It is often said that there is nothing more stunning than a night sky littered with glittering stars.

This amazing collection of pictures taken in the Swiss Alps can definitely serve as proof of the point if ever it was needed.

Intrepid photographer Markus Eichenberger put the collection together as a result of three years of exploring the region in order to discover the majestic mountain range at its most beautiful.

The pictures show various areas of Switzerland, including the Aletsch glacier and the famous Matterhorn mountain, illuminated by the twinkling night sky.