What if a map became an invitation to travel once again, far beyond its simple guiding function? With The Most Beautiful Villages of Switzerland, Michelin Editions offers a guide that is both practical and inspiring, designed to give shape to the journey and awaken the desire to set off.
In a world dominated by digital tools, this map brings back the pleasure of tracing a route, taking detours, and discovering the unexpected. It features more than 50 villages and historic towns across the country—from lakeside gems like Ascona to the vineyard villages of Lavaux, as well as alpine jewels and more confidential medieval treasures.
Designed as a true travel companion, it invites you to imagine a summer road trip, a short getaway, or a more contemplative journey through Switzerland. The experience is enriched by a selection of nearby Michelin Guide restaurants, turning each stop into a moment that is as gourmet as it is memorable.
At a time when we seek to slow down and bring meaning back to travel, this map becomes a true manifesto for slow tourism: taking the time, following secondary roads, and rediscovering the richness of a territory within easy reach.
Several villages to visit
Among the must-see stops, the map highlights a selection of emblematic villages across Switzerland:
French-speaking Switzerland
Avenches ⎹ Bursins ⎹ Champéry ⎹ Dardagny ⎹ Evolène ⎹ Grandson ⎹ Grandvillard ⎹ Grimentz ⎹ Gruyères ⎹ Le Landeron ⎹ La Neuveville ⎹ Moudon ⎹ Romainmôtier ⎹ Rossinière ⎹ Rougemont ⎹ Saillon ⎹ Saint-Saphorin ⎹ Saint-Ursanne ⎹ Valangin ⎹ Yvorne
Italian-speaking and Southern Switzerland
Ascona ⎹ Bosco Gurin ⎹ Giornico ⎹ Morcote ⎹ Muggio ⎹ Poschiavo ⎹ Soglio
Eastern and Alpine Switzerland
Bergün ⎹ Breil ⎹ Brigels ⎹ Madulain ⎹ Sedrun ⎹ Tschlin ⎹ Splügen
German-speaking Switzerland
Albinen ⎹ Arlesheim ⎹ Bönigen ⎹ Büren an der Aare ⎹ Erlach ⎹ Ernen ⎹ Gersau ⎹ Grüningen ⎹ Hospental ⎹ Lichtensteig ⎹ Luthern ⎹ Niedergesteln ⎹ Simplon Dorf ⎹ Trogen ⎹ Urnäsch
Historic towns
Zofingen ⎹ Solothurn ⎹ Porrentruy ⎹ Diessenhofen ⎹ Bremgarten ⎹ Aarburg
So many getaway ideas to tailor to your desires, for a summer defined by discovery and freedom.