The must-knows before you start planning

  • Late June to August and late December to March are popular times to visit. The best time for you might be different.
  • The weather varies a lot by the season, altitude, and location. Bring multiple thinner layers of clothing to be prepared for any temperature.
  • The only official currency is the Swiss franc.
  • Getting around by train is recommended and often easier than driving.
  • Switzerland has 4 official languages: German, French, Italian, and Rhaeto-Romanic. You can mostly get around with English.

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View from train in Upper Rhone valley

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Train to Schynige Platte above the clouds at Breitlauenen

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Page author: AnnikaSince early childhood I've been visiting Switzerland during my holidays and I just fell in love with the country. I spent many summers in the Bernese Oberland, which still feels like my second home, and then started to explore other areas. Traveling, hiking and photographing in the Swiss Alps are my absolute favorite activities.