Alpine Paradise
Switzerland
Switzerland offers pristine Alps, charming villages, world-class skiing, and chocolate-making traditions in a breathtaking mountain setting.
Highlights & essential info
Top highlights
- Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
- Matterhorn and Zermatt skiing
- Interlaken adventure sports hub
- Lucerne Chapel Bridge and old town
- Swiss chocolate and cheese tours
- Scenic train journeys through Alps
Quick facts
- Best time to visit
- Dec to Mar (skiing), Jun to Sep (hiking)
- Currency
- CHF (Swiss Franc)
- Language
- German, French, Italian
Destination highlights by category
Architecture
- Medieval Old Towns
- Chapel Bridge Lucerne
- Alpine Chalets
Shopping
- Swiss Watches
- Chocolate Shops
- Luxury Boutiques
Entertainment
- Skiing & Snowboarding
- Scenic Train Rides
- Hiking Trails
Culture
- Museums
- Mountain Villages
- Traditional Festivals
Perfect for
This destination is ideally suited for the following types of travelers:
Ski Enthusiasts
World-class slopes and winter sports
Nature Lovers
Pristine alpine landscapes and hiking
Luxury Travelers
High-end resorts and fine dining
Train Enthusiasts
Scenic railway journeys
Popular activities & experiences
Discover 15 amazing experiences in Switzerland
Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) & Old Town Stroll, Lucerne
from Free
Old City of Bern (UNESCO Old Town) Walking Visit
from Free
Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) Visit from Montreux / Lausanne
from CHF 15
Rhine Falls Visit & Boat Ride from Zurich / Schaffhausen
from CHF 25
Lake Lucerne Scenic Cruise from Lucerne
from CHF 30
Lake Zurich Scenic Cruise from Zurich
from CHF 30
Lake Geneva Scenic Cruise from Geneva
from CHF 35
Harder Kulm Funicular & Viewpoint from Interlaken
from CHF 40
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour (Altstadt)
from CHF 40
Mount Rigi Day Trip (Rigi Kulm via Cogwheel & Cable Car) from Lucerne
from CHF 80
Gornergrat Cogwheel Railway from Zermatt
from CHF 96
Bernina Express Panoramic Train, Chur / St Moritz to Tirano
from CHF 100
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise from Zermatt
from CHF 120
Pilatus Golden Round Trip (Boat, Cogwheel & Cable Car) from Lucerne
from CHF 120
Jungfraujoch — Top of Europe from Interlaken
from CHF 210
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