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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

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...

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...

Lungern 15th - 17th July 22

Camping: Obsee Lungern Emergency parking space no. 27 right by the parking lot, shady spot 15th July arrival in Lungern after lunch 16th July take the cable car to Turren, then...

The fever is rising...

Soon it's starting, I'm traveling to the Baltic states with my roof tent. I'm curious to see what awaits me. The global political situation is a bit tense, I wonder how that can...

Zurich in the evening before the flight

Stay at the Capsule Hotel at Zurich Airport. Great decision. The Deutsche Bahn had a total delay of 1 hour today. And it was too hot for me tomorrow. No safe connection to be...

Vorbereitung - the countdown is on

Now there are still 4 weeks until we start our journey and say goodbye to our loved ones, family and friends for a year. We are excited and full of anticipation. At the same...

2020 - the Corona year

Two "girls", like us - Manuela and me, Brigitte, have known each other for many years and besides job and family, traveling has become a passion. It's the year 2020. It's summer...

Reise in der Schweiz

Es besteht kein Zweifel, dass die Schweiz vor allem für die Alpen und damit für beeindruckende Gletscher und spektakuläre Bergwelten bekannt ist. Hinzu kommen kristallklare...

Alpine Rally Autumn Drive, 29.9.2019

Just back from the holidays in Italy, we went on a 'Alpine Rally Autumn Drive' on Sunday with Triumph, Austin Healey, Volvo, and of course, the Bullis! 😝 Near Kefikon, we had a...

Lake Como - heading home, 28.9.2019

On Saturday morning, we set off on the final leg to go home. From Lenno, we first followed Lake Como, then went to Lugano, Bellinzona, and over the San Bernardino Pass into the...

Tag1: Departure

After spending a last day in beautiful Trossingen, we left for Zurich airport at 4:30 pm. Since we still have to wait for our plane for 3 hours, we are writing to you from...

Day 41 - Day 3/4 in Switzerland & Mother's Day

Hi guys Today there's really not much to report... To be honest, we just wrote a short entry to have a complete blog - after all, it's our diary :). Today Kevin went to see his...

Bald geht’s los!

Bald geht’s los!

Let's get started...

Let's get started...

Again Switzerland

Due to rainy weather, change of plans back to Switzerland accommodation Unterbäch

Aare Cruise from Solothurn to Biel/Bienne 🚢

🌟: The storks during the stop in Altreu (or alternatively passing through the lock, depending on preference 🤓) 💸: one-way CHF 66 / GA valid ⏰: about 3h 🧩: Biel Old Town / Ta