Entrance to St. Beatus Caves

The St. Beatus Caves are an extensive cave network located in Switzerland right above Lake Thun. a Legend has it that Saint Beatus killed a dragon who was living in the caves (around the 9th century), there are very impressive waterfalls next to the old Monastery.

St. Beatus is believed to be berried  between the monastery and the cave entrance. a Monastery was established near the openings the caves. Nowadays tourists can access a small part of the caves; the old monastery is no longer operating and instead there is a restaurant and gift shop.

The Blue Lake

The eyes of the beautiful maiden who died of a broken heart were deep blue. The Blue Lake is also deep blue, in eternal memory of the love of the maiden, which persists beyond death. The small Blausee, steeped in legend, is located in the midst of a small nature park.

Thanks to its very special color and the crystal-clear water, which has its source in subterranean springs, Blausee is one of the best-known mountain lakes in Switzerland. It is located in the midst of a 20 hectare large nature park with a landscape formed by a rock slide that led to the creation of the lake.

The lake and the special forest charmed local inhabitants and tourists early on. In 1885 Blausee was praised in a travel guide as a "jewel of a landscape immersed in magical forest solitude". Today the region is very accessible, thanks to walking paths, picnic spots and bonfire spots. There is a hotel with a spa directly on the shore of the lake, and next to it there is a successful organic trout farm.

Verzasca River

The Verzasca is a Swiss 30-km long mountain river originating at Pizzo Barone and flowing into Lake Maggiore. It is known for its clear turquoise water and vibrant colored rocks, as well as its treacherous currents. The Verzasca Dam is a few kilometers upriver from this lake.