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Landeron (Le)
Canton of Neuchâtel (Switzerland) - A little town at the Eastern end of Canton of Neuchâtel, on the shores of Bielersee (Lake of Biel/Bienne). South of the modern town, there is the old fortified city, which is really worth the visit!
Langenthal
Canton of Bern (Switzerland) - A small town in Upper Aargau, crossed by the river Langeten, a tributary of the Aare. Upper Aargau is the north-eastern part of the canton of Bern, bordering the cantons of Solothurn, Aargau and Lucerne.
Laufen
Canton of Basel-Stadt (Switzerland) - The entire old city of Laufen, formerly belonging to Jura, is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites and it's worth the visit. And as this little town is ideally situated between the Jura and the Rhine River, it's a good starting point to explore the north of Switzerland.
Laufenburg
Canton of Aargau (Switzerland) - Situated on the Rhine, about half way between Basle and Schaffhausen, Laufenburg is a strange little city, split in two: on the south side of the river you are in Switzerland, on the north side in Germany, both cities being connected by a pedestrian bridge without customs.
Laufenburg
Federated State of Baden-Württemberg (Germany) - Situated on the Rhine, about half way between Basle and Schaffhausen, Laufenburg is a strange little city, split in two: on the south side of the river you are in Switzerland, on the north side in Germany, both cities being connected by a pedestrian bridge without customs.
Lens
Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Nestling at an altitude of 1100 metres in a hollow on the Châtelard hill overlooked by the statue of Christ the King, Lens is an independent municipality in the western part of the Crans-Montana tourist region. The village preserves a rich and well-presented heritage and is definitely well worth a visit.
Leuk
Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Between Sierre and Gampel, a satellite communication station will catch your eye. It's the big ears of the Swiss Intelligence Service. Have a look to the left: you'll see the little city of Leuk, with its castle renovated by renowned architect Mario Botta.
Lichtenberg
Autonomous Region of South-Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige) (Italy) - This village is located near Prato allo Stelvio, a small town of just under 4,000 inhabitants located in Val Venosta (Vinschgau), the long valley that runs down from the Austrian border through the Italian South Tyrol. From here the road to the Stelvio and Umbrail passes starts.
Locarno
Canton of Ticino (Switzerland) - Locarno, sunny city on the shores of Lake Maggiore, is host every year to the International Film Festival, one of the top events of Switzerland, which transforms its Piazza Grande into one of the most beautiful open-air movie theatres in the world. It's one of the main holiday destinations of Switzerland with its ambience of Italian Riviera and its magnificent setting.
Lucens
Canton of Vaud (Switzerland) - On the road connecting Lausanne to Avenches, former capital of Roman Helvetia, Lucens nestles in an idyllic landscape of valleys and hills, rivers and forests. Dominated by a proud castle, the small town hosts a unique Sherlock Holmes Museum.
Lucomagno
Ticino/Graubünden - The Lukmanier Pass (Passo del Lucomagno in Italian, Cuolm Lucmagn in Romansh) connects Biasca (Ticino) with Disentis/Mustér (Graubünden) at an altitude of 1973 metres.
Ludwigshafen
Federated State of Baden-Württemberg (Germany) - This small town lies at the very end of the Obersee (or Überlingersee), the northwestern branch of Lake Constance. It forms a municipality with the small town opposite, Bodman, which gave its name to the Bodensee, the German name for the lake.
Lugano
Canton of Ticino (Switzerland) - Biggest town of Ticino, the Italian-speaking canton South of the Alps, Lugano is located on the shores of Lake Lugano (Ceresio), and its warm summers and trendy fame make it some kind of Swiss Monte Carlo.
Lungernsee
Canton of Obwalden (Switzerland) - Situated on the route over the Brünig Pass, which links Central Switzerland to the Bernese Oberland, Lake Lungern is a veritable jewel set in a spectacular mountain landscape.
Lutry
Canton of Vaud (Switzerland) - Along its quayside, Lutry gives an impression of luxury that makes it feel like a bourgeois annex of Lausanne. Yet Lutry is still part of Lavaux, and wandering through its narrow streets reveals all the charm of bygone days.
Luzern
Canton of Luzern (Switzerland) - Lucerne is a world-famous tourist destination. Apart from famous sights such as the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower and the Lion Monument, the local scenery never fails to attract tourists. Lake Lucerne is surrounded by mountain peaks like Pilatus, Rigi or Titlis, all of which are easily accessible by steamer and/or rail.
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