Planning a trip to Switzerland and still working on an itinerary to what places to visit, here is a dedicated list of top things you must do and visit in this beautiful country completing your vacation on a great note.
Adventurous Things You can do in Switzerland
Skiing
Switzerland has a mountainous region which has some of the best spots for skiing. Zermatt or St Moritz? Verbier or Engelberg? The choices are numerous here where skiing in the Alps is simply an experience of a lifetime.
Hiking in Alps
The beautiful hiking trails of Switzerland are all about towering peaks, massive glaciers, emerald blue lakes and charming valleys. Matterhorn, Zermatt, and Sunnegga are a few of the options to witness the beauty of the Swiss Alps by hiking.
Paddle boarding in Geneva
Visiting Lake Geneva and trying out Paddle boarding by standing straight on a boat is truly an exciting and interesting adventure of all times.
Rhine Fall Boating
Rhine Falls is one of the major attraction points in Switzerland and witnessing this beauty from the gushing waters is truly an experience of a lifetime. Rhine Fall boating takes you closer to the view and gets the adrenaline working.
Kayaking in Geneva
The calm and serene lake of Geneva presents a perfect opportunity with beautiful views of the mountain’s surroundings to indulge in some wonderful kayaking and enjoy the sport in the middle of all that beauty.
Skydiving in Interlaken
To ultimately taste the thrill can be experienced by jumping out of the helicopter and skydiving with the beautiful Swiss Alps in the background. As you jump from 14,000 ft from the helicopter, the stupendous view of glacier lakes and mountain peaks truly mesmerizes you.
Mountain Biking at Rothorn
If you really are an adventure junkie, then Mountain biking from Rothorn to Zermatt is a must on your adventure list which makes you see the beautiful country of Switzerland from all together a different perspective.
Cable Car ride at Zermatt
Reaching at the heights of beautiful Matterhorn through the most scenic and adventurous way of Cable car ride makes up for a memorable experience for everyone. It is the most calming and enticing experience.
Bear Park in Bern
One of the most unique experiences you could have in Switzerland is playing and interacting with real bears in an old town of Bern. This establishment was made long back in 1513 where you could actually have a good time with harmless and friendly bears.
Sledging at Faulhorn
Sledging can be a lot of fun and Faulhorn is a paradise to experience this amazing sport. Sledging happens from Faulhorn to Grindelwald via Bussalp and a lot of people come here to take part in this.
Swimming at Bern
Swimming at Bern is considered one of the best experiences here. Having a cool dip in summers in the shimmering turquoise waters is truly an experience.
Paragliding at Zermatt
It is one of the most thrilling activities you can do in Zermatt where the picturesque view of the Alps is enticing and makes the adventure more memorable.
Rafting on Simme River
Rafting in the Simme River is a fantastic experience for adventure lovers. This is the most scenic sights of Interlaken with snow clad mountains and the lush greenery around while navigating through the beautiful waters.
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Romantic Things You can do in Switzerland
Cruising
Taking a cruise in Switzerland is one of the most romantic activities which really pumps your heart with a lot of love and beauty of this place. Cruising on the River Rhine is one of the most spectacular experiences. The panoramic view of the cruise is a magical and most intimate affair for all the honeymooners.
St. Moritz
Visiting one of the most beautiful locations in the country, St. Moritz is all cosy and romantic. Mirrors like lakes, glaciers, jagged peaks, alpine forests, and abundant sunshine, this is a mountain destination and offers so much to do and indulge in various intimate activities.
Thermal Spa in Zurich mineral rich waters
Relaxing while soaking in all the goodness in the Thermal spa in Zurich is quite an experience where the mineral rich waters energise and soothes your body while offering a fun and luxurious spa like experience.
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Sightseeing Opportunities You can enjoy in Switzerland
Matterhorn
A magical iconic peak of Switzerland is one of the highest mountains of the Alps. This legendary peak rises to 4478 meters. A lot of climbers, hikers come to this place for the sports and the beautiful sights of course. At the foot of this peak is a charming village of Zermatt.
Lakes- Zurich, Lugano and Ticino
Switzerland is known for its incredibly stunning lakes where the sights rejuvenate the senses and the aesthetic beauty entices you. Some of the best, most beautiful lakes which are must visit are: Oeschinensee, Bern, Lac de Derborence, Valais, Lake Geneva, Lake Zurich, Lake Neuchatel, Champex-Lac, Valais, Lake Lucerne, Lake Constance, Lake Lugano and Thundersee.
Chillon Castle in Veytaux- Château Chillon
This is one of the most popular historic places visited by the people and is a place loved by avid history interested people. This castle is located at the banks of Lake Geneva and is truly a sight to admire and visit.
Swiss National Park
This park was founded in 1914 in the Engadine Valley in the oldest reserves of the Alps. It is a must visit for all the nature lovers where you can find varied species of wildlife and birds. The park offers stunning and dramatic scenery in winters when it is all covered in snow.
