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Visit Switzerland

Cities to visit, attractions worth seeing in Switzerland

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Capital
Bern
Currency
CHF
Language
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Best time to visit
June–September, December–March for skiing

About Switzerland

You pay for Switzerland and you get what you pay for: trains that connect a postcard alpine village to a Roman lakeside town in under three hours, all running on time. The Glacier Express crosses 291 bridges in eight hours; the Bernina Express drops from 2,253-meter glaciers down to Italian-speaking palm trees.

Zurich does the banking and a startlingly good lakefront swim culture; Bern's medieval old town is UNESCO-listed under sandstone arcades; Geneva runs on diplomacy and chocolate. Hike the Berner Oberland, ski the Valais, taste raclette where the cheese was made. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it's worth it for a week.

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Enjoy a thrilling jetboat ride around the glacial beauty of Interlaken

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Where to go in Switzerland

Top things to do in Switzerland

Famous sights and local favourites in Switzerland — many bookable with skip-the-line entry.

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    Summer Jetboat Interlaken

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  • Train Ride: Lauterbrunnen - Jungfraujoch

    Train Ride: Lauterbrunnen - Jungfraujoch

    Take a return trip from Lauterbrunnen to Europe's highest railway station

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  • Swiss Ski Experience at Jungfraujoch with Transport from Zurich

    Swiss Ski Experience at Jungfraujoch with Transport from Zurich

    Take a daytrip from Zurich and enjoy a ski lesson on the Swiss Alps

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  • Rigi - Queen of the Mountains from Lucerne

    Rigi - Queen of the Mountains from Lucerne

    Explore Mt Rigi on a fully guided majestic roundtrip from Lucerne!

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  • Jungfraujoch with Transport from Zurich

    Jungfraujoch with Transport from Zurich

    Join a guide for a full-day excursion to Jungfraujoch, aka the Top of Europe!

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    Chillon Castle: Entry Ticket

    Admire a medieval wonder along the banks of Lake Geneva

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  • Open-Air Museum Ballenberg: Skip The Line TicketMuseum

    Open-Air Museum Ballenberg: Skip The Line Ticket

    Experience Switzerland as it once was, and meet over 200 farm animals!

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  • Fort de Chillon History Museum: Entry TicketMuseum

    Fort de Chillon History Museum: Entry Ticket

    Discover the breathtaking Lake Geneva

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  • Lausanne to Évian Ferry

    Lausanne to Évian Ferry

    The best way to make a roundtrip across Lake Geneva

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Visa rules for Switzerland?

30-second check based on your passport — Schengen, ETIAS or visa-free.

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Common questions about visiting Switzerland

When is the best time to visit Switzerland?
June–September, December–March for skiing is generally the most popular window for visiting Switzerland, with comfortable weather and most attractions open. Check our cities pages for city-specific timing.
Do I need a visa to visit Switzerland?

It depends on your nationality. Run a quick check to see whether you need a Schengen visa, ETIAS, or can travel visa-free.

What's the currency in Switzerland?
The currency is CHF.

Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF). As a non-EU country, Switzerland maintains its own currency. Euros are sometimes accepted in tourist areas but at unfavorable rates. Card payments are widely accepted. ATMs are plentiful. Switzerland is one of Europe's most expensive countries — budget significantly more than for Eurozone neighbors.

Plan the rest of your Switzerland trip

Schengen day calculator

Plan around the 90 days in any 180 rule — see how long you can stay and when you can re-enter.

Travel insurance for Switzerland

Medical, cancellation and baggage cover compared — what to look for before you book.

ETIAS — coming for visa-free travellers

What it costs, who needs it, and when this new EU travel authorisation kicks in.

Digital nomad visas in Europe

Stay longer than 90 days — which countries issue a remote-work visa and what they require.

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