尤利尔山口蜿蜒的公路，瑞士 Winding road of Julier Pass, Switzerland (© Westend61/Getty Images)

攀登在召唤 The climb is calling

尤利尔山口蜿蜒的公路，瑞士

有些山路本身就会成为旅行目的地，尤利尔山口正是其中之一。这座瑞士山口海拔高达7,493英尺，近2,000年来一直沿着一条路线连接着阿尔卑斯山的各个山谷。它的故事早在现代交通出现之前便已开始。没有护栏，也没有路面——只有一条供罗马时代的旅行者、商人和信使使用的路线。山顶附近的考古发现，包括无数枚硬币和两根罗马时期的皂石柱，表明这里可能曾有一处供攀越山口的人使用的圣所或歇脚处。

今天图片中所见的公路建于1820年至1828年间。1935年至1940年间，这座山口成为瑞士第一条铺设沥青的阿尔卑斯山公路。如今，每天约有3,000辆车通过尤利尔山口。冬季路况恶劣时，驾驶者可能需要安装防滑链。每一个回头弯都会带来又一番壮丽景色，让这段车程与目的地同样令人难忘。如果钥匙在你手中，你会选择这条风景优美的路线吗？

Winding road of Julier Pass, Switzerland

Some mountain roads become destinations in their own right, and Julier Pass is one of them. This Swiss mountain pass rises to 7,493 feet and has linked Alpine valleys along a route used for nearly 2,000 years. Its story began long before modern traffic. No guardrails, no pavement—just a route used by Roman travelers, merchants, and messengers. Archaeological finds near the summit, including countless coins and two Roman soapstone columns, suggest there was once a sanctuary or stopping place for those tackling the climb.

The road seen in today's image was built between 1820 and 1828. From 1935 to 1940, the pass became the first Swiss alpine road to be paved with asphalt. Today, roughly 3,000 vehicles cross Julier Pass every day. In winter, drivers may need snow chains when conditions are severe. Every switchback comes with another spectacular view, making the drive as memorable as the destination. If you had the keys, would you take the scenic route?

特雷莫拉公路在圣哥达山口，艾罗洛，瑞士 Tremola Road on the Saint Gotthard Pass in Airolo, Switzerland (© Sandro Bisaro/Getty Images)

蜿蜒而上 Twist your way up

特雷莫拉公路在圣哥达山口，艾罗洛，瑞士

沿着那如丝带般盘旋的连续弯道，您将领略到瑞士最具传奇色彩的驾驶路线之一：特雷莫拉公路（Tremola Road）。它是位于艾罗洛（Airolo）上方、通往圣哥达山口（Saint Gotthard Pass）的历史悠久的南坡入口。该公路始建于 19 世纪初期，并在 1951 年的重建中基本定型，被公认为瑞士最长的历史道路建筑纪念碑。其最引人入胜的一段路程在短短 2.5 英里（约 4 公里）内爬升了约 980 英尺（约 300 米），在花岗岩鹅卵石铺就的 24 个著名发卡弯中盘旋而上，路缘筑有坚固的挡土墙。全路段长约 7 英里（约 11 公里），总计 37 个弯道。请减速慢行——每一处曲线都像是一场穿越时空的旅行，虽然牺牲了车速，却能换取壮丽的山地景观，并俯瞰上勒文蒂纳山谷（upper Leventina Valley）的广阔视野。无论您是驾驶、骑行还是停车拍照，都请留意那个以此标志性“之”字形道路为背景的“瑞士环游之路”（Grand Tour of Switzerland）摄影打卡点。

