The Holiday Regions Of Switzerland

Dominated by the Jungfrau mountains and the lakes of Thun and Brienz, this region offers everything you could wish for on a Swiss holiday, with breathtaking views and wonderful walks. Choose to stay in a mountain village, a lakeside resort - or try Interlaken at the heart of it all.

A region blessed with beautiful lakes, picturesque villages and stunning mountains with an array of historical railways and modern cable cars. Walkers will delight in the scenic trails. Stay in popular Lucerne, a peaceful lakeside village such as Weggis or Brunnen, or in the mountains of Andermatt.

The stylish resorts that grace the shoreline of Lake Geneva enjoy a mild climate and promenades littered with open air cafés serving wine from the local vineyards. A short train ride brings you to the Vaud Alps, with pretty alpine villages, walking trails and pure mountain air.

A most beautiful corner of Switzerland, the Ticino region lies to the south of the Alps and as such is blessed with a wonderfully mild climate. Here you will find a strong Italian influence, with excellent cuisine and idyllic tree-lined promenades along the shores of Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano.

A region dominated by the majestic high Alps with more than 40 peaks over 4,000m, including the famous Matterhorn with its distinctive shape. Here you will find picturesque villages and stunning walks to suit all abilities; try the Rhone Valley or head upwards to the amazing Aletsch Glacier.

Switzerland’s largest canton, Graubünden straddles the Alps and features large areas of picturesque forests, dramatic mountains and crystal clear mountain lakes. This is a very popular region for walkers including panoramic trails to mountain restaurants and more challenging alpine hikes.

Eastern Switzerland is just waiting to be discovered - a hidden gem of a region which offers a truly beautiful mountain landscape in the Appenzell and Toggenburg area. Enjoy Lake Constance and the amazing Rhine Falls as well as the history of St. Gallen and the charming local traditions.