Switzerland and Germany Family-Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Zurich, Switzerland
   Starting Point: Zürich Airport
   Travel Time: 20 mins by car

   Explore the Swiss National Museum and take a walk around Lindenhofplatz. Visit the famous Grossmünster Church, then visit the Swiss chocolate factory at Sprüngli Chocolatier.

2. Day 2: Interlaken, Switzerland
   Starting Point: Zurich
   Travel Time: 2 hours by train or car

   Take a boat ride on Lake Brienz, then ride the Jungfrau Railway to the highest railway station in Europe. Take in the breathtaking views.

3. Day 3: Grindelwald, Switzerland
   Starting Point: Interlaken
   Travel Time: 30 minutes by train or car

   Swiss outdoor adventure at its finest. Take a gondola ride up to First Cliff Walk by Tissot, then take a zip-line ride through the mountains or visit the Swiss Ski Museum.

4. Day 4: Munich, Germany
   Starting Point: Grindelwald
   Travel Time: 4 hours by car or train

   Visit the Marienplatz Square to watch the famous Glockenspiel. Visit the Deutsches Museum of Science and Technology or take a stroll around the famous Viktualienmarkt.

5. Day 5: Neuschwanstein, Germany
   Starting Point: Munich
   Travel Time: 2 hours by car or train

   Explore the fairytale-like Neuschwanstein Castle, then take a hike up to Marienbrücke Bridge for the beautiful panoramic view. Afterward, take a relaxing walk around Füssen.

6. Day 6: Cologne, Germany
   Starting Point: Neuschwanstein
   Travel Time: 5 hours by car or train

   Visit the famous Cologne Cathedral and take a walk around the Rheinauhafen district. Take a relaxing boat ride on the Rhine River, or visit the Chocolate Museum.

7. Day 7: Berlin, Germany
   Starting Point: Cologne
   Travel Time: 4 hours by car or train

   Visit the Brandenburg Gate and other historic sites on a guided tour. Visit the Zoologischer Garten Berlin and the Museum Island Berlin. Catch a symphony at the Berliner Philharmoniker.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Swiss National Museum (2 hours, 20 CHF)
• Grossmünster Church (1 hour, free)
• Lake Brienz boat ride (2 hours, 50 CHF)
• Jungfrau Railway (4 hours, 120 CHF)
• First Cliff Walk by Tissot (2 hours, 40 CHF)
• Deutsches Museum (3 hours, 14 EUR)
• Neuschwanstein Castle (3 hours, 13 EUR)
• Cologne Cathedral (2 hours, free)
• Brandenburg Gate Tour (2 hours, 15 EUR)
• Berliner Philharmoniker (2 hours, 30 EUR)
Total Estimated Costs: 305 CHF + 100 EUR

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, add a day trip to Lucerne, Switzerland to explore the city and take a relaxing boat ride on Lake Lucerne. If you have less time, skip Grindelwald and take a direct train from Interlaken to Munich.