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Switzerland Shoestring Budget Itinerary for August 2023

  1. Day 1: Geneva
    15 minutes (3 miles) from Geneva Airport

    In the morning, visit the Jet d'Eau fountain and explore the Old Town. In the afternoon, walk through the flower clock park and visit the UN headquarters. In the evening, enjoy Swiss cheese fondue at a local restaurant.

  2. Day 2: Interlaken
    2 hours (92 miles) from Geneva

    In the morning, take a scenic train ride to Interlaken and explore the town. In the afternoon, take a cable car to the top of Harder Kulm for panoramic views. In the evening, relax by the river or attend a local festival.

  3. Day 3: Grindelwald
    20 minutes (10 miles) from Interlaken

    In the morning, take a train to Grindelwald and hike to the top of First mountain for breathtaking views. In the afternoon, visit the Glacier Gorge. In the evening, sample Swiss chocolate at a local shop.

  4. Day 4: Lucerne
    2 hours (55 miles) from Grindelwald

    In the morning, take a train to Lucerne and walk across the Chapel Bridge. In the afternoon, visit the Lion Monument and take a boat tour of Lake Lucerne. In the evening, attend a classical music concert.

  5. Day 5: Zurich
    50 minutes (32 miles) from Lucerne

    In the morning, visit the Fraumünster Church to see the Chagall windows. In the afternoon, walk along Bahnhofstrasse for shopping and visit the Kunsthaus Zurich. In the evening, enjoy a sunset at Lindenhof Hill.

  6. Day 6: St. Moritz
    3 hours (125 miles) from Zurich

    In the morning, take a scenic train ride to St. Moritz and explore the town. In the afternoon, hike to Muottas Muragl for panoramic views. In the evening, attend a local event or enjoy a spa treatment.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Aletsch Glacier, Rhine Falls, or the Swiss National Park. Take a side trip to Montreux or Zermatt. To maximize your fun, consider purchasing a Swiss Travel Pass for unlimited transportation and discounts. Make sure to try Swiss birchermüesli for breakfast and raclette for dinner. Finally, don't forget to bring comfortable shoes for all the walking and hiking.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Jet d'Eau fountain (1 hour, free)
  • UN headquarters (2 hours, free)
  • Harder Kulm cable car (2 hours, 32 CHF)
  • First mountain hike (4 hours, 20 CHF)
  • Glacier Gorge (1 hour, 8 CHF)
  • Lion Monument (1 hour, free)
  • Lake Lucerne boat tour (2 hours, 30 CHF)
  • Kunsthaus Zurich (2 hours, 26 CHF)
  • Muottas Muragl hike (3 hours, 36 CHF)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 122 CHF (excluding food and lodging)
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