Switzerland has some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, thanks to the majestic Alps, making it a dream destination for hikers and outdoor lovers, and a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. You will find a wide diversity of activities for all levels, all year long, from hiking and cycling, to ski touring, snowboarding, canyoning or rafting.

The great climbs

This country offers great mountaineering experiences over 4000m, from climbing the spectacular Matterhorn, the Monte Rosa massif, to Weisshorn or Breithorn, or you could climb Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, the famous Berner Oberland Trilogy, among many other great peaks. The challenging North Face of Eiger is one of the three great north faces of the Alps, along with Matterhorn and the Grandes Jorasses.

The cities

Visit the cosmopolitan and chic city of Geneva, in the French speaking part of the country, or the luxurious and modern Zurich, in the German part, and discover a vibrant nightlife, amazing food, and some of the best chocolate and watches in the world. Artistic galleries, festivals and famous art fairs await you in Basel. Bern, the capital city, has an exceptionally-preserved medieval Old Town and it is also a world-class modern center.

The cities

Amazing alpine scenery and diversity of activities

The great climbs

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Landlocked at the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a relatively small country, located between the stunning Alps in the south and the Jura mountains in the north. It is divided in 26 different cantons, with different customs, languages and traditions, resulting in a culturally diverse nation. Famous for its neutrality and political and economical stability, it is not a member of the European Union. The spectacular mountain scenery makes Switzerland a very popular holiday destination in the continent, with countless options for all tastes. The sunny Italian-speaking region of Ticino is a perfect destination for a relaxed summer vacation. Wine lovers should visit some of the country’s spectacular terraced vineyards.

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What’s the weather like?

Switzerland has a temperate climate. During winter, most of the country receives generous snowfalls. Summers can be quite humid and warm. Autumn is usually cool and dry, and spring is idyllic, full of flowers and with warm temperatures.

Getting there:

Conveniently located in the heart of Europe, getting to Switzerland is pretty easy. The main international airports are at Geneva, Zurich, Basel, Bern and Lugano. Trains arrive from all parts of Europe daily and often in hourly intervals. You could also get there by bus, although the most scenic way to arrive is by ferry, if you are coming from Italy, France or Germany.

Language:

German, French, Italian and Romansh. Each language is spoken in different regions, although most of the people in the country’s major cities are fluent in English.

Country Code:

+41

Currency:

Swiss Franc (CHF)

Best time to visit:

If you are looking for snow, winter is the best time to come, although you can ski all year round in many resorts high in the Alps, like Zermatt. For hiking and other activities the best time is from April till September, when the weather is milder, although it may rain in the summer.

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Switzerland

Switzerland is a winter sports paradise and a wonderful hiking destination.

Climb the legendary Matterhorn, go skiing in the spectacular terrain of Valais, join the epic Haute Route Ski Traverse from Chamonix to Zermatt, or hike surrounded by the beautiful Swiss Alps scenery.

Top Trips in Switzerland

Breithorn, Pennine Alps, Guided Ascent

Freeride ski day in Andermatt, Switzerland

Matterhorn guided climb via Hornli ridge

Matterhorn 2 Day Guided Climb From Switzerland

Climbing Matterhorn via Lion's ridge

Dufourspitze climbing in Monte Rosa massif

Matterhorn 2-day guided ascent

Piz Bernina, 2-day Summit with overnight at the Marco e Rosa Hut, from Diavolezza

My first 4,000m ascent in the Alps (Breithorn or Allalinhorn)

Punta Gnifetti, Margherita Hut, 2 Day Guided Ascent

Grand Saint Bernard pass ski touring

Matterhorn 7-day guided climbing tour

Mont Gele, Pennine Alps, 2 Day Guided Ascent

Freeride skiing day in Verbier, Les 4 Vallées

2-day climbing traverse in Tête Blanche

Matterhorn Preparation Climb on Breithorn

4-day traverse in the Silvretta Alps

4-day ski tour in Monte Rosa's 4-thousanders

Bishorn 2-day guided climb

The Haute Route, 7-day Ski tour from Chamonix to Zermatt

Starter 4,000m Climb in the Alps: Lagginhorn (4010m), Weissmies (4017m), 3 days

Climb the Breithorn, the most accessible 4,000m peak in the Alps, from Cervinia (Italy)

2-day bushcraft survival course in Chasseral Nature Park

2-Day Ascent of the Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps

3-Day Ascent of the Eiger via the Mittellegi Ridge

4-day tour in Mont Blanc massif

Zermatt Guided Ski Touring

Paralpinism: Trek and paraglide from the top of Breithorn

Heliskiing Day Trip in Zermatt

1+ day rock climbing in Zermatt with a guide

Freeride skiing day trips in Zermatt

Easy day hike from Zermatt: Tuftern, Sunnegga and Findeln

4-day Dufourspitze Ascent from Gressoney

Monte Rosa - Matterhorn 6-day splitboarding traverse

Climbing the Matterhorn, training day in Zermatt + 2-day ascent via the Hornli ridge

Grand Saint Bernard pass 3-day Splitboard Trip

Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route 6-day splitboarding tour

Piz Bernina 3-day guided ascent

Grand Combin mountaineering tour

Chamonix-Zermatt, the Haute Route ski tour

Mont Brule, Punta Kurz, Guided Ascent

6-day ski tour from Monte Rosa to Matterhorn

Mont Velan, Pennine Alps, 2 Day Guided Ascent

2-day ski tour in Strahlhorn, Swiss Alps

Climb Eiger via the Mittellegi Ridge from Grindelwald, Switzerland (2 days)

2-day Matterhorn summit via the Hörnli Ridge, from Zermatt

Powder Hunters: Freeride skiing in the best conditions

Haute Route: Ski traverse from Chamonix to Zermatt in 8 days

Technical summits week in Chamonix (with optional Matterhorn ascent)

"Swiss Classics" 4000m summits from Wallis (Saas Valley), 7 days

Private Heliski in Verbier with a guide

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