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20 Swiss Mountains to Visit in April

The best mountain viewpoints to visit in April in Switzerland in popular destinations like Grindelwald, Zermatt, Lucerne, and Zurich.

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20 Best Activities for Spring in Switzerland

Here are our favorite activities for spring Switzerland while you are waiting for the snow to melt, including hiking along rivers and lakes, walking through flower fields, admiring waterfalls, riding on boats, and touring charming villages.

11 Best Swiss Mountain Viewpoints to Visit in Winter

Swiss mountains you can visit during the off-season (late fall and spring) when other mountain resorts and trails are closed.

17 Spring Flower Hikes in Switzerland (April to June)

Our favorite spring flower hikes in Switzerland for April to June, to see cherry blossoms, crocus, narcissus, dandelions and wildflowers.

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Easter Weekend in Switzerland (2026): 20 Best Hikes & Activities

What to do on Easter weekend in April in Switzerland, including mountain viewpoints, hikes, boat rides, and other amusements.

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Lucerne in Spring: 25 Best Activities for April & May

Spring hikes and activities in the Lucerne region, including mountain tops, lake cruises, low elevation hikes and scenic drives.

Bernese Oberland in Spring • 20 Best Hikes & Activities

What to do in April and May in Interlaken, Jungfrau Region and Bernese Oberland: hikes, waterfalls, viewpoints, lakes, rivers, and gorges.

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Zurich in Spring: 20 Best Things to Do (April & May)

Hikes and other activities for spring in Zürich, Appenzell, Heidiland and Toggenburg regions.

10 Spring walks near Zurich for April

Spring nature walks near Zürich that are possible in April while the snow is still melting on higher elevations.

Sechseläuten – 5 Things You Must Do at this Zurich Spring Festival

Learn about the spring festival in Zurich with parade of trade guilds, fair rides, and traditional burning of the Böögg snowman to predict summer weather.

Sechseläuten – Roast sausages at Böögg Bonfire after-party

In April, Zürich city celebrates Sechseläuten, a big spring festival which culminates with the burning of a snowman on a big bonfire. Afterwards the public can roast sausages on the bonfire, which is a little crazy but also quite fun. Here’s how it works and some tips to make it a more pleasant experience.