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Discover Switzerland

Discover Switzerland

Why visit Switzerland?
Switzerland charms you with snow-capped peaks, serene lakes, and compact cities where everything feels calm and precise. You find a blend of Alpine landscapes, refined urban life, and a welcoming, multilingual culture.
What to expect
Your trip often starts in Zurich, the country s largest city and financial hub with a historic heart beside the lake. From here, efficient rail lines link you to Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt, Geneva, and the wider Alpine region.
Plan your trip
You can pair Switzerland s cities with mountain resorts and lakeside towns in a single journey. The country also works well as a gateway to neighbouring France, Italy, Germany, and Austria, thanks to excellent cross-border rail and road connections.

Top experiences in Switzerland

Explore Zurich s Old Town

Wander cobbled lanes, riverside promenades, and historic churches in Zurich s atmospheric Altstadt.

Cruise on Lake Zurich

Take a lake cruise for wide-open views of the city, distant Alps, and quiet shoreline villages.

Ride a panoramic mountain railway

Travel on a scenic cogwheel train or mountain railway to enjoy sweeping Alpine views and easy hiking trails.

Visit Lucerne and Chapel Bridge

Spend a day in Lucerne, strolling across its iconic covered bridge and along the lakeside promenade.

Discover Swiss museums and galleries

Browse Zurich s art museums and design collections to see how creativity and precision meet in Swiss culture.

Experience the Alps in winter

Head into the mountains for skiing, snowboarding, or simple snowy walks in postcard-perfect villages.

Ride cable cars to high viewpoints

Glide up by cable car to panoramic platforms where you can see glaciers, rugged peaks, and deep valleys.

Experience Switzerland s way of life

Getting around
You can move easily across Switzerland by train, with frequent services linking Zurich to major lakes and mountain regions. Buses, boats, and mountain railways extend the network, so you rarely need a car even for remote Alpine resorts.
Local life & culture
In Zurich, you feel a balance of business energy and relaxed lakefront living, with residents cycling, walking, and socialising outdoors. German, French, Italian, and Romansh influences shape local customs, architecture, and festivals across the country.
Where to unwind
You can relax beside lakes, in city parks, or in quiet mountain villages surrounded by forests and meadows. Many resorts offer spa facilities and thermal baths, giving you a calm retreat after days of sightseeing or outdoor activities.

A taste of Switzerland

National dishes & specialties
Across Switzerland, you can try cheese-based favourites such as fondue and raclette, often enjoyed in Alpine settings. Rosti, hearty stews, and rich hot chocolate reflect the country s mountain heritage and cool climate.
Casual & modern dining hubs
In Zurich, you find relaxed lakeside cafés, bakeries, and bistros serving both local and international flavours. Other cities and towns add regional twists, from hearty German-influenced fare to lighter Mediterranean-style dishes in the south.
Signature & scenic dining
You can dine in restaurants with views over lakes, rivers, or mountain skylines, often just a short walk from city centres. Scenic train journeys and mountain viewpoints sometimes include elegant dining rooms for meals with remarkable panoramas.

Retail therapy in Switzerland

Malls & lifestyle hubs
In Zurich, you can shop along Bahnhofstrasse and in modern malls for international labels, Swiss watches, and design brands. Compact city centres make it easy to combine shopping with cafés, galleries, and lakeside walks.
Markets & local crafts
Across cities and lakeside towns, you find markets featuring regional cheeses, chocolate, and handmade items. Zurich, Lucerne, and Geneva are good places to look for local crafts, design objects, and tasteful souvenirs.
Evening retail scene
In major Swiss cities, central shopping streets stay lively into the evening with well-lit boutiques and department stores. Around the train stations and old towns, late-opening shops and food spots make it easy to browse after a day of sightseeing.

Best time to visit Switzerland

Peak season: June to August brings warm days around 18–28°C (64–82°F) in the cities, ideal for lake activities and hiking, though popular areas are busier.
Shoulder season: April to May and September to October see mild temperatures from 10–20°C (50–68°F), fewer crowds, and colourful spring or autumn landscapes.
Low season: November to March is colder, from -2–8°C (28–46°F) in many regions, with snow in the mountains and quieter city sightseeing outside holiday peaks.

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