5-Day Switzerland Family-Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Zurich
   2 hours (110 km) from Geneva

   Experience Swiss culture and history at Swiss National Museum. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the lush Botanic Garden.

2. Day 2: Interlaken
   2.5 hours (123 km) from Zurich

   Visit the picturesque Swiss mountain resort town and take the Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch - known as the Top of Europe.

3. Day 3: Grindelwald
   30 minutes (21 km) from Interlaken

   Spend the day at Grindelwald Ski Resort. Enjoy skiing or tobogganing with your family, or watch your kids learn to ski at the beginner slopes.

4. Day 4: Lucerne
   2 hours (102 km) from Grindelwald

   Visit the iconic Chapel Bridge and stay for the Lion Monument. Take a leisurely stroll at the Lake Lucerne promenade.

5. Day 5: Geneva
   3 hours (216 km) from Lucerne

   Visit the United Nations Headquarters. Spend the rest of the day exploring the Old Town and the Jet d'Eau fountain.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Swiss National Museum (2-3 hours, CHF 10-15)
• Botanic Garden (1-2 hours, free)
• Jungfraujoch (4-6 hours, CHF 200-250)
• Grindelwald Ski Resort (4-6 hours, CHF 40-60)
• Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument (1-2 hours, free)
• Lake Lucerne promenade (1-2 hours, free)
• United Nations Headquarters (2-3 hours, free)
• Old Town and Jet d'Eau fountain (1-2 hours, free)

Total Estimated Costs: CHF 290-385

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Bern, the Swiss capital or Matterhorn, the iconic Swiss peak. If there's less time, remove Grindelwald or replace Geneva with Lausanne