Switzerland in March: Things To Do & Places To Visit 2025

Things to Do in Switzerland in March

Go Skiing, Travel on St. Bernina Express, Visit a Chocolate Factory, Go Dog Sledding, Explore the Archaeology of the World at Rietberg Museum, Visit the Old Town – Altstadt, Enjoy at Zurich Zoo, Stroll around CERN, Matterhorn, St. Moritz, Lake Geneva and many more.

Explore the Swiss wonders with our captivating Switzerland tour packages, crafting unforgettable moments and helping you experience the best of this scenic country. Witness the charm of Switzerland in March, as this land, known for its natural beauty, is at its peak during this time of the year. The landscapes carpeted with pastures and meadows, vibrant valleys, patchy snow-laden areas, and a range of fun activities make it a perfect time for an unforgettable getaway.

Since the country transitions from winter to spring, you’ll find contrasting sceneries that open up endless things to do in Switzerland in March. During this time, you can go skiing in Interlaken or hop on the St. Bernina Express to explore the countryside from Switzerland to Italy.

From experiencing the winter chills in Arosa and Matterhorn to exploring cultural gems like the Swiss Museum of Transportation in Lucerne and The Abbey of St. Gall, there’s something for everyone. For a seamless and well-organized experience, consider exploring these destinations with a curated Switzerland tour package, or extend your adventure further across the continent with our Europe tour packages.

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Essential Information About Switzerland In March

01

Weather Conditions Of Switzerland In March

In the month of March, winter begins to recede in Switzerland making way for spring, which begins especially in the southern part of the country. Temperatures vary between 11°C by day and 1°C by night, with an average of 6°C.

While some parts of Switzerland continue to witness some snowfall and winter fog, the southern area welcomes you with lush greenery, blooming meadows and flowering trees. Lake Geneva, Lake Lugano, St. Moritz and Zermatt are must-visit destinations especially in early spring while the weather is pleasant and the blue skies and snow-clad mountains make for mesmerising scenery.

While you enjoy this lush beauty around, the higher altitudes are great for skiing, so you experience the best of both seasons. Owing to the weather in Switzerland in March, this is perhaps the best time to ski across the Swiss slopes because it isn’t too chilly, there’s a good amount of sunshine, and fewer people around, as well.

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Why Visit Switzerland in March

Known to be a great winter destination, Switzerland in March makes for an ideal destination. This isn’t peak winter or peak summer and the weather is just perfect for the month. Some towns are covered in blankets of snow while others reveal beautiful greenery and picturesque visuals all around.

March is also a popular month owing to the many festivals and events that Switzerland hosts in this month. There’s the Geneva Motor Show which is like a ramp walk for the coolest cars. Then there’s the Basler Fasnacht which is the biggest carnival where all of Switzerland is covered in confetti, and of course the Festichoc.

When you’re in the land of Swiss chocolates, you simply can’t miss out on Festichocs which pays ode to all things chocolate with sculptures, liquid chocolate, and bars, all of which you can buy! The Lucerne Music Festival is also held sometime in March.

Apart from all of this, the weather in Switzerland in March is a great time to travel through the country and experience the best of adventure activities like skiing and plenty of sightseeing too. From castles and caves to lakes and lush green forests, Switzerland seems like a location right out of a fairytale!
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Things to Do and Places to Visit in Switzerland in March

03

Rietberg Museum

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Housing a diverse collection of artefacts from America, Asia, Africa and Oceania, Rietberg Museum, also known as ‘Emerald’ is situated in Zurich, Switzerland. Primarily focusing on the non-European arts and designs, the museum has become a great site of historical splendours.

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04

Old Town (Altstadt)

Steeped in history and packed with a whole lot of sightseeing and shopping, Altstadt is the oldest part of the city and among the best tourist places in Zurich. The Roman Empire of Zurich came into being in the Old Town which makes this attraction more than 2000 years old.

05

Zurich Zoo

A captivating wildlife sanctuary in Switzerland, home to over 400 species. Explore stunning exhibits, witness animal conservation efforts, and enjoy educational experiences for all ages.

