Why Switzerland 2025 is the Ultimate Place to Visit This Summer

Switzerland 2025 is the place to be! As the evenings are drawing out and it’s getting easier to get up in a morning, I can feel the seasonal depression fade away. Now I’m really looking forward to the summer and it will soon be with us. I was just checking out some of the biggest events of the summer and realised that Switzerland will be the place to be. Switzerland will be playing host to Eurovision and the UEFA European Women’s Championship, I can’t wait! Beyond these events, Switzerland offers breathtaking scenery, adventure, and culture.

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Eurovision 2025 – A Music Lover’s Dream

13th – 17th May 2025

St Jakobshalle, Basel

Europe’s biggest music festival will be held in Basel this year after Switzerland’s entrant Nemo won in Malmö last year with their entry – The Code. The Eurovision final is watched by an average of 163 million views around the world – me included, every single year. 52 countries enter each year from all over Europe plus Israel and Australia, and 26 perform in the Grand Final. The UK is part of the big 5, which automatically qualifies every year. If you haven’t got tickets but still want to visit to soak up the amazing, joyous atmosphere, you can head to Basel and the fan events will begin on May 10th 2025.

The UK’s entry has been announced by ScottMills as What the Hell Just happened by Pop / Country act, Remember Monday. If you haven’t heard it, check it out, I’m pretty sure it’ll be all over this summer, especially if you listen to Scott Mills or Rylan on Radio 2!

UEFA Women’s Euros – Football Fever in Switzerland 2025

2nd – 27th July 2025

Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zürich, St Gallen, Lucerne, Sion and Thun

The Lionesses will be heading out to defend their title in Switzerland 2025. Serena Weigman and her team will be kicking off their tournament in Zurich at the Stadion Letzigrund against France. I know we will be cheering on the Lionesses and hoping to see them repeat what they achieved in 2022!

Keep up to date with all that’s happening in Switzerland for the event on the UEFA Women’s Euros site, they have all the details of all the games, destinations and events happening in the fan zones. If you are thinking about heading out there, I would say get things booked sooner rather than later, some of these tickets and the accommodation will be getting booked up now, so you need to act fast.

What to Pack for Switzerland 2025

Portable Power Bank – Essential for long days at Eurovision or football matches.
Lightweight Rain Jacket – Switzerland’s summer weather can be unpredictable.
Travel Adapter – Switzerland uses Type J plugs.
Compact Binoculars – Great for both scenic views and stadium events.
Reusable Water Bottle – Many Swiss cities have free drinking water fountains.
Swiss Travel Guidebook – For discovering hidden gems
Union Jack flag – Essential to show your support for Remember Monday!
Lionesses Merchandise – Everything you need to cheer on the team

More Reasons to Visit Switzerland This Summer

If these 2 massive events aren’t enough, Switzerland has so much to offer. As a popular ski resort, people often overlook it as a stunning summer destination.

The Alps, alpine lakes, stunning scenic rail journeys and good food. There is so much to see and do. Make sure that you take the time to enjoy yourself in Switzerland 2025. Lots of good food – don’t miss raclette or fondue and of course chocolate. If you are feeling adventurous, give Switzerland’s favourite drink a try – Rivella. It’s a soft drink made with milk whey and comes in lots of flavours, including Rhubarb, mint and pineapple!

Switzerland 2025 – The Basics

Flight time: 2 hours
Time zone: GMT+1
Language: German, French, Italian, and Romansh
Currency: Swiss franc
How to get there: The quickest way is to fly, but the most scenic is by train via France
Who should travel here? Everyone, singles, couples, families… There’s something to suit everyone.

Are you planning to visit Switzerland this summer? Let me know in the comments!
If you’d like help planning your trip, get in touch with me at Becky R at All About Travel.

Still deciding where to travel in 2025? See why Greece is another top summer destination!

Becky x