Winter in Switzerland
Winter is a nice time to visit Switzerland, with many fun activities both on and off the snow.
Here is an index to our Swiss winter posts.
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This “Winter Switzerland Guide” includes an interactive map, mobile app, suggested itineraries and itinerary builder tool. Get full access here.
Holidays & Events
Light festivals around Switzerland to visit during the dark nights of winter months from October to February.
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All our articles related to Christmas in Switzerland including markets, traditions, Santa, and winter outdoor fun.
Indoor activities
Indulge in Switzerland’s finest chocolate at the best chocolate factories, workshops, and chocolate themed city walks.
Thermal baths are a nice treat on cold weather days, where you can enjoy heated pools with massage jets, steam baths and sometimes fun extras for kids like water slides and lazy rivers. Here are our favorites near Zurich.
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Our favorite interactive museums in Switzerland that are both entertaining and educational for all ages, from history to culture to science to food to industry. Good choice for cold rainy days.
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Non Skiers & Sightseeing
Winter activities for non skiers in Switzerland, including sledding, winter walks, thermal bath, or lounging in an alpine sun bed with a good book.
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Swiss mountains you can visit during the off-season (late fall and spring) when other mountain resorts and trails are closed.
The best activities for January in Switzerland including New Year’s Eve celebrations, festivals, winter sports, discounts, and ideas for kids.
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What to do near Zürich during the Christmas school holidays, including Christmas markets still open, festive winter gardens, lantern walks, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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Winter 101
Practical tips for those new to skiing in Switzerland including winter clothes & gear, budget tips, booking holidays, and winter safety.
Interactive winter map
To make your winter planning easier, we have built a “Winter in Switzerland Travel Guide” which includes this interactive map, mobile app, suggested itineraries and itinerary builder tool.
This is a preview. Get full access here.
