Switzerland City Breaks

City breaks in Switzerland offer something for everyone, with elegant architecture, stunning natural scenery and international shopping and cuisine all available in abundance throughout the country. Cosmopolitan cities such as Zurich and Geneva are great for shopping or cultural city breaks, whilst the shores of Lake Geneva provide the ideal setting for active city breaks in Switzerland surrounded by the dramatic mountain scenery of the Swiss Alps. With its temperate inland climate, Switzerland is a great option for city breaks during the summer months when the weather is at warmest and the Swiss cities come alive with colour. However, city breaks in Switzerland throughout the rest of the year allow you to enjoy the varied seasons and changing scenery.

 

Zurich is one of Switzerland’s most popular city break destinations, attracting a regular flow of visitors to its many cultural attractions throughout the year. As Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich is home to many of its most famous sights such as the impressive Romanesque Grossmunster, the attractive Munsterhof Square with its medley of architectural gems and St Peter Church, boasting the largest clock face in the world. Over 150 museums and art galleries are on offer for culture-vultures including the Swiss National Museum and the Rietberg Museum and the city’s many parks and green spaces provide the perfect resting points whilst on a weekend break. A superb selection of international restaurants and bars and bustling weekend markets all add to the colour and enjoyment of a city break in Zurich.

 

For those in search of a short break combining stunning nature and a cosmopolitan buzz, Lake Geneva is a great choice for city breaks in Switzerland. Geneva itself, situated at the far western end of the lake is a prime location for luxury city breaks with excellent accommodation and dining options. Geneva is well-known as an international centre for business and diplomacy and the 82 listed Heritage Sites of National Significance scattered across the city incorporate a cross-section of Geneva’s most famous political and cultural buildings including many museums and historical monuments. For a slower-paced city break in Switzerland, try Lausanne or Montreux, both situated on the shores of Lake Geneva. These cities are the perfect bases for exploring the lake and the nearby Swiss Alps whilst on a city break in Switzerland.