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Places to see in Switzerland, from Zermatt to Lucerne, and the best time to go: May–Sep.
Places to see in Switzerland
- ZermattThe MatterhornPhoto: Chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0
LucerneLake and old bridgesPhoto: Валерий Дед · CC BY 3.0
InterlakenJungfrau regionPhoto: Rectilinium · CC0
ZurichLake city and old town
Best time to go to Switzerland
Generally May to September. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Switzerland
What surprised you most about Switzerland?
Every trip to Switzerland brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Switzerland?
The best time for Switzerland depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Switzerland you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Switzerland – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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