Viewed through the lens of a landscape photographer Vincent Croce, Switzerland emerges as one of Europe’s most exquisite destinations, particularly in the enchanting embrace of Autumn, a season that arguably captures nature’s beauty at its peak.
In the previous year, Vincent had the delightful opportunity to traverse various regions of this magnificent country, immersing his in its diverse landscapes and seizing moments frozen in time. Below, he present a selection of his most cherished photographs, souvenirs from his unforgettable journey.
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#1 This Scene Looked Something Like Hitchcock’s Alpine Retreat
#2 The Same Chapel In Stoos, Just A Few Minutes Later. The Mountains In In Background Are The Grosser And Kleiner Mythen
#3 Shed, Tucked Away In The Middle Of The Larches, Val D’herens
As a landscape and travel photographer, Switzerland has always been one of the most appealing countries to me. Last year, I had the very fortunate opportunity to visit different parts of the country during what is perhaps my favorite season and arguably the most photogenic of the year, autumn.
While assembling my travel itinerary for the Swiss autumn, I kept in mind that the foliage reaches its peak colors around different times, highly dependent on local vegetation and the altitude of the specific place.
#4 The Magical Valley Of Lauterbrunnen
#5 Turqoise Glacier Water, Val D’herens
Although autumn generally is a great time of the year to travel in the mountains, you should specifically be prepared to encounter cold weather. That’s why I packed enough warm and rainproof clothes for my Swiss autumn trip.
#6 Morning At The Lake. In St Moritz
#7 A Well Known Photosubject: The Peninsula Of Iseltwald In Lake Brienz
#8 Another One From The Rolling Green Hills Near Zug
It’s kind of a cliché, but every region has its own beauty. I particularly loved the rugged, fairly secluded Val d’Herens and Lötschental valleys in the canton of Valais. The Engadin probably is the best place to capture the golden larch trees. A morning walk from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen in the Jungfrau region was a dream coming true. As was the ridge hike to Fronalpstock. Lesser known places like the Muotathal and the rolling hills of Hirzel were a surprising discovery.
#9 Afternoon View Near Stunning Lake Sils
#10 Magical Encounter With Two Curious Chamoix In The Forest
During a rainy day, I decided to take the traditional ferry for a ride around Lake Lucerne. I got to know a local, elderly couple who were telling me some nice and romantic stories about life in the mountains during their childhood. It was a captivating conversation and a perfect way to spend the day.
#11 The Chapel Of Stoos Just Before Sunrise, When Cow Bells Are Ringing In The Background
#12 Rolling Green Hills Near Zug
#13 The Bernina Express In Autumn, A Swiss Icon
If you decide to visit Switzerland, autumn is a great choice! Many places are much less crowded compared to the high seasons, and there is a fair chance of sunny weather after a chilly night, which is perfect for hiking. Try to include some less famous destinations in your itinerary, you’ll often be surprised!