When is the BEST time to visit Switzerland?


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  • ๐Ÿคจ When is the best time to visit Switzerland?
  • ๐Ÿ™ƒ We could just tell you but...
  • โ–ถ๏ธ *New Video* What each month is really like
  • ๐Ÿ’ป *Free spreadsheet* What's open month-by-month

Reader, when is the best time to visit Switzerland?

The answer isn't as simple as you might think.


Sure, you subscribed to our emails for Switzerland advice.

And we could just tell you the best time to visit for:
๐Ÿฅพ hiking
โ›ฐ๏ธ mountain attractions
๐Ÿ‚ autumn leaves
๐ŸŽฟ or skiing

Instead...

Let's walk through each season of the year.

And explain:
โœ… what it's best for
๐Ÿ˜ž what might disappoint you
๐Ÿ“† and what changes from month to month.

Because there isn't one best time to visit Switzerland.

There's only the best time for the kind of trip you want to have.

The Best Time To Visit Switzerland



This Summer (April to July) was the hottest and driest on record in Switzerland since records began in 1901.

The temp was approximately 5ยฐF / 2.7ยฐC warmer, and it averaged about 50% of the average rainfall.

 

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Whatโ€™s the hardest part of planning a Switzerland trip?

Deciding where to go

Figuring out how long to stay

Choosing where to stay

Understanding transportation and/or passes

For our vacations, we'd vote where to go or where to stay.

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A brief look at our lives behind the camera and computer.

BUYING: Christmas gifts. We'll be celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas together when we're in the USA next month. โ€‹
โ€“ Psst! We'll share some of our favorite travel gifts in next week's email.
โ€“ If you watched
today's video, then you understand why we often leave Switzerland to visit the States in November...

OUTLINING: Our next Swiss Travel Guide! Coming in Spring 2027 ๐Ÿค“

ENJOYING: candles during dinner because no one is happy about it getting darker earlier

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Know which month you'll be in Switzerland? This handy free spreadsheet will tell you what's open during your trip.

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