Switzerland is one of the most spectacular countries in Europe and millions of people visit every year for tourism or to work and study here. It is easy to see why Switzerland is so popular, this is one of the safest countries in the world with one of the highest qualities of living.
Switzerland Trips & Tours
European Escapade
• 23 days. 11 countries
• Price from £2,620
European Trail
• 23 days, 12 countries
• Price from £2,430
Travel to Switzerland
There are lots of gap year courses, jobs, internships and volunteer programs available to join all year round.
If you would love to explore Switzerland you could travel independently or book a group tour. Places you shouldn’t miss include Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lucerne, Bern, Interlaken and Lausanne.
If you want to travel, work, intern, volunteer, study or book an adventure, we can help you book a gap year to Switzerland.
Gap Year Jobs in Switzerland
There are so many reasons to work in Switzerland and jobs are available throughout the country. Most positions come with very high salaries – another benefit of living here.
If you are looking for gap year jobs then most people find short term seasonal and temporary positions in summer and winter. Working at a winter ski resort can be an amazing experience as Switzerland has some of the most highly rated resorts in the world including Zermatt, Verbier, Davos and Saint Moritz. Some companies offer ski and snowboard instructor courses with paid jobs on completion.
Other options include working as an au pair, teaching English, interning to gain work experience at a local or multinational company or volunteering to help local charities and good causes.
Study in Switzerland
If you would like to learn a new language you can find language schools offering beginners classes in French, German, Italian and English in places like Basel, Geneva and Zürich. There are short and long duration courses which can be great value for money as a lot include accommodation in the price. Some companies offer summer language camps.
Switzerland has some of the best universities in the world and if you are keen to study abroad you really should consider this country. There are so many different courses available in English at top rated universities. One of the benefits of studying here is the amount of spectacular places you can visit in your spare time.
