The city is crowded with museums, has many excellent cultural events and is ideally placed for quick hops to the Swiss and French Alps. Basking in the sunshine of its peaceful setting on Lake Geneva's banks, this acclaimed neutral territory displays an obvious self-confidence. It is in pristine condition, clean, efficient and safe, yet spirited in its style and love of adventure.
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● When To Go
You can visit Switzerland any time throughout the year. Summer lasts roughly
from June to September and offers the most pleasant climate for outdoor
pursuits. Unfortunately, you won't be the only tourist during this period,
so prices can be high, accommodation hard to find and the mainstream sights
crowded. You'll find much better deals and fewer crowds in the shoulder
seasons of April-May and late-September-October.
At any time, as you travel around the country you'll hit many different
climatic conditions. The continental climate in the Alps tends to show the
greatest extremes between summer and winter. Mid-August to late October
generally has fairly settled weather, and is a good period for hiking trips.
If you're keen on winter sports, resorts in the Alps begin operating in
early December, move into full swing around Christmas, and close down when
the snow begins to melt in April.