Rain in Switzerland? So What!
Don't Let a Little Rain Spoil Your Swiss Adventure
So many people message me asking: "What's the weather like in Switzerland right now? Is it raining? Is it cold?"
I usually laugh and say, "All of the above! Rain, cold, wind, fog, the whole combo." 🤪
The truth is, rain is pretty normal in Switzerland. Especially in spring or autumn, it can rain for days on end. The scenery turns gray, and the sun disappears. When they hear that, a lot of people lament, "Rainy weather must be boring! What is there to do?"
But here, the rain doesn't ruin the scenery; it just changes the mood. Instead of brilliant golden sunshine, you get mountains and forests veiled in thin mist, waterfalls cascading in a torrent of white, and the scents of damp grass, pine wood, and pristine rock. Sometimes, walking through a wet meadow, you'll see cows and sheep calmly grazing in the rain, and you feel like you're in a movie. People are the only ones who fear the rain; these cows and sheep still have to eat, rain or shine! =))) They're used to braving the elements. 😂
For me, rain in Switzerland is a beautiful thing, a subdued, quiet, and very "real" beauty. It's not loud or flashy, but the longer you look, the deeper it gets and the easier it is to connect with. And not everyone gets to experience it 🤓 encountering rain on your trip isn't so common!
Some days, I'm photographing clients in the mountains, and it drizzles the whole time. Raincoats, umbrellas, wet shoes, from light showers to heavy downpours, we get it all. But in return, we get some truly special moments: smoke rising gently from the chimneys of wooden houses through the mist, pine forests like ink-wash paintings, and clients shivering and laughing because they can't believe they're actually experiencing this scene.
These are photos I took for clients on rainy days in Lauterbrunnen. Even though my hands were freezing and soaking wet, everyone said, "It's so worth it!" and as you can see, they're smiling like they've never smiled before! 😂
Because it's true: in Switzerland, even if the sky is falling, the scenery is still beautiful. 🙄🇨🇭
Hopefully, anyone planning a trip to Switzerland who's worried about rain will feel a little more reassured after reading this. 😊❤️
