Are you looking for some nice ideas for July in Switzerland? Enjoy this little selection of photos from outstanding spots which were taken in Switzerland in the month of July. Find all locations on the map and use the route planner to get there.
July is the best time to take amazing pictures at higher altitudes. You can do longer trips off the beaten paths. Beware of the crowds: July to mid August is also the busiest time of the year due to the Swiss school holidays, as well as lots of travellers and tourists everywhere in the country.
Hardergrat hike above lake Brienz
How about Augstmatthorn above Brienz? It’s always been one of the most famous hikes in Switzerland. You’ve probably seen the stunning ridges of the Hardergrat trail before if you are on Instagram (409).
Turquoise mountain lakes
Discover deep blue and turquoise waters from melting glaciers at higher altitudes. Some examples are Blausee (Kandertal), Lac de Tseuzier (Valais) or Caumasee (Films) (1032).
Five lakes in one hike – in Pizol
This is Wildsee, the second of five amazing lakes you can do in one hike between July and October. (412)
Hidden lakes in Graubünden
Graubünden offers hundreds of hidden lakes. Crap Alv is just one of them. Other great but lesser known lakes are Lago di Leit. and Lej da Grevasalvas. (748)
Classic views in central Switzerland
Hikes to Fronalpstock and Grosser Mythen are among the classics, and looking at the photos it’s easy to see why. If you are in Central Switzerland and you want to avoid the crowds on the weekend, a lesser known valley is Isenthal. (746)
Detours between Ticino and Valais
Do you love shooting roads? Nufenen Pass is a lesser known pass and it is worth a detour if you are in Valais, or in Ticino. Find more amazing roads in Switzerland here. (484)
Lac Léman sunsets in Vaud
Finally, how about a sunset shoot with friends above Lac Léman. This is Dents de Jaman (403).
Did we inspire you by this small selection? Here are more ideas: Discover Swiss mountain lakes to cool off this summer here. Or explore more amazing places everywhere in Switzerland to explore here. For our newest photos from summer head over to Visit Switzerland on Instagram.
