Camping holidays in Switzerland

Camping in Switzerland is a wonderful way to explore this outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. This is a land of breathtaking natural beauty - discover gleaming lakes, ice cold glaciers, thundering waterfalls and historic spa towns. The mountains beg exploration, with cable cars and mountain railways providing unforgettable journeys to the summits.

Active holidaymakers will enjoy the fabulous climbing, walking, skiing or biking on offer in the mountains, while those looking for a more relaxing break can spend time exploring the picturesque cities and villages or simply relaxing in the countryside. Whatever you prefer, our campsite in Switzerland makes an excellent base. With a choice of luxury mobile homes and tents, superb facilities on site and access to many local attractions, camping in Switzerland is a superb way to experience the country.

Jungfrau Railway – this railway winds upwards through beautiful scenery to a glacier, stunning views and, at 11,000 feet, the highest station in Europe. An enjoyable family day out while on a camping or mobile home holiday in Switzerland.

Zermatt – a pretty village, offering a stupendous view of the Matterhorn. This is a year-round ski resort, with many summer trails, as well as outstanding glacier and mountain walks.

Bern – the capital of Switzerland, an extremely pretty and lively city. Visit the famous bear pits, a feature of the town since the 15th century.

Saas-Fee – a charming village and popular ski resort, known as the ‘Pearl of the Alps’. This is a superb starting point for many pleasant alpine walks, and famous for its year round skiing. Our campsite in Switzerland, Camping Manor Farm, is around a two hour drive away from Saas-Fee.

The Schilthorn – famous for its James Bond restaurant, the Schilthorn can be reached by an impressive set of cable car trips. It is also worth visiting the spectacular Trummelbach Falls, accessible by an underground funicular railway.

Mürren and Wengen – two small villages perched high on opposite sides of the Lauterbrunnen valley, offering spectacular views. No cars are allowed in the villages, which can only be reached by rail or cable car.

Enjoy an unforgettable family camping holiday with Canvas Holidays this summer – book a stay at a campsite in Switzerland today.

Recommended Routes to Switzerland

Short Sea Crossing
Our Swiss sites are about 570 miles from Calais (12hrs) using motorways. Innsbruck is 712 miles. Travelling via Zeebrugge cuts the journey by around 50 miles and gives easier access to toll free German motorways. We recommend an overnight stop at Saarburg or Steinach or at a hotel. It is a 170 mile drive from Steinach to Interlaken.

By Air
Basel is 94 miles from Interlaken and 121 miles from Susten

From Ireland
We recommend you take a Landbridge crossing to the UK, then take a crossing as detailed above.

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