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Things to do in Switzerland

Oh, Switzerland. I love you. Let me count the ways. This central European country is such a stunner, with lakes, snowy peaks, wonderful hiking trails and scenic train routes. There is, of course, more to it. It’s got fabulous spas, elite ski towns, historical cities and – not least – an endless array of fondu restaurants. Here are some of the top things to do in Switzerland. And if you want to read more, scroll down and click on my Switzerland travel articles below.

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Things to do in Switzerland:

  • Take the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St Moritz, it’s a mountain-filled train ride you’ll never forget.
  • Head to Lake Geneva to visit the new Chaplin Museum in Vevey.
  • Soak in the thermal waters in the alpine town of Leukerbad.
  • Hike the Gemmi Pass.
  • Visit the bears in the historical city of Bern.
  • Enjoy elegant urban luxury at the Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich.
  • If you’re a sports fan, one of the top things to do in Lausanne is to visit the Olympic Museum.
  • Chill out at the Montreux Jazz Festival in early July.
  • See Switzerland’s #1 historical sight, the Castle of Chillon.
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It’s hard not to love Switzerland, a European country with a well-deserved reputation for efficiency, chocolate, alpine vistas and fondu. If you’re looking for things to do in Switzerland, visit my Swiss travel page and click on any of the Switzerland travel articles below.

Zurich's chocolate chic, street scene winter

A Chocolate Christmas in Switzerland

Leukerbad fall colours and mountains in Switzerland

Leukerbad, Switzerland, the Ultimate Travel Guide

Chillon Castle near Montreux

Chillon Castle – Château de Chillon

Bad Ragaz, luxury spa in Switzerland

Luxury destinations in Switzerland

Chaplin's World Studio photo

Charlie Chaplin Museum in Vevey: Chaplin’s World

Blogging on the road, Switzerland, St Moritz, cycling

Blogging on the Road – St Moritz, Switzerland

Zurich Switzerland river luxury travel

What really happened on the way to the Dolder Grand Hotel

Bad Ragaz luxury spa in Switzerland

Bad Ragaz – a luxury spa in Switzerland

Honeymoon lessons at the Bern Bear Park

Gemmi Pass, Leukerbad Switzerland alpine view mountains

Leukerbad and the Gemmi Pass

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