The most enchanting cities in Switzerland that you can visit in one trip | EF Go Ahead Tours (2024)

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Jungfraujoch

The Jungfraujoch is an Alpine wonderland that fully deserves its nickname of the Top of Europe. Technically a glacier saddle between two mountains, the Jungfraujoch is one the best – and highest – attractions in Switzerland.

Jungfraujoch

The Jungfraujoch is an Alpine wonderland that fully deserves its nickname of the Top of Europe. Technically a glacier saddle between two mountains, the Jungfraujoch is one the best – and highest – attractions in Switzerland.

The Bernese Highlands boast Lauterbrunnen, often regarded as Switzerland's most picturesque village. This village is characterized by the presence of 72 waterfalls, which cascade along the valley's cliff edges during the summer as the snow melts.

Switzerland is nature at its most dramatic and for the first time visitor we recommend that you choose to stay in the calm and beauty of the Lake Lucerne region or the majestic mountains of the Jungfrau region. Both these areas have so many wonderful excursions that you could stay a month and not see them all!

Geneva is quieter

Zurich's population is larger and the city has a busier feel to it, whereas Geneva feels more like a large town. The peace and quiet can be good if you are looking for a relaxing trip, but if you're up for a night out it can be a bit of a challenge.

If a paradise-like place is where you want to be headed, Lauterbrunnen is just the one. Lauterbrunnen is an ideal peaceful place to spend a relaxing holiday in nature's embrace and enjoy the specialty of inhaling the fresh air.

The best time to visit Switzerland is between April and October, though winter sports enthusiasts may prefer December to March. The country has four distinct seasons, each with its own attractions. The spring months of March to May bring Alpine blooms, flowering trees and cows heading out to pasture.

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, a gem nestled between a picturesque lake and three infamous mountain ranges, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, if not the world.

Which is the best city to stay in Switzerland? ›

For the central, if your daytrip plans include other than mountain tops, then I'd choose a place along the rail route beside the lakes of Thun or Brienz, but not Interlaken. Maybe Brienz, Thun, or Spiez. Of course, if mountain vistas are your goal, then most folks here will say stay in the mountains above Interlaken.

If you have extra time in Switzerland, I'd suggest spending it in (listed in order of priority): Murten and Bern, Zürich, Lausanne and the Lake Geneva area, Lugano (relaxing) or the Luzern area (day trips). For a short trip of a week or so, I'd just focus on the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Luzern, and Bern.

1. Jungfraujoch. Truly an Alpine wonderland of its own, Jungfraujoch makes its way to the top of our list (no pun intended). Also known as the Top of Europe, Jungfraujoch is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located between two mountains - Jungfrau and Monch - and is home to the highest railway station in the world.

Tourists usually start their Switzerland holidays in big cities like Zurich or Geneva and then make their way out to iconic places such as Interlaken, St Moritz, and the Alps. Wherever you go, you're in for a trip of a lifetime.

Switzerland ranks highest in Knowledge and technology outputs, Creative outputs (1st). Switzerland ranks lowest in Market sophistication (7th), Human capital and research (6th) and Business sophistication (5th).

Switzerland is considered to be one of the most safe countries in the world. Spending 7-10 days in Switzerland gives you sufficient time to explore the best of Switzerland.

And when it comes to travelling beyond Swiss borders, the most popular destinations are its immediate neighbours. France is in first place with 7.3% of the transaction volume, followed by Germany (7.1%). Italy, the UK, Spain and the US, the first non-European destination, followed in seventh place.