探险建议：请尽量选择晴朗干燥的天气前往——因为鹅卵石路面带来的震动感本身就是这种惊险刺激体验的一部分。

Tremola Road on the Saint Gotthard Pass in Airolo, Switzerland

Follow the glowing ribbon of switchbacks and you'll find one of Switzerland's most legendary drives: Tremola Road, the historic southern approach to the Saint Gotthard Pass, above Airolo. Built in the early 1800s and largely shaped by a 1951 reconstruction, this route is celebrated as Switzerland's longest monument to historic road construction. Its showstopper stretch climbs about 980 feet in just 2.5 miles, curling through 24 named hairpin bends on granite cobblestones, with sturdy retaining walls edging the way. Overall, it runs about 7 miles and features 37 bends in total. Take it slow—every curve feels like a step back in time, trading speed for sweeping mountain scenery and big views toward the upper Leventina Valley. Whether you're driving, cycling, or pulling over for photos, look for the Grand Tour of Switzerland photo spot framing those iconic zigzags.

Adventure tip: Aim for clear, dry conditions—the cobbles are part of the thrill.

阿尔卑斯山脉的安德马特小镇，瑞士 Andermatt village in the Alps, Switzerland (© Xantana/Getty Images)

瑞士山间的短逃离 A Swiss escape

阿尔卑斯山脉的安德马特小镇，瑞士

安德马特坐落于海拔约4,715英尺的乌尔塞伦山谷，被壮丽的阿尔卑斯山脉环绕，是瑞士最迷人的小镇之一。自古以来，它便是交通与文化的交汇点，由圣哥达、福尔卡和奥伯阿尔卑三大山口贯通，使这里成为贯穿南北、连结文化的重要门户。

冬季的安德马特是一片银装素裹的童话世界。中瑞最大的滑雪区就在这里，超过110英里的雪道从适合初学者的Nätschen到刺激的野雪地形Gemsstock，应有尽有。除了滑雪，你还可以沿着安静的雪鞋步道漫步，体验冬日健行，或乘着马拉雪橇感受山谷最纯净的风光。若想放松，小镇里还有温泉与水疗中心，让你在充实的一天后惬意放松。

经过一天的户外冒险后，不妨走进舒适的咖啡馆或精致餐厅，品尝带有现代风格的瑞士美味。安德马特小镇的魅力与阿尔卑斯的山野气息交织，营造出温暖而迷人的度假氛围。无论你是追逐粉雪，还是沉醉于连绵山景，安德马特都能带来一段自然与文化相遇的难忘旅程。

Andermatt village in the Alps, Switzerland

Nestled in the Urseren Valley at about 4,715 feet, Andermatt is a charming Swiss village embraced by the majestic Alps. Long a vital crossroads, it's linked by three iconic passes—Gotthard, Furka, and Oberalp—each enhancing its allure as a gateway between regions and cultures.

In winter, Andermatt transforms into a snow-draped wonderland. Its ski area—the largest in Central Switzerland—offers more than 110 miles of slopes, from gentle runs on Nätschen to the thrilling freeride terrain of Gemsstock. Beyond skiing, you can wander along peaceful snowshoe trails, take invigorating winter hikes, or enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the valley's pristine beauty. For those seeking relaxation, the village also boasts spas where you can unwind after an active day.

After a day outdoors, cozy cafés and elegant restaurants invite you to savor Swiss flavors with a modern twist. The village's warm hospitality and alpine charm create an atmosphere that feels both timeless and inviting. Whether you're chasing powder or soaking in panoramic views, Andermatt delivers an unforgettable escape where nature, history, and culture meet.

日出时分，马特洪峰的倒影映照在斯特利湖中, 采尔马特, 瑞士 The Matterhorn reflected in Lake Stellisee at sunrise, Zermatt, Switzerland (© Andy Trowbridge/naturepl.com)

纯粹的瑞士魔力 Pure Swiss magic

马特洪峰, 采尔马特, 瑞士

鲜有景致能像马特洪峰倒映在斯特利湖如镜的湖面上那般，完美呈现阿尔卑斯的灵魂。这座传奇山峰耸立在瑞士与意大利边境，海拔高达14,692英尺，象征着大自然的壮美与冒险精神，吸引着世界各地的攀登者、徒步者与追梦人。

