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🏔️ Top 10 Abandoned Places to Explore in Switzerland (Urbex Guide 2025)
From secret bunkers to abandoned sanatoriums in the Alps,
Switzerland hides an incredible number of forgotten places.
Behind its reputation for order and precision lies a country filled with decay, mystery, and breathtaking urbex spots.
Here’s our selection of the 10 best abandoned places to explore in Switzerland in 2025 —
perfect for urban explorers, adventurers, and photographers looking for hidden treasures.
1️⃣ Mont-Pèlerin Sanatorium – Vevey (Vaud)
Built in the early 20th century to treat tuberculosis patients,
the Mont-Pèlerin Sanatorium overlooks Lake Geneva.
Its Belle Époque architecture, large hallways, and patient rooms frozen in time
make it one of the most atmospheric urbex spots in Switzerland.
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2️⃣ Sasso da Pigna Bunker – Ticino
Hidden deep inside the mountain, the Sasso da Pigna Bunker was once a Cold War military base.
Part of it has been turned into a museum, but many tunnels remain sealed off.
A cinematic, mysterious location perfect for underground explorers.
3️⃣ Belvédère Hotel – Furka Pass
Standing 2,400 meters above sea level, the Belvédère Hotel is one of Switzerland’s most iconic urbex landmarks.
Once a luxury stopover on the Furka Pass road, it now sits abandoned beside the Rhône Glacier —
a haunting sight of elegance swallowed by time.
4️⃣ Mitholz Military Base – Bern
In 1947, a massive explosion destroyed much of the Mitholz military depot,
leaving behind an eerie underground ruin.
Even today, thousands of tons of ammunition remain buried beneath the village,
making it one of the most dangerous and fascinating abandoned places in the country.
5️⃣ Grand Hotel Mürren – Bernese Oberland
This once luxurious alpine hotel has stood empty for decades.
Its dusty ballrooms, broken chandeliers, and faded mirrors
tell the story of a glamorous past that slowly faded away.
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6️⃣ Altdorf Paper Factory – Uri
A massive industrial relic from the 20th century,
the Altdorf Paper Factory still contains old machinery, huge tanks, and control rooms covered in rust.
A paradise for industrial photography enthusiasts.
7️⃣ Tarasp Ghost Village – Grisons
Hidden in the mountains, Tarasp was once home to miners and their families.
Abandoned in the 1950s, nature has now reclaimed the place.
The silence, the collapsed houses, and the mountain fog make it a time capsule frozen forever.
8️⃣ Old Gotthard Tunnel – Uri
Before the modern Gotthard tunnel, trains used this historic railway tunnel to cross Switzerland.
Some abandoned branches still exist,
filled with moss-covered rails and rusting wagons — a true relic of Swiss engineering.
9️⃣ Münsingen Psychiatric Hospital – Bern
Founded in 1895, this abandoned asylum once held thousands of patients.
Some pavilions are still derelict today, with forgotten files, wheelchairs, and graffiti-covered walls.
One of Switzerland’s most haunting urbex experiences.
🔟 Schatzalp Sanatorium – Davos
This legendary sanatorium inspired Thomas Mann’s The Magic Mountain.
Though partially renovated, parts of the building remain abandoned,
offering an eerie blend of Art Nouveau architecture and mountain silence.
A true classic for urbex lovers.
📸 Bonus: Explore Switzerland and Beyond
Looking for more? Discover our other urbex guides:
- Top 10 Abandoned Places in Paris (2025)
- Top 10 Abandoned Places in Belgium (2025)
- Top 10 Abandoned Places in the USA (2025)
🚀 Conclusion
From forgotten bunkers to ghostly alpine hotels,
Switzerland is a paradise for urban explorers.
Each location tells a story of time, silence, and hidden beauty — waiting to be rediscovered.
Before they vanish forever,
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