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Vacation in Switzerland : Highlights & Travel Tips

Switzerland is special for travelers because it packs dramatic Alpine scenery, immaculate cities, and seamless transport into a compact, easy-to-explore destination. Snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, storybook villages, and multilingual cultural influences give each region a distinct feel, whether you are wandering through Zurich’s old town, admiring lakeside Geneva, or taking in mountain views around Interlaken, Zermatt, and Lucerne. The country is especially rewarding for visitors who love both outdoor adventure and polished urban experiences, with world-class hiking, skiing, scenic rail journeys, and excellent museums, food, and hospitality.

Key highlights include riding panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express or Bernina Express, visiting the Matterhorn near Zermatt, exploring Jungfrau Region mountain towns, and cruising on lakes framed by peaks. In summer, travelers can hike alpine meadows, swim in clear lakes, and enjoy festivals; in winter, ski resorts like St. Moritz, Verbier, and Davos draw snow lovers from around the world. Practical tips: Switzerland is expensive, so budget carefully and consider rail passes for good value; book mountain excursions and popular scenic trains in advance during peak season; and pack layers year-round, as weather can shift quickly, especially in the Alps.

Best time to travel Switzerland

The best time to visit Switzerland is June through August, with July standing out as the most popular month thanks to warm weather, long daylight hours, and prime conditions for hiking, lake activities, and scenic rail trips. October is also a strong option for fewer crowds and beautiful autumn scenery, while still offering relatively high travel interest.

All travel reports from Switzerland

12.07.2020 - Bürgenstock

Today we left after breakfast. It was around 11:00 am. We wanted to go to Bürgenstock as early as possible before there are too many people😊 Let's go. We drove by car to the...

An American in Switzerland

Switzerland is a very funny place for itself. I visited the Bernese Highlands and it was a beautiful place. At the first day, when we arrived at the Zürich airport, we managed...

Ladies Camper Weekend, 9-11 August 2019

The journey with an unknown destination in Höri started on Friday afternoon. We drove back to Büli and made our first stop at Eschenmosen. Claudia's homemade raspberry ice cream...

A new adventure begins

Let's go on a new adventure. I give up a lot to discover new things

Picnic with Emily and Henry, 23.9.2018

Emily has a boyfriend! 😝 Last Sunday, Emily met her new boyfriend 😊. 'Henry' is a VW T2b from 1978 and belongs to Claudi. She finally fulfilled her long-held dream of having...

1. Oldtimer meeting in Eglisau, 19.8.2018

On Sunday morning, we drove to Eglisau with Hofer's in the TR5 and Stöph on his Indian in the beautiful weather. The first oldtimer meeting took place! After the bridge, we went...

March 31 - April 2, 2018 Blankenburg / Zweisimmen

This weekend we went to Blankenburg in Silvia's hometown, her brother celebrated his 80th birthday. This weekend there were again some new experiences, on the one hand it was...

Switzerland Valais 2015

My son now lives in Valais - the canton that is home to over 40 four-thousanders. Naters Simplon I travel by train because from home to Naters it's already almost 8 hours by...

Basel Tattoo 2017

after the great experience at the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh and my son living in Switzerland, I went to Basel Tattoo with my son in July. A must for every Swiss person - my...

Zürich Christmas Markets 2017

We don't really like Christmas markets, like the one in Nuremberg or Munich...too many people. across the Limmat in Zürich So we decided on a Wednesday, let's go to Zurich...

Uster and Greifensee

We started all our explorations to Zurich from Uster, as I (Anne) have an old school friend here who kindly offered us accommodation.

The anticipation is rising.

The tingling, the tense anticipation of the journey itself... The arrival and all the new things that lie ahead... The feeling of wanderlust has taken hold of us and is pulling...

Back in Switzerland

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Beach life at Lake Lucerne

Sun, Fun and nothing to do

At Uf der Holle, Hochwald May 24 - 25, 26

Camping Site Uf der Hollen Site T3 (Meadow site) Weather hot 30 degrees Journey took a bit longer. The day before with Tourmi to Develier, where Tourmi had to wait alone one night...

Tuscany Tour 2026

Tuscany Tour Day 4 and 5 (Image Part 4)Drive to Tenero and visit Locarno

Tuscany Tour 2026

Tuscany Tour Day 4 and 5 (Pictures Part 3)Journey to Tenero and visit to Locarno

Marina di Pisa and Bellinzona ⛅️☀️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️

We are heading north. In Marina di Pisa, we want to sleep one last time with a view of the Mediterranean Sea. The parking lot where we were all alone last year is packed! And...

Home Again

Now the long journey has come to an end. We have seen fantastic corners of our planet, met great people, and encountered no problems anywhere. Now we are looking forward to...

9 PM - Dealing with Excitement

Some are sleeping, others are scrolling through photos, some are cleaning bathrooms, a special species drinks a beer and the woman is trying it with 'Schnuufe' 😅. 🦩 R

Departure from Geneva

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Out of the Classroom

Soon, my interesting further education period will begin. In October, I will swap the classroom for interesting workplaces related to the profession of electrician. Stay tuned;...

Farewell and departure

The time has finally come: After almost a year of preparation, my adventure begins. Since the flight leaves at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, we (mom, Anna and I) traveled to...

Schaffhausen 8 - 12 May

Camping Schaffhausen (Mühlebuck and friends Camping) Place 209 8 May: cloudy fresh Directions to Schaffhausen May 9: cloudy Bike tour to Stein am Rhein. Urs and Dani “lost”....

Leinen los!!!

Am 12. Mai um 10:30 Uhr gehts bei Regenschauer und ziemlich kühlen Temperaturen los. Wir starten in Horn & machen uns auf den Weg nach Bellinzona. Nach der Ankunft beim...

The preparations for the major event...

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