Suisse Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Guide updated:
Typical prices
- Budget mealCHF 20.00
- Mid-range mealCHF 45.00
- CappuccinoCHF 5.00
- Domestic beerCHF 8.00
- Taxi (per km)CHF 4.00
- Public transport ticketCHF 3.00
- Museum entryCHF 20.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)CHF 250.00
Food & Drink
- KronenhalleSwiss · $$$$
Located in Zurich, this historic restaurant serves traditional Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with rösti in a dining room adorned with original Chagall and Miró paintings.
- Le Café du SoleilFondue · $$$
Situated in Geneva's Old Town, this establishment is widely recognized for serving one of the city's most authentic traditional cheese fondues.
- Klaus
A well-known underground club in Zurich's Langstrasse district focusing on electronic music and hosting local and international techno DJs.
Culture & History
- Kunsthaus Zürich
This museum houses one of the most significant art collections in Switzerland, featuring extensive works by Alberto Giacometti and Impressionist masters.
- Swiss National Museum
Housed in a castle-like building near Zurich's main station, it displays thousands of artifacts chronicling Swiss cultural history from prehistoric times to the present.
- Le Cinéma Bio
Located in the Carouge district of Geneva, this independent cinema operates in a historic building showing a curated selection of art-house films.
- Zibelemärit
An annual onion market held in Bern on the fourth Monday of November where local farmers sell onion braids and traditional onion tarts.
Nature & Outdoors
- Badi Enge
A popular lakeside swimming area in Zurich featuring wooden docks and a sauna that transitions into a bar during the evening.
- Rhine Falls
Located near Schaffhausen, this is the largest plain waterfall in Europe, accessible via boat trips that take visitors directly to the central rock formation.
- Mount Pilatus
Accessed via the world's steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad, the summit offers panoramic views of the Lucerne basin and the Alps.
Active & Fun
- Holmes Place Zurich
A premium fitness facility located in the Jelmoli building, offering a swimming pool, group classes, and extensive weight-training equipment.
- Bains des Pâquis
A public bathing facility on Lake Geneva providing year-round swimming access, a winter sauna, and a famous cheese fondue restaurant during colder months.