Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
La Pierre aux Clercs
This border is still lined by agricultural exploitations. The vaudois and fribourgeois pastures are still clearly outlined by ancient stone walls and fences.
Historical building
599 offers
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
La Pierreuse
Located in the Prealps, south of Château-d'Œx on the left bank of the Sarine river, La Pierreuse reserve encompasses 34 square kilometers of mid-mountain terrain. It extends from the Gummfluh mountain range to the Pic Chaussy range. La Pierreuse is ...
Natural monument
Parco Val Calanca
La Scata / Calvari
Verlassene ehemalige Siedlung bei Rossa.
Cultural landscapeSiteHistorical place
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
La Tine Bridge
La Tine Bridge was built in 1785. Its twin arches over the Sarine connect local hamlets to the chemin royal (royal path) that Leurs Excellences de Berne (the excellencies of Bern) had built in 1748. Today, the bridge is located in the main artery of ...
Historical building
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
La Tour de l'horloge de La Rippe
La Tour de l’horloge de la Rippe fut construite en 1844 et inaugurée en 1845. Cet édifice a servi de nombreuses causes, telles qu’un abattoir communal ou un local des pompiers & voirie.
Historical place
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
La Valsainte Carthusian Charterhouse
La Valsainte is tucked into the Javro Valley, in the municipality of Cerniat.
The Valsainte was founded in 1294, following a donation from Girard 1st of Corbières. Until the 16th century, only the church was of solid stone construction. The conventua...
Historical building
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Lac de Géronde
A few minutes from the centre of Sierre, the Lac de Géronde is a peaceful haven, enjoyed by swimmers and walkers alike.
Waters
Parc Ela
Lai da Palpuogna
Der Lai da Palpuogna ist mit seinem glasklaren Wasser und dem Lärchenwald eine Oase der Erholung. Verweilen Sie auf einem der Picknickplätze mit Feuerstelle. Sie erreichen den "schönsten Fleck der Schweiz" ab der Bahnstation Preda.
Natural landscape / Habitat
Naturpark Diemtigtal
Lake Seeberg and Blauseeli
Lake Seeberg in Spillgerten nature reserve and Blauseeli, the Blue Lake in the Senggiweid are typical mountain lakes with clear, cold water and are very popular day-trip destinations. Their underground inlets and outlets are puzzling..
FaunaFloraWaters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Lämmerenboden
The Lämmeren area offers its visitors a unique, beautiful mountain world in the middle of the Wildstrubel area.
Natural landscape / Habitat
Parc Ela
Landwasserviadukt
Das Landwasserviadukt ist das grösste und spektakulärste Brückenbauwerk der RhB und gehört seit 2008 zum UNESCO Weltkulturerbe. Die Brücke unweit von Filisur ist der Endpunkt des Bahnerlebnisweges.
Historical building
Parc Ela
Latsch
Latsch ist ein Strassendorf mit Häusern im Engadiner Baustil mit Sgraffiti und bemalten Fassaden.
Site
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Le Belluard
It is known as the Belluard (meaning boulevard) passageway and fortifications. Two Gruérien warriors are depicted on the fortified gate. These warriors, Claremboz et Bras de Fer ("Iron Arms"), fought off the first assault of the Oberland Everdes war ...
Historical building
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Le cimetière de Jaun
On peut admirer sur les tombes du cimetière de Jaun des sculptures rendant hommage au défunt en le présentant dans des aspects de sa vie. Il s’agit là d’un exemple visible de la commémoration rendue aux défunts.
Ailleurs dans le canton, le 1er novemb...
Living tradition
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Le Grand Chalet
The Grand Chalet, formerly the Grande Maison, was built in 1754 for two families. On the lower ground floor an immense cheese cellar can be found. Jean-David Henchoz, the general contractor, attempted to make this a cheese commerce center. From 185...
Historical building
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
Le moulin-scierie de Saint-George
Découvrez l'histoire du moulin-scierie de Saint-George et de ses exploitants.
