Discover the ten most beautiful old towns in Switzerland!

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Entdecken Sie die zehn schönsten Altstädte der Schweiz, ihre historischen Sehenswürdigkeiten und kulturellen Schätze.
Discover the ten most beautiful old towns in Switzerland, their historical sights and cultural treasures. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Switzerland, a country full of impressive landscapes and cultural treasures, attracts with over 2000 cities and municipalities. The old towns in particular stand out and offer a variety of historical sights. In a recent article by Sächsische.de presented.

There are cities such as Basel, St. Gallen and Lucerne among the most famous places, which are awarded due to their cultural and historical importance. Each of these goals has its own history and offers visitors a unique atmosphere.

The most beautiful old towns in Switzerland

  • Basel: located in the northwest of Switzerland on the banks of the Rhine, fascinates the old town with winding streets and the impressive Basel Münster and the characteristic town hall.
  • st. Gallen: The Abbey District, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, is famous for the cathedral and the Abbey Library, which houses over 170,000 books.
  • Ascona: formerly a fishing village, today a spa on Lake Maggiore, the old town offers baroque architecture and Mediterranean flair.
  • Neuchâtel (Neuchâtel): This city on Lake Neuchâtel inspires with a thousand year old castle and the Romanesque-Gothic collegiate church.
  • Bern: The historic old town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its over 100 fountains and the majestic Berner Münster.
  • thun: embedded on the Thunerseees, shines the old town with medieval architecture and the Thun.
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  • Zurich: This city combines history and modernity, impressed with the Großmünster and the most famous shopping street in Switzerland, Bahnhofstrasse.
  • Zug: located on Lake Zug, the old town scores with historical buildings and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
  • Geneva: The old town offers underground paths and fascinates with the historical festival of the escalade.
  • lucerne: An absolute highlight is the Kappelbrücke, known as the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe, together with the Löwendenkmal and the Jesuit Church.
In addition to the cities already mentioned, there are many other old towns worth seeing in Switzerland, such as Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland with a cityscape that looks back on a more than 5000 years of settlement history. Sion, the capital of Valais, is known for its impressive castles, while Bellinzona captivates with her UNESCO-protected castles. Stone on the Rhine and Freiburg also offer attractive old town views that represent the medieval legacy of Switzerland.

UNESCO World Heritage Site and architectural treasures

Since 1983, several Swiss old towns and significant buildings have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This includes the old town of Bern, which captivates with its medieval buildings and arcades, as well as the abbey district of St. Gallen with its impressive library. You can find out more about these sites on the website Denkmalpflege-schweiz.ch.

The diversity of these historical cities not only makes Switzerland an attractive goal for travelers, but also a place where history remains alive. A visit to one of these old towns makes it possible to immerse yourself in the culture and tradition of the country and to enjoy the beauty of architecture.

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