The first month brings with it a slight coolness and a feeling of parting. There are noticeably fewer children, teenagers and their older fellow students on the Swiss streets and resorts. Parents with children also rushed to their homes and schools.
Although the rest in Switzerland in September brings its positive emotions and impressions. The unhurried rhythm of the city and the measured course of rural life, rich fairs and large-scale cultural projects - everything has a place and time in this hospitable country.
September weather
The first signs of approaching cold weather appear, it is especially felt in the mountains, where everywhere they prepare for winter sports and mass arrivals of lovers of high-speed skiing. If in the Swiss valleys the heat remains and the temperatures are kept within August and slightly lower, +18 ºC, then in the famous ski resort of St. Moritz you can often see +12 ºC.
Off-season in Switzerland
This is a period of calm, warm-loving tourists have already returned to their homes and countries, and skiers are busy preparing their equipment and waiting for a sufficient snow cover. Therefore, there is an opportunity to save on the cost of the tour (it is much lower) and see Switzerland in its pristine beauty.
Outdoor meditations, unhurried walks in the picturesque Swiss Alps, acquaintance with monuments - this is the program of stay for lovers of quiet rest. Hiking in the mountains, excursions to the most significant cities and monuments await active, active tourists.
At the forefront of the holidays
The first month of autumn is exceptionally rich in cultural events of various scales and levels. Each of the Swiss cities, including, of course, the capital is ready to entertain and amuse the most fastidious tourist.
The festival continues in Zurich, the main participants of which are fans of avant-garde art. They come here from all over the world to surprise colleagues and visitors of various exhibitions, presentations and performances.
Lausanne invites athletes and fans in October; rowing competitions are held here at the international level. Long-distance runners can join the Lausanne Marathon.
And Grindelwald, the most beautiful alpine resort, operating all year round, invites you to a celebration of young wine. At the festival, which is held here annually in October, you can see how a magic drink is prepared and, of course, take part in tastings.
