Essential Information About Switzerland In March
Weather Conditions Of Switzerland In March
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.
Why Visit Switzerland in March
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!
Things to Do and Places to Visit in Switzerland in March
Activity Location: Swiss Museum of Transport, Lidostrasse 5, 6006, Lucerne
Activity Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (summer timings)
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (winter timings)
Activity Duration: 5-7 hours approximately
About the Swiss Museum of Transport:
The Swiss Museum of Transport is one of the oldest transport museums and is operational since 1959. It is also one of the greatest tourist magnets in Switzerland, the center of attraction at the museum is its extensive display of various modes of transportation, including roadways, railways, airways, and waterways with their networking and communication. With our, all day pass you get to enjoy the displays of the transportation museum along with access to the planetarium, you can also watch a seasonal or rotational movie in the theatre, and also get access to the Swiss Chocolate Adventure where you can enjoy the chocolate ride and even satisfy your sweet tooth in the chocolate tasting session.
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Starting Timing: 12:30 PM
Activity Duration: 5.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Frankenstrasse 2, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
About Mt Pilatus Day Trip from Lucerne with Cogwheel Railway Ticket:
Grab a chance to ride the gondola up to Fräkmüntegg and then to the aerial cableway called the Dragon Ride. The best part is, that its panoramic windows will surely take you to cloud 9. You’ll reach the summit of Mt Pilatus where you will enjoy the alpine scenery, hike up to one of the peaks, relax on the terrace, or enjoy the meal on your own in one of the restaurants on-site.
Meeting Location: 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
Tour Timings: 2:30 PM / 3:20 PM / 4:20 PM
Activity Duration: 1 Hour
About the Lake Geneva Sightseeing Cruise:
The sightseeing tour on Lake Geneva allows you to discover the beauty and charm of Geneva as well as Lac Léman. You will be able to see the stunning Mount-Blanc mountain and surrounding Swiss Alps. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see magnificent cityscapes and the United Nations Headquarters. So strap yourself in and prepare for the scenic drive.
Crowned as the third largest museum in Switzerland, it is sprawling across the heart of Zurich on around 17 acres of land. This entire piece of land not only houses the museum but also several historical buildings amidst lush greenery. These buildings include Remise, the Wesendonck Villa, the Schonberg Villa and the Rieter Park-Villa.
Converted into a museum in the year 1949, Rietberg houses an expansive artistic collection of Baron von der Heydt. Displaying around 30,000 artefacts out of them, the museum features four to six permanent exhibitions every year. All these collections are from notable artefacts of Chinese Ceramics, Indian paintings, African art, and Meiyintang collection of art.
Not situated far from the lake Zurich, the museum is considered a world treasure in the terms of its distinctive art. Along with that, the museum houses various exhibitions which attracts tourists from around the world.
The classic beige colors look very beautiful in contrast to all the greenery around it. After touring the museum thoroughly, one must stop in the garden to get some great pictures against the Rietberg Museum.
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Meeting Location: OUTDOOR - Interlaken Shop, Höheweg 95, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
Activity Starting Time: 10:45 AM
Activity Duration: 7 Hours (Approx.)
About Day Trip to Jungfraujoch Mountain from Interlaken:
Covered by lush greenery, picturesque landscapes, and pristine mountain views, Switzerland is one of the favourite locations for travellers & nature lovers. When you're in Europe, cherish the spectacular beauty of the snow-capped mountains in all of Switzerland. Along with witnessing notable peaks like Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau, you can also engage in various activities at the Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, Alpine sensation, and more. Book your package and mark your calendar for this exciting journey.
Resplendent with archaic architecture and boasting of Zürich's heritage, today the Old Town is known for some of the best attractions, shopping and dining destinations in the city. With the Limmat River flowing through the centre of the town, guild houses, churches and historic places line the quaint little streets.
Largely divided into four quadrants,Medieval houses, Renaissance buildings and narrow lanes make up the Old Town. The crowd and the happy vibes that make their way through the streets of the Old Town are definitely worth looking forward to on your visit.
Highlights: Bahnhofstrasse, Town Hall, Fraumunster Church Houses, Nightclubs, Bars
Location: Niederdorfstrasse 19, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Timings: 24 hours
Pick-up Details: Hotel pick-up within Interlaken
Paragliding In Interlaken Timings: 08:00 AM - 05:15 PM
Activity Duration: 1 hour - 30 minutes (approx.)
About Paragliding In Interlaken:
Are you ready to challenge yourself to be a part of great heights? Soar like an eagle to enjoy 10-20 minutes worth of amazing bird's eye view of Interlaken. Let your adrenaline rush and help yourself to create a memory that will be stored in your head till your last breath. Swiss mountain ranges Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau lined along the deep cyan lakes of Brienz and Thun are ready to mesmerize you with their breathtaking sites. Freefall gently over a paradise of stunning landscapes and make it a memorable experience.
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Zurich Zoo
The credit for the popularity of the zoo goes solely to the tropical variety of more than 380 species which multiplies to at least 2,200 animals and birds in total. Among these animals lives the oldest resident of the zoo Nigrita, the Galapagos giant turtle, who has been existing there for 73 years.
Upon visiting the zoo you must explore all of its sections including ‘Lewa Savannah’ which is the biggest courtyard housing rhinos, giraffes and zebras. ‘Masoala Rainforest’ is also a great spot of the zoo in which geckos, turtles, snakes, parrots and many other rainforest species live merrily.
You must not miss the ‘Australian Enclosure’ which lets you get sights of koalas, kangaroos, perenties and emus whereas ‘Kaeng Krachan Elephant Park’ houses eight Asian Elephants for you to witness.
The zoo also has an ‘Aquarium’ with 70 species of fish in it, a ‘Mongolian Steppe’ which is a home to Bactrian camels, domesticated yaks and cashmere goats along with a ‘Pantanal’ which has capybaras, squirrel monkeys, giant anteaters and other mammals and birds.
Upon your visit do not miss visiting all these enclosures including the ‘Zoolino’ to have a memorable and cherishable experience at the Zurich Zoo among the exotic wildlife from around the world.
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Meeting Location: Zurich Central Station (Sihlquai Car Park), 8 1, 8005 Freienbach, Switzerland Tour Timing: 09:00 AM
Activity Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes
About Rhine Falls and Laufen Castle:
Take this incredible Zurich City Tour With Rhine Falls, Europe's greatest waterfall, and be awestruck by its magnificent cascades. Then start your Zurich City Trip, where you'll see many of the city's most famous landmarks and learn about its history and culture. So lace up your shoes and get ready for this exciting journey!
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St. Moritz
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.
Top Experiences To Do in St. Moritz
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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
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!
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Go Dog Sledding
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
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
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
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
Bellinzona was once a very important line of defence 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 are home to The Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Art.
Discover The Snow Mountains - Swiss National Park
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.