在瑞士那座迷人而无车的小镇采尔马特，马特洪峰主宰着整个地平线，它那锯齿般的山脊在天空下勾勒出一幅天然的艺术剪影。来到斯特利湖畔，景色更显魔幻——尤其在日出时分，山峰的倒影柔和地浮现在如镜的湖面上，仿佛大自然按下暂停键，只为让你静静品味这片刻的宁静。

无论你是在高山小径徒步，捕捉变幻的光影，还是只是深深吸入那一口清冽的山间空气，这片景象都会默默提醒你：阿尔卑斯之所以能吸引旅行者数个世纪，其魅力就在这里。马特洪峰不仅是一座山，它更是瑞士之所以令人难忘的魅力——自然纯粹、冒险精神，以及让人一见便铭记的传奇之美。

The Matterhorn reflected in Lake Stellisee at sunrise, Zermatt, Switzerland

Few sights capture the spirit of the Alps like the Matterhorn mirrored in Lake Stellisee's glassy waters. Rising 14,692 feet on the Swiss-Italian border, this legendary peak has long symbolized natural beauty and adventure, drawing climbers, hikers, and dreamers from every corner of the globe.

From Zermatt—a charming, car-free village in Switzerland—the Matterhorn dominates the horizon, its jagged silhouette etched against the sky like a work of art. At Lake Stellisee, the view turns magical, especially at sunrise when the mountain's reflection glows softly on the mirrorlike surface. It feels as though time stands still, as if nature paused just for you to savor the moment.

Whether you're trekking alpine trails, photographing the shifting light, or simply breathing in crisp mountain air, this scene offers a quiet reminder of why the Alps have inspired travelers for centuries. The Matterhorn isn't just a mountain; it's a reflection of everything that makes Switzerland unforgettable.

劳特布隆嫩的施陶巴赫瀑布, 伯尔尼州, 瑞士 Staubbach Falls at Lauterbrunnen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland (© pongnathee kluaythong/Getty Images)

传奇故事前的篇章 The steps before the saga

J.R.R.托尔金纪念日

今日图片带我们走进瑞士劳特布隆嫩小镇，静谧山谷间，远处的施陶巴赫瀑布在阳光下闪烁。1911年，年轻的托尔金曾在徒步旅行中穿越这里，那时他还未成为《魔戒》和《霍比特人》的作者。巍峨的峭壁、银白的瀑流和清冽的山风，深深印刻在他的记忆中，被认为启发了他笔下的瑞文戴尔——中土世界中隐秘的精灵圣地。

1月3日，托尔金诞辰，世界各地的读者举杯庆祝“托尔金日”，晚上9点齐声向“教授”致敬。这一传统始于1972年，由托尔金协会发起，既追忆《魔戒》中弗罗多为比尔博举杯的场景，也缅怀作者在牛津的岁月。托尔金用一生塑造现代奇幻，将语言、神话与勇气交织成永恒的史诗。今天，我们纪念的不只是作家，更是梦想的缔造者——他让我们相信，即使最微小的旅程也能成就伟大，而奇迹就藏在身边，触手可及。

J.R.R. Tolkien Day

Our picture of the day takes us to the Swiss village of Lauterbrunnen, where the Staubbach Falls shimmers in the distance beyond a quiet alpine valley. This is the landscape a young traveler, J.R.R. Tolkien, crossed during a hiking trip in 1911, long before he became the storyteller behind 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit.' Its soaring cliffs, silver waterfalls, and crisp mountain air left a lasting impression and are believed to have inspired his vision of Rivendell, the elven refuge hidden deep in Middle-earth.

On January 3—Tolkien's birthday—fans across the globe celebrate Tolkien Day, raising a toast at 9 PM to 'The Professor.' The tradition, started by The Tolkien Society in 1972, recalls both Frodo's toast to Bilbo and the writer's years at Oxford, where he spent a lifetime shaping modern fantasy—interweaving language, legend, and moral courage into timeless tales. Today, admirers honor not just an author but a world-maker—one who showed that even the smallest journey can lead to greatness, and that wonder awaits, ever-present, just beyond the familiar.

