It's snow-covered | 2025-04-26 | 21800

What to do in Switzerland for the first time? Here's a guide to exploring Switzerland for the first time!

Preface

After a long winter, the warm wind melts the snow at the foot of the mountain, and the fairytale scenery of "snow mountain + grassland" reappears on this land.


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This is Switzerland. In addition to its stunning scenery, this country, with its hashtags like "high salary", "anti-involution", "outdoor paradise", and "super high happiness", has become the promised land in the minds of countless people.


When countless "Little Switzerlands" attract people but the actual experience is mediocre, why not take a scenic train to the clouds and visit a true "World Park"? This time! We can really see clear lakes, rolling snow-capped mountains, vast forests and grasslands, and small cabins embedded in them. 🏃‍♀️


Compared to winter, when Europeans flock to ski mountains, participate in festivals and Christmas markets, igniting all their passion, summer is the best season to fully experience this fairytale country.


[During the Dragon Boat Festival], the snow line retreats, the meadows turn green, the glacial lakes melt, and the Alps enter the quietest and clearest time of the year🏞

In this off-season, why not take advantage of the crowds before you head out?
Open your five senses and head to Switzerland for a deep and pure journey!


Go and see, with lakes, forests and postcard-like scenery all around.
Go and listen, capture the train's movement and the echo of the valley bells
. Go and smell, breathe in the aroma of grass and rain-soaked earth on foot
. Go and experience it, confront the alpine zip lines and glass plank roads head-on. Go and
taste, and feel the cheese fondue and white wine swirl on your tongue.

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Enjoy the visually stunning postcard-like scenery throughout the journey

Many people say Switzerland is "the country that looks most like a postcard in photos." But only when you visit it can you discover that a camera can't capture Switzerland's true beauty. There are so many rich details that you need to experience in person to appreciate them.

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Take the Golden Pass train and pass through forests, pastures, and snow-capped mountains. The train window becomes your natural viewfinder. No need to fight for a camera position, just sit back and watch the scenery pass by. 🚋
This route connects Switzerland's "most photogenic scenery"—you can see enough snow-capped mountains, spend enough time by the lake, stay in small towns, and even climb to the top of the mountain.


We can also stand on the top of Mount Rigi and overlook Lake Lucerne, where the lake and mountains merge into one.


📍Mount Rigi

Overlooking the Matterhorn from Zermatt, the snow-capped mountains and grasslands complement each other🔻


📸Photo of Zermatt town and Matterhorn in the distance

There are also Lake Lungern, Interlaken, vineyard terraces...
lush green forests, clear lakes, and snow-capped mountains
. The little warrior wants to shout: My life should be "wasted" in such a place📢

📍Longjiang

📍Interlaken

📍Vineyard terraces

Of course, the visual experience is only the first layer.
When you use your eyes to silently collect everything here, in fact, all five senses are quietly online.

Touch·Go to play on a "restless" snow mountain

In Switzerland, if viewing the scenery is a quiet enjoyment, then climbing the First Peak is more like an exciting "interaction"

Standing on the top of the mountain, we have fun on the snowy mountain❗❗❗
👉 zip line, hang gliding, mountain scooter, go-kart

Stepping onto the glass walkway on the cliff, I looked down and saw the foot of the mountain.
The wind rushed up from the valley, and my hands trembled slightly when I held the railing, but my heart became more and more excited.


I still feel a little weak in the knees after looking at the pictures, but the brave ones enjoy the world first🙌
First is not a mountain for people to watch in silence
. It is more like an "outdoor park" opened on the edge of the snow-capped mountains -
everyone can approach nature and challenge themselves in their own way

Smell: Hiking into the mountains to smell the fragrance of Switzerland

Don't underestimate the "smell of the air" in the Swiss mountains. It's truly unique. 🍃
Integrating into the Alpine culture of enjoying the outdoors, we've specially designed three essential light hiking routes. Inhale the sweetness of the sun-baked grass and the crisp mountain breeze mixed with the scent of the snow-capped mountains and forests.


Some people say that "the happiness of the Alps is in the mountains, not in the mountains". By walking, we go deep into the mountains and feel the charm of the snow-capped mountains with our breath and footsteps.
✅ Rigi light hike
to experience 360° lake and mountain scenery on the balcony of Switzerland
✅ Longjiang Lake half-lake hike

Winding through lakes and villages, surrounding the jewel-like Longjiang✅Matterhorn
light hike



Why stop in the French town of Chamonix when you're in Switzerland and want to experience the majesty of the Alps up close ?
If you're an outdoor enthusiast, don't miss this place—at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe's second-highest peak, and at the junction of France, Switzerland, and Italy, this small town has become a pilgrimage paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

The UTMB race, the birthplace of Alpine climbing, is well-known to trail runners. Skiing, rock climbing, cycling, kayaking... If the weather is suitable, we will have the opportunity to hike at White Lake, overlooking the snow-capped mountains, encountering marmots and wild goats, and relaxing by the jewel-like lake.


Xiaoxia is interacting with the groundhog in a friendly manner (sniffing closely)

Hearing: Listening to the "heartbeat" of this country

Calm down and listen to the voice of Switzerland——

"Ding-dong, ding-dong," the copper bells on the cow's necks made sounds

"Tick-tick," the precise clock shows the passage of time.
"Click-click," the train climbs the slopes and shuttles through the snow-capped mountains and forests.

The sounds here are very rhythmic, showing the different rhythms of each city.
On the other side, in the old town of Zurich and the shores of Lake Lucerne, the occasional church bells echo.
Entering the art museum, visitors lower their voices, and even the sound of their footsteps is light.

Taste: Three languages, three cuisines, one stomach isn't enough

As a multilingual country, Switzerland's flavors are never singular; instead, they blend the best of Germany, France, and Italy. 😋
🔸In the German-speaking region, the most authentic delicacy is German steak, served with bread and boiled potatoes—simple yet addictive
. 🔸In the French-speaking region, a sip of local white wine paired with a Western main course at a French restaurant is the perfect balance of food and scenery.
🔸In the Italian-speaking region, a truffle pasta or a mountain dish incorporating local ingredients can often bring you a pleasant surprise.
In this chocolate kingdom, a sweet treat is a must! Don't forget to take a photo with the Swiss "specialty" Toblerone chocolate and the mountains. 📸

Conclusion

After watching these five-sensory experiences, you may find that
what really impresses people about Switzerland is not "where is the most photogenic" but the quiet, relaxing and rhythmic
walking among the snow-capped mountains, lakes and fields. This June, why not take the five senses and be ahead of others and live the summer you want in Switzerland?