10 Reasons to Visit Switzerland

Hopefully, by the end of the reading, you will grow a newfound interest in this exceptional country and pick from a list of Switzerland tours the one that aligns with your vision!

There are two reasons why the hiking industry is so prominent in Switzerland. Firstly, it’s the Alpine countryside, which deserves its own spot on the list. The endless array of hiking trails offer a sheer number of eye-captivating landscapes that can be found all throughout Switzerland, no matter where you look. Grand snowcapped Alp mountains, lush spreads of dense pine tree forests, calm rivers that mimic the sky in their hue, all create a scenery right out of a kid’s dream.
Secondly, the majority of the hiking trails are well maintained, especially those that lay their path in close proximity to the marvelous Alps. If you are unsure of how to start off your list of things to do in Switzerland, then we suggest that you get to know the flora and fauna of the country that peacefully lives there by going for a hike!

Besides cheese and milk chocolate, which Switzerland makes the best of the best of, the traditional cuisine will surprise you, not only with the ingredients of the dishes but also with a spectacular presentation of them on a plate. The foods can be described as descendants of Canton’s French, Italian, and Germanic dishes with a unique twist, which is most commonly achieved through adding home recipe spices, naturally aged ingredients, and a frequent contrast between sweet and light-bitterness that adds to the exquisite flavors. If you take interest in culinary arts or want to try new delicacies, then Switzerland has you covered, anywhere from casual cafes to Michelin star restaurants.

Ever heard the expression “works like a Swiss watch”? Well, there is a very good reason for that! The exquisite craftsmanship with which the watches are made, top quality materials such as titanium, 18 karat gold, sapphire crystals, and sapphire glass, backed up by the philosophy of continuous refinement, is what makes Switzerland watch manufacturing unique. All of the famous luxury watch name brands come from Switzerland, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Audemars Piguet, and Cartier, which can’t be discounted as a coincidence. If you are a horologist, or can simply appreciate the handmade craftsmanship of Swiss watch factories, then go on a tour to one of many Watch Museums all throughout Switzerland and learn all the intricate details about the process and perhaps acquire one for yourself!

Switzerland is by far the most known country for the variety, quality, and quantity of cheeses it produces. The Swiss dairy industry is one of the most sustainable types of agricultural production and greatly impacts the economic growth of the country. By producing an estimated 189,000 tonnes of cheese annually, the companies are relied upon by the local government to sustain the production volumes and increase it, which in turn creates jobs and secures work and income for many occupational groups. Besides that, there are 475 different varieties of cheeses! Alone, these are delicious, but when they are a part of Swiss dishes, the flavors will blow your mind. Most common is fondue, which is a cheese sauce that you dip bread, meats, and even fruits into. Raclette, which entails heating cheese and scraping off the melted part on top of any other foods of your liking, or even eat by itself; it’s that delicious!

Daniel Peter. That is the name that all of us sweet-tooths must know and express words of gratitude to. In 1875, after 7 years and thousands of hours of tireless work, he developed the milk chocolate we all know and love today. The formula differentiated milk chocolate from its competitors by having a distinctly smooth and creamy flavor and texture that couldn’t be found elsewhere. Today, Switzerland continues to take pride in its ethically produced milk chocolate and has many specialty shops that sell arguably the world’s best milk chocolate.

Switzerland can be viewed as a country that is split into smaller regions, where each region lives its own lifestyle. Each canton within the country has differing traditions, customs, and even dialects, which makes the country intriguing and never boring to explore. Rich historical associations that have been engraved into a particular canton in Switzerland make the country divided culturally, meaning that some parts of Switzerland will be totally different from others. The differences can be noticed in minor details from sign forms and street structures to the aforementioned dialect change, so make sure to keep a translator handy at all times; you never know who you may encounter!

With the countless number of scenic views that are out in the open, it is improbable that you will have time to visit all of them on your first trip to Switzerland. Or is it? Switzerland’s brilliant public transportation facility has cable cars and trains that run through the most astonishing parts of the country that could not be accessible by foot. So take a scenic train ride that runs in between two mountains and get a glimpse at nature from a new angle. Use the opportunity to delve into photography or take a photo on your phone. It’s worth a story post for sure! All the trains, just like Swiss watches, are incredibly punctual and arrive precisely on time, so planning your journey around the country by train is going to be not only a spectacular adventure, but one where you will always be on time.