Top 10 Villages of SWITZERLAND – Most beautiful Swiss Towns – Best Places [Full Travel Guide]

switzerland wonderland a small country full of surprises and wonderful villages whether up in the alps by the lake or down in the plains there are numerous villages that charm with their beautiful atmosphere although switzerland being rather a small country it has a very diverse landscape which is why one village may look very different from the other one having traveled through plenty of alluring villages this and last year i'm proud to present you my top 10 list of most beautiful villages of switzerland hello everyone welcome back to my channel geomgraphic switzerland is a country full of beautiful villages such as this one here to those who are new here my name is jemo i'm a swiss traveler mostly posting videos about switzerland and southeast asia if you like this type of content then you're right in this channel and you're most but now let's hop right in with number 10 beautiful griller griller is a pretty medieval town that appears to be very humble and yet it has so much to offer you might be very familiar with the name yes it's the world famous cheese that is named after this region in here many foodie enthusiasts will surely get more than satisfied griller is well known for or the yummy desserts such as meringues or berries with double cream are definitely a must try being internationally well recognized for its cheese many of you might be surprised that this region is the home to one of the most beautiful villages of switzerland with its many beautiful medieval houses and a castle griller definitely has its charm in addition its unique location on the hill provides you a great view over the surrounding landscape great things to do in here are a visit to the tibet museum the hr gigger museum and the bar and definitely the chateau de griller the latter is a museum that provides you an insight into the history of this region and furthermore hosts a very pretty garden number nine is a place that you probably know very well and that is world famous zermatt world famous and often named as the most beautiful village of switzerland zermatt definitely well deserves to be on this top 10 list zermatt is attracting plenty of visitors not mainly because of its wonderful core but because of the iconic peak called the Matterhorn this is the primary reason why tourists would come up here besides going for skiing no doubt this village can proudly claim to be the home to one of the most gorgeous views of all of switzerland and maybe even of the world i highly recommend to go up to the roton from there you'll have a fantastic frontal view on the matterhorn besides there is also the more famous gonagra which can be accessed by train just nearby another great spot marks the riffelsee this is that iconic lake that is all over instagram considerable is also the klein matterhorn which is the highest station to be visited in all of europe apart from the stunning views do not forget to explore the very well preserved old core of the village what is also very nice about zermatt is the fact that it's car free and only can be accessed by train the only vehicles allowed up there are electric shuttles zermatt is basically great to visit during any time of the year during spring and summer you'll get a nice contrast between the green landscape and the snowy summits autumn is great to get a very colorful impression and during winter i'd say this town is a come true fairy tale number eight is the smallest village of switzerland it's located in the south in the italian speaking part and that is gorippo i'm very sure that most of you have never heard of this village well there might be a strong explanation for this only 12 people live in here this makes gorippo to the smallest village of switzerland despite being located in the verzasca valley where james bond golden eye was filmed and numerous tourists go every year yet this village remains rather unnoticed because gorippo is a hidden gem and at the same time the smallest village of switzerland you should come up here to enjoy the serene atmosphere very eye-catching are the many traditional stone houses that are very typical for the canton of ticino with only 12 people living up here and the fact that many houses are abandoned one may be curious about the future of this village luckily some of the abandoned houses are currently under renovation basically the abandoned parts of this village are being converted into a hotel besides the very chilling vibes from gorippo you may enjoy a great view over the verzasca valley number seven is located in the canton of jura which is the youngest canton of this country and that is magical saint your son welcome to what i call the town of bell from beauty and the beast sent your son appears rather innocent laying by the river embedded into the hilly landscape of the canton of jura this village feels very serene the center of the village is very beautiful there are many old houses that have been well preserved a must visit are the church and the nearby abbey both places are very quiet and furthermore are great motives for photography santos on is also on for some great food laying by the river it's not too far fetched that fish is considered a local speciality the village is great to be visited during any time of the year however i would claim it's best during late spring and snowy winter days number six is the town of chelon or sleep and that is in beautiful guarda we're now moving to the very east of switzerland the lower engadin guarda is the hometown of switzerland's most iconic cartoon figure the shell and mostly this town charms with its many painted window frames and edges the locals call this wall decorations graffiti guarda basically feels like an open-air museum as pretty much every house is a great subject for photography the atmosphere up here is incredibly calm definitely a trip to guarda is going to feel very relaxing it's great to come here during any time of the year definitely a highlight is the chalanda march which is held on the first of march this is when the local kids will chase away the winter spirits by ringing the bells while marching around the fountains a tradition that i really can't wait to witness myself we're now moving to the upper half of this list of the top 10 villages of switzerland number five is one of the most typical alpine villages here and that would be cremence welcome to what i consider being the zermatt minus the meadowhorn and tourists facing a lot of competition from other attractive tourist centers nearby cremence is somewhat lucky of having been able to remain very original and quiet cremence is one of the most photogenic villages and no doubt it has one of the prettiest alleys of all of switzerland in here you can find plenty of masterpieces of traditional wooden houses what makes this village especially attractive are the many flowers in front of the windows this is something that is very stereotypical for the canton of valise very charming is also the creek that is passing through the village and it beautifully showcased traditional technology of hydropower definitely cremence is one of my very favorite villages in all of switzerland number four is where i'm standing here right now and that is amazing