6-Day Family Friendly Itinerary in Switzerland for August 2023

  1. Day 1: Basel
    30 minutes (9.6 miles) from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg

    Visit the Zoo Basel which is home to over 6000 animals from around the world. Take a stroll along the River Rhine and cross the Mittlere Brücke to visit the Old Town.

  2. Day 2: Interlaken
    2.5 hours (69.5 miles) from Basel

    Take a scenic train ride to Jungfraujoch, which is known as the Top of Europe. Experience stunning views of the Swiss Alps and see the famous Aletsch Glacier.

  3. Day 3: Lucerne
    1 hour and 50 minutes (68.5 miles) from Interlaken

    Take a stroll around Lake Lucerne and visit the famous Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. For an indoor activity, visit the Swiss Museum of Transport which has exhibits on all modes of transportation in Switzerland.

  4. Day 4: Zurich
    1 hour and 10 minutes (31.4 miles) from Lucerne

    Visit the Swiss National Museum which has exhibits on Swiss history and culture. Take a stroll along beautiful Lake Zurich and visit Grossmünster Church. Hop on the Polybahn funicular for a short ride up to the ETH Zurich with a fabulous view over the city.

  5. Day 5: Geneva
    2 hours and 45 minutes (155 miles) from Zurich

    Visit the iconic Jet d'Eau, a 140m-high fountain in Lake Geneva. Step outside the city to CERN to get curious about particle physics and get an incredible tour of one of the world’s most famous scientific facilities.

  6. Day 6: Lausanne
    1 hour and 35 minutes (38.5 miles) from Geneva

    Stroll around Ouchy harbor, enjoy a scenic view over Lake Geneva. Visit the famous Olympic Museum which displays the history of modern Olympic Games, amazing and inspiring artifacts including torches, medals, outfits and equipment from different sports events of the Olympic Games.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Zoo Basel (3 hours, CHF 27 per adult)
  • Jungfraujoch (1 full day, CHF 240 per adult)
  • Swiss Museum of Transport (3 hours, CHF 32 per adult)
  • Swiss National Museum (2 hours, CHF 10 per adult)
  • CERN (2 hours, free admission)
  • Olympic Museum (2 hours, CHF 18 per adult)

  • Total Estimated Costs: CHF 327 per adult

Useful Tips

Switzerland has an efficient transportation system so it's better to travel by train or bus instead of driving. It's good to pack comfortable walking shoes as some cities have a lot of pedestrian-friendly zones. If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to the picturesque mountain village of Zermatt and see the iconic Matterhorn.
If you have less time, consider skipping CERN in Geneva and instead visit Château de Chillon or Montreux to enjoy Swiss Riviera's lakefront promenade.

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