7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Switzerland

1. Day 1: Zurich
   No time or distance since it's the starting point of the trip

   Explore the stunning views of Zurich from the Lindenhof Hill, take the children to the Zurich Zoo, and relax at the Lakeside Promenade.

2. Day 2: Lucerne
   1 hour (35.7 miles) from Zurich

   Visit the stunning Chapel Bridge, see the Lion Monument, relax at the Lake Lucerne, and enjoy a boat ride in the afternoon.

3. Day 3: Interlaken
   2 hours (62.6 miles) from Lucerne

   Visit the Jungfraujoch, explore the Trummelbach Falls, take a panoramic train ride to Brienz, and relax at the Lake Thun.

4. Day 4: Montreux
   2 hours and 30 minutes (100 miles) from Interlaken

   Visit Chateau de Chillon, stroll along the Flowered Quays, and enjoy the panoramic views of Lake Geneva from Rochers de Naye.

5. Day 5: Zermatt
   1 hour and 30 minutes (69.2 miles) from Montreux

   Take a scenic train ride to a car-free Zermatt, enjoy the views of the Matterhorn, and visit the Alpine Museum.

6. Day 6: Grindelwald
   2 hours (80.9 miles) from Zermatt

   Take the cogwheel train to the top of the Jungfraujoch, Taste Swiss cheese and chocolate in the valley near Grindelwald, and explore the Gletscherschlucht gorge.

7. Day 7: Geneva
   3 hours (116 miles) from Grindelwald

   Take a stroll through the Old Town, maybe have a hot-air-balloon ride, visit the landmark Jet d'Eau, and end the day with some relaxing time at the beautiful Bains des Paquis.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Chapel Bridge in Lucerne (1 hour, free)
• Boat ride or train ride in Lucerne (2 hours, CHF 30 per adult, CHF 15 per child)
• Chateau de Chillon in Montreux(2 hours, CHF 13 per adult, free for children)
• Scenic train ride in Zermatt (3 hours, CHF 188 per adult, CHF 94 per child)
• Junfraujoch excursion in Grindelwald (5 hours, CHF 220 per adult, free for children under 6, half price for children age 6-16)
• Total Estimated Costs: CHF 579 per adult, CHF 274 per child

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider a day trip to Bern or St. Moritz, or an overnight stay in scenic Appenzell. For a shorter trip, you can skip Montreux and Geneva and spend more time in Zurich or Lucerne.