Swiss Grand Canyon
The Ruinaulta also known as the Swiss Grand Canyon is located in Eastern Switzerland, created 10,000 years ago and is a deep gorge surrounded by the expansive meadows and forested cliffs. It is one of the most beautiful destinations in the country with stunning views of steep cliffs all around.
Oberhofen Castle
This 13th century castle is situated on the shore of Lake Thun and has the most breathtaking view in Switzerland. The castle also has a living museum which showcases the times and lives of feudal societies that called the castle their home.
Old Historic Towns
Switzerland has some of the most scenic and beautiful old historic towns in Zurich, Bern, Lucerne which captures the charm of good old times with really unique and amazing architectural marvels which is a must visit. The cafes and the bars here also possess the vintage vibe and are great places to visit.
Zurich Zoo for Exotic Wildlife
One of the most family places to visit in Switzerland is the unique Zurich Zoo which is home to a lot of exotic wildlife and has tried to maintain the natural surroundings for the animals to live there freely. There are a lot of animals here and it is truly a great visit.
Expensive Shopping Street Bahnhofstrasse
The most famous and the most expensive shopping zones in the world is a must visit for all at Bahnhofstrasse which is a perfect mix of luxurious glitz and sophisticated charm. The street has lots of brand stores along with some amazing cafes known for its coffees and desserts.
Learn Particle Physics in CERN
CERN is a European Organization for Nuclear Research which is the largest particle physics laboratory in the world famed for a lot of theories. The world wide web was also born here. So, if you are into science and physics, do explore their permanent exhibitions which are all about theories and innovations.
The Rhine Falls
The Rhine Falls is the largest falls in Central Europe and offers an amazing scenic view especially in the months of June and July when the mountain snow melts. The boat trip up the falls provides an excellent view and an adventurous activity.
Stiftsbibliothek or St Gallens abbey library
This is one of the world’s oldest libraries and is the finest example of rococo architecture. This is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is filled with priceless leather bound books and manuscripts some of which are handwritten and illustrated by monks during the Middle Ages. This is truly a unique experience.
Mount Rigi
Often known as the Queen of Mountains, Mount Rigi offers the panoramic view of stupendous scenery surrounded by turquoise green lakes and beautiful meadows.
St. Beatus Caves
This one is located on the northern shore of Lake Thun and is an intriguing and unique phenomenon which has a million-year-old stalactite and stalagmite along with a huge underground waterfall and a dark alleyway. Visiting this mystical place is a very interesting experience.
World-Famous Jet d’Eau
This one is one of the most famous landmarks of the country which is a 500 ft. fountain. The interesting part is that this fountain was developed out of fluke which was born because of a technical problem. It is quite an interesting visit.
Mount Pilatus
A day trip to Mount Pilatus is a great way to spend some quality time in the country. There are various experiences you can indulge here like gondola ride, cable car ride, world’s steepest cogwheel train or a relaxing cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Rose Garden
Switzerland is known for its beautiful gardens which are characterized by tranquility and amazing sceneries. The Rose garden here is an impressive place to visit which was a cemetery till the late 18th century and today you could get lost in the lush greenery and the striking views of Alps surrounding the garden with so much beauty.
Train Rides to Experience in Switzerland
Bernina Express
The spectacular beauty of Switzerland is best seen and experienced through a train journey with panoramic views of this slow train of Bernina express which takes you through the most picturesque views of the country.
Golden Pass Line
The delightful Golden Pass train takes you through Central Switzerland and Lake Geneva offering some of the best views of the gorgeous landscapes, dramatic waterfalls, clear crisp lakes and mountain peaks.
Train to Jungfraujoch the highest station in Europe
Your trip to Europe is not complete without a visit to the famous “Roof of Europe”. This train ride takes you to the fascinating rocky and icy Alps to reach the underground station which is the highest railway station in Europe, close to the summits of the Eiger, Jungfrau and Mönch mountains.
Food and Dining to Enjoy in Switzerland
Swiss chocolates
A visit to Switzerland is incomplete without the mention and of course tasting of the world famous Swiss chocolates. Treat your sweet tooth and take back some sweetest souvenirs for your loved ones. Also you can take out chocolate factory tours which are surely magical.
Sky dining in Schaffhausen
Having a meal on a rooftop bar and restaurant is one of the best things to do in the country. The posh ambience, the spectacular views of the lake and the mountains and the scrumptious food and drinks with breezy wind makes you feel exceptional.
Local Wine tasting at Chateau de Mont in Vaud or the Swiss Alps
To enjoy the fine local wines at a beautiful setting is an absolute must. The delicious taste of these wines at the stunning landscapes of gorgeous vineyards only enhances your experience. Some of the amazing wines come from Chasselas grapes on the shores of Lake Geneva, Merlot from Ticino to Pinot Noir from the Valais, savouring all the local labels.
Discover the art of cheesemaking
Swiss cheese is not there to disappoint you and Le Gruyère is the most popular and famous Swiss Cheese where you can also learn the art of cheese making while indulging in some refined melting cheese eating.
Hope these list of activities make your trip a memorable and an awesome experience. Don’t miss out on being in the moment, take in all the beauty and simply enjoy and have fun.
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