What to book ahead in Switzerland

Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead.

Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead. Prices shown in AUD for Switzerland.

7 activities options for Switzerland, compared

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Attractions and tours in Switzerland

Attractions, tours and day tripsPrices in AUDInstant confirmation on many
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Lake Lucerne cruise

40k
LucerneInstant confirmationFree cancellation on most options
$62 AUD

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Mount Pilatus golden round trip

40k
LucerneInstant confirmationFree cancellation on most options
$145 AUD

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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car

40k
ZermattInstant confirmationFree cancellation on most options
$190 AUD

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Chocolate and cheese day tour

40k
ZurichInstant confirmationFree cancellation on most options
$210 AUD

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Glacier Express scenic rail

40k
ZermattInstant confirmationFree cancellation on most options
$275 AUD

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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe railway

40k
InterlakenInstant confirmationFree cancellation on most options
$340 AUD

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Planning what to do in Switzerland

When is the best time to visit Switzerland?

June-September for hiking, December-March for snow

Late April to late May and late October to November are the shoulder seasons when mountain lifts close for maintenance and many alpine villages shut down.

Worth knowing before you book in Switzerland

  • Jungfraujoch Top of Europe railway - Cheaper with a Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card.

How these comparisons are made

Activities listed are bookable in AUD with instant confirmation where the platform offers it. Jamie has personally booked and taken activities through the platforms recommended on this site. Editorial notes on whether something is worth pre-booking are opinions and labelled as such - a queue-skip that saves three hours in July can be pointless in February. Read the full editorial policy.

Switzerland things to do FAQs

Is Switzerland as expensive as people say?

Yes. It is the most expensive country in Europe and roughly double Australian prices for restaurant meals. Supermarket picnics, public drinking fountains and a Swiss Travel Pass rather than individual tickets are the three things that most reduce the damage.

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