Switzerland Spring Season [repack] Today

Come for the snow-dusted peaks. Stay for the cowbells, the mud on your boots, and the taste of the very first strawberry of the year.

In late spring (May), a reverse migration occurs. Farmers bring their cows down from the high winter stables to the fresh, green pastures of the valley floors. Unlike the Alpabfahrt (the ascent in summer), this is a quieter, local affair, but you can still spot cows with floral headdresses and farmers in traditional dress walking along rural roads. switzerland spring season

In cantons like Thurgau (apple country) and Valais (apricot country), spring creates a surreal landscape of pink and white. The fruit tree blossom season usually peaks in mid-to-late April. Driving through the "Mostindien" (Cider India) region along Lake Constance offers views of millions of apple and cherry trees in full bloom. Come for the snow-dusted peaks

As the snow melts, the meadows turn into carpets of color. The most iconic sight is the , often called the "May snow" or "Stern von Bethlehem" (Star of Bethlehem). These blanket the hillsides in white, particularly in the Parc du Jorat near Geneva and the Seeland region. Farmers bring their cows down from the high

Switzerland’s spring weather is notoriously unpredictable, often described as "April weather" (changeable and moody).