Switzerland

Photo: CHEN MIN CHUN/Shutterstock

Trending City

Hiking, biking, and train-tripping through Switzerland have legendary vacation status for a reason: They’re all seamlessly easy and picture-perfect in this country famous for its efficiency.

Read More

While the country has four official languages – German, French, Italian, and Romansh – nearly everyone speaks English. And nearly everywhere is sparkling clean.

Perhaps the coolest way to see the country is through the glass-domed roof of a train, as it cruises through the Béarnaise Alps. But if you want to spend some time enjoying the best things to do in Zurich, we can guide you through that too. Read on and you’ll also learn about Bern, the oft-overlooked Swiss capital, as well as where to find Swiss villages that could have jumped out of a renaissance painting. And, of course, we'll cover some of the best hikes in the Alps, too.

Editors' Picks

Travel

Where to Play, Eat, and Stay in Switzerland's Majestic Engadin Valley

St. Mortiz and so much more.

Travel

What I Packed for One Week in the Swiss Alps in Autumn

Pro tip: bring a bunch of neutral pieces with just one or two pops of color.

Food + Drink

In Scuol, Switzerland, People Pay $70 to Sip Water. Here's Why.

It's long been a center of perceived wellness and health.

Travel

For Sophisticated Charm in Grindelwald, Visit the Boutique Hotel Glacier

The Boutique Hotel Glacier embodies everything you've imagined a Swiss mountain chalet to be.

Cultural Traditions

Camera Roll: Scenes From the Colorful Züglete Cow Festival in Gstaad, Switzerland

Airports + Flying

This Airline's New First-Class Suites Are Like Chalets in the Sky

Economy passengers will see a few upgrades, too.

Travel

Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Zurich, According to a Swiss Native

Art, lake life, and Michelin stars.

Travel

The Most Stunning Airbnbs in Geneva, Switzerland

Come learn why Geneva is Switzerland's most exciting city.

Switzerland

Latest Videos

Switzerland

Epic Stays

Switzerland

Train Travel

Switzerland

Outdoor

Switzerland

Hiking

Switzerland

Ski and Snow

Switzerland

Food + Drink

Cities

Save Bookmark

We use cookies for analytics tracking and advertising from our partners.

For more information read our privacy policy.