Switzerland Spring Season ((top)) Official

Spring in Switzerland (March to May) is a season of dramatic contrast, where snow-dusted peaks overlook valleys exploding with wildflowers. Known as the "shoulder season," it offers the rare chance to witness the landscape awakening with fewer crowds and more affordable prices than the peak summer months.

But don't pack away your spikes. Up high, winter still holds a grudge. The genius of Swiss spring is "vertical hiking." Start your morning in Zermatt crunching through fresh powder, take the cogwheel train down 3,000 feet, and finish your afternoon sipping Rivella on a terrace surrounded by blooming cherry trees in the Rhône Valley. switzerland spring season