Danielle McCarthy
International Travel

10 reasons to visit Switzerland in the summer

When most people think of Switzerland as a holiday destination, their mind conjures images of skiing in the alps, exploring fairytale villages covered in snow and curling up next to a fire with a bowl of fondue. And while few places can match Switzerland as a winter destination, what sometimes gets overlooked is how beautiful it is in summer.

If you’re looking for somewhere to escape the cold this winter, Switzerland provides the perfect set-up for a European jaunt. For 10 reasons why, scroll through the gallery above.

What are your thoughts? Have you been to Switzerland before?

*The writer travelled courtesy of Switzerland Tourism.

Visit www.myswitzerland.com for more information about Switzerland.

And visit www.myswitzerland.com/rail for the Swiss Travel Pass which allows holders unlimited access to all Swiss public transportation including buses, boats and trains, up to 50% off mountain railways and cableways and free access to more than 500 museums around the country.

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