Museum / ExhibitionHistorical place
Jurapark Aargau
Legionärspfad Vindonissa
Tauchen Sie im Legionärspfad Vindonissa in die Welt des einzigen römischen Legionslagers der Schweiz ein: Der Römer-Erlebnispark bietet Touren, römische Übernachtungen, Führungen, Events und vieles mehr.
Museum / Exhibition
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Les Avants
Les Avants developed a notable hotel industry starting the middle of the 19th century with the arrival of public transportation. The village has a unique regional architecture. In Sonloup, the funicular (built in 1911), with its distinctive red cars,...
Site
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Les Bains de la Gruyères
Situés à 900 m d'altitude, les Bains entourés d'un panorama exceptionnel, les Bains offrent une vue splendide sur les Préalpes fribourgeoises.
Historical building
Parc du Doubs
Les Cerlatez Nature Centre
Close to the nature reserve « l’Etang de la Gruère », Les Cerlatez Nature Centre has the objective to raise awareness on environmental issues. Located in the heart of the Franches-Montagnes, it offers an array of guided tours, exhibitions and hikes.
Museum / Exhibition
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Les Moulins
Its buildings feature carved corbels which support their awnings. Following this tradition, carpenter Moïse Henchoz built the former inn, Lion-d’Or.
Site
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Les Planches
Le lieu-dit Les Planches, qui signifie replat, se situe à la limite entre la commune de Crésuz de celle de Val de Charmey. Situé à plus de 1000m d’altitude, ce tracé historique (IVS d’importance régional) constituait jusqu’à la deuxième moitié du 19è...
Site
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Lessoc
The village of Lessoc is in the federal inventory of sites of national importance. It is made up of a dense network of houses and farms from the golden age of Gruyère, with strong presence of late gothic decor (window and door frames) modeled after t...
Site
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Lessoc Bridge
On the old stone path linking the village of Lessoc to Montbovon, sits the most complete, well-preserved wood covered-bridge in the canton of Fribourg. The construction date is carved into the oak crossbar on the right bank: 1667.
Historical building
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Lessoc Fountain
The fountain consists of an octagonal limestone basin with a central pillar holding an obelisk. It was built in 1796 by the mason, Jacques Vicarino and the blacksmith, Noé Both. Its eight-sided dome is said to be in imperial style. It was a gift fro...
Historical building
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Leuk railway station platform 2
At Leuk railway station, a near-natural place has been designed with interactive elements. Waiting passengers can relax in the newly designed area and learn more about the Nature Park Municipality of Leuk.
Natural landscape / HabitatCultural landscape
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Leuk's Castle
For the bishops this was the summer residence - for rogues and criminals it was dungeons and the torture chamber: the bishop's castle or "rogues' tower".
Historical buildingHistorical placeCastle
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Leuk-Stadt
Leuk has one of the most interesting and historic townscapes in the whole of Valais. Even today there is a medieval atmosphere that can be felt in the alleys and squares of this little town
Historical place
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Leuk-Town Hall
The distinctive corpus of the Town Hall tower with its pentagonal base is situated at the entrance to the town in the immediate vicinity of the bishop's castle.
Historical building
Jurapark Aargau
Linn lime tree
The mighty 800 year old Linn lime tree is one of the oldest trees in Switzerland. It lies directly at the entrance to the village and is not only a viewpoint and popular photo subject, but also the starting point for various walks.
Natural monumentFloraViewpoint
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Little Ringed Plovers
The little ringed plover sometimes tramples vigorously on the sand or mud in order to flush out prey from their hiding places.
Fauna
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Livestock guardian centre
Ms. Patrizia Dea Alvino is the accountable manager since 2014, contact: +41 79 541 46 36 and Mr. Walter Hildbrand is responsible as herd protection expert. Visits upon request.
Museum / Exhibition
Parc régional Chasseral
living watchmaking
As a source of passion, watches have a number of secrets to reveal. They are part of Switzerland’s and the Jura arc’s identity. The Centre interrégional de perfectionnement (CIP) in Tramelan and the Chasseral Nature Park invites you to discover watch...
Living tradition
Jurapark Aargau
Löcher von Hellikon
In Hellikon zeugen zwei rund 20 Meter tiefe Löcher von spannenden geologischen Prozessen.
