7-Day Itinerary for Switzerland in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Zurich
    10 minutes (4.1 miles) from Zurich Airport

    Explore Zurich's Old Town and visit Grossmünster Church and Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most expensive shopping streets.

  2. Day 2: Lucerne
    51 minutes (30.1 miles) from Zurich

    Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Lucerne and visit the Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden bridge in Europe.

  3. Day 3: Interlaken
    1 hour 19 minutes (53.1 miles) from Lucerne

    Experience the thrill of adventure sports in Interlaken, such as paragliding and skydiving, or take a leisurely hike to see the stunning views of the Swiss Alps.

  4. Day 4: Grindelwald
    24 minutes (12.5 miles) from Interlaken

    Visit the charming village of Grindelwald, take a cable car ride to the top of Männlichen for panoramic views of the Swiss Alps, and take a stroll along Gletscherschlucht, a glacier gorge with waterfalls and stunning rock formations.

  5. Day 5: Zermatt
    3 hours 17 minutes (115 miles) from Grindelwald

    Explore the car-free village of Zermatt, take a cogwheel train to the top of Gornergrat for breathtaking views of the Matterhorn, and take a stroll along Bahnhofstrasse for shopping and dining options.

  6. Day 6: Montreux
    2 hours 39 minutes (113 miles) from Zermatt

    Visit the famous Chillon Castle in Montreux, take a stroll along Montreux Riviera for beautiful views of Lake Geneva, and visit the Fondation Gianadda art museum.

  7. Day 7: Geneva
    1 hour 2 minutes (42.7 miles) from Montreux

    Discover the international city of Geneva, visit the United Nations Palace and the Red Cross Museum, take a stroll along Jet d'Eau, and enjoy some shopping and dining at Carouge.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Grossmünster Church (1 hour, free)
  • Bahnhofstrasse (2 hours, cost varies)
  • Scenic boat ride on Lake Lucerne (2 hours, $50)
  • Chapel Bridge (1 hour, free)
  • Adventure sports in Interlaken (4 hours, cost varies)
  • Cable car ride to Männlichen (2 hours, $80)
  • Gletscherschlucht (1 hour, $10)
  • Gornergrat (3 hours, $100)
  • Bahnhofstrasse in Zermatt (2 hours, cost varies)
  • Chillon Castle (2 hours, $15)
  • Montreux Riviera (1 hour, free)
  • Fondation Gianadda (2 hours, $20)
  • United Nations Palace (2 hours, free)
  • Red Cross Museum (2 hours, $15)
  • Jet d'Eau (1 hour, free)
  • Carouge (2 hours, cost varies)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $405
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