Switzerland Holidays

Switzerland sits in the heart of Western Europe and is a popular European holiday destination for everything from city breaks to skiing holidays. The country provides something for everyone on holiday in Switzerland with an abundance of breathtaking natural scenery as well as a unique history and cultural heritage. The spectacular mountains and lakes in Switzerland attract holidaymakers from all over Europe and the world throughout spring, summer and autumn with fantastic hiking and cycling opportunities as well as picturesque traditional mountain villages such as Adelboden and Engelberg. Popular, reliable skiing areas in the Swiss Alps and Jura Mountains, such as Arosa and Davos, draw visitors during the winter months.  

 

Switzerland enjoys a unique diversity of landscapes with three distinct geographical areas. The Jura Mountains in the north are a treasure trove of hidden caves, stunning gorges and historical landmarks such as the Fort de Joux, making them a fantastic choice for walking and cycling mountain holidays throughout the summer months. The Central Plateau, running through the middle of Switzerland, is home to the country’s largest city, Zurich, as well several other of Switzerland’s most popular city break destinations including Bern, Geneva and Lausanne. The Swiss Alps, in the south of Switzerland are world-renowned for their spectacular scenery throughout the year with the lush green mountains providing awe-inspiring views over the glittering Swiss lakes during the summer and turning into a bed of fresh white snow during the winter. This makes the Swiss Alps perfect for lakes and mountains holidays as well as top-class skiing holidays.  

 

With around 70% of Switzerland covered by its mountainous regions, Switzerland is truly a country of lakes and mountains. Over 100 of Switzerland’s mountain peaks rise above 4000 metres including famous mountains such as the Matterhorn and the well known St Moritz area in the Engadin Valley. This makes Switzerland an excellent European destination for mountains holidays. Amidst these grand peaks lay over 1500 Swiss lakes and more than 1000 square kilometres of glaciers. Lake Constance, Lake Geneva and Lake Maggiore are all among Western Europe’s largest bodies of fresh water and comprise some of Switzerland’s most beautiful lake holidays destinations.