06

St. Moritz

Enjoy an enthralling vacation in St Moritz that is a scenic paradise for the visitors. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, alpine forests and twenty-five crystal clear mountain lakes and glaciers, this scenic city offers an unadulterated view of nature. It is dotted with quaint villages and cobbled streets layered by crystal sheets of snow. The tall pine trees and the stone castles present imagery of living in a dreamland. St.Moritz is dotted with a number of tourist attractions that lure visitors with their magnetizing combination of unrivaled luxury and natural wizards.

It has contemporary art centers showcasing the notable work of the artists and the museums that take you into the glorious past of this town. You can also find here exclusive clubs and shopping joints for ultimate relaxation and leisure. It is home to mountain restaurants and hotels that offer an otherworldly experience. It also has the casinos where you can try your luck in card games and win huge prizes. For all those craving for solitude and enlightenment, the churches in St.Moritz should be a must-visit. This alpine town is considered to be the prime territory for the lovers of snow sports.

It has hosted the Winter Olympics twice in the past and boasts of running the oldest bobsleigh in the world. You can hike on the snowy glaciers, or you can have an unforgettable mountain biking experience on the hilly tracks here. Snowboarding, windsurfing, skiing, and paragliding are the other popular activities here. You can also take a carriage ride through the Alpine villages and have an enthralling night at the nightclubs. St.Moritz experiences pleasant weather all year around. You can primarily witness winter and summer over here. During summers, the average maximum temperature is 16 degrees Celsius, and the average minimum temperature is 3 degrees Celsius. During winters, it experiences snowfall of around 71 mm. It has around 322 sunny days in a year.

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Matterhorn

The Matterhorn is a massive cragged rock shaped like a tooth at a height of 4,478 metres, which attracts adventure lovers and peace seekers from all around. Surrounded by alpines, mountains, and aesthetic beauty in equal measure there are plenty of attractions to discover around the Matterhorn.

Visiting the Matterhorn is probably one of the best things to do in Switzerland in March. You can travel the 3000 metre mountain ridge for exemplary views, or you can travel up to the Rothorn to enjoy classic views of the Matterhorn.

The Matterhorn is the highest summer ski region in Europe and is open 365 days a year. At other times you can bask in the beauty of the Alpine holiday resort or visit the Matterhorn Museum which showcases the first ascent of the Matterhorn.
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Travel On St. Bernina Express

Want to get from lush palm trees to glacial beauty in a span of 2 hours? Welcome to the St. Bernina Express, one of the few trains that’ll let you explore both sides of Switzerland in March. Along the Bernina Express route the Swiss scenic train serves cities including Lugano, St. Moritz, and Chur to Tirano.

You’re welcomed by the countryside as you ride from Switzerland to Italy while enjoying stunning vistas of Alpines and enthralling gorges. You’ll glide across nearly 200 bridges and more than 50 tunnels, winding down, as you witness spectacular panoramic views from the train's spacious windows. From Lake Como in Italy to Lugano in Switzerland, prepare to experience it all!

09

Go Dog Sledding

Switzerland in March is rightly called snow paradise owing to all the enthralling adventure sports it offers in the winters. One such magical, unique sport is dog sledding which is probably the best way to experience the country’s beautiful winter landscape.

Healthy huskies pull your carts as you glide through the slow and enjoy the gorgeous Swiss Alps along the way. They race across spectacular routes while you lie in the lap of nature, comfortably sitting in the cart and watching skiers and snowboarders riding down the slopes. You can choose a short 20-minute ride or a long tour to enjoy the expansive snow-covered alpine beauty.

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Stroll Around The Cern

Cern is known to be the largest particle physics laboratory in the World and one of the best places to visit in Switzerland in March. It houses two permanent exhibitions, guided tours and a cycle route. You can visit the Universe of Particles exhibition to understand the problems CERN’s physicists are trying to solve.

Head to the Microcosm exhibition to discover the huge apparatus physicists use and meet engineers and physicists who work at CERN. Ride around the Big Bang cycle path to understand how CERN’s giant machines work and end your tour with the Globe of Science and Innovation to experience cutting-edge technology and other daily-life applications.

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Arosa

Arosa is an upscale traditional holiday resort located in a quaint corner of the romantic Schanfigg Valley at a height of 1800 metres above sea level. Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks and offering extended hiking tours Arosa Lenzerheideis an all-season destination that tourists flock to.