Geology
Naturpark Thal
Lochmühle - Welschenrohr
Am Hammerrain, der Steilstufe zwischen Herbetswil und Welschenrohr, liegt direkt an der Dünnern die alte Mühle, genannt Lochmühle. Das um 1850 neu aufgebaute Gebäude steht unter Heimatschutz.
Historical buildingHistorical placeWaters
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen
Löhningen
Begeben Sie sich im Weinbaudorf Löhningen auf die Suche nach der einzigen noch erhaltenen Haltestelle der Strassenbahn und bestaunen Sie in der Spitaltrotte die aus dem Jahr 1713 stammende, noch funktionstüchtige Weinpresse.
SiteHistorical place
Biosfera Val Müstair
Lü village
Lü is the smallest village of the Val Müstair municipality. Lying on a sloping terrace over the valley, Lü offers ideal conditions for sun enthusiasts. In Lü the sun still shines when it has long disappeared in other parts...
Site
Naturpark Thal
Ludothek Thal
Die Ludothek steht allen interessierten Kinder, Jugendlichen und Erwachsenen zur Benützung offen. Es stehen zirka 800 Artikel zur Ausleihe zur Verfügung.
Other
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
L’Etivaz
The wood buildings of L’Etivaz, some of which date to the 16th century, bare witness to a rich architectural heritage. Spreading over 7 km in the Torneresse valley, you will find this charming hamlet of very old homes, in a pastoral setting.
The h...
Site
Naturpark Gantrisch
Maillartbrücken Hinterfultigen
Die beiden Brücken zwischen Schwarzenburg und Hinterfultigen sind ein weltbekanntes Ziel für Architekt:innen und Liebhaber:innen.
Historical building
Biosfera Val Müstair
Mall mill
The mill originates from the 17th century and has been carefully restored. The name is that of the last miller who operated the mill until shortly after the 2nd World War. Today it again works perfectly. See for yourself!
Museum / Exhibition
Landschaftspark Binntal
Manibode
The walk to Manibode takes 2 h 30 and lies on the route to the Geisspfad (goat's trail).
Natural landscape / Habitat
Naturpark Gantrisch
Martinskirche Rüeggisberg
Sehenswert sind der reich verzierte Taufstein von 1688 und die drei Chorfenster von Felix Hoffmann von 1967.
Historical buildingChurch
Naturpark Thal
Matzendorf Museum of Ceramics
In the Matzendorf Museum of Ceramics, you can discover the exciting background to the ceramics industry in Thal and see a unique collection of historic crockery. “Rössler” porcelain, antique beard bowls, special modern exhibitions... Why not take a l
Museum / Exhibition
Landschaftspark Binntal
Mineral museum in Fäld
Mineral museum owned by the crystal searcher André Gorsatt in the hamlet of Fäld at the mineral shop.
Museum / Exhibition
Naturpark Beverin
Mining museum
The mining museum imparts impressions from the days when the mines were in operation. Information is given about ore mining, transportation and former iron, copper, lead and silver smelting and about the smelting plants.
Museum / Exhibition
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Montbovon
Cited as early as 1255, Montbovon has long been a busy crossroads. Located along the Sarine, it is the junction of the roads of three worlds: the Gruyère, the Pays-d’Enhaut, and the Lake Geneva basin. This crossroads is also emphasized by the meetin...
Site
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Montsalvens Castle
First mentioned in the 12th century, all that's left of Montsalvens Castle today is its tower, which was built around 1260. The site was restored in 1671 but was abandoned soon after.
Historical building
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Montsalvens Dam
This dam, located along the Jogne river, is responsible for Montsalvens lake. Built between 1918 and 1921 by engineer Heinrich Eduard Gruner, it was the first arch dam in Europe with both horizontal et vertical curves. 52m high and 110m long, its con...
Historical building
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Mooraculum
For example, listen to the sounds of the moorland with its flora and fauna. Follow the tracks of the wolf and the fox, or just unwind on our hanging chairs in the middle of nature.
Natural landscape / Habitat