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Swiss Alps

Peaks and glaciers from the train windows and the viewpoints between Interlaken and Zermatt.

Switzerland has 48 peaks above 4,000 metres, more than any other country in the Alps.

A glaciated alpine peak rises above forested valley slopes under a clear blue sky in the Swiss Alps.
Snow-capped alpine peak framed by green forested hillsidesLicense
An alpine chough with bright orange legs and yellow beak calls out while perched on a wooden railing above snow-capped peaks.
Alpine chough perched on a wooden railing with mountains behindLicense
A brown and white cow grazes on grass beside a fence in a lush green pasture surrounded by shrubs.
Brown and white cow grazing in a green alpine pastureLicense