Switzerland In Spring =link=

Piazza Grande in Locarno becomes the perfect spot for your first outdoor polenta of the year. What to Expect: Month-by-Month March: The Bridge Month

Spring brings Spargel (white asparagus) season. Fine-dining restaurants across Bern and Zurich dedicate entire menus to this delicate vegetable. Also, look for Bärlauch (wild garlic). It carpets the forest floors of the northern Jura mountains. You can pick it yourself (carefully, as it looks like lily of the valley!) or try it in pesto, soup, or butter.

As the snow melts, the 72 waterfalls of the Lauterbrunnen Valley reach their peak volume and power. switzerland in spring

This is arguably the most beautiful month. The fruit trees in the valleys are in full blossom, and the "Alpaufzug" (alpine cattle ascent) begins in some lower regions, where cows are decorated with flowers and led to high pastures. Essential Travel Tips

While the higher Alps are still icy, the shores of Lake Geneva are in full bloom. The famous Montreux Riviera explodes with color, particularly the narcissus flowers in the nearby hills. Stroll the flower-lined lakeside promenade, and take the golden-pass train through vineyards that are just beginning to bud. Piazza Grande in Locarno becomes the perfect spot

As the last wisps of winter's chill dissipated, Switzerland began to awaken from its slumber, donning a cloak of vibrant colors and fresh life. The snow-capped Alps, once a pristine white, now wore a gentle dusting of green as the first shoots of spring pushed their way through the earth.

In May, the hills above Montreux look like they’ve been hit by a snowstorm, but it’s actually millions of white narcissus flowers. Also, look for Bärlauch (wild garlic)

High-altitude trails (above 2,000m) are often still snow-covered until late June. Stick to lake-side paths and valley floors for trekking.

Don’t expect to hike to the top of the Schynige Platte in April—the snow is still deep. However, this is the best time to see the "eternal ice." The valleys below Interlaken are green, while the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau loom above in brilliant white. Take the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch for a true "Top of Europe" winter-spring experience.