Trying to plan ten days in Switzerland for your next Europe trip? This epic 10 day Switzerland itinerary will show you the best places to visit, things to do, how to get around, where to stay and everything else you need to bring your Switzerland dreams to life. Switzerland is an absolute dream, with charming alpine villages, sky-high peaks and glossy lakes to discover, but turning a dream into a doable itinerary is easier said than done.
Between choosing from the jaw-dropping sights and figuring out the spiderweb of train connections, planning a Switzerland trip can feel like tackling the Eiger. Summer June-August is usually warm and sunny, with high temperatures and humidity particularly hanging around the low-lying valleys.
Your best bet for a summer trip to Switzerland is to get out into the mountains where you can enjoy fresh air, just be sure to pack layers and a raincoat in case you get hit by a classic summer thunderstorm. Autumn September-November is my favourite time to visit for photography, the tree colours are absolutely incredible against a backdrop of snowcapped mountains. The weather is unpredictable, on my most recent trip I experienced heavy snow in Zermatt at the end of October whereas last year at the exact same time I was in shorts and a t-shirt up the Gornergrat mountain, so best to be prepared for all eventualities!
Visit earlier in this period for Christmas vibes, or towards the end to get the best chance of great ski conditions. And finally, the spring months March-May sees the country start to thaw out and some of the mountain hikes start to reopen.
Again the skies and temperature can be unpredictable here, so pack a range of clothing to cover all the bases. For those of you wanting to experience Switzerland in all its winter glory then January is the busiest winter month at the ski resorts, but the past couple of years has seen a later ski season start and February often brings excellent ski conditions.
