Navigate to myswitzerland.com

Destinations

Holiday destinations Attractions Nature

Your Swiss holiday time

Presented by

Subnavigation Section

Experiences

Summer & Autumn Winter Cities & culture Experience Tour

Additional content about subnavigation experiences

Your Swiss holiday time

Presented by

Subnavigation Section

Accommodation

Hotels Other types of accommodation Book a hotel

Your Swiss holiday time

Presented by

Subnavigation Section

Book a hotel

Show Hotels all

Place / Region

Arrival (optional)

Departure (optional)

1-800-794-7795

Planning

Transport & Stay About Switzerland Weather & Climate Offers

Your Swiss holiday time

Presented by

Subnavigation Section

At a glance

Languages

German (Swiss German)
Grüezi grew-e-tsi
French
Bonjour bɔ̃ʒuʁ
Italian
Buongiorno bondʒɔrno
Romansh
Buondì buondì

Currency

Swiss Franc 1 CHF

Euro 1.02 €
Swiss Franc 1 CHF

US Dollar 1 $
Swiss Franc 1 CHF

Pound 0.86 £

Weather

Max. Temperature °C
Zurich, 408 m (1,339 ft)
Weather today (Zurich)
Max. Temperature °C
Zermatt, 1,608 m (5,276 ft)
Weather today (Zermatt)
Weather today (Davos)
Weather today (Lucerne)

Your Swiss holiday time

Presented by

Where are you from?

Europe

America

Asia / Africa

Australia / Oceania

Country not listed?

International

Search

Service Navigation

Geographic Facts

St-Saphorin, Lavaux

Hint

Intro

Switzerland borders France in the West, Germany in the north, Austria and the principality of Liechtenstein in the east and Italy in the south.

Some Swiss mountains are very well known, such as the Matterhorn and the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. But that is just a tiny selection of a sheerly inexhaustible list of peaks and cliffs that you can climb here. Or at least admire from a distance.

Show all Common.Of Mountains

Lakes

The numerous lakes don’t just shape the landscape, but also daily life in Switzerland. You can enjoy a relaxing dip in our biggest lakes, as well as in smaller mountain lakes, ponds and reservoirs. Or at least chill out on their shores.

Learn more Common.Of Lakes

Rivers

Switzerland’s most famous rivers are undoubtedly the Rhine and the Rhône, but the country also boasts numerous other rivers, which flow through enchanting villages and towns. What’s more, they are so clean that swimming is very popular in many places.

More information Common.Of Rivers

Cities

Their compact size means that Swiss cities embody quality of life and urban flair. You’ll find well-preserved historical centres, modern architectural masterpieces and a vast number of green spaces – all within easy reach.

Learn more Common.Of Cities

Glaciers

Venture out onto eternal ice and explore our country’s many glaciers. Most of them are in the Valais and Graubünden Alps and the Bernese Oberland. The biggest is the Aletsch Glacier, which not only has UNESCO World Heritage status, but is also easy to access.

Show all Common.Of Glaciers

Regions

Few other country bring together so many different types of terrain in such a small area. Switzerland is a fascinating destination with plenty of Mediterranean flair, impressive alpine mountain ranges, idyllic countryside, magnificent lakes and rivers, urban regions and big city attractions.

Show all Common.Of Regions

Scroll To Top

Destinations

Your Swiss holiday time

Holiday destinations

Attractions

Nature

Experiences

Additional content about subnavigation experiences

Your Swiss holiday time

Summer & Autumn

Winter

Cities & culture

Experience Tour

Accommodation

Your Swiss holiday time

Hotels

Other types of accommodation

Planning

Your Swiss holiday time

Transport & Stay

About Switzerland

Weather & Climate

Offers

Search

Language, region and important links

Search

Service Navigation

Geographic Facts

Intro

Mountains

Lakes

Rivers

Cities

Advertisement

Glaciers

Regions