Switzerland
Stunning alpine views
Welcome to Switzerland
A small, infinitely green and mountainous country which serves as the crossroads of Western, Northern, and Southern Europe – and has the language skills to prove it! Switzerland is one great, beautiful landscape. The ultimate place for anyone who loves hiking, skiing and general exploring.
Travel tips
Best sights in Switzerland
Bern (capital)
With a river that snakes around it, Bern is a picturesque city to say the least. Its architecture ranges from the medieval to the renaissance to the modern. It’s such a beautiful capital.
Zürich (123km from Bern)
Sitting at the northern edge of the beautiful Lake Zurich, this wonderful city of Switzerland is a gorgeous old town of cobbled streets at the same time as being a global financial hub.
Basel (87 km from Bern)
This north-western city sits on the River Rhine and has a perfectly maintained medieval city centre as well as an epic gothic cathedral. Here, you’ll find the remains of the famous Dutch scholar, Erasmus.
Interlaken (118km from Bern)
Most famous as Europe’s adventure hub, Interlaken and the whole Jungfrau area has some of the most amazing alpine views. As well as so many outdoor activities from hiking to parachuting to skiing.
Lauterbrunnen (129km from Bern
Nestled deep in the Swiss Alps, Lauterbrunnen has mountains, hills, and no less than 72 waterfalls framing it on every side. It’s a hidden slice of paradise.
Lucerne (52km from Bern)
Sitting beside the lake of the same name, with the snowy mountain tops framing the distance, this wonderful little city is known for its perfectly-preserved medieval architecture.
Where to go
Map of Switzerland
Map of Switzerland

Europe (Switzerland)

Europe (Switzerland)
Best time to visit
Most people head to Switzerland during July and August, tempted by wildflowers, gorgeous green hiking trails and warm weather. However, the prices can be 50% higher than if you travel April to June and you have the benefit of either catching the beautiful snow without the extreme cold temperatures in April or arriving in June with the same benefits of the summer months without the prices.
September – October is also a lovely time to travel if you want to see the vibrant leaves on the slopes and avoid the crowds. Winter is the least popular time to visit, but some people do head to Switzerland for skiing.
Practical info
Posts from Switzerland
Posts from Switzerland
Best Interlaken Hotels: Where to stay in Interlaken
If you take a few seconds to imagine a Swiss town, you'll probably think of Interlaken.
Lauterbrunnen waterfalls – the most magical place in Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen is one of the most beautiful places I've been in my life. I mean those
The Ultimate Guide to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe was high on my Switzerland bucket list. Why? For starters, it's
Amazing things to do in Grindelwald (Switzerland)
Grindelwald is a small Swiss village enclosed by majestic mountains on every side. It's beautiful all year
Amazing things to do in Interlaken, Switzerland’s adventure hub
Tucked between two lakes, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and surrounded by the snow-capped Swiss Alps,
Visiting Spiez and Oberhofen castles in the Swiss Alps
Spiez and Oberhofen castles are two medieval keeps by Lake Thun in Switzerland. I visited both castles on a