Sara Ali Khan's Swiss Alps Trip Has Mountains, Galciers & Architexture: 5 Things To Do In Switzerland

Sara Ali Khan is on a well-deserved vacation in Switzerland. What makes this trip even sweeter is that she is accompanied by her mother, former actor Amrita Singh. The actor shared a photo dump from her trip on Instagram, which is giving us all the envy.

From posing with glaciers and lakes to fluffy cows grazing in a field and even fortresses in the background, this girls’ trip was one for the books. While sharing these photos, Sara Ali Khan, who is known for her shayaris, wrote in the caption, “Peace & Pahad = Mommy & Mountain, Kabhi Lake Kabhi Glacier, Kabhi River kabhi Fountain, If you want true bliss Mommy must count in, Aur baaki vaadiyan sambhal lenge”.

So, if you are planning a Switzerland trip soon and are inspired by Sara Ali Khan’s wanderlust

and shayarsi, here are 5 Switzerland experiences you should add to your bucket list:

Walk Through the Vineyards of Lavaux
There is something special about Lavaux even before the wine comes into the picture. Its terraced vineyards rise above Lake Geneva, with small villages tucked between the vines and the Alps visible across the water. The best way to experience the region is on foot. Trails connect villages such as Saint-Saphorin and Chexbres, and there are plenty of opportunities to stop at local wine cellars along the way. This is the heart of French-speaking Switzerland’s wine country, and a glass of local Chasselas overlooking the lake makes for a pretty memorable introduction to the region.

Take the Journey Up to Jungfraujoch
Some experiences become synonymous with Switzerland for a reason, and Jungfraujoch is one of them. The journey begins in the Bernese Oberland, passing mountain villages and dramatic valleys before climbing towards Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe”. By the time you reach the top, you are surrounded by snow, glaciers and sweeping views of the Aletsch Glacier. It is easy to focus on the final view, but getting there is half the experience. Watching the landscape change as the train climbs higher into the mountains is what makes the journey stay with you.

Settle in for Lunch at a Grotto in Ticino
Ticino feels different the moment you arrive. Italian is spoken; palm trees grow along the lakes and places such as Lugano and Ascona have a relaxed, almost Mediterranean atmosphere. One of the nicest ways to experience the region is over a long lunch at a traditional grotto. These rustic restaurants are known for simple local food, from polenta and regional cheeses to local specialties, often served with locally produced Merlot.
There is no need to rush here. A shaded table, good food and an unhurried afternoon say as much about Ticino as any sightseeing stop.

Lose Track of Time in Bern’s Old Town
Bern is the kind of city that rewards wandering. Its UNESCO-listed Old Town is full of sandstone buildings, fountains, arcades and narrow streets, with the Zytglogge clock tower marking the centre of it all. But what makes the city enjoyable is that it does not feel like an open-air museum. People shop beneath the arcades, stop at cafés, browse local markets and spend sunny afternoons by the River Aare. History is everywhere, but so is everyday life. It is a gentler, more lived-in way to experience German-speaking Switzerland.

See Switzerland Change Along the Bernina Route
If there is one journey that shows just how varied Switzerland can be, it is the Bernina route. The train travels through Graubünden, Switzerland’s only trilingual canton, where German, Italian and Romansh are spoken, before heading south towards the Italian-speaking part of the country. Along the way, the scenery changes almost constantly. Glaciers and high mountain lakes give way to greener valleys and a warmer southern landscape. The architecture changes too, as does the language you hear around you.
That gradual shift is what makes the journey so memorable. You are not simply travelling from one destination to another; you are watching one version of Switzerland slowly turn into another.