Glacier peaks, turquoise lakes, cogwheel railways and storybook villages.
Switzerland packs the grandest scenery of the Alps into a country you can cross in a day: the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau above Interlaken, the Matterhorn above car-free Zermatt, and lakes so clear they look unreal.
Everything is linked by some of the world's most beautiful railways, so the journey is part of the trip. Summer is for hiking and boat cruises, winter for skiing and cosy chalets, and every season for chocolate and cheese.
The places our guides insist you shouldn't miss, many of them included in our Switzerland tours.
A turquoise lake ringed by 3,000-metre peaks.
Paddle steamers between mountains and lakeside villages.
Europe's highest railway station, above the Aletsch Glacier.
Walk beneath the famous North Face of the Eiger.
A valley of 72 waterfalls and wooden chalets.
Car-free streets beneath the Matterhorn.
Summer is hiking season, with long days and wildflowers in the meadows. May and October are quieter and cooler; from December to March the mountains belong to skiers.
Hiking, lake swimming and every mountain railway running.
Quiet trails, autumn colours and lower hotel rates.
Snow and skiing; many hiking trails and passes close.
From culture trips to private honeymoon villas, every Switzerland tour is led by our own local team.
Practical advice from our local team to help you travel respectfully and make the most of every day.
Usually, yes: it covers trains, boats, city transport and discounts on mountain railways. Our tours include all the travel.
Yes, especially eating out. Picnic lunches from the supermarket are a Swiss tradition and save a lot.
Yes, and it's excellent. Refill your bottle at the fountains in every village.
Layers, a waterproof jacket and good walking shoes, even in summer: it is cold at 3,000 metres.
Yes. Every Travel26 tour requires insurance that covers medical treatment and cancellation. We can arrange a comprehensive policy when you book.
Take the first train up to the Jungfraujoch: the summit is clear more often in the morning and far less crowded.
Talk to a Switzerland specialist and get a free, tailor-made itinerary within 24 hours.
