| Saanen |  |
| Canton of Bern (Switzerland) - When crossing the linguistic border, the Pays-d'Enhaut valley changes name and becomes the Saanenland (or Gessenay in French). The village of Saanen is the capital of this area and - believe it or not - nearby Gstaad is just a village among others in the Township of Saanen! |
| Saas-Almagell | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Saas-Almagell is the last of the three villages lined up along the Saastal, the valley above which the famous destination of Saas Fee is perched. |
| Saas-Balen | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Saas-Balen is the first of the three villages lined up along the Saastal, the valley above which the famous destination of Saas Fee is perched. |
| Saas-Fee | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - High above the Saastal, Saas Fee is like Zermatt a village without cars, at the foot of 13 mountains over 4,000 m above sea level. |
| Saas-Grund | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - When driving from Visp towards Zermatt, in Stalden the alpine valley divides in two: the right branch is the Mattertal, climbing to Zermatt and the Matterhorn, and the left branch is the Saastal, nicknamed Free Republic of Holidays. |
| Saillon | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - A beautiful medieval village on a rocky hill in the middle of the wineyards of Valais, part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, where was killed Farinet, a famous outlaw known as the Robin Hood of the Alps. |
| Saint-Gingolph (CH/F) | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - This village, on the Franco-Swiss border on the south bank of Lake Geneva, boasts the longest beach on the lake, in a unique setting at the mouth of the Morge river, connecting the French Haute-Savoie with the Swiss Valais. |
| Saint-Hippolyte | |
| Region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France) - On the road between Morteau and Montbéliard, Saint-Hippolyte is a very pretty village on the banks of the Doubs, with a rich architectural heritage including a 14th century church and an old Ursuline convent. |
| Saint-Luc | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Nicknamed "The Resort of the Stars", this village in the Val d'Anniviers focuses on astronomy, with its François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory and its Planet Trail. |
| Saint-Maurice | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - A small town at the border between Chablais (Rhône Lowlands) and Valais (Swiss Alps), with a prestigious abbey and mysterious fortresses. |
| Saint-Saphorin | |
| Canton of Vaud (Switzerland) - Probably the most picturesque winegrowers' village of Lavaux, an absolute must-see: narrow lanes, archways, and vineyards all around. |
| Saint-Triphon | |
| Canton of Vaud (Switzerland) - A secret paradise on a hill in the heart of the Rhone Valley, near Ollon. Vineyards, mediaeval remains and botanical garden. |
| Saint-Ursanne | |
| Canton of Jura (Switzerland) - Saint-Ursanne, situated where the Doubs River makes a loop before flowing into France, has preserved its medieval character and features many historical curios, like collegiate churches, cloister, castle ruins, and a hermitage. |
| Salève | |
| Region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) - Mount Salève, the emblematic mountain of Geneva, is located entirely on French territory. Culminating at an altitude of 1379m, it belongs geologically to the Jura massif, but is considered a summit of the Pre-Alps. |
| Salgesch / Salquenen | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Salgesch (Salquenen in French) is a wine-growing village on the language border to the east of Sierre and the Finges Woods (Pfynwald). It is an exceptional wine-growing region, producing some of Switzerland's finest vintages, which have won numerous international awards. |
| Sanetsch | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Sanetsch Pass, 2252m above sea level, connects Valais to Saanenland (Gstaad area). It's open only from June till September, but it's really worth the visit! |
| Sarnen | |
| Canton of Obwalden (Switzerland) - A family and nature lovers hiking and ski paradise near the city of Lucerne, in Central Switzerland. The little city of Sarnen is close to crystal clear lakes, flowering alpine meadows, refreshing waterfalls, and historic sites in a sunny region. |
| Saut du Doubs | |
| Region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France) - Near the villages of Les Brenets (Switzerland) and Villers-le-Lac (France), the Doubs river flows lazily between cliffs, then quickly drops 27 m at the Franco-Swiss border, before resuming its calm course further on. |
| Saxon | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - A small town with fewer than 7,000 inhabitants, Saxon is the heart of Valais apricot growing. Its population has doubled since 2000 and its modern part is not very interesting, but its old village, perched above the Rhône plain, has retained its charm of yesteryear. |
| Schaffhausen | |
