10-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Switzerland

  1. Day 1: Swiss National Museum
    30 minutes (5.8 km) from Zurich Airport

    Learn about Swiss history and culture. Kids can dress up in medieval costumes and explore the interactive exhibits.

  2. Day 2: Rhine Falls
    45 minutes (45 km) from Zurich

    Marvel at the largest waterfall in Europe and take a boat tour to see it up close. Children will enjoy the playground and picnic area.

  3. Day 3: Mount Titlis
    2 hours (143 km) from Rhine Falls

    Ride on the world's first rotating cable car to the top of Mount Titlis. Children will enjoy glacier park, Titlis Cliff Walk, and an ice cave.

  4. Day 4: Lucerne Old Town
    40 minutes (36 km) from Mount Titlis

    Stroll through the cobblestone streets of the old town and take in the views of Lake Lucerne. Kids will enjoy visiting the Lion Monument.

  5. Day 5: Swiss Transport Museum
    1 hour 20 minutes (110 km) from Lucerne

    Explore the history of Swiss transport and technology. Kids can climb aboard trains, planes, and automobiles.

  6. Day 6: Grindelwald
    2 hours 10 minutes (142 km) from Swiss Transport Museum

    Enjoy the views of the Swiss Alps and take a cable car to the top of First mountain. Children will enjoy First Cliff Walk by Tissot.

  7. Day 7: Lake Brienz
    30 minutes (20 km) from Grindelwald

    Take a boat tour of the pristine Lake Brienz and visit the nearby Giessbach Falls. Children will enjoy swimming and playing on the lakeside beaches.

  8. Day 8: Oeschinen Lake
    1 hour 20 minutes (80 km) from Lake Brienz

    Take a cable car to the beautiful Oeschinen Lake and enjoy hiking and picnicking with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

  9. Day 9: Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory
    1 hour 40 minutes (113 km) from Oeschinen Lake

    Discover the secrets of Swiss chocolate-making and sample some of the delicious treats. Kids will enjoy the interactive exhibits and chocolate workshops.

  10. Day 10: Lausanne Olympic Museum
    1 hour 10 minutes (52 km) from Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory

    Learn about the history and legacy of Olympic games. Kids will enjoy participating in interactive exhibitions and sports simulators.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Swiss National Museum (2-3 hours, CHF 10-15)
  • Rhine Falls (2-3 hours, CHF 5-10)
  • Mount Titlis (4-6 hours, CHF 92-120)
  • Lucerne Old Town (2-3 hours, free)
  • Swiss Transport Museum (3-4 hours, CHF 30)
  • Grindelwald (4-6 hours, CHF 70-90)
  • Lake Brienz (2-3 hours, CHF 25-30)
  • Oeschinen Lake (3-5 hours, CHF 12-20)
  • Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory (2-3 hours, CHF 15-20)
  • Lausanne Olympic Museum (2-3 hours, CHF 18)
  • Total Estimated Costs: CHF 287-358 per person

Useful tips:

If you have more time, add a visit to Interlaken or Zermatt. If you have less time, skip the Swiss Transport Museum and/or Lausanne Olympic Museum. Don't forget to pack comfortable shoes and warm clothing, even in summer.

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