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Essential Information About Switzerland In May
Weather Conditions Of Switzerland In May
In mountainous regions like the Alps, days are cooler. However, you can still spot snow on the highest peaks, adding a breathtaking view to your hikes and photographs. Switzerland in May also marks the start of the mild, rainy season, especially in cities like Zurich and Geneva. The weather is generally mild, ideal for outdoor adventures like sailing on Lake Geneva or trekking through the Alpine meadows.
Pick-up Details: Hotel pick-up within Interlaken
Paragliding In Interlaken Timings: 08:00 AM - 05:15 PM
Activity Duration: 1 hour - 30 minutes (approx.)
About Paragliding In Interlaken:
Are you ready to challenge yourself to be a part of great heights? Soar like an eagle to enjoy 10-20 minutes worth of amazing bird's eye view of Interlaken. Let your adrenaline rush and help yourself to create a memory that will be stored in your head till your last breath. Swiss mountain ranges Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau lined along the deep cyan lakes of Brienz and Thun are ready to mesmerize you with their breathtaking sites. Freefall gently over a paradise of stunning landscapes and make it a memorable experience.
What to Pack for Switzerland Trip
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The temperature typically ranges from 8°C to 20°C. So, pack a mix of lightweight clothes for warm days and a warm scarf or pashmina for cooler evenings. Also, include a travel adapter for your electronics since Switzerland uses type C and J plugs.
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Starting Timing: 12:30 PM
Activity Duration: 5.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Frankenstrasse 2, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
About Mt Pilatus Day Trip from Lucerne with Cogwheel Railway Ticket:
Grab a chance to ride the gondola up to Fräkmüntegg and then to the aerial cableway called the Dragon Ride. The best part is, that its panoramic windows will surely take you to cloud 9. You’ll reach the summit of Mt Pilatus where you will enjoy the alpine scenery, hike up to one of the peaks, relax on the terrace, or enjoy the meal on your own in one of the restaurants on-site.
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Things To Do In Switzerland In May
Activity Location: Swiss Museum of Transport, Lidostrasse 5, 6006, Lucerne
Activity Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (summer timings)
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (winter timings)
Activity Duration: 5-7 hours approximately
About the Swiss Museum of Transport:
The Swiss Museum of Transport is one of the oldest transport museums and is operational since 1959. It is also one of the greatest tourist magnets in Switzerland, the center of attraction at the museum is its extensive display of various modes of transportation, including roadways, railways, airways, and waterways with their networking and communication. With our, all day pass you get to enjoy the displays of the transportation museum along with access to the planetarium, you can also watch a seasonal or rotational movie in the theatre, and also get access to the Swiss Chocolate Adventure where you can enjoy the chocolate ride and even satisfy your sweet tooth in the chocolate tasting session.
Meeting Location: OUTDOOR - Interlaken Shop, Höheweg 95, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
Activity Timings: 10:45 AM
Activity Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
About Day Trip to Jungfraujoch Mountain from Interlaken:
Visit the highest train station in Europe at Jungfraujoch Mountain and take in the breathtaking views of the surroundings. Take a ride on a cogwheel train and see the renowned triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Admire the panoramic vistas of snow-capped mountains, neighboring countries, and the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in Europe as you the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau. Stroll through the Ice Palace and see a range of ice sculptures. Book Day Trip to Jungfraujoch Mountain from Interlaken and enjoy riding on the Eiger Express, the state-of-the-art V-Cableway.
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Meeting Location: 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
Tour Timings: 2:30 PM / 3:20 PM / 4:20 PM
Activity Duration: 1 Hour
About the Lake Geneva Sightseeing Cruise:
The sightseeing tour on Lake Geneva allows you to discover the beauty and charm of Geneva as well as Lac Léman. You will be able to see the stunning Mount-Blanc mountain and surrounding Swiss Alps. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see magnificent cityscapes and the United Nations Headquarters. So strap yourself in and prepare for the scenic drive.
