Switzerland
Switzerland
Majestic Alps, Crystal Lakes, and Alpine Perfection
About Switzerland
Why this place stays with you.
Switzerland is nature at its most dramatic and civilisation at its most refined. Snow-capped peaks, emerald lakes, chocolate box villages, and precision watchmaking, the Swiss have perfected both the landscape and life within it. Whether you are skiing the Jungfrau, cruising Lake Geneva, or marvelling at the Matterhorn, Switzerland is simply breathtaking.
Best time to visit
June to September for summer, December to March for skiing
Travel tip
The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel on trains, buses, and boats, essential and exceptional value.
From
From $280
4.9 / 5 guest rating
Highlights
What defines Switzerland.
The Matterhorn
Perhaps the world's most recognisable mountain, the Matterhorn above Zermatt is a sight that stops you in your tracks.
Scenic Rail Journeys
The Glacier Express and Bernina Express offer panoramic windows onto some of the most spectacular mountain scenery on earth.
World Class Skiing
Verbier, St Moritz, Davos, and Zermatt, Switzerland's ski resorts set the global standard for alpine luxury.
Chocolate, Cheese and Culture
Fondue in a mountain hut, Swiss chocolate in Zurich, and multilingual culture across four distinct regions.
Gallery
A glimpse of Switzerland.
From Ethiopia
How we get you to Switzerland.
Zurich and Geneva are the usual gateways. We align the arrival airport with your first valley so you are not crossing the country twice.
Best suited for. Travellers who want mountains, trains, and a polished, easy-to-navigate trip.
Visas
Papers, not promises.
Switzerland is in Schengen. Ethiopian travellers typically apply for a short-stay visa. We provide itinerary support; verify details with the Swiss embassy in Addis Ababa.
Region: Europe. Read international travel from Ethiopia or the Europe guide.
Questions
Before you book Switzerland.
- Is Switzerland only a winter trip?
- No. Summer lakes and hiking are as strong as winter snow. We choose the region to match the season you can travel.
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Ready for Switzerland?
Your itinerary begins with a conversation.
Tell us your dates from Addis Ababa. We will shape a Switzerland itinerary around how you actually travel.