| Canton of Schaffhausen (Switzerland) - Dominated by the impressive Munot Fortress, Schaffhausen is situated on the Rhine River, not far from the famous Rhine Waterfalls. The old town is magnificent, with many guild houses and as it's a pedestrian zone, you'll walk peacefully counting the oriels... There are 171 of them! |
| Schwyz | |
| Canton of Schwyz (Switzerland) - At the foot of the two Mythen Peaks, tranquillity, tradition and innovation characterize Schwyz, the village that gave its name to Switzerland. Rich in historic buildings, the village center features a big place considered as one of the most beautiful of Switzerland. |
| Segl (Lej da) | |
| Canton of Graubünden (Switzerland) - Lake Sils is the largest of the small lakes in the Upper Engadine. It lies at the very end of the valley, just before the Maloja Pass, which leads down into the Bregaglia Valley. |
| Sempach | |
| Canton of Luzern (Switzerland) - A little town situated at the southeastern end of Lake Sempach, in Canton Luzern. Here, the St. Jakob Chapel and the Winkelried stone remind the Confederate victory at the Battle of Sempach in 1386, one of the main historical steps leading to Swiss independence. |
| Sierre | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Sierre is the self-proclaimed wine capital of Switzerland, a well-deserved title, given that it boasts a Museum of Vines and Wine and a wine trail linking it to neighbouring Salquenen, another wine-growing Mecca. |
| Sigeroulaz | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Sigeroulaz, at an altitude of 1866m, is the mountain pasture where the mid-station of the cable car from Vercorin to Crêt-du-Midi is located. Beautiful alpine scenery and a friendly mountain restaurant. |
| Silvaplana | |
| Canton of Graubünden (Switzerland) - At the top of Upper Engadin (Graubünden), lakes of St-Moritz, Champfèr, Silvaplana, and Sils are four jewels in a magnificent setting. Lake Silvaplana, known for its predictable winds, is a very popular place for windsurfing, kitesurfing and dinghy-sailing. |
| Simplon Pass | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - This high mountain pass connects Brig (Wallis/Valais) to Domodossola (Italy). Highest point is 2,006 m (6,578 ft) above sea level and it is open all year long. |
| Sixt Fer-à-Cheval | |
| Region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) - A natural amphitheatre located in the Natural Reserve of Sixt, the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval (Horseshoe Circus) is a popular destination for some 500,000 visitors each year. Overcrowded but beautiful. |
| Solothurn | |
| Canton of Solothurn (Switzerland) - Solothurn is renowned as the most beautiful baroque town of Switzerland. Situated on the Aar river, 20km East of Biel-Bienne, at the foot of the Jura summit named Weissenstein, its old town is really wonderful. |
| Sonogno | |
| Canton of Ticino (Switzerland) - Sonogno is the last village in the Verzasca Valley that can be reached by car. If you are looking for authenticity and want to escape the crowds, this is an ideal destination. |
| Sorebois (Corne de) | |
| Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - A few kilometres from Vissoie, the Anniviers Valley splits into two branches, becoming the Zinal Valley to the east and the Moiry Valley to the west. Between the two lies the Sorebois Horn, which rises to 2895m. |
| South Tyrol | |
| Autonomous Region of South-Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige) (Italy) - An Alpine region in central Europe, the former County of Tyrol, a possession of Austria-Hungary, was divided between Austria and Italy after the First World War. The south is nowadays part of the autonomous Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige, which is largely German-speaking. |
| Spiez | |
| Canton of Bern (Switzerland) - Nestled between hills and vineyards, dominated by a magnificent castle, a little town set in a beautiful landscape. Above Lake Thun, the Niederhorn mountain range stretches as far as the Bernese Alps and forms an impressive panorama. |
| Stans | |
| Canton of Nidwalden (Switzerland) - Capital of Canton Nidwalden, Stans is the city where you'll see a memorial commemorating the heroic (but legendary) death of Arnold von Winkelried during the Battle of Sempach in 1386. |
| Stanserhorn | |
| Canton of Nidwalden (Switzerland) - The Stanserhorn is a mountain located in the canton of Nidwalden, peaking at 1,898 metres (6,227 ft) above sea level. This popular tourist destination can be reached from Stans by a funicular railway and a cable car. |
| Stein am Rhein | |
| Canton of Schaffhausen (Switzerland) - Situated at the end of Lake Constance, where the lake becomes the Rhine River again, a little town with a well-preserved mediaeval centre, where many of the buildings are painted with beautiful frescoes. One of the must-sees of Northern Switzerland. |
| Stoos | |
| Canton of Schwyz (Switzerland) - This car-free village is the star destination of Muotatal, especially since the opening of the new funicular in 2017, which climbs and reaches the world record steepness of 110%, i.e. an angle of 47.7°. |
| Surselva | |
| Canton of Graubünden (Switzerland) - The Surselva is the westernmost valley in Graubünden, where the Rhine flows from its source at the Oberalp Pass. Oriented more or less west to east, it is a very sunny valley dotted with small villages. |
