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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

4th/5th of August 2018 Gwatt on Lake Thun

This weekend we only went out for a short while, we went to Gwatt on Lake Thun. Unfortunately, we arrived a bit too early, as the site is only guaranteed from 2pm onwards, this...

St. Moritz, handmade ski and the rain

Sunday 14.5. Climbing / Rain / Change of plans... Thanks Dino for the shelter! For all those who want amazing handmade wooden skis: #LAIN Patrick: I ½ Steffi: I ½...

Swimming in the Limmat

Summer, sun, good mood ☀☀ Drifting in the Limmat at 29 degrees and pleasantly cool 22° water temperature🐳🐋🐬

The Departure

In the morning before the departure, everyone is a bit nervous🙊 and excited! A long journey lies ahead of us. 1st stop spontaneously somewhere near Hamburg.

Just before departure

Just found an exciting book right before the flight to Sydney ... 🤔

The route is set

The route is confirmed, all accommodations are booked...

The journey begins

Now it's really starting! First from Baden to Zürich and then from there to Milano. Just to be safe🦽 We've already found the seats, but the amount of luggage is concerning 😆 ...

Rousseau Island

The island Île Rousseau, named after the Geneva writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau, lies at the outflow of the Rohne into Lake Geneva. In the middle of the island stands an imposing...

Kreuzlingen 28th - 30th April

Camping Fischerhaus Kreuzlingen (Site 7) 28th April Late afternoon arrival (rainy) Dinner at Fischerhaus restaurant 29th April all kinds of weather Bike tour from...

Weekend training

Training tours around Lake Sempach and to Bern.

Bern/Schwarzsee 29th - 30th October

Camping Bern Eichholz Winter Camping site opposite the toilet house 29th October Weather: foggy in the morning then nice Cycling to Bern and to the Caravan 2022 Dinner at a...

Buochs 7th October

Camping: TCS Camping Buochs Site 101 7th October:Weather: sunny autumn warm Taking the cable car from Dallenwil to Niederrickenbach. Musenalp hike together with Roman....

The beginning

So now it's time, my journey starts, first stop Dubai and then on to Christchurch. I have 25 hours of flying ahead of me with my sister. The plan is to explore the South Island...

Itinerary

In early January we set off on our 6-month journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania. Our planned itinerary: Cambodia -> Laos -> Northern Thailand -> New Zealand ->...

Camper Ladies' Exit, 26.10.2019

A beautiful autumn afternoon ☀️🍃🍂! The Camper Ladies took advantage of the nice weather for another outing with Emily & Henry. We discovered a perfect spot near Eglisau....

Tag 100 - Eight instead of four hours drive - Thank you Tour de France! 🚲

Hi guys! This morning we took it easy because we only had four hours of driving ahead of us and wanted to be fit in the evening. We left around 11am heading towards home. Kevin...

How it feels...

What does it feel like when there are only three weeks left before the long-awaited end and a new adventure begins? This topic has been on our minds in the last few days. On one...

Zuger and Ägerisee, 19.4.2019

On Good Friday, we set off to the Inner Switzerland with Emily and Henry. We drove from Bülach through Weiningen and Mutschellen towards Zug. We found a beautiful spot directly...

Buch am Irchel, 8.4.2018

Ladies Coffee Gathering On Sunday afternoon, we women took off in the van. We packed hot water and a cake. The drive took us over Eschenmosen (which was no problem even with...

We're off...

Here we are, once again enjoying a nice breakfast at the airport and looking out onto the runway. Of course, it's snowing yet again, which only intensifies our longing for...

Preparation

With the time out, a long-held dream comes true for Elsbeth and me. Our children are grown up and always know what they're doing. Our house will probably still be standing when...

Brienz 16./17.10.2026

Camping Aaregg, Plot 74 Day 1, sunny 16 degrees Mino is on Tour de Suisse this week. Silvia will meet him in Brienzwiler. We decide to stay in the area for one night and check...

Zurich

A little break with the Zurich cats. I love this city 💖. Brunch with Auntie, then off to Lindenhof - Sechseläuten with guest canton Graubünden. Of course, our Bündner roots draw...

Departure

Today is so far. It has rained a lot but we are looking forward to it☀️

Ringgenberg 19./20.10.2024

Camping Au Lac Plot 7 Day 1: Foggy, up to 15 degrees Bicycle tour from Ringgenberg to Thun via Beatenberg, then to Spiez and back to Interlaken by train, 60 km Delicious dinner...

Start of summer tour 2024

After a long wait, our journey finally begins today. First, Giorgino's air conditioning system gets coolant, then it is fully loaded and then we're off...

Last leg back home

We headed home a little sad on Monday. From Voglans via Geneva and then via Fribourg. A visit to "La Gruyère" was a must - because of the "chocolate coffee beans" :-)

Fountain May 28-29, 2023

Pentecost Sunday/Monday Camping Hopfräben Camping with Roman Last place among the permanent campers May 28th finally summer Rigi ridge hike...

Flight to the USA 18/9/22

Today is finally the long-awaited day. The day when my adventure begins. This week, I paid all the bills, packed, backed up files, and said goodbye to relatives. After going to...