This destination is known for its super efficiency, world class chocolate, delicious cheese and quality watchmaking. The scenery is simply stunning and there is a lot to see and do whether the country is bathing in sunshine or covered in snow. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are our top 10 things to do in Switzerland.
Gurten Festival attracts thousands of music fans to picturesque Berne. This compact event is easy to navigate with a great community feel, plus cheese smothered pretzels and ice-cold Swiss milkshakes keep energy levels where they should be. Berne hostel provides a perfect base.
Find time for the mesmerizingly beautiful Lake Geneva, also known as Lac Léman. Take a boat cruise to enjoy the scenery at its best. You’re also not far from Chocolaterie Tristan in Bougy-Villars, a little artisanal factory making the most unique chocolates. The Geneva hostel gets great reviews so book today!
OpenAir St Gallen is one of Switzerland’s oldest outdoor festivals easily reached from the city centre. Relax listening to world class bands in the valley of the river surrounded by trees – perfect! The St Gallen hostel is a vibrant and friendly place to rest your head. P.S Whilst you’re here don’t forget to try the cheese!
Visit the villages in the Graubünden region where houses date back to the 13th century. Here they speak an ancient language called Romanch, which has died out everywhere else but here. This is a very interesting place to visit and there are a few Graubünden hostels to choose from.
Every August the Rheinschwimmen takes place in Basel with up to 3000 participants and accompanying boats. It’s a fun way to cool off and the free sightseeing tour of the medieval old town is a bonus! Stay at the Basel hostel when it’s time to get dry!
Locarno comes alive every August playing host to an international film festival. The town is also a good starting point for many hiking and biking trails in the Ticino valleys. If you haven’t guessed yet this is the Italian part of Switzerland and is just beautiful…Locarno hostel is fantastico!
Street Parade is one of the largest techno parties in the world held on the shores of Lake Zurich. This festival promotes freedom, fun and friendship which makes soaking up the atmosphere extra special. The Richterswil hostel is right on the lake too so you’ll not have far to go for your comfy bed and hot shower after a hard day partying!
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