7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Switzerland

1. Day 1: Zurich
   0 minutes (0 miles) from starting location

   Visit the Zurich Zoo and explore the city's Old Town, including the Grossmunster Cathedral.

2. Day 2: Lucerne
   1 hour 15 minutes (35 miles) from Zurich

   Take a boat ride on Lake Lucerne and explore the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument.

3. Day 3: Interlaken
   1 hour 30 minutes (50 miles) from Lucerne

   Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, paragliding, or taking the Jungfrau Railway to the Top of Europe attraction.

4. Day 4: Grindelwald
   25 minutes (10 miles) from Interlaken

   Experience the beauty of the Swiss Alps with the First Cliff Walk by Tissot and Grindelwald Glacier Canyon.

5. Day 5: Geneva
   2 hours 30 minutes (130 miles) from Grindelwald

   Visit the Jet d'Eau fountain, St. Pierre Cathedral, and take a stroll through the Old Town.

6. Day 6: Lausanne
   1 hour (45 miles) from Geneva

   Take a tour of the Olympic Museum and explore the history of the Olympic Games. Visit the nearby Lavaux Vineyards for a scenic tour and wine tasting.

7. Day 7: Basel
   2 hours (85 miles) from Lausanne

   Visit the Basel Minster, Fondation Beyeler museum, and take a stroll through Münsterplatz before departing Switzerland.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Zurich Zoo (3-4 hours, 13 CHF)
• Grossmunster Cathedral (1-2 hours, free)
• Lake Lucerne boat ride (1-2 hours, 25 CHF)
• Chapel Bridge (1-2 hours, free)
• Lion Monument (30 minutes - 1 hour, free)
• Jungfrau Railway - Top of Europe attraction (4-5 hours, 200 CHF)
• First Cliff Walk by Tissot (2-3 hours, 10 CHF)
• Grindelwald Glacier Canyon (1-2 hours, 7 CHF)
• Jet d'Eau fountain (30 minutes - 1 hour, free)
• St. Pierre Cathedral (1-2 hours, free)
• Olympic Museum (2-3 hours, 18 CHF)
• Lavaux Vineyards (2-3 hours, 15-25 CHF for wine tasting)
• Basel Minster (1-2 hours, free)
• Fondation Beyeler museum (2-3 hours, 23 CHF)
• Münsterplatz (30 minutes - 1 hour, free)

Total Estimated Costs: 339-405 CHF per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the scenic villages of Appenzell, Saanen, or Zermatt. If you have less time, consider cutting out a day in Geneva or Lausanne.