Snow-covered Matterhorn peak with ski poles in the foreground, Switzerland

25 Best Reasons to Visit Switzerland (and the Best Time to Visit)

Switzerland comes in two seasons worth the airfare: a summer of lake swims, wildflower trails, and panoramic mountain trains, and a winter of snow, skiing, and cozy villages. Since it’s rarely cheap either way, the best time to go comes down to which of those you’re after.