March in Switzerland
March is still winter in Switzerland, with most ski resorts open through the end of the month.
If you are visiting in March but not skiing, it’s a good time to wander cities, cruise lakes, and visit mountain viewpoints.
Towards the end of the month, spring flowers start popping out and cities experience slightly warmer temperatures. But most summer hiking trails still won’t be open until June.
Below are resources to help you’ll choose activities suitable to visiting Switzerland in March.
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March Events 2026
March is a pretty quiet month, not much going on yet.
- 6 – 15 March: Honold Easter Chocolate Tram
- 20 Mar – 26 Apr: Zürich Easter Märlitram with the Bööög
- 19 – 26 March: Expovina Primavera wine fair in Zürich
- 27 Mar – 10 May: Morges tulip festival
March Skiing
Most Swiss ski resorts stay open through the 3rd weekend of March. Then the lower elevation resorts start closing and other resorts may have less slopes and services open depending on snow conditions.
If you are booking a ski weekend, best to choose a higher elevation resort like Zermatt, Davos Klosters, Arosa Lenzerheide, Aletsch Arena, Saas Fee, or Mürren Schilthorn.
March hiking
- Zurich Region
- Zürich Region
- Easy
- .75 h
- 2.3 k
- 30m
- 40m
- Zürich City, Zürich Region
Sightseeing
If you are visiting Switzerland in March, best to spend your time in cities with day trips to a few mountain viewpoints. Lucerne, Jungfrau Region, Bern and Zürich are all good options.
Not sure? Book a travel consult.
- Switzerland
- Switzerland
Warm Up Indoors
- Switzerland
- Switzerland
- Zürich Region
