Although Switzerland is best known for its mountain scenery there are any number of alternatives to focus a holiday around. You can easily take in a dizzying selection of landscapes and cultures on holiday in Switzerland. The country has very reliable public transport and it is not a big country. You can reach most regions within an hour. Holidays in Switzerland can include beautiful calm lakes, walking and cycling. Switzerland’s ski resorts work well as summer resorts. The towns and cities nearly all have a medieval core of picturesque alleys and quaint houses. The capital Berne, along with most other Swiss cities, is compact and easy to explore on foot.
Beautiful scenery
Lake cruises
Small town cosiness
Self-catering family holidays
Mountain cable car rides
Hitting the mountain peaks without sun block. You’ll burn.
Switzerland is not a member of the EU but EU citizens don’t need a visa for stays of less than 90 days.
In the south, expect warm to hot summers with temperatures of at least around 22°C/72°F. The north is slightly cooler. Temperatures in the cities during winter can drop to –10°C/32°F.
Flights to Switzerland from London take approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
Car hire is very expensive – up to twice the price of its European neighbours. Driving is on the right-hand side.