Country/State
Switzerland
Place(s)
- Zurich
- Luzern
- Bern
- Geneva
Best Time to Visit
- Season(s): Summer, Autumn
- Month(s): June-August, May-June
Uniquely Popular For
- The Alps
- art culture of Dadaism
- museums
- galleries
- watches
- an entire palate of fine food like cheese
- chocolate
- macaroons (called Luxembergerli locally)
- military knives
- cuckoo clocks
- local villages
- music festivals
- street food festival
- snow fests
- hot air balloon festival
- skiing
- hiking and summer glacier skiing
General Tourist Attractions
- Hiking in the Alps – Jungfrau, Monch, & Eiger and exploring the Interlaken resort amidst the same
- Memorable family trip to the Swiss National Park
- Boat trips in the Rhine Falls
- Steamer/boat tours on Lake Lugano
- Zermatt village resort atop the Matterhorn mountain
- Inter sports at the chic resort town of St. Moritz
Memorable Pursuits
- Biking, hiking and other water sports in St. Moritz Bad which houses plenty of less-expensive lodging
- Stroll through memorable historic buildings at Lake Geneva which also gives a distant glimpse of the Alps
- The Jazz Festival in Montreux and the International Music Festival in Lucerne which happen in June-July
- History buffs will definitely treasure a trip to the Swiss Transport Museum which also houses a Planetarium
- Climbing, kayaking and abseiling (rock climbing) the Jungfrau region at the Interlaken
- Mountain adventures in the Grindelwald village
Something Leisurely
- Art museums and the markets in Bern, horse-drawn carriage rides and quaint chalets (wooden houses) at the Zermatt village in the Matterhorn give a very rustic feel. Stroll through the medieval old town of Lucerne to get acquainted with bubbling fountains and sun-splashed plazas or head to the Rigi, a famous lookout point. Walk through the lanes of Bern that exudes an old-world charm and has 16th-century fountains galore, apart from the vastly-laden shopping arcades locally referred to as ‘Lauben’. If youre a nature lover, hop on the Albula/Bernina Railway Line to catch a glimpse of unspoiled mountain landscapes and make sure to not miss the Ruinaulta (Swiss Grand Canyon)
Quick Tip(s) from the Locals
- Swiss people are very peaceful, and value punctuality and etiquettes. In case you’re queueing up to buy cheese/chocolates, do not shy away from using a little elbow. Do not litter in public and always use special garbage bags to dispose.
