Year-ender escapes for the romantic at heart
Come autumn, and Switzerland is at its vibrant best; Pack
your bags
Have you ever looked at a wallpaper on your screen
that showcases the vibrant, warm colours of autumn and resisted the strong urge
to jump right into it? Head right to Switzerland to experience for real, the
season of fall in all its unmatched glory!
The Swiss forests and trees are ablaze with dazzling
hues and shades of red, orange and yellow leaves. Autumn in Switzerland is
truly magical as you can feel the shift in seasons from warm summer days to
cold winter nights. The fiery, inviting colours and fresh, crisp autumn weather
in the Swiss Alps give you the picture-perfect locale for nature lovers.
For you to be able to enjoy the indoors and breathe
in the outdoors in Switzerland this autumn, we’ve put together a list of the
top 5 things you can do during this wonderful season there:
Hike at the Aletsch Glacier
World
If you want to soak in the colours of fall in all
their true beauty, trek along the great Aletsch Glacier, said to be the jewel
of UNESCO’s Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage Site. Following an elegant,
graceful path, Europe's largest ice flow takes you through majestic peaks and
lush foliage. Walk through the pram-friendly paths to trails through the
magnificent Aletsch Forest, hikes between the mountain huts and high Alpine
walks with views of the Great Aletsch Glacier. Autumn, with its idyllic
weather, is the perfect time to trek along this glacier and soak in the
mountains adorned with the rich reds, oranges and yellows of the season.
Chestnuts in Ticino
What’s autumn without a good walk and a warm bonfire?
Pick up smooth chestnuts hidden in spiky casings from the forests of Ticino and
bring them home to roast on a bonfire. Chestnuts are definitely a big part of
the Swiss autumn season. It is a tradition that invokes warm memories just
before everyone gets ready to usher in the cold winters. Kids love going on a
chestnut trail through the forest. In fact, chestnuts are taken so seriously in
Switzerland in autumn that not only is there a Chestnut festival every year in
Ascona in October, you will also find delicacies made with chestnuts on the
menu of most restaurants.
Take a Grand Tour of
Switzerland,
Basel-Lucerne
The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a combination of the
highlights of Switzerland with a beautifully scenic route. It’s home to a dozen
UNESCO sites, a topographic diversity that includes palm trees, glaciers and
some of Europe’s most modern cities contrasted with tiny Alpine villages. The
Basel-Lucerne is one the most popular routes that goes from the assorted
cultural and well-preserved old town to the unbelievably beautiful Lucerne
situated on the eponymous lake. A hike around the Etang de la Gruère in the
glorious autumn season is a true highlight and a mustdo for every traveller.
Other cultural highlights include the towns of La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle,
which both have UNESCO World Heritage status.
Stroll through the vineyards
Visitors can now discover the Lavaux winegrowing
region with the Vaud: Guide app. Vines were already grown here in the 11th
century on terraces buttressed by walls. Since then, generations of vintners
have cultivated and cherished this exceptional natural mosaic. Visit the
vineyard and soak up the late autumn sun and get a complete colour therapy from
the blue sky and the almost golden leaf, a perfect reflection of the sun.
Discover Autumn with the Swiss
Travel Pass
Explore picturesque landscapes, pristine mountain
lakes, and charming villages in Switzerland with an all-in-one ticket - Swiss
Travel Pass. The Swiss Travel System is the best way to discover every nook and
corner of this gorgeous place.
Feel autumn in your bones yet?
ETTR25OCT18
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