We were in Lucerne, Interlaken, Chur (took the Bernina Express and it was sunny and hot at a glacier stop and in Tirano), Basel, and Zurich. We had lovely warm weather everywhere else. thermals, proper walking pants, a thin jersey and two high tech fleeces, one with a zip and one without and a light Goretex jacket which is waterproof and windproof. I don't want to offend anyone so please tell me what I should pack. Memories however are strong.. <<"reformatted my SD card by mistake and lost all my Swiss and Northern Italy photos. It was our first trip to Switzerland and we were scared away from Muerren by the travel books for fear of snow and bad weather. Make sure you take comfy footwear for daytime (try Hotter shoes, they provide total comfort and look great too). We are from Colorado , so we were prepared for weather with layers - down jacket, rain jacket, etc.
We will travel around the country for 10 to 12 days and then go on to Paris for a week. All rights reserved, This packing list will be a great start for your planning and packing for a Switzerland sightseeing tour. If you enjoyed our article on what to wear and pack for your trip, let us know. I save off of the SD or CF cards to the the computer, tablet, etc., plus to a USB thumb drive every night.
It happened in 2014, also, which was great for photography. Change ). Wearing clothes in thin layers is good. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from FoodWaterShoes is strictly prohibited. If you are going on a snowshoeing tour, you can find our Winter Hiking packing list here.
We will be visiting Zurich ,Grinddelwald , Lucern,,zermatt and other Mountain ranges like titlis, Pilatus Jungfrauch, matterhorn, etc. Wish that we could plan on it every year. 1 lightweight fleece sweater or fleece vest, 1 pair extra shoes for wearing at end of day and in town, Personal toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, sun screen, lip balm. We recommend that you choose your shoes carefully, with proven comfort and good traction being your prime consideration.
Now that I take that trouble, I have never lost any of the originals, wouldn't you know?
( Log Out / All you need to know about traveling by train, bus or car in Switzerland. ">>, Bummer. Switzerland is full of fun things to do in the spring time. Switzerland is a challenging place to pack for. At no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. SO. Jump to bottom. A small daypack is ideal for walking around villages, taking on excursions, or even on a walk from one village to another. Parts of Switzerland can get downright HOT in the summer time.