When do the leaves change in Switzerland?
Switzerland's beech forests turn gold across the Jura and Emmental hills while larches above the treeline glow amber through October, with the Engadine valley's larch stands near St. Moritz a signature late-season display.
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Things to do in fall in Switzerland
2 iconic stops — scenic drives, farms, haunts, and the views locals plan their October around.
Lauterbrunnen Valley
ViewpointDozens of waterfalls drop from sheer limestone walls into this glacial valley beneath the Jungfrau. Larches on the upper slopes turn gold through October while the valley floor's orchards and meadows go amber below.
Don’t miss: Staubbach Falls · Trümmelbach Falls · Cliffside villages
Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
TrailVines terraced above Lake Geneva since the 11th century turn deep red through October, seen best from the walking path linking villages like Rivaz, St-Saphorin, and Chexbres. It's a UNESCO landscape best walked, not driven.
Don’t miss: Lavaux vineyard path · Lake Geneva views · Village of Rivaz
Understand the season in Switzerland
Short explainers on why and when the color arrives here.
