The Alps, The Alps - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

The Alps are a breathtaking mountain range offering dramatic landscapes, snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and green valleys. It's a perfect destination for nature lovers, adventure sports enthusiasts, and those seeking relaxation, with countless activities available in all seasons.

Top things to do in The Alps

Things to do in The Alps include Neuschwanstein Castle, Aiguille du Midi, Lake Como. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for The Alps

Here is what 3 days in The Alps look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

Stops
8
  1. 1
    Lake BledArchaeological site · Bled
    265 km
  2. 2
    ZugspitzeMountain · Bavarian Alps
    66 km
  3. 3
    TegernseeBavarian Alps
    8.7 km
  4. 4
    SchlierseeBavarian Alps
    7.8 km
  5. 5
    SpitzingseeLake · Bavarian Alps
    50 km
  6. 6
    ChiemseeLake · Bavarian Alps
    95 km
  7. 7
    HallstattTown · Salzkammergut
    218 km
  8. 8
    Neuschwanstein CastleCastle · Füssen
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    St. MoritzCity · Engadin
    31 km
  2. 2
    Lago di LeiReservoir
    29 km
  3. 3
    Glacier Express
    78 km
  4. 4
    Lake ComoLake · Lombardy
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Day 3

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Lake GenevaLake · Geneva/Montreux
    63 km
  2. 2
    Chamonix-Mont-BlancCity · Haute-Savoie
    6.1 km
  3. 3
    Aiguille du MidiViewpoint · Chamonix
    61 km
  4. 4
    MatterhornMountain · Zermatt
    7.9 km
  5. 5
    BreithornMountain · Zermatt
    8.9 km
  6. 6
    ZermattCity · Valais
    13 km
  7. 7
    DufourspitzeMountain · Zermatt
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in The Alps?

Neuschwanstein Castle, Aiguille du Midi, Lake Como, Matterhorn, Hallstatt, Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe and 9 more. Neuschwanstein Castle: A romantic fairytale castle, the inspiration for Disney's castle, set in a spectacular Alpine landscape.

What can you do in 3 days in The Alps?

Day 1: Lake Bled, Zugspitze, Tegernsee, Schliersee. Day 2: St. Moritz, Lago di Lei, Glacier Express, Lake Como. Day 3: Lake Geneva, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Aiguille du Midi, Matterhorn.

Which areas should you explore in The Alps?

The itinerary for The Alps runs through Bled, Bavarian Alps, Salzkammergut, Füssen, Engadin and Lombardy.

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