I’ve yet to meet a traveler who hasn’t dreamed of Switzerland. Those snow-dusted peaks, turquoise lakes, cute alpine towns… it’s like stepping into a postcard.
Sure, it’s one of the most expensive countries in the world—but honestly? Every Swiss franc is worth it.
And no, you don’t have to blow your life savings to go. I spent seven days on a road trip through Switzerland—camping in the mountains, bought groceries instead of eating out, walking everywhere—and we did it for just 500 euros (minus the car). Totally doable.
These guides will show you how to experience Switzerland’s wild beauty your way—whether that means hiking to hidden waterfalls, strolling through storybook towns, or just breathing in that crisp mountain air.
SWITZERLAND TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
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Best Time to Go
June–Sep for hiking | Dec–Feb for snow sports
How Long
10–14 days for main cities and attractions
Daily Budget
$80–$150/day for budget travelers
Getting There
Fly into Zurich or Geneva; trains to all major towns
SWITZERLAND visa
Part of Schengen Zone: allows a 90-day stay
SWITZERLAND eSIM
Must-have for remote areas. $3 off code: GLADIS1238
travel insurance
Highly recommended for skiing and hiking
SWITZERLAND Custom Itinerary
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Swiss Travel Pass
Planning to visit more than one place in Switzerland? Get the Swiss Travel Pass.
✅ Unlimited travel on trains, buses, and boats
✅ Includes scenic routes like the Glacier Express, Bernina Express & more
✅ Free access to over 500 museums
I saved over €100 in just 3 days—and the freedom was unbeatable.
If you’re exploring 2+ cities, this pass is seriously a no-brainer.
Explore Switzerland’s Cities & Villages

The cosmopolitan heart of Switzerland
Zurich
- Zurich Old Town Walking Tour
- Zurich E-Bike City Tour
- Zürich Card: Attractions, Transport, & Dining
- Secret Food Tours in Zurich
- Explore Zurich by Bus, Boat & Chocolate
- Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Ticket (w/ Tour)
- Hot Stone Barbecue eTukTuk Tour in Zurich
- Swiss Cheese Fondue and Wine e-Tuk-Tuk Tour
- Rhine Falls Coach Tour from Zurich
- Day Trip to Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen
- Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich
- Grindelwald First Mountain Day Trip from Zurich
- Day Trip to Heidiland and Liechtenstein
- FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
- Professional Photoshoot at the Best Spots in Zurich
The lakeside gateway to the Alps
Lucerne
- The Ultimate Guide Lucerne City
- Lucerne Guided Walking Tour
- Lucerne Historical Tour with Night Watchman
- Lucerne 1-Hour Cruise on Panoramic Yacht
- Lucerne: Paragliding Tandem Flights
- Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe
- Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip
- Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise
- Mount Rigi Day Trip: Train, Boat & Cable Car
- Mount Titlis Admission Ticket (or a Guided Tour)
- Mt. Pilatus Gondola, Cable Car, and Boat Trip
- Swiss Zvieri Traditional Tasting Experience
- Wine Tasting in the Lake Lucerne Region
- Lake Lucerne Peninsula 10km E-Bike Tour
- Lucerne eTukTuk City Tour
- Swiss Museum of Transport Ticket (Full Day Pass)
- Lucerne Culture & Congress Centre Behind the Scenes Tour


Adventure capital between two lakes
Interlaken
- Paragliding in Interlaken
- Skydiving Above the Swiss Alps
- Stockhorn Bungy Jump: Leap from 440 feet
- Kayak Tour on Turquoise Lake Brienz
- Boat Day Pass on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
- Scenic Jetboat Ride on Lake Brienz
- Crash Landing on You Filming Locations Tour
- Interlaken Valley E-Bike Tour
- Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Village Small Group Tour
- Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Tour from Interlaken
- Canyon Swing in Grindelwald from Interlaken
- Grimsel Gorge Canyoning
- Chli Schliere Canyoning
- River Rafting Adventure on Simme River
- Lütschine River Whitewater Rafting
- Funicular Ticket to Harder Kulm
- Berner Oberland Pass to Scenic Rail & Cable Cars
A storybook alpine village
Grindelwald
