Summer Holidays in Switzerland

I thought that it'd be great to kick off my first post-introductory article with a topic that's largely on a lot of your minds right now. Yes, summer is well and truly under way for us in the northern hemisphere, and many of you are counting down the days to the eagerly anticipated summer holidays.

I would also expect that many of you will know where you'll be spending the next few sizzling months, but for those of you undecided, or even for those of you who have decided, why not consider Switzerland as a possible summer retreat?

It's quite clear that Switzerland needs no introduction, but many people consider Switzerland a winter destination. But can I blame you? What comes to mind when one thinks of  Swiss holidays? The Alps? Skiing? St. Bernard dogs rescuing those happless to be trapped under the snow?

For the nature lovers:

Switzerland, however, has so much to offer in the warmer seasons as well. Imagine a scene where you're hiking along a beautiful valley. The flowers are in full bloom, the sun is warm, and the scenary...oh, the scenary.

Can you imagine riding your bikes through the valleys? Maybe taking long walks amongst the beautiful alpine flowers whilst you stop and watch the sunset behind the mountains, all the while reflecting your thoughts watching the still and beautiful lakes...

Some destinations offer such experiences for those nature lovers such as the Bernese Oberland, Zermatt and Engelberg to name a few



City-folk? Switzerland's there for you too!

Though a small country, Switzerland certainly caters to all kind of people. Maybe experiencing nature isn't rally your thing, and you're more into the city life. Say no more.

The cities of Zürich and Geneva certainly offer the luxuries that the world has to offer. The cafés, the shops, the night-life, oh so tempting. However, both can't help themselves but to offer nature's best as well, seeing as how both are located in the midst of their own lakes.

 So although you may not be keen to spend the entire summer hiking, Zürich and Geneva both make sure that you don't leave without at least taking a moment to see this beautiful side of Switzerland.

To conclude:

So, if I've done enough to make you consider a trip to Switzerland over the summer, the next step to do is to find out more about the summer wonders of the alpine nation.
 
MySwitzerland, the official Swiss tourism board is great, and has a website that can help you plan out your perfect holiday.

Hopefully, you'll fall in love with country and plan many more visits.

Tschüß
- Adrian