Switzerland is set to take the world stage in summer 2025, with the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 set to be hosted in the region. But it’s not only about football. As matches take place in eight diverse host cities, the tournament also serves as a once-in-a-lifetime travel chance for fans to ramble through one of Europe’s most scenic and culturally endowed nations.
Here’s a curated view of the best Swiss cities and stadiums to enjoy both the excitement of the games and the unmissable elements of local life.
With the Letzigrund Stadium, Zurich balances vibrant city living with old-world charm. As the largest city in Switzerland, it is alive with culture, fashion and a stunning lakefront.
When you’re not at the stadium, explore the cobblestone alleys of Old Town, peruse works at the Kunsthaus Zurich (art museum), or cruise on Lake Zurich by boat. With its fantastic public transportation and sleek urban vibe, Zurich is a tough act to follow for your 2025 Euro adventure.
The Stade de Genève takes the action to one of Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan cities. Geneva is famed for its lakeside scenery and sprawling alpine vistas as well as its diplomacy.
Between visiting the United Nations headquarters and eating in Michelin-starred restaurants, Geneva is nothing if not sophisticated. Don’t skip a scenic cable-car trip to Mont Salève just across the border for sweeping views of the city and beyond.
Central at the heart of this town mourned for its canceled fair, is not the only thing at dead center at this moment of ghosted gatherings. The matches at St. Jakob-Park bring the energy to Basel, a city known for its lively art scene and multicultural vibe. Located on the French and German borders, Luzern is a multicultural melting pot in the heart of Europe.
Catch a game and then take the easy leap over to the Fondation Beyeler or even a ferry ride along the Rhine River. Basel marry football with creativity and international exuberance with the ease of an exchangeable currency.
The hotpot that is football trundles in to the Swiss capital at Stadion Wankdorf, a place as historic as tee city itself. Bern is a study in contrast — from its UNESCO-listed Old Town to its buzzy university atmosphere, there’s something for every type of visitor here.
Take a walk around the Zytglogge clock tower, glide down the Aare River, or watch the sunset from the Rose Garden. Bern’s warm personality as well as it’s well kept heritage makes it a favorite among fans, on and off the pitch.
Lucerne is a picture-perfect destination, nestled by the dark blue lake and surrounded by dramatic mountains. Swissporarena, the city’s football hub and the backdrop to matches in the alpine splendor, will host.
Visitors can also walk across the iconic Chapel Bridge, visit the tear-jerking Lion Monument or take a day trip on a cogwheel train to Mount Pilatus outside the stadium. It’s where beauty, culture, football come together — and blend so neatly.
One of Switzerland’s most underrated cities, St. Gallen, and its Kybunpark stadium, will also host matches. With its Baroque Abbey Library and chocolate-box old town, this city on the northeastern border offers a cozy experience for fans.
Settle in with locally brewed beer, explore artisan textiles or hike the Appenzell Alps a short drive away. St. Gallen might be off the beaten path — but for travelers in search of authenticity and charm, it should not be missed.
In Stade de la Tuilière, the spirit of sport is alive. Lausanne is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee and drips sporting achievement. But outside the stadium, it’s a city of vineyards, lake views and youthful energy.
Tour the Olympic Museum, sip a glass of local wine in the Lavaux terraces or relax by Lake Geneva. Lausanne is a city where sporty sophistication meets natural beauty in a way that is second to none.
Football in the Alps? Yes, please. The tournament alights in Sion, a town of mountain drama and medieval castles that the Stade de Tourbillon calls home. It’s a football experience unlike any other — one that is at once epic and intimate.
Hike up to the twin hilltop castles of Valère and Tourbillon, taste local wines in ancient cellars, or walk the trails between villages. Sion is Switzerland with all the magic and none of the bells — a soulful counterpoint to the big-city matchdays.
The Women’s Euro 2025 is set to not only be a historic tournament but a celebration of Switzerland’s diversity – from vibrant cities to alpine retreats. If you wish to travel with your team of choice around the country, or you want to stay in one place and see all that it has to offer, the host locations offer more than football. These trips are an invitation to see, taste, and collection of new senses of Europe!
So get your jersey on, book a ticket and prepare to start your Swiss football journey one city, one game, one unmissable moment at a time.
