A Romantic 8-Day Swiss Honeymoon Itinerary

  • Day 1: Zurich
    1 hour 50 minutes (123 km) from Geneva Airport

    Start your romantic Swiss honeymoon in Zurich, Switzerland's largest city. Go on a walking tour of the Old Town and visit luxury shops and Swiss chocolate confectionaries. Take a scenic boat ride along Lake Zurich and enjoy the sunset at Lindenhof Hill, a historic meeting place with panoramic views of Zurich.

  • Day 2: Lucerne
    1 hour 5 minutes (53.8 km) from Zurich

    Today, head to Lucerne, a picturesque city by the lake surrounded by mountains. Take a walk on Chapel Bridge, a 14th-century covered wooden bridge adorned with flowers, and visit the Swiss Transport Museum to learn about Swiss innovation. In the evening, enjoy a romantic dinner on a steamboat cruise on Lake Lucerne.

  • Day 3: Interlaken
    1 hour 30 minutes (68.8 km) from Lucerne

    Travel to Interlaken, a gateway to the Swiss Alps. Get adrenaline flowing by going paragliding or bungee jumping in the mountains. Alternatively, relax and take a cable car ride to the Alpine zoo, enjoying panoramic views of mountains en route. In the evening, catch a train to the car-free village of Wengen and spend the night in a cozy mountain lodge.

  • Day 4: Grindelwald
    1 hour 50 minutes (84.4 km) from Interlaken

    Take a picturesque train ride to Grindelwald, a charming village known for its mountain views and ski slopes. Take a cable car ride to the summit of Mount First, which offers panoramic views of the Alps. In the evening, enjoy a romantic fondue dinner in a cozy Swiss chalet in Grindelwald.

  • Day 5: Zermatt
    2 hours 45 minutes (147 km) from Grindelwald

    Travel to Zermatt, an idyllic Swiss village nestled in the heart of the Alps. Enjoy a romantic walk around the village and take in the breathtaking views of the Matterhorn mountain. In the evening, take a spa treatment in the luxurious Mont Cervin Palace Hotel and unwind in their private jacuzzi & sauna suites.

  • Day 6-7: St. Moritz
    4 hours 20 minutes (308 km) from Zermatt

    Travel to St. Moritz, a luxurious alpine town famous for skiing and snowboarding. Spend your days hitting the ski slopes, practicing yoga or relaxing at the opulent spa of the Badrutt's Palace Hotel. In the evening, enjoy romantic strolls around the Lej da Staz lake and enjoy ice skating on the frozen lake.

  • Day 8: Geneva
    3 hours 20 minutes (229 km) from St. Moritz

    End your romantic Swiss honeymoon in Geneva, the French-speaking city of Switzerland. Visit historic landmarks like the Palace of Nations, the headquarters of the United Nations, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. Stroll around the charming old town and amazing vineyards near Lake Geneva, and indulge in world-class Swiss cuisine before departing.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Zurich Old Town Walking Tour (2 hours, 100 CHF)
  • Lake Zurich Round-Trip Boat Cruise (4 hours, 60 CHF)
  • Swiss Transport Museum (3 hours, 32 CHF)
  • Steamboat Dinner on Lake Lucerne (3 hours, 220 CHF)
  • Cable Car Ride to Wengen (2 hours, 60 CHF)
  • First Mountain Cableway Round-Trip Ticket (5 hours, 80 CHF)
  • Romantic Fondue Dinner in Grindelwald (2 hours, 90 CHF)
  • Mont Cervin Palace Spa Treatments (3 hours, 500 CHF)
  • Badrutt Palace Hotel Spa Treatments (4 hours, 1300 CHF)
  • Geneva Old Town Walking Tour (2 hours, 110 CHF)
  • Total Estimated Costs (8 days): 2512 CHF

Transportation

Trains will be the primary mode of transportation in Switzerland. Book Swiss Travel Pass if you plan to hit major spots & for different classes of travel adhere to the schedules below: - Airport to Zurich: Train (Train S2, 7.40 CHF, 12 minutes) - Zurich to Lucerne: Train (Train 3041, 31 CHF, 45 minutes) - Lucerne to Interlaken: Train (Train IC, 52 CHF, 2 hour 8 minutes) - Interlaken to Grindelwald: Train (Train RE, 5 CHF, 19 minutes) - Grindelwald to Zermatt: Train (Train RE, 28 CHF, 2 hours 24 minutes) - Zermatt to St. Moritz: Train (Train IC, 119 CHF, 8 hours 1 minute) - St. Moritz to Geneva: Train (Train IC, 123 CHF, 9 hour 50 minutes)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Swiss towns of Basel, Bern, or Lugano. If you have fewer days, consider cutting the St. Moritz leg of the trip