Switzerland

If mountains, cheese, and chocolate excite you then you should visit Switzerland. Never has chocolate tasted so good as when you have sat atop a mountain in Switzerland.

Language – Swiss / Swiss French / Swiss Italian / Swiss German | Capital – Bern | Currency – Swiss Francs

Switzerland, (our home as of 2021!), is a place you truly have to visit to believe. With unique festivals, heartwarming food, cow parades, and all the incredible landscapes and cities in between, it is a country that we are very proud to call our home.

Our Top Picks in Switzerland

See the Alps, the lakes and all the beautiful cities, towns and villages in between.

Eat cheese fondue and chocolate may be the most well-known dishes of Switzerland, (and you should try them!), but also be sure to have a taste of Raclette, potato rösti, and Älplermagronen. Each canton, (of which there are 26 in Switzerland) also specialises in its own dish, so here in Basel, we have the Basel Leckerli.

Stay at campsites or typical Swiss chalet-style hotels across the country, perfect for a road trip or a more luxurious stay.

Destinations Visted in Switzerland

Basel

Bern

Zurich

Thun

Zug

Lucerne – Mount Rigi / Pilatus / Bürgenstock 

Interlaken – Harder Kulm / Schynige Platte

Lauterbrunnen – Wengen / Mürren / Kleine Scheidegg / Männlichen

Grindelwald – Grindelwald First / Bachalpsee

Spiez – Niederhorn

Murten

Neuchâtel

Montreux

UNESCO Lavaux Vineyards

Lausanne

St Moritz

Château-d’Oex

Gstaad

Our Favourite Posts About Switzerland

Swiss Travel Pass Guide: Benefits, Discounts & Alternatives

Swiss Travel Pass Guide: Benefits, Discounts & Alternatives

The Best Switzerland Christmas Markets You Should Visit This Year

The Best Switzerland Christmas Markets You Should Visit This Year

Is Switzerland Worth Visiting & When: By A Local

Is Switzerland Worth Visiting & When: By A Local

 

Planning Your Trip? Use our favourite travel resources below – We use all of these whenever we are booking a trip somewhere so we hope they will come in useful for you too!

Accommodation: We recommend Booking.com

Rental Car: We recommend Rentalcars.com

Flights: We recommend Kiwi.com

Tours: We recommend Get Your Guide & Viator

Currency: We recommend Wise

 

All Switzerland Travel Guides

The Perfect Lausanne Itinerary: 1 to 3 Days

The Perfect Lausanne Itinerary: 1 to 3 Days

The Perfect Long Weekend In Château d’Oex Itinerary

The Perfect Long Weekend In Château d’Oex Itinerary

Zermatt in Summer Vs Zermatt in Winter: Things To Do & Reasons To Visit

Zermatt in Summer Vs Zermatt in Winter: Things To Do & Reasons To Visit

The Swiss Coupon Pass: A Discount Book Perfect For A Swiss Trip

The Swiss Coupon Pass: A Discount Book Perfect For A Swiss Trip

The Best Lake Lucerne Cruise: Legends of Lake Lucerne

The Best Lake Lucerne Cruise: Legends of Lake Lucerne

The Perfect Lucerne Itinerary: 1 to 5 Days

The Perfect Lucerne Itinerary: 1 to 5 Days

Is Lucerne Worth Visiting? Things To Do & Reasons To Visit

Is Lucerne Worth Visiting? Things To Do & Reasons To Visit

The Perfect Zurich Itinerary: 1 to 5 Days

The Perfect Zurich Itinerary: 1 to 5 Days

Is Zurich Worth Visiting? Things To Do & Reasons To Visit

Is Zurich Worth Visiting? Things To Do & Reasons To Visit

Swiss Travel Pass Guide: Benefits, Discounts & Alternatives

Swiss Travel Pass Guide: Benefits, Discounts & Alternatives

Switzerland Saver Day Pass Guide: Discounts & Best Day Trips

Switzerland Saver Day Pass Guide: Discounts & Best Day Trips

Is The Jungfrau Travel Pass Worth It: Map, Price & Best Day Trips

Is The Jungfrau Travel Pass Worth It: Map, Price & Best Day Trips

Is The Berner Oberland Pass Worth It: Map, Price & Best Day Trips

Is The Berner Oberland Pass Worth It: Map, Price & Best Day Trips

Is The Lucerne Tell Pass Worth It: Map, Price & Best Day Trips

Is The Lucerne Tell Pass Worth It: Map, Price & Best Day Trips

The Perfect Basel Itinerary: 1 to 5 days

The Perfect Basel Itinerary: 1 to 5 days

Best Places To Eat In Basel Switzerland

Best Places To Eat In Basel Switzerland

Where To Stay in Basel: Best Hotels & Neighbourhoods By A Local

Where To Stay in Basel: Best Hotels & Neighbourhoods By A Local

How To Get From Basel To Zurich (Or Vice Versa)

How To Get From Basel To Zurich (Or Vice Versa)

How To Get From Basel To Lucerne (Or Vice Versa)

How To Get From Basel To Lucerne (Or Vice Versa)

How To Get From Basel To Bern (Or Vice Versa)

How To Get From Basel To Bern (Or Vice Versa)

The Best Festivals In Switzerland: By Month

The Best Festivals In Switzerland: By Month

Is There Uber In Switzerland?

Is There Uber In Switzerland?

Switzerland in September: Travel Tips, Weather & Best Places to Go

Switzerland in September: Travel Tips, Weather & Best Places to Go

Switzerland in August: Travel Tips, Weather & Best Places to Go

Switzerland in August: Travel Tips, Weather & Best Places to Go

Switzerland in Winter: Best Things To Do & Places To Go By A Local

Switzerland in Winter: Best Things To Do & Places To Go By A Local

Switzerland in winter is a country full of breathtaking landscapes, often covered with a layer of thick snow, perfect for those wanting to experience … View Post
How To Visit Switzerland On A Budget By A Local

How To Visit Switzerland On A Budget By A Local

Switzerland is notorious for being an expensive country to visit, let alone live in, (since moving here a few years ago we have avoided … View Post
Switzerland in Autumn: Best Things To Do & Places To Go By A Local

Switzerland in Autumn: Best Things To Do & Places To Go By A Local

Autumn is the perfect time to visit Switzerland, we’ve lived in Switzerland for a little while now and it is our favourite time … View Post
Switzerland in Summer: Best Things To Do & Places To Go By A Local

Switzerland in Summer: Best Things To Do & Places To Go By A Local

Switzerland is a beautiful destination to explore in the summer, with warm and sunny weather perfect for relaxing at a lakeside, hiking in the … View Post
Switzerland in Spring: Best Things To Do & Places To Go By A Local

Switzerland in Spring: Best Things To Do & Places To Go By A Local

Switzerland in spring is a beautiful blend of freshly blossoming landscapes, weather beginning to warm up again and wonderful local festivals. You can experience … View Post
The Ultimate Guide to Basel Fasnacht From A Local

The Ultimate Guide to Basel Fasnacht From A Local

Basel Fasnacht, or the Carnival of Basel, is one thing that you simply must experience if you visit Basel. One of the biggest carnivals … View Post
The Ultimate Guide To The Best Things To Do In Basel From A Local

The Ultimate Guide To The Best Things To Do In Basel From A Local

Basel, Basle, or Bâle, however, you pronounce it this city in northwest Switzerland is often overlooked, with tourists opting to go with with … View Post