Switzerland! People swear by its jaw-dropping views, vibrant cities, and thrilling adventure. Bejeweled by snow clad mountains, alpine forests, meadows, serene lakes, and waterfalls, Switzerland attracts tourists of all kinds. Of all the months which are suitable for Switzerland vacation, May is the prominent one, which is popular for treks, boat, hiking, train rides, cruises, and sightseeing.
One of the major tourist attractions of Switzerland is Matterhorn in Zermatt- the mountainous region popular for trekking, mountaineering, and glacier hiking. And among many things to do in Switzerland in May, the breathtaking view of glaciers, peaks and mountain ranges can leave you speechless. Keep your cameras ready, as the cable car takes you over Gornergrat, Rothorn and Matterhorn glacier paradise. This ride takes place throughout the year and definitely one of the unmissable things to try.
Among many exciting and thrilling things to do in Switzerland in May, going on a boat cruise ride amid Rhine Falls is a must. Located on the border of Schaffhausen and Zürich, Rhine Falls is the highest waterfall in entire Europe and attracts tourists of all kinds. Though there are viewing galleries for the waterfall, boating up to the rock, located in the middle of the falls is undeniably an experience of a lifetime. Boat tours operate from April to October, but entry through both northern and southern bank is open throughout the year.
One of most scenic and peaceful places to visit in Switzerland in May include, Lake Geneva. It is a picturesque crescent-shaped lake, overlooking the Alps. While some of the lake areas fall in France, the other half is in Switzerland. If you are looking for an amazing experience to try in Switzerland in May, go for paddle boarding in Lake Geneva. It’s absolutely fun and thrilling to stand up on a long surfboard and paddle while maneuvering the same through the water. To top it up, try windsurfing and wakeboarding along with paddle boarding and satiate your adventure loving soul.
Overlooking Lake Lucerne, Pilatus is a beautiful mountain massif in Switzerland. Endowed with snow-clad peaks and meadows, this is definitely one of the most attractive tourist places in Switzerland. One can reach the summit of Mount Pilatus in a cable car but if you want to have an exhilarating experience, take the cogwheel train ride to reach the top. Considered as world’s steepest cogwheel railway, this train ride is operational between May and November and the thrilling journey to the top is as beautiful as the destination and its surrounding. If you’re planning on hiking in Switzerland in May, you can do that here.
Imagine yourself as Raj or Simran and hum your favorite song while you take the astounding train ride up to Jungfraujoch. The train starts from Kleine Scheidegg and travels up to Jungfraujoch in Interlaken through alpine forests, snow meadows, and lakes. Sit back, relax, admire the view, take photographs and create memories of a lifetime. You must have taken numerous train rides in your life, but this is an exclusive and unique one.
If you’re planning to visit Switzerland in May and you love adventure, there is no way you can miss paragliding in Interlaken. Go for paragliding over the French Alps and enjoy the stunning beauty and tranquillity of nature. This thrilling experience of enjoying the panoramic view of peaks, mountains, glaciers, and lakes is absolutely safe and under the strict guidance of professional pilots. The activity lasts for about 15-20 minutes, so live every moment.