Switzerland boasts an absolutely gorgeous alpine scenery, made up of open fields and pretty valleys, snow-capped forests, stunning mountains and enchanting small villages and towns. Come discover the postcard-pretty landscapes of this winter wonderland!
Country Code
+41
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Best time to visit
December to March
Language
French, Italian, German, Romansh
Getting there
You can fly to Zurich and Geneva from all major European hubs. Easy access overland from neighboring countries: Italy, Germany, France, Austria and Liechtenstein
Weather
The weather varies throughout Switzerland during the winter and early spring, but on average, temperatures may range between -2ºC and 7ºC in the valleys. Higher up in the mountains temperatures are colder. There is plenty of snowfall throughout the winter, but also many sunny days
Switzerland offers plenty of beautiful locations for snowshoe walks, from the Jura Vaudois Nature Park in the canton of Vaud, a guided snowshoeing program in Toggenburg, near Zürich, or a several day hut-to-hut tour in the Swiss Alps. These are just few of the many stunning spots you can pick for your snowshoeing trip next winter!
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