Do Indian travellers need a visa for Switzerland?

Yes. Indian citizens need a Schengen visa, applied for through a Swiss visa centre. Apply well ahead of your dates and check the latest requirements.

How many days do I need?

Seven days covers Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken and Zermatt. Five works for a highlights trip, and nine adds Geneva and a scenic train.

What is the best time to visit?

June to September is best for hiking and lakes. December to March is best for snow, and October is quiet and golden.

Is Switzerland expensive?

It is one of the pricier destinations, but excellent value for scenery. Rail passes, set lunches and picnics keep costs sensible.

How do we get around?

By train, which is clean, punctual and scenic. We book the tickets and plan the connections.

What is the flight time from India?

Direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Zurich take about eight to nine hours.

Central Europe · The Alpine heart

Switzerland

Where the train is a view and the view is a postcard.

Snow-capped peaks, trains that glide along cliffs, lakes like glass and chocolate in every village. Poke around, we do not mind.

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GERMANYFRANCEITALYAUSTRIA Zurich

Zurich Lake and old town Lucerne

Lucerne Chapel Bridge and Mt Pilatus Zermatt

Zermatt The Matterhorn Interlaken & Jungfrau

Interlaken & Jungfrau Peaks and waterfalls Geneva & Montreux

Geneva & Montreux Lake Geneva Lugano

Lugano The Italian side

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Places to visit

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Zurich · Lucerne · Zermatt · Interlaken & Jungfrau · Geneva & Montreux · Lugano

ZurichLucerneZermattInterlaken & JungfrauGeneva & MontreuxLugano

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Experiences

Trains, peaks and chocolate. You just show up.

Scenic trainJungfraujochChocolate tasting

Etiquette

A six-tip crash course

1Be punctual

2Greet everyone

3Keep it quiet

Best time to go

There is no bad season

SummerJun – Sep

AutumnOct – Nov

WinterDec – Mar

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Ideal stay: 7 days

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Trains, peaks and chocolate. You just show up.

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The slowest express train in the world

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Europe's largest waterfall

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There is no bad season

Any month works. Here is the flavour of each.

Wildflowers and hiking

Golden larches and quiet trails

Snow, chalets and cosy evenings

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