Attire in early December in Switzerland
A traveler is planning a trip to Switzerland in early December and wants to know if it will snow during that time. They're visiting Zurich, Zermatt, and Jungfrau for sightseeing, including snow sledging, and are unsure about the necessity of winter boots and rental options for sleds. Their main concern is preparing adequately for the winter conditions.
- Check weather updates for snow conditions in Zermatt and Jungfrau before your trip.
- Wear sturdy footwear with good grip and consider renting winter boots if you plan to hike.
- There are sledging runs available in both Zermatt and Jungfrau, suitable for kids.
- You can rent sleds at locations near the toboggan runs, such as Rotenboden in Zermatt.
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Hi everyone,
I am planning to go Switzerland in early December ( first week of December) this year and I would like to ask if it will snow during this period? I have read quite a few forum was confused if winter boots necessary? will winter sneakers with grips sufficient enough? I will be going to Zurich , zermatt (Matterhorn, taking train to the top) and jungfrau ( taking cable car for sight seeing ). My trip is mainly sight seeing and most probably including one snow sledging. I would also like to check if there is any snow sledging in Zermatt and Jungfrau that is suitable for kids during this periods? Is there any shops there that we can rents snow boots/ sled? Thank you!
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There is no way of knowing if it will snow. It may or it may not. Check the Zermatt and Jungfrau region websites for updates on weather, snow conditions and availability of sledging runs.
Wherever there are sledging runs there are places to hire the equipment.
You should wear at minimum stout walking shoes or boots with good tread.
Hi Gieeeee and welcome to MySwissAlps.com!
Probably you’ll see snow over 1800-2000 m, but it is difficult to predict because of global warming (http://www.myswissalps.com/aboutswitzerland/nature/environment/globalwarming).
You have a good chance to see snow in Zermatt (http://www.myswissalps.com/zermatt) and in the Jungfrau region (http://www.myswissalps.com/jungfrauregion).
There is a beautiful and easy toboggan run at Rotenboden (on the way to Gornergrat: http://www.myswissalps.com/gornergrat/gettingthere). The descent is from Rotenboden to Riffelberg and it takes around 10 mins. You can rent the toboggan at the rental from Rotenboden summit station. You’ll also need:
- Warm winter clothing with gloves and hat (or helmet)
- Warm, waterproof footwear
- Helmet
Regarding the appropriate winter clothes, please check this one: http://www.myswissalps.com/plantrip/clothing/winter.
Ildiko
More about the Swiss winter weather: http://www.myswissalps.com/weather/winter
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