There’s a great deal of snow sports to enjoy here, especially from December to March and since it is located at the bottom of a valley there is plenty of sunshine so the weather seems perfect. What tourists love here is the zero-car policy, owing to which the air is pure and the scenery is pristine.

Book yourself in with the Arosa Card to enjoy an overnight stay at one of the most lavish places to visit in Switzerland in March coupled with facilities like aerial tramways, access to the rope park, history museum and more.
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The Abbey Of St. Gall

The Abbey of St. Gall with its beautiful baroque cathedral is a unique tourist spot steeped in history . The Abbey Library is home to over 170,000 books. The Baroque Hall is home to 50,000 of these, where the 2,700 year old Egyptian Mummy also resides.

In the heart of the library lie over 2000 manuscripts that are displayed at Switzerland’s annual exhibitions. It is believed that the spirit of the Benedictine monks still lingers around the abbey library and can be felt as you walk through its narrow aisles. This Unesco World Heritage site is fondly called the Seelenapotheke, which translates to healing place of the soul.
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The Castles Of Bellinzona

The castles of Bellinzona are on the prestigious UNESCO cultural world heritage list and are also a unique feature in the Alpine region. The mighty walls, towers, battlements, and gates of these impressive fortresses are a sight worth witnessing.

Bellinzona was once a very important line of defense for the ancient Romans; however, today only remnants of the fortress walls remain. Castello Montebello and Corbaro Sasso, with the highest elevation, are among the best-preserved medieval castles in Switzerland, while Castelgrande is the oldest of these 13th-century castles and is home to the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Art.

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Discover The Snow Mountains - Swiss National Park

The gorgeous Swiss National Park is home to some magnificent and rare wildlife, but what stands out are the rocky mountains here wrapped up under a thick carpet of snow. Walking through the park, which is recognised as a World UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is one of the best things to do in switzerland in March.

In the month of March, being the onset of spring, greenery begins to bloom all around the park, the snow on the mountains hasn’t melted away yet, making for a great ski destination and the verdant mountains look pristine. The wildlife simply adds to the beauty of the venue.

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Aaditya Sethi Mount Titlis Tour From Lucerne

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The Mount Titlis Day Tour with Cable Car was a delightful experience for me. I was traveling with my spouse. The views were gorgeous and something that I can never forget about, it was dramatically gorgeous. If you are visiting Switzerland then Mount Titlis cable car ride is a great way to spend some time in the arms of nature and enjoy a great time. I was also able to capture some really good photos of the cute little snow penguins.

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Kalyani Sinha Mount Titlis Tour From Lucerne

Excellent

The fully rotating cable car experience topped with interacting with the snow penguins makes for a really fun time to enjoy. I recommend everyone should once visit the Mount Titlis and do the Cable Car ride. And I must say that the view from the cable car was amazing.

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Brajesh Jain Night Sledding Interlaken

Excellent

It was great to spend such a great evening enjoying a ton of fun activities. I had a lot fun sledding and I must say that the fondue dinner was delicious. Fun and food, a great way to spend a night indeed.

10 December 2019

Anilaabh Bharadwaj Night Sledding Interlaken

Excellent

The dinner was on point, the activities were really fun and I along with my kids had a lot of fun exploring the night night sledding experience. If you are in interlaken you have to take one night out and enjoy this thrilling adventure with your family or your friends. The drinks served were also delicious.

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Amish Chopra Night Sledding Interlaken

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The best fun I had at night in Switzerland was with sulwald Sledding experience at Interlaken. The activities are really organized and the guide gives thorough instruction about the details of the night. I must say that these instructions can get really boring but the guide found a way to make it really fun. I and my partner I was able to get into the action really fast with Sledging which followed dinner. All in all, I must thank Thrillophilia for making our night adventurous.

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Chamonix Mont Blanc Day Tour was an amazing experience. We could visit a number of tourist attractions and sight the mesmerizing views of the white mountains. A delightful and fun filled tour indeed. Thanks to the team Thrillophilia and our guide for making it happen.

13 November 2019

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Excellent

The place is perfect for half a day trip. It takes around 5 hours to completely enjoy every part of the museum and it is the place worth visiting. Everything about the museum is great, I mean the first thought in my head when I heard the museum was boring but the Swiss Museum Of Transport is completely opposite. There are a ton of fun activities to do and cars to admire.

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