The original meaning of the word "Alps" is "mountain". Although the term differs due to language and cultural heritage, in Switzerland, the mountain villages outside the city are referred to as Alpine villages.

In all place names, especially in German-speaking areas, there are some village names suffixed with "Alp."

Typically, villages with such names indicate that they are situated at a higher altitude than ordinary villages. These places are often off the beaten track until they are discovered and loved by travelers.

It is precise because of their superior geographical locations that these villages have become paradises away from the noisy city. We can throw away our daily troubles and experience a sense of purity by visiting them.

Gutland

Under the Alps, there is a fresh and quiet small village named Gutland. There are beautiful mountains and clear waters, and the scenery is picturesque.

Spectacular waterfalls and grazing grasslands can be found here, but the beauty of the place cannot be described in words. It is simply paradise on earth.

Riederalp

In Valais, southern Switzerland, on a sunny plateau, there is a small mountain village called Riederalp that stands alone on a mountain at an altitude of more than 1,900 meters.

Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and covered with forests, the village has less than 600 inhabitants. To visit, travelers can only rely on the cable car to go up and down the mountain, making it a true paradise.

This small mountain village, which was once unknown and undiscovered, has won the favor of tourists from all walks of life because of its unparalleled picturesque scenery. The Aletsch region, where Riederalp is located, has the largest Aletsch glacier in Europe and is listed as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Bettmeralp

Bettmeralp is a small high-altitude village in Valais, located near Riederalp. It is a car-free village and can only be reached by a large aerial cableway.

The village is located right next to the Aletsch Glacier, high above the sun terraces of the Rhone Valley. The sun shines almost 300 days a year, making it a perfect holiday destination in both winter and summer.

From here, you can see the Valais mountains, including the Dom and the Matterhorn, which are 4,000 meters above sea level.

Hallstatt

Hallstatt is a small town located under the Alps in Austria. The lake and the mountains here are all shrouded in fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that feels like stepping into a fairyland.

It can be said that this place is always accompanied by fog, so when you come here, you often see the fog first. Of course, there will also be sunny days here, and you can see many beautiful white swans floating on the lake.

Additionally, there are small houses on the shore and the blue sky is reflected in the lake. This beautiful scene makes people slow down their breathing.