06/07/2026
SAVE this before your trip!
#1 Check the webcams. Not the weather app.
I can’t stress this enough.
Switzerland’s mountain weather changes fast, and I’ve seen mountains go from crystal clear to completely socked in by clouds in less than an hour.
Before heading to places like Schilthorn, First, Pilatus, Jungfraujoch, or Titlis, check the live webcams.
They’re way more useful than the forecast.
#2 Don’t buy full-price mountain tickets before checking Swiss Travel Pass benefits.
I almost paid full price for multiple mountain excursions before realizing the Swiss Travel Pass includes free trains, buses, boats, and discounts on many gondolas, cable cars, and mountain railways.
Depending on your itinerary, it can save a surprising amount of money.
#3 The free boat rides are not just transportation, they’re an attraction.
Some of our favorite views came from the boats on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, both included with the Swiss Travel Pass.
#4 Don’t assume every hike requires a huge effort.
Some of the most iconic views in Switzerland are surprisingly accessible.
Bachalpsee, Oeschinensee, First Cliff Walk, Aescher Cliff House, and even parts of Stoos can be reached with a combination of gondolas, and short walks.
You don’t have to be an experienced hiker to see some of Switzerland’s best scenery.
#5 Don’t base yourself in just one region.
I see so many itineraries that spend an entire week in Lauterbrunnen. It’s beautiful, but Switzerland’s landscapes change dramatically from region to region.
The Jungfrau area has waterfalls and dramatic peaks.
Zermatt has the Matterhorn.
Appenzell has ridgelines like Saxer Lücke and Schäfler.
And places like Stoos, Brienz, and the Lake Lucerne region have a completely different feel.
If you can, spend at least a couple nights in two different regions.
