6 Caves to Explore in Switzerland

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Switzerland is one of the most developed countries in the world, with the highest nominal wealth per adult and the eighth-highest per capita GDP. It ranks at or near the top in several international metrics, including economic competitiveness and human development.

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Caves to Explore in Switzerland

Äscher

The Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli is an inn in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden , Schwende district . It was built in one of the Wildkirchli caves below the Ebenalp along the path to Äscher . The mountain inn has existed since 1846, making it one of the oldest mountain inns in Switzerland. The current building was built in 1860 in place of a rock accommodation for eremitical living monks. It is a listed building. It belongs to the Wildkirchlistiftung.

Höllgrotten caves

The Höllgrotten is a group of stalactite caves in the Lorzentobel near Baar in the canton of Zug. The caves have small lakes, stalactites, stalagmites, and stagnates in various colors. They have been formed from calcareous springs over the course of millennia. Each cave has its own picture. In the root grotto in the upper part of the cave, encrusted tree roots can be seen.

Nidlenloch

The Nidlenloch is a "cave hanging in the air"! After the formation of the cave, the Rhone glacier rolled through the central plateau and moved the Nidlenloch to another area, ie it no longer has any connection to the karst water. The cave is laid out in the layers of the Sequan limestone sloping to the north, and the corridors drop to the north according to the course of the layers. In the middle part of the cave, there is a partly labyrinthine horizontal system. There are small rivulets locally

Saint-Léonard underground lake

The St. Leonard underground lake is the largest of its kind in Europe. This mysterious cavern was discovered in 1943, but the lake was not open to the public until 1949. The boat trip to the lake lasts over half an hour and can accommodate up to 40 people. There is also a small children's play area and a brand-new educational area, with info on how the cavern and the Alps were formed was set here.

Vallorbe Caves

Vallorbe natural caves are the best-known attractions in the Yverdon-Les-Bains region. The Vallorbe Caves features magnificent rock formations and the largest underground river in Central Europe.

Wildkirchli

A wonderful pre historic cave which was located in the Ebenalp at Wildkirchli is a once in a lifetime experience for young and old. Enjoy the fantastic panorama along the way before entering into the cold silence of the Wildkirchli caves. there are various fascinating objects from everyday prehistoric life, including tools and left-over bones from the bear meals from times gone by.

Map of Caves to explore in Switzerland