Winter is one of my favourite seasons together with autumn. But it doesn’t matter if you prefer the summer period with the sun shining all the time or the spring with breeze air and blooming flowers: when Switzerland gets covered in white, its view is just magical and amazing. Anyway, Switzerland is always beautiful in all seasons but if you want to visit this country during the wintertime you will find an amazing view under the sky and beautiful white mountains. Furthermore, you can do some snow activities and winter sports to relax yourself or simply enjoy the picturesque mountains with all your family or with people your love. Here are 10 places you can visit in Switzerland during the wintertime.
1. The Jungfrau Region
You definitely cannot miss this place when you are visiting Switzerland. This place just looks like a postcard. You can enjoy the mountain covered with snow, ski, and also visit the highest railroad station in Europe.
2. Zermatt
The small town of Zermatt is well-known as a great place for skiing, climbing, and hiking. The resort which lies right below the iconic Matterhorn peak will give you a beautiful view.
3. St. Moritz
St. Moritz is a luxury alpine resort town in Switzerland’s Engadin valley at an elevation of about 1800 meters. This place has hosted twice the Winter Olympics: in 1928 and in 1948.
4. Arosa
Located in Schanfigg Valley, this Alpine resort village is known for its lakes, ski slopes, and trails like the Squirrel Path. Arosa is certainly the coolest places to visit in Switzerland in the winter, the village is beautiful and covered in white.
5. Interlaken
Interlaken is located in between two lakes in the middle of the Swiss Alps, presided by three mighty mountains such as the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. This beautiful village offers a lot during the winter from skydiving to paragliding, etc.
6. Lucerne
Lucerne is a compact city in Switzerland known for its preserved medieval architecture that sits amid snow-capped mountains on Lake Lucerne. Lucerne is one of the best cities in Switzerland to visit during the winter because of the annual Christmas market. Christmas lights are everywhere and mostly around the Chapel Bridge. The lake of Lucerne offers beautiful scenery of the Alps covered in white.
7. Davos
Davos is a town in the Swiss Alps, within the canton of Graubünden. It’s a popular ski resort with a conference center that hosts the annual World Economic Forum. Don’t miss to take the Glacier Express, a scenic train ride connecting Davos to the Matterhorn.
8. Oberalp Pass via Glacier Express
The Glacier Express (GEX) is an “express” train connecting railway stations of the two major mountain resorts of Zermatt and St. Moritz via Andermatt in the central Swiss Alps. The name is Glacier express but this train is, in reality, the slowest train in the world, as its aim is to offer you a beautiful view of the glacier.
9. Château de Chillon
Located in Lake Geneva, this Castle is stunning during the winter covered by snow and surrounded by beautiful scenery. Lake Geneva is also popular during the summertime. The first construction dates back to around the 10th century.
10. Swiss National Park
Located in Eastern Switzerland, the park has been recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This park is very protected and very strict, so the visitors are not allowed to leave marked paths, light a fire or sleep outside the Chamanna Cluozza. It is also forbidden to disturb animals or plants, or to take home anything found in the park. Dogs are not allowed, even on a leash. During the winter this park is really amazing with the white snow.
