The best gelaterias
Glacelust
Enjoying an ice cream is always a moment of pleasure. The ephemeral cool scoops serve only one purpose: they are pure pleasure in the here and now. However, the memories of summer outings and sweet idleness associated with the pleasure last longer. Even in ancient times, natural ice or snow was refined with honey or fruit juices. Until the 19th century, however, sweet ice cream remained a privilege of the rich. Ice cream only became popular with the invention of refrigeration machines. Incidentally, the first cornet wafers were created thanks to the plight of an ice cream vendor at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. When he ran out of dishes, the neighboring waffle baker rolled up freshly baked waffles into cones. Where to find the best gelati is also a matter of taste: make up your own mind. You will find many good gelati vendors along the SOB lines.
The best gelaterias along the SOB lines
Discover the best gelaterias along the Voralpen-Express, Treno Gottardo, Aare Linth, Alpenrhein-Express and S-Bahn lines
Bellinzona
Gelateria Veneta is located in the heart of Bellinzona's old town. Enjoy the cool delicacy with a view of the Piazza Collegiata on the steps of the church or while strolling around.
How to get there: Take the Treno Gottardo to Bellinzona
Locarno
A curiosity in Locarno is the “garage sale” of the Gelateria Dolcevita at Via Vincenzo d'Alberti 4, just a few steps from the youth hostel. This is where the Locarnesi flock on warm summer evenings to taste the Farina bóna ice cream on the garden chairs. Good alternatives on the Lungolago: Debarcadero, Bar-Gelateria Verbano, Gelateria Riccione and, not surprisingly, so close to Italy: many more.
Getting there: with the Treno Gottardo to Locarno
Ascona
There are often long queues outside Gelateria Da Pippo because word of its quality has spread. The view of Ascona's lakeside promenade shortens the wait for the ice cream treat.
How to get there: by Treno Gottardo to Locarno, by bus to Ascona
Basel
Eisuru Gelato serves Japanese ice cream creations in the old market hall. The popular Stengeli ice cream Gasparini is based in nearby Münchenstein and is available in many places.
How to get there: Take the Treno Gottardo to Basel
Lucerne
The natural fresh ice cream from Confiserie Bachmann is very popular. The generous scoops, the varied assortment and the irresistible taste enchant young and old alike. There are 14 locations, including Lucerne railroad station. The Gelateria am Quai am Kurplatz, accessible from the train station via the Seebrücke, is particularly beautiful. Here you can enjoy a treat under the chestnut trees on the lakeshore. The confectioners' bestseller is the “Schutzängeli ice cream”.
Arrival: with the Voralpen-Express to Lucerne
Rapperswil
The mother of the Dieci gelaterias is the small but fine gelateria on the tranquil Fischmarktplatz in Rapperswil, opposite the jetty directly opposite the restaurant dieci al lago. Dieci gelaterias can also be found in other beautiful locations with a view of the water, e.g. in Lucerne and Zug. With a view of the famous Rapperswil Castle, you can choose from around 30 different Gusti, many of which are gluten-free and/or lactose-free.
Arrival: with the Voralpen-Express to Rapperswil
Zug
Gelateria Speck is housed in a work of art, the “golden kiosk”, on Alpenquai by the Bahnhofsteg landing stage. It is not only famous for the quality of its ice cream, but also for the most beautiful sunset in Switzerland over Lake Zug. A little further south at Landsgemeindeplatz, the Dieci-Gelateria is also worth a visit.
Arrival: with the Treno Gottardo to Zug
Basel
At Acero in Rheingasse 13, it's worth queuing. Here you will find daily changing flavors, made according to original Italian recipes. Eisuru Gelato serves surprising Japanese ice cream creations in the old market hall near the train station. Gelati Gasparini offers the Swiss cult ice cream par excellence. The popular Stängeli-Glaces from Münchenstein have been available in many places throughout Switzerland for years and simply taste great.
Arrival: with the Treno Gottardo to Basel
Zurich
The Gelateria di Berna can be found at various locations, including in Mrs. Gerold's garden, the Gelateria Rosso Arancio on Stauffacherstrasse or Himu & Höll on Limmatplatz, where ice creams from the highly acclaimed ice cream brand “Kalte Lust” are sold, as well as Gelati am See on Seefeldquai and Gelati Platzspitz near the National Museum.
Arrival: with the Treno Gottardo or the Aare Linth to Zurich
Sattel-Hochstuckli
The Geisskalt goat's milk ice cream made from goat's milk from the Blüemlisberg goat farm is produced on the farm in one of the highest ice cream factories in Europe. The innovative gelati are simply delicious, easily digestible and unique.
Getting there: with the Voralpen-Express to Biberbrugg or Rothenthurm, with the S-Bahn 31 to Sattel-Aegeri
St. Gallen
Chef-Pâtissier Stefan Bischof iHead pastry chef Stefan Bischof at Kaffee Gnuss has a penchant for unusual ice cream flavors, which he prepares with 60% fruit puree. m Kaffee Gnuss hat eine Vorliebe für aussergewöhnliche Glace-Aromen, die er mit 60% Fruchtpüree zubereitet.
Getting there: with the Voralpen-Express, the Alpenrhein-Express or the S-Bahn to St. Gallen