Bahnhofstrasse, a tiny and yet so imposing street of Zurich is all centred with luxurious fashion brands, Swizz-chocolate shops, warm cafes, art galleries and much more. This extravagant high street of Zurich is well known as one of the most exclusive and expensive shopping arcades in Europe while being the third most expensive on the global list.
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Experience Mount Titlis on a day tour with cable car through the beautiful countryside of Switzerland to Engelberg. Enjoy walking on the highest suspension bridge in Europe. Admire the scenic views all around during the Cliff Walk at Mount Titlis.
Activity Duration: 6 Hours
Enjoy Thrilling Cable Car Ride At Matterhorn
On your way, you can see spectacular panoramic 360-degree views of massive snowfields, high peaks, glaciers, rugged rock faces and of course the summit of Matterhorn through the glass-floored cabins. The cable car’s highlight is its 4 ‘Crystal cabins’ that are studded with Swarovski crystals.
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Lake Lucerne
Surrounded by picturesque lush green mountains and Swiss architecture, Lake Lucerne is an emerald stretch of calm waters situated at an elevation of 1,424 feet from the sea level. Fed by four basins crawling through the edging lands, the lake is always brimming with freshness and coolness in its waters.
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Mount Rigi
Mountain peaks surround the stunning landscape of Lucerne, amongst them is the most popular the "queen of the mountains," Mount Rigi. It sits atop three lakes, namely, Zug, Lucerne, and Lauerz. At the height of 1797.5, the panoramic views of the Swiss town are enchanting.
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About Rhine Falls:
Grasp the mesmerizing views of the soothing water body, based in Northern Switzerland. Don't miss out on the chance of experiencing some relaxing times with friends and family along with grasping the views of the medieval Laufen Castle. The Laufen Castle based just near to the Rhine Falls is a prominent spot in Zurich and get to walk across the big castle and encounter the nobility of Barons of Laufen. Get a flashback of the medieval period and study the living style of people who lived a hundred years back.
Rhine Falls Tour From Zurich for Half Day:
With the half-day tour to Rhine Falls from Zurich, you gather the opportunity of penetrating into the lives of people who existed a hundred years ago. Take the pleasure of a delightful walk around the castle. With the help of this half-day tour, you get to feel the beauty of the sparkling flow of water that strikes the mighty rock roars along with the largest waterfalls in Europe.
The tour lets you grab the opportunity of spending your vacation with the excellent and pleasant trails along with its brilliant views. Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and feel the fresh air and soothing views of Zurich with this half-day tour.
Meet Up Information:
Meet up time: 9:00 am
Please be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour begins
Meet up location: White Ticket Office at the entrance of Sihlquai Car Park (Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich)
How to Reach:
Take tram 4/13/17 to Sihlquai/HB stop and walk for 1 minute to reach the meetup location.
Zurich Airport Pick Up:
Pick up Time: 9.15 am
Pick up location: Best of Switzerland Tours signboard (Next to Reisebus Terminal)
Note:
The tour operates daily from April to October.
Children aged 0-5 can join for free but reservation must be made while booking
Children aged 6-15 years can book the child ticket for half day trip to Rhine falls.
Please bring your passport (this is mandatory) as the tour will stretch through Germany.
Lake Zurich
Lake Zurich is a picturesque Swiss lake located in the heart of Zurich. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, it offers recreational activities, boat rides, and a serene atmosphere for relaxation and enjoyment.
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Lake Geneva
One of the largest lakes in Western Europe, Lake Geneva is shared between Switzerland and France. Located on the north side of the Alps, the natural beauty of the lake and its surrounding area, make it a popular tourist attraction.
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Explore Swiss National Park
Switzerland weather in May is perfect for you to see exotic native plants & flowers like Pygmy buttercup, Glacier crowfoot, Fairy thimble bellflower, Lady’s slipper, etc. in emulated habitats like Alpine meadow habitat, Pass dal Fuorn forests, and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, etc.
