Begin your trip in Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland. Visit the Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet for a sweet start to your journey. Take a stroll along Lake Zurich and enjoy a meal at one of the many family-friendly restaurants in the city.
Take a scenic train ride to Lucerne where you can visit the Swiss Museum of Transport, which has exhibits for all ages. Spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful Old Town and taking a boat tour on Lake Lucerne.
Head to Interlaken, the adventure capital of Switzerland. Take a thrilling cable car ride to the top of Harder Kulm for spectacular views of the Swiss Alps. Alternatively, visit Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, for stunning glacier views.
Take the scenic Glacier Express to Zermatt, a car-free village at the base of the Matterhorn. Enjoy views of the Alps while traveling across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. After arriving, explore the village, take a cable car up to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, and take a family photo with the iconic Matterhorn in the background.
Take a scenic train ride to St. Moritz, a glam ski resort town. Visit the Badrutt's Palace Hotel for a luxurious hot chocolate break. In the afternoon, go ice skating on the frozen Lake St. Moritz or take a dip in the thermal baths of Bergoase Spa.
Consider getting a Swiss Travel Pass which allows for unlimited travel on trains, buses, and boats throughout Switzerland. The pass costs CHF 232 per adult and CHF 52 per child for 4 days, or CHF 416 per adult and CHF 103 per child for 8 days. Additionally, some attractions offer discounts with the Swiss Travel Pass.
Estimated total travel time for the itinerary is about 17 hours.
If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich or the Titlis Rotair cable car in Engelberg. If you have less time, consider skipping a destination or shortening your stay in each location.
The main airport in the region is Zurich Airport (ZRH), located about 13 kilometers north of Zurich. The airport is serviced by various airlines and offers numerous flights to international destinations. It takes about 15 minutes to travel to Zurich city center by train.