lauterbrunnen located in the valley of 72 waterfalls this region has been attracting plenty of tourists over the past decades lauterbrunnen is the most known village in this wonderful valley it's a place to go for capturing this iconic view just in the background drops the staubachfall which gives lauterbrunnen its unique appearance and explains why this village has become an instagram hotspot the name lauterbrunnen has a very interesting meaning it's translated as plenty of fountains which couldn't be any more accurate to describe this heavenly valley some people actually consider this place being heaven on earth besides exploring this wonderful village there are a couple of great activities that you can do around here for example you can go to the trimmelbach fall which is quite a highlight as these masses of water drop within the rocks i consider it being the most unique waterfall of switzerland i highly recommend to go as from there you can get an even better impression of this magical valley and of course let's not forget about visiting some of the peaks and here we are really talking about world famous ones it's very nice to spend your day up on the schildhorn this place was featured in james bond on her majesty's secret service my personal favorite bond movie as the plot takes place almost entirely in switzerland and then there's the iconic jungfrau joch it's often named the top of europe as it's the highest train station that can be visited on the continent we're now moving up to the podium number three is located in the french-speaking part of switzerland right in the wine terraces and that is magical epes. Epes is what i consider switzerland's luckiest village. Located in the swiss riviera, Epes is right in the heart of the wine terraces the lavu. From there you have a fantastic view on lake geneva and the alps. Basically, Epes just sits in a perfect location. The village of Epes appears very humble while it makes one of switzerland's best photo spots. This village is best to be visited on sunny days from late spring until golden autumn. Then you can see the colors of the vineyards flashy green during summer and golden yellow during october november. Epes marks a perfect starting point should you choose to go for a hike in this magical landscape. These trails offer definitely some of the prettiest views that you could get in this country. As Epes is embedded into the lavu it is no surprise that this village's economy primarily is based on the production of wines. Yes, this region produces some of switzerland's best wines and thus i highly recommend you to have a glass shooty come up here. The many colorful houses of Epes are very pretty. It's definitely going to be a very enjoyable walk along the main street. Just don't forget to once in a while take a look down to the lake else you might really miss out some great views. Number two is located in northern switzerland and that is this beautiful medieval village called Stein am Rhein. Like St. Josan, Stein am Rhein holds a legal status of being a city but more likely appears as a village. With roughly 3 000 inhabitants Stein am Rhein is rather small and yet it's one of the most romantic towns in all of switzerland. Walking through the main alley you will notice the many painted houses of which each one is telling a separate story. Because of this i would say that Stein am Rhein has the most picturesque center among all of the villages in switzerland. The medieval vibes are still very present up to this day and even the culture in here has a lot of influence from the middle age. For example, roughly every 5 to 10 years one can watch the spectacle Noa Vili which is the most told legend of this town. And really amazing is the fact that the center of the village is the stage itself. Then also a must visit are the museum at the old abbey or the castle on top of the hill, the Burko and Klingen. By the way, my great great grandparents were running the restaurant up there more than 100 years ago. There are furthermore many cafes and restaurants in Stein am Rhein where you can see the well-preserved interior of these medieval houses. My signature recommendation is to go taking lunch at the restaurant Reinfels. They serve delicious fish. However, don't forget to make your reservation there. It's actually a very popular place. For those of you who enjoy swimming i would suggest to go for a swim in the Rhine river. It's really stunning to see the old houses passing from the river's perspective. And don't forget about a boat tour up to lake Constance. The landscape around here is actually very beautiful. Before i'm revealing to you the most beautiful village of switzerland, here are a few top honorable mentions. Ebolen in the Val d'Hérens, Erlenbach in the Simmental, Foroglio in the Val Bavona, Sassafora in the Lavaux, and beautiful Blatt in the Lötschental. And now i'm revealing you the number one among these top 10 villages of switzerland. Number one goes to the amazing and alluring village called Margote. Margote just sits in the perfect location at the bottom of the peninsula at the end of lake Lugano. This village lays in one of the most beautiful regions of switzerland. In Margote, one can already feel that italy is very near. This village has quite some similarities with the ones around lake Como. Walking through the narrow alleys or on the beautiful promenade along the lake, Margote feels very calm and relaxing. As Margote is built at the hill, it's definitely a must to climb further up as the view is only getting better and better. Midway to the top, there is this beautiful pilgrimage church the Maria del Sasso, which is very eye-catching from the outside as well as from the interior. Further up, there are some lookout points with breathtaking views over the village and lake Lugano. Don't forget to pay a visit to the monumental cemetery. It's very beautiful and moreover this place is very peaceful. Also great is to take the path of the cross on your way downhill as it's quite a beautiful trail. Margote is a true hidden gem and a place full of surprises. A must visit is the Barco Xerar, which is a beautiful botanical garden. As you're walking through the park, you're taken on a journey through the different cultures of the world. There are various temples such as Thai, Greek, ancient Egyptians or even Indian ones. Full of such treasures, this garden is a true mini paradise. Margote is also a great place for foodies. In here, you can taste the delicious flavors of the local Dicinese cuisine. My recommendations are seafood, Vitello Donato, of course Polenta and for dessert, Sabayone, an alcohol-based dessert. It's just delicious. With all these great things that Margote has to offer, I guess this place very well deserves to rank first on this top 10 list. Margote unites all things one would appreciate. It's calm, it lays by the lake, it's surrounded by a great panorama, the houses are very beautiful and there are many great viewpoints and it's just a very romantic place. These were the top 10 most beautiful villages of Switzerland. Let me know down in the comments whether you agree or disagree with my selection. Also, if you're new to this channel, you're most welcome to subscribe. I very much appreciate that. 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