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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
Stage 18 Lake Geneva Estavayer-le-Lac 23.5 Km (403.9 Km)
Highlight of the day: André traveled all the way from Madrid to hike 2 stages with me. 😊🥰 After a restful night, I started walking on time so I wouldn't miss André's arrival...
Stage 03 Bern, 25.2 Km (72.5 Km)
Route 3 of my hike around Lake Geneva.
Stage 02 Burgdorf, 25.6 Km (47.3 Km)
Stage 02 of my hike around Lake Geneva.
Stage 01 Huttwil, 21.7 Km (21.7 Km)
In March and April, I am hiking around Lake Geneva from home and then back on a different route. Here you can always see where I am and what I do. In total, it will be over 500...
The pandemic is over - in Liechtenstein
The first of 4 stages is done. I arrived safely at the hotel after 61 km and only 110 meters of elevation (average speed 21.0 km/h). Today, I rode along the Rhine dam up and...
Bodensee Cycle Path 3: Around the Untersee
On our third stage, Mama and I are circumnavigating the Untersee.
Switzerland Velo Park
The return stay in Switzerland should not take too long. The last Francs in my pockets immediately felt comfortable and escaped back into the hands of real Swiss people at the...
On old packhorse trails to Davos
It took a few days until the next entry here in the blog. The remaining week with Hans flew by and we were so busy that there was simply no time to write. But now back to the...
Delays in St Moritz
So the first day literally fell into the water. Instead of ambitiously tackling the Fuorcla Sulej and being rewarded with a grand panorama of the glaciated Bernina Group, Hans...
VW Bus Party, Estavayer-le-Lac, 1-2 September 2018
Girls Weekend! 🚐💨🌳👭 On Saturday morning, Claudi and I set off with Emily to Estavayer-le-Lac for the 'VW Bus Party au Lac'. 😝 The fastest route took us on the highway via...
Day 50 and 51 - End of my journey!
On Friday, I showed Simon Accra with The Independence Square and The Art Centre. We met the two girls in Mole. We really enjoyed our last dinner at Chez Clarisse: Tilapia with...
First blue and white hike on the Glattalp
Snowfield and Vertigo
Gwatt (Thun) July 17 - July 19, 2026
TCS Campsite Gwatt Parcel 112
Hüttenberg 1.5. - 3.5.2026
Camping Hüttenberg, Eschenz Parcel 4 Emergency Spots Day 1: Sunny 22 degrees Arrival after lunch. Schaffners and Seglias have already arrived the day before. Short bike tou
Training tour over 57 kilometers
With spring-like temperatures, I was able to do a medium-sized training tour today. At the same time, I could test my new windbreaker - it is also supposed to be rainproof. I will...
Training tour
Text for the training tour
Prolog
We write the year 3582 in a galaxy far, far, awaaaaaay… …no, wait, wrong movie. So again. March 14, 2026. Two days before the journey begins. I am currently sitting in front of my...
Sarnen April 5th - 6th, 2025
Camping Seefeld: Plot 47 Weather: warm up to 20 degrees Cycling tour to Stans
Goodbye Switzerland - hello Australia!
On 07.03.2023 it was time. Saying goodbye to family and good friends in Switzerland! After the train journey to the airport and the last coffee at Restaurant Sprüngli, it was...
Background
Preparations and training for my e-bike tour to Scandinavia in spring 2023.
The great bike tour Day 13: Where the Inn becomes En - Unterengadin
It was announced that it would rain a lot and quite heavily. Yesterday I spent a long time googling for accommodation that doesn't cost 300 CHF and is not closed. Under these...
Genfersee Stage 20 Bargen (Aarberg) 24 Km (448.7 Km)
Highlight of the day: Still fit and even faster than a snail. 🤣 Today, I achieved various goals: 1. Left Lake Neuchâtel behind me. 2. Crossed the Röstigraben back into...
Genfersee Stage 17 Yverdon 13.2 Km (380.4 Km)
Highlight of the day: This stage was much more varied than I initially thought. Already on the train journey from Yverdon to Bavois, I saw how flat this area is and how a path...
Lake Geneva Stage 15 Morges 20 km (340.1 km)
Highlight of the day: It was a fantastic and ideal hiking weather. Nice and cool with plenty of sunshine. Is it now the season for hiking on the Camino de Santiago? Today, I...
Stage 07 Montreux 19.2 Km (178.4 Km)
Highlight of the day: Is there anything more beautiful than untouched nature? When I left the hotel this morning, I had still entered Montreux as my destination in my hiking...
On a dance with the Brazilian
The campsite near Sierre was so pleasant. It was a heatwave and I was only at an altitude of 500 meters. It immediately created a summer atmosphere. The animal kingdom was...
Back to the Rhône Valley in a roundabout way
After almost a week, it was time to say goodbye to Zermatt. The next big stage was about to begin. First, back down to the Rhone Valley, and then past the Grand Combin into the...
Let's go to the Gotthard
After all the trail fun around Davos, it was finally time to seriously and permanently turn our gaze to the west. In the next few days, I wanted to get much closer to the...
Tour de Suisse 2020
In times of Corona, everything is different and even the summer holidays have undergone a significant program change. The originally planned 'Alpe-Adria' bike tour from Salzburg...