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7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Switzerland in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Zurich
    15 minutes (6.3 miles) from Zurich Airport

    Start your day off by exploring the historic Old Town and taking a stroll along the Limmat River. In the afternoon, visit the Zurich Zoo to see over 4,000 animals from around the world. End your evening with a dinner cruise on Lake Zurich.

  2. Day 2: Interlaken
    1 hour and 45 minutes (80 miles) from Zurich

    Take a scenic train ride to Interlaken, nestled between two lakes and surrounded by the Swiss Alps. In the morning, go paragliding or take a boat cruise on Lake Brienz. In the afternoon, visit the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe, the highest railway station in Europe and explore the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory. End your evening with a Swiss fondue dinner at a local restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Lucerne
    2 hours and 15 minutes (70 miles) from Interlaken

    Start your day off by taking a scenic boat ride on Lake Lucerne and enjoying the stunning views of the Swiss Alps. In the afternoon, visit the Swiss Museum of Transport and take a virtual reality flight over the Swiss Alps. End your evening with a stroll through the charming Old Town and enjoy a traditional Swiss dessert.

  4. Day 4: Montreux
    2 hours and 30 minutes (132 miles) from Lucerne

    In the morning, take a train to Montreux and visit the famous Chillon Castle, a medieval fortress on Lake Geneva. In the afternoon, visit the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and taste the local wines. End your evening with a relaxing walk along the lake and enjoy the stunning sunset.

  5. Day 5: Geneva
    1 hour and 15 minutes (49 miles) from Montreux

    Start your day off by visiting the iconic Jet d'Eau, a 140-meter-high water fountain on Lake Geneva. In the afternoon, visit the Palace of Nations, the United Nations headquarters in Europe and take a guided tour. End your evening with a delicious Swiss dinner at a local restaurant.

  6. Day 6: Zermatt
    3 hours and 30 minutes (119 miles) from Geneva

    Take a scenic train ride to Zermatt, a car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn. In the morning, go hiking or take a cable car to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the highest cable car station in Europe. In the afternoon, visit the Matterhorn Museum and learn about the history of Zermatt. End your evening with a traditional Swiss dinner at a local restaurant.

  7. Day 7: St. Moritz
    3 hours and 30 minutes (140 miles) from Zermatt

    Take a scenic train ride to St. Moritz, a luxury ski resort town in the Swiss Alps. In the morning, go hiking or take a cable car to Piz Nair for stunning views of the Engadin Valley. In the afternoon, visit the Segantini Museum and learn about the famous Italian painter. End your evening with a relaxing spa treatment at a local resort.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also take a day trip to the charming town of Gruyeres, known for its famous cheese and medieval castle. To maximize your fun, try some traditional Swiss sports like curling and hornussen. Don't forget to try Swiss chocolate and watch a Swiss wrestling match!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Zurich Zoo (4 hours, £25)
  • Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe (6 hours, £100)
  • Swiss Museum of Transport (3 hours, £20)
  • Chillon Castle (2 hours, £15)
  • Palace of Nations (2 hours, free)
  • Matterhorn Museum (2 hours, £10)
  • Segantini Museum (2 hours, £15)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £185 per person
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