皮兹奈尔山缆车站, 格劳宾登州, 瑞士 Cable car station on Piz Nair mountain, Graubünden, Switzerland (© Roberto Moiola/Alamy)

从山顶俯瞰 Taking it from the top

皮兹奈尔山缆车站, 格劳宾登州, 瑞士

瑞士有一座山，它总是在俯瞰着你，但别太在意。皮茨奈尔峰坐落于阿尔布拉阿尔卑斯山脉，海拔高达10,026英尺，俯视着格劳宾登州的恩加丁山谷。从圣莫里茨出发，先乘坐缆索铁路抵达科尔维利亚，再换乘缆车直达山顶。登顶后，等待你的是观景平台、著名的阿尔卑斯野山羊雕像，以及一间独具特色的玻璃立方体餐厅，在这里可享受 360 度全景用餐体验。

这座高山曾在1948年冬奥会上大放异彩，如今仍拥有瑞士最著名的滑雪道之一。“皮茨奈尔壁”以其极具挑战性的高山速降而闻名，2003年世界锦标赛速降项目也曾在此举办。进入夏季，积雪融化，但登山路线依然备受欢迎。徒步爱好者与山地车骑手纷至沓来，探索高山草甸，在寂静与辽阔中沉醉。得益于导览服务和完善的路径指示，游客可轻松踏上这场旅程。无论你追求的是皑皑雪景、灿烂阳光，还是只想逃离海平面的日常，皮茨奈尔都能让你真正体验一场“高处不胜寒”的精神洗礼。

Cable car station, Graubünden, Switzerland

There's a mountain in Switzerland that's always looking down on you—but don't take it personally. At 10,026 feet, Piz Nair of the Albula Alps keeps an eye over the Engadine valley in Graubünden. Start in St. Moritz: hop on the funicular (a type of cable railway system) to Corviglia, then ride the cable car to the summit. At the top? A viewing platform and that famous ibex (an alpine goat) statue. There's also a restaurant where you can eat inside a glass cube with 360° views.

This alpine peak hosted the 1948 Winter Olympics and still boasts some of the most famous ski runs in the country. The 'Piz Nair Wall' is known for its challenging downhill skiing and events like the 2003 World Championship downhill race. Come summer, the snow clears but the trails stay hot. Hikers and mountain bikers flock here to explore alpine meadows, and soak in a different kind of silence. Guided tours and well-marked paths make it easy to find your footing. So, whether you're chasing snow, sun, or just a break from sea-level boredom, this Swiss giant will lift your spirits—literally.

贝尔尼纳山口的滑雪场，格劳宾登州，瑞士 Skier at Bernina Pass, Graubünden, Switzerland（© Francesco Bergamaschi/Getty Images）

瑞士的雪花漱漱落下 Swish Swiss Swish

贝尔尼纳山口，格劳宾登州，瑞士

你被眼前这片白茫茫的大地震撼到了吗？这正是游客们在瑞士格劳宾登州阿尔卑斯山目睹贝尔尼纳山口时的感受。它的海拔高达7638英尺，吸引着来自世界各地的冬季运动爱好者。这个山口现在可能是滑雪场的大本营，但在中世纪它是一条重要的贸易路线。有趣的是，与滑雪有关的考古证据最早可追溯至公元前6000年左右的俄罗斯。每年的11月到次年3月是贝尔尼纳山口雪况最好的时候，喜欢滑雪的朋友们可别错过哦！

Bernina Pass, Graubünden, Switzerland

This awesome white winter expanse is found in the Alps of eastern Switzerland. The famous Bernina Pass stands tall at an elevation of 7,638 feet and attracts winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world. Fun fact: Evidence of the oldest wooden skis, dating back to around 6000 BCE, was found in Russia. Boasting excellent snow conditions from November to March, the Bernina Pass is a must-visit spot on every skier's bucket list.

