4 Captivating Places Of Switzerland To Visit On your Holiday in 2022

Iram Nasir
4 min readApr 2, 2022

According to research, covid-19 hit hard the tourism sector in 2020. The no. of visitors worldwide declined by almost 72–73% and is expected to bounce back in 2022 due to the uplifting of covid restrictions.

During this post-covid era, are you desperate to go on a holiday? If you’re planning but not sure where to go. You should consider “Switzerland”. Though it’s a small country in the heart of Europe, it has literally everything which a tourist demands.

Whenever you hear Switzerland, the first thing that comes to your mind is probably swiss chocolate brands. You might know a little stuff about Switzerland already but apparently, you don’t know much about this heavenly beautiful panorama.

From breath-taking mountain views to never-ending hiking trails to majestic lakes to snowy, alpine meadows, there are the prettiest places in Switzerland. They can grab your attention. During a short visit, you can’t stop over every place. Obviously!

For your ease, Here’s a list of 4 top-rated attractions to visit in Switzerland:

1. The Jungfrau Region

It is one of the best places to visit in Switzerland, in all seasons. It begins in Interlaken, the largest town in the region. The Jungfrau region stretches out to the Jungfrau mountain range, which is a UNESCO world heritage area.

This region has four scenic towns: Grindelwald, Murren, Lauterbrunnen, and Wengen, and three mountains: Jungfrau, Eiger, and Monch. Nearby located, Jungfraujoch is the highest train station in Europe.

Many ages ago, it was only visited by a limited number of people. Now, Thanks to extensive railroads and tracks, you can easily travel to this region. In Jungfrau, you can have a close view of nature, you can go hiking, skating, and brisking.

2. Zurich

It is the largest city and is located on the edge of Lake Zurich. It is popular as the cosmopolitan hub of Switzerland. If you are a shopaholic, it’s the perfect place for you for buying designer dresses and much more.

In Zurich, you can visit world-class museums, churches, and architecture. A “can’t miss” place for you is the sky dining rooftop. You can have an outclass ambiance with their scrumptious cuisine there.

Last but not the least place to visit there, is the Swiss National museum which is an icon of history and culture. Around the museum is the lake. You can cycle around the lake for some exercise, travel by boat, or jump in to cool water for a swim. It’s up to you!

You’ll be able to explore sports at the FIFA world football museum there.

3. Lake Geneva

This lake is Europe’s largest lake which compacts between French and Swiss borders. Here, You can see the geography of both countries. The Jura mountains are in the north, a hilly plain in the center, and the Alps mountains in the south.

There are avenues, parks, and gardens that surround the lake. There is a fountain, called Jet d’Eau, which is a famous memoir. It shoots 150 meters of water into the air. Traditional charismas include the Opera house and Grand Theatre, which offer international acts.

On the lake, about 62 km from Geneva city, you can see the beautiful Lausanne. It is home to two universities. You can enjoy the mesmerizing view of both the Swiss Alps and the French Alps. When you have a look at the foot of the alps, you see the Montreux, which offers JazzFestival in summer.

4. Swiss National Park

Founded in 1914, Switzerland has only one national park. You might get shocked to hear that! But, it’s worth the place. It covers 42,000 acres of land. This place has all from snow-covered glaciers in winter to ski views. They are just stunning.

If you’re a hiker, you’ll find 50 miles of trails to explore. If you are a fondant of nature, you’ll be amazed by flora and fauna. Many species including marmot, red deer, ibex, fox, and, birds call the park home.

Its sheer beauty will attract your attention. You’ll be left with unforgettable sights. If you’re a lucky charm, you can grab sight of some residents like ibex, deer, and squirrels. This park has scenery at every turn.

Wrapping Up

In a nutshell, Switzerland can be your forever travel destination. Its mesmerizing views, sky-high mountains, traditional values, historic art and culture, the hospitality of swiss people, and much more will just enamor you.

You should go on a holiday to avoid your monotonous routine for some days. When you’ll go to a different environment, you’ll feel your personal growth enhanced. There will be a sense of independence in you.

Go on a holiday and enjoy!

Say Thanks to me later for advising you of the best place for a holiday!

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