Skylink Travel Pvt. Ltd. offers tour packages to Switzerland in Europe. Famous for the spectacular Swiss Alps, the beautiful Swiss landscape and for Swiss chocolates, Swiss cheese, Swiss watches and some of the world's best ski resorts, Switzerland is the prefect holiday destination.

Weather

Tourists in Switzerland will find tours of Switzerland are a pleasant experience. The climate in Switzerland is moderate through the year though winters will seem severe to tourists from warmer climes. The weather is not excessively hot, cold or humid. The temperature ranges from 18 to 28 °C (65° - 82° F) during the day in the summer months of July to August. The Autumn and Spring day temperature is between 8 to 15 °C (46° - 59° F) and the winter is colder with temperatures from -2 to 7 °C (28° - 45° F) during January and February. If you're on a walking tour of Switzerland, remember to wear comfortable shoes and weatherproof clothing. Carrying sunglasses to protect your eyes against the glare, from light reflecting off the snow and a raincoat are also advisable.

Best Time to travel

Switzerland is great to visit at any time of year. Tours of Switzerland are organized year round. Choose a time that suits your interests. If you would like to enjoy a walking tour, summer is a better time. For skiing tours you must go in winter. Enjoy tours of Switzerland with Switzerland Flexi Tours throughout the year.

Swiss Cuisine

Switzerland is known for Swiss chocolates, Swiss Cheese and many local specialties, including Fondue, a dish made of melted cheese. Baking is a traditional Swiss occupation and Swiss Bread including rolls, pastry and strudel are popular food items. Apple cider, wines, and various meat dishes including sausages and pies are made in Switzerland, which is known for its delicious cuisine.

Currency of Switzerland

The Swiss Franc is the currency of Switzerland. The Swiss Franc is available in banknotes, which bear the value of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, or 1000 Francs. The exchange rate for the Swiss Franc is 1 US Dollar = 1.35350 Swiss Franc.

Languages of Switzerland

The people of Switzerland speak many languages. They are influenced by the languages of France, Germany, Italy and Austria.

Culture of Switzerland

Switzerland has its own unique cultural traditions, which are a mixture of the cultures of Germany, Italy and France. The combination of cultural, linguistic, culinary, musical and literary influences from these three nations has led to the creation of a Swiss culture that is a synthesis of elements.

Swiss Chocolates

Everyone has heard of delicious Swiss chocolates. These tasty morsels that melt in the mouth are made with milk and cream from Swiss cows that feed on the green meadows of the Swiss countryside. Every tourist in Switzerland is sure to return with boxes of Swiss chocolates for their friends and loved ones back home. Milk chocolate is a Swiss invention that has won the hearts of food lovers worldwide, including the Swiss people who have among the world's highest rates of chocolate consumption.

Winters in Switzerland

Winter in Switzerland is a joyous time of fun, feasting, local festivals, Christmas, snow and skiing. There's a lot you can do in winter in Switzerland from shopping at Christmas markets, to international competitive winter sports events, to participating in the various cultural festivals, Ice sculpture competitions, and musical events, held across the country.