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Switzerland · Planned by Traveland

Switzerland, from the Matterhorn to Lake Geneva

Traveland designs personal journeys across Switzerland, from Zermatt and the Bernese Oberland to Lake Geneva, Zurich and Italian-speaking Ticino, and handles every detail from the first conversation to your flight home. We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, planning trips since 1978 as a member of the Signature Travel Network.

Since 1978Family-owned and operated

Signature Travel NetworkMember agency

Orange & BridgeportTwo Connecticut offices

Every detail handledFlights, hotels, cruises and tours

The regions

Which part of Switzerland should you visit?

Switzerland packs four languages, lakes and Alpine peaks into a country you can cross by train in a few hours. Your advisor helps you choose the right bases and the scenic routes between them.

A hiker at the Riffelsee lake below the Matterhorn at sunrise

Zermatt

A car-free mountain village at the foot of the Matterhorn, with hiking in summer and skiing much of the year.

The Jet d'Eau fountain on Lake Geneva seen above the city of Geneva

Geneva

An international city on the shore of Lake Geneva, known for its lakefront, old town and the Jet d’Eau.

Rooftops of Lausanne above Lake Geneva and snowy Alps

Lausanne and Lavaux

A lakeside city with a Gothic cathedral, near the terraced Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Aerial view of Zurich's old town along the Limmat River and the lake

Zurich

Switzerland’s largest city, with an old town on the Limmat River, fine museums and a lively lakefront.

A bell tower above Ascona on Lake Maggiore in Ticino

Ticino

Italian-speaking Switzerland, with palm-lined lakes, Mediterranean light and towns such as Lugano, Locarno and Ascona.

Alpine peaks, glacier trains and lakeside towns.

One advisor to shape every day around you.

Experiences

How would you like to experience Switzerland?

Every journey begins with what matters most to you.

The Glacier Express crossing the Landwasser Viaduct

Scenic Rail

The Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz, and a Swiss Travel Pass for trains, boats and buses.

Friends sharing lunch on a sunny mountain terrace above snowy peaks

Food and Wine

Mountain restaurants, cheese and chocolate traditions, and wines from the lake regions.

Two hikers on a grassy ridge facing snow-covered Alpine peaks

Hiking and Adventure

Marked trails for every level, from gentle lakeside walks to high Alpine routes.

The old town of Fribourg above a wooded river gorge

Historic Towns

Medieval old towns, covered bridges and castles across the country.

The colorful Pavillon Le Corbusier in Zurich

Art and Architecture

World-class museums and landmark architecture in Zurich, Basel and beyond.

Working with Traveland

What is it like to plan Switzerland with Traveland?

01

A conversation

Tell us how you like to travel, who is coming, and what you hope to feel. There is no charge to begin.

02

An itinerary made for you

Your advisor designs the route, hotels, transfers and experiences, then refines them with you.

03

Every detail handled

Flights, stays, cruises and tours are arranged, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.

Timing

When is the best time to visit Switzerland?

Switzerland has two main seasons. June to September is best for hiking, lakes and scenic trains, and December to March for skiing and winter villages.

Spring

Blossoms in the lowlands and quieter mountain resorts, with Ticino warming up first.

Summer

Long days for hiking, lake cruises and scenic trains, with Alpine meadows in bloom.

Autumn

Golden larches, the grape harvest around Lake Geneva and clear mountain views.

Winter

Skiing in Zermatt and St. Moritz, Christmas markets and snowy rail journeys.

Questions

Questions travelers ask about Switzerland

June to September is ideal for hiking, lakes and scenic trains. December to March is the season for skiing and winter villages. Spring and fall are quieter, with some mountain lifts closed for maintenance.

For many travelers, yes. It covers trains, buses and boats across most of the country and includes free entry to many museums. We help you decide based on your route.

A panoramic train between Zermatt and St. Moritz, often called the slowest express train in the world, that crosses high passes, gorges and viaducts in about eight hours.

Yes. Zermatt is a car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn, and the mountain is visible from much of the village and from viewpoints reached by train and cable car, weather permitting.

Many first trips combine Zurich or Lucerne, the Bernese Oberland, Zermatt and Lake Geneva, linked by scenic trains. Ticino adds an Italian accent in the south.

U.S. citizens need a valid passport and can generally visit Switzerland for up to 90 days without a visa. Entry rules for Europe are changing, so we confirm the current requirements for your trip.

We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, with offices at 564 Racebrook Road in Orange (203-929-6000) and 4270 Main Street in Bridgeport (203-371-1114).

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    Orange
    564 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT 06477
    203-929-6000

    Bridgeport
    4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
    203-371-1114

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
    info@traveland.net

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