施布吕根山口，格劳宾登州，瑞士 Splügen Pass, Graubunden, Switzerland (© Roberto Moiola/Getty Images)

系好你的安全带！ Fasten your seatbelts!

施布吕根山口，瑞士

今天的照片展示的是位于勒蓬廷阿尔卑斯山脉上的一条公路线——施布吕根山口。山口位于瑞士和意大利的边境，海拔6936英尺，其蜿蜒的山路是欧洲海拔最高的公路之一。虽然现代的施布吕根山口建于1818-1823年，但其历史可追溯至罗马时代。自从1967年附近的圣贝纳迪诺公路隧道开通后，这个山口就变得安静多了。如今，这条有着51个急转弯的公路会在冬季保持关闭。因此，如果您想去一览壮观的山景、体验惊险的山路旅程，可以将行程定在6月至10月中旬哦。

阿尔卑斯山脉锡尔夫雷塔山的乔里森湖，瑞士 Jöriseen lakes in the Silvretta Alps, Switzerland (© Florin Baumann/Getty Images)

蓝湖和险峰 Bright blue lakes and rugged mountains

阿尔卑斯山脉锡尔夫雷塔山的约里森湖，瑞士

今天我们要探索一处超凡脱俗的奇景：瑞士达沃斯附近的约里森湖群。天气晴朗时，湖面会呈现出不真实的蓝色，和周围灰暗、嶙峋的锡尔夫雷塔山形成鲜明的对比。阳光被水中的“岩粉”（湖床被冰川摩擦产生的细微的岩石颗粒）反射，形成了这种鲜艳的蓝色。锡尔夫雷塔山被冰川环绕，和碧蓝色的约里森湖一起被称为“蓝色锡尔夫雷塔”。如果你想亲眼目睹此景，要知道来到此地的路途并不容易。记得带上合适的徒步鞋、大量的饮用水和强健的双腿。

Jöriseen lakes in the Silvretta Alps, Switzerland

Today we're exploring a place of otherworldly beauty: the Jöriseen, a group of alpine lakes near Davos, Switzerland. On sunny days, the lakes glow an ethereal blue, contrasting with the dark, jagged Silvretta Alps that encircle them. The sunlight is reflected in the water by 'rock flour'—silt-sized rock particles generated from the grinding of bedrock by glaciers.

The Silvretta Alps sit across the Swiss-Austrian border and are themselves surrounded by glaciers in an area known as the 'Blue Silvretta.' If you want to enjoy these stunning views up close, you'll have to work for it. Bring your best hiking boots, plenty of water, and some strong legs.

马洛亚，瑞士 Maloja, Switzerland (© Roberto Moiola/Getty)

雪花玻璃球一般的美景 A life-sized snow globe

瑞士马洛加

在拍摄瑞士马洛加的这张照片时，如画这个词是一个轻描淡写的词。这个位于格里森州或地区的高山村庄，无疑是全世界雪球的羡慕和鼓舞！这里距离意大利边境仅几英里，这里令人难以置信的完美冬季景色激发了几个世纪以来的画家和艺术家。马约拉也位于西尔斯湖的边缘，这使得该地区成为夏季和冬季的休闲胜地。这张照片的中心是马洛加的皇冠珠宝，即比利时伯爵在1880年代建造的教堂Chiesa Bianca。如今，曾经庄严的空间被用来举办展览和音乐会。

Maloja, Switzerland

The word picturesque is an understatement when taking in this image of Maloja, Switzerland. This alpine village in the canton, or district, of Grisons, is surely the envy and inspiration of snow globes the world over! Located just a few miles from the Italian border, the impossibly perfect winter scenes found here have inspired painters and artists for centuries. Majola is also located on the edge of Lake Sils, which makes this area a recreational destination in both summer and winter. At the center of this image is the crown jewel of Maloja, the Chiesa Bianca, a church built in the 1880s by a Belgian count. Today, the once solemn space is used to stage exhibitions and concerts.