountain above St. Moritz in the Albula Range in Switzerland. The summit is easily accessible from the village with a funicular and an aerial tramway. The mountain hosted the alpine skiing events for the 1948 Winter Olympics in neighboring St. Moritz.-External links:*... - BerninaBerninaBernina can refer to:*the Bernina Range, a mountain range in the Alps.*Piz Bernina, the highest peak of the Bernina Range.*the Bernina Pass in the Bernina Range.*the Bernina Express, a scenic train route through the Bernina Range....
DiavolezzaDiavolezzaThe Diavolezza is a mountain in the area of Pontresina in Graubünden. It has a height of 2978 m and is located southeast of Munt Pers ....
- DiavolezzaDiavolezzaThe Diavolezza is a mountain in the area of Pontresina in Graubünden. It has a height of 2978 m and is located southeast of Munt Pers .... - Curtinatsch - Piz LagalbPiz LagalbPiz Lagalb is a mountain in the Livigno Range , located in Graubünden, Switzerland.-External links:*...
- Samnaun Ravaisch - Alp Trider Sattel
- RiveraRivera, SwitzerlandRivera is a former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The municipalities of Medeglia, Bironico, Camignolo, Rivera and Sigirino merged on 21 November 2010 into the new municiplaity of Monteceneri.-History:...
- Alpe Foppa