The Park is a haven for hiking enthusiasts with over 100 kilometres of trails and 21 routes. The in house Schmelzer Museum is a great place to see interesting natural exhibits related to animals, mining, etc.
- Adults- CHF 7, INR 545
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Discover The Oldest Swiss Town – Chur
The highlights of the town are its 8000-year-old gothic cathedral, the church of St. Martin that houses the second largest clock face in the country, and over 20 unique fountains. The underground 5th-century St. Stephen’s church, the grand and looming building of the Chur Rathaus, and the stunning Swiss castles, are some of the best things to see in Switzerland in May here.
One of the most enjoyable activities here is soaking in the sun and strolling at the shopping street at Kornplatz during your Switzerland in May vacation.
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Cruise On The Beautiful Lake Thun
As the steamship clatters and puffs its way across the unperturbed water, the riders indulge in fine cuisine while casting admiring gazes at the romantic castles on the banks. The entire trip from Interlaken to Thun takes around two hours and 10 minutes is an amazing option to bask in the charm of the region at a slow pace.
Price: Children (0-5 Years): Free
Timings: Different departures every day except Monday.
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Stroll In The Stein Am Rhein
The medieval town oozes nostalgic ambiance where the paths wander through woods and then comes out into meadows again. Dawdling around Stein am Rhein also offers the opportunity to witness the beautifully preserved murals, painted facades and half-timbered houses dating back to the middle ages.
Price: Day Trips: Adults: CHF 66, Children: CHF 33
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Drench In The Trummelbach Waterfalls
Shed your inhibition and drench yourself under the waterfall as water in the form of spray torrents through the rocky cascades.
Price:Adults: CHF 11, Children: CHF 4
Timings: May (Daily):9 AM - 5 PM
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Dine At The James Bond Restaurant
This is a revolving restaurant that takes a full spin in 45 minutes for visitors to savour amazing views of over 200 Alpine peaks. Don’t miss to try James Bond spaghetti, cheese platter, 007 burger, Hungarian goulash soup, Escalope of salmon, Skyfall beef entrecote, apple strudel, fruit tarts, and Indian dishes like Dal and Aloo matar. Switzerland weather in May is great to enjoy eating at the sun terrace of the restaurant.
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The Great 5 Lakes Walk
You will pass through lakes like Stellisee, Grindjisee, and Leisee lakes that are popular for the reflection of the majestic Matterhorn in their crystal clear waters. The other two, Grunsee and Moosjisee, are loved for their natural beauty of sandy beaches, rare flower thickets, and lush pine forests.
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Visit A UNESCO Vineyard At Vevey
Every spot in the vineyard produces wines with starkly different delicate flavours affected by the factors like the amount of sunlight they receive, the heat from the stone walls, and the waters of Lake Geneva. There are beautiful tasting terraces where you can not only try wine varieties like Gamay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay paired with king grape Chasselas & cheese, but also soak in the luxuriant beauty of the place for hours.
Montreux
Price: Day Trip to Montreux :CHF 76.93 - CHF128.22
Visit The Olympic Museum
It houses over 1500 items like the first-ever Olympic flag, torches, medals, etc. You can see amazing theme-based photo exhibits, documentaries, and even simulated interactive VR devices that allow you to relive the same physical and intellectual experience as the athletes.
- Adults- CHF 18, INR 1400
Basel
As the Rhine River runs through this pocket-sized Swiss metropolis, a quiet and calm vibe envelopes every nook and corner of the city. Besides, Basel has many delicious restaurants and is known to be food lovers’ utopia.
Price: Day Trip to Basel: CHF 169
Visit the Seilpark Interlaken
Visitors can indulge in heart-pumping activities like river rafting, canyoning, paragliding,zip-lining, skydiving, bungee jumping, and many more on their venture to this place.
Price: Adult: CHF 42, Children Under 16: CHF 31
Timings: Monday- Sunday (May): 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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