10 Places in Switzerland That Don't Look Real

1. Lauterbrunnen Valley

Lauterbrunnen looks like the setting of a fantasy film. Traditional Swiss chalets sit between enormous rock walls, while waterfalls tumble from the cliffs surrounding the village.

2. Lake Oeschinen

Hidden above the mountain village of Kandersteg, Lake Oeschinen is known for its brilliant turquoise water and dramatic alpine setting.

3. Blausee

Blausee may be small, but its color is almost unbelievable. The water is so clear and intensely blue that fallen branches and rocks can often be seen beneath the surface.

4. The Aletsch Glacier

The Great Aletsch Glacier is a massive river of ice winding through the Swiss Alps. Viewed from above, its sweeping curves and deep crevasses create one of the most dramatic landscapes in Europe.

5. Bachalpsee

Located above Grindelwald, Bachalpsee is an alpine lake surrounded by open meadows and rugged mountains.

6. Zermatt and the Matterhorn

Zermatt is one of Switzerland’s most famous mountain villages, and its setting beneath the Matterhorn is unforgettable.

7. Lake Cauma

Lake Cauma, near Flims, is famous for its vivid blue-green water and peaceful forest setting.

8. Creux du Van

Creux du Van is a huge natural rock formation shaped like an enormous amphitheater.