The Swiss enjoy seaside holidays, particularly in summer and autumn. In the image, Crete, Greece.Image: Shutterstock
You haven’t yet chosen your destination for this year? Here are the ones that the Swiss will prefer in 2025, according to travel agencies. Maybe it will inspire you or scare you away.
Where will the Swiss travel in 2025? The classics, such as Spain, Italy, Greece and Southeast Asia, will always enjoy great popularity. But more exotic destinations, particularly in Africa and the Far North of Europe, are increasingly popular.
We asked the country’s major travel agencies for the hottest destinations. Here are the winners per season from Hotelplan Suisse, Interhome, Globetrotter and Kuoni/Helvetic Tours.
Spring
In spring, sunny regions take the lion’s share. Among nearby destinations, Italy, Spain and Greece are favorites, while outside Europe, Egypt, Thailand and the Maldives are particularly in demand. Added to this is North America.
Japan does especially well in spring and autumn.Image: keystone
Holiday houses and apartments are always full in Italy, explains the Interhome reservation platform. Hotelplan Suisse, for its part, mentions cruises. They allow you to discover different places both comfortably and on the water.
Close to us
- Spain (Andalusia)
- Switzerland (Valais, Graubünden, Bernese Oberland)
- Italy (Tuscany, Liguria, lake regions in the north)
- Germany (Europa-Park)
- Greece
- Morocco
Further
- Egypt
- UNITED STATES
- Maldives
- Thailand
- Japan
- Mexico
Summer
In summer, many bet on safe bets like Greece, Spain and Cyprus. We also note strong demand for toursages on other continents, to the United States, Canada and Egypt among others. In Switzerland, Valais, Ticino and Graubünden are not left out.
The United States, victims of their success this year.Image: keystone
The summer period is the most suitable for going very far, for example to Namibia. According to Globetrotter, an agency specializing in modular and individual stays, this country in southwest Africa is among the best destinations.
-In addition to the classic seaside resort, the north is attracting more and more people, like Finland, Norway and Great Britain.
Close to us
Further
- UNITED STATES
- Canada
- Egypt
- Australia
- Namibia
- Sri Lanka
Autumn
In autumn, Greece, Spain and Morocco are especially popular. Egypt and the United States nevertheless remain very popular at this time of year. Finally, East Africa, particularly Tanzania and Kenya, as well as Japan are also experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
The Swiss are increasingly opting for the African continent. This is the Cape Coast, South Africa.Image: keystone
Close to us
- Greece (Crete)
- Morocco
- Spain (Canary Islands)
- Chypre
- Switzerland (Valais, Grisons, Ticino)
- Italy (Sardinia, Tuscany, Liguria)
- Portugal (Azores)
Further
- Japan
- Egypt
- UNITED STATES
- Indonesia (Bali)
- Tanzania
- Kenya
Winter
In winter, Spain retains its significant power of attraction, partly thanks to the Canary Islands. But Germany and Switzerland are also at the top of the list.
The Northern Lights have made Lapland famous.Image: keystone
As Kuoni/Helvetic Travel explains, the far-flung regions of Thailand, Vietnam and the Maldives are particularly hot in winter. This is also the case for Australia, Central America and South America. And despite its harsh climate, Lapland, a polar but fascinating region of Finland, is also attracting more and more visitors.
Close to us
- Spain
- Germany
- Switzerland (Valais, Graubünden, Bernese Oberland)
- Finland (Lapland)
- Austria (Tyrol, Voralberg)
Further
- Maldives
- Costa Rica
- Australia and New Zealand
- Thailand (Phuket)
- Vietnam
- Colombia
- Argentina (Patagonia)
- Costa Rica
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(Translated and adapted by Valentine Zenker)
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