Know Before You Go | Switzerland
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Switzerland adventure or just want to learn more about alpine landscapes and enchanting villages, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of useful resources, from nature and cultural guides to travel stories that inspire your wanderlust.
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Places We Visit
Places We Visit
Switzerland is a place of local flavor and pride. From Appenzell to Zermatt, discover the places you'll go in Switzerland.
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Swiss Culture & History
Swiss Culture & History
Learn more about this unique culture shaped by its four national languages, rich history and the preservation of its striking natural beauty.
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Flora of Switzerland
Flora of Switzerland
About 360 plants are found only in the Alps and nowhere else in the world. Learn more about the endemic flowers and trees you'll see on your journey through Switzerland.
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Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
Although this is not a wildlife-focused trip, there are several mammal and bird species that are possible to see in certain areas during this Swiss mountain adventure.
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Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate
Find out the typical weather conditions in Switzerland in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and precipitation.
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Packing List
Packing List
Our comprehensive packing guide covers everything you'll need for a Switzerland adventure, from hats to hiking boots and everything in between!
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Travel Stories & Articles
Zermatt to Murren: Enchanting Villages of the Swiss Alps
Zermatt to Murren: Enchanting Villages of the Swiss Alps
—By Emily Goodheart
"The Swiss Alps are a region of untamed beauty, dramatic peaks rising above pastoral villages. This fairytale realm is filled with sapphire lakes, wildflower meadows and sparkling waterfalls. After a scenic..."
"The Swiss Alps are a region of untamed beauty, dramatic peaks rising above pastoral villages. This fairytale realm is filled with sapphire lakes, wildflower meadows and sparkling waterfalls. After a scenic..."
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Where to See the Most Beautiful Places in Switzerland
Where to See the Most Beautiful Places in Switzerland
—By Michelle Peters
"With sky-soaring Swiss Alps that include such recognizable names at the Mattherhorn and the Jungfrau, and its high-country meadows dotted with grazing cows whose bells tinkle in the breeze, Switzerland..."
"With sky-soaring Swiss Alps that include such recognizable names at the Mattherhorn and the Jungfrau, and its high-country meadows dotted with grazing cows whose bells tinkle in the breeze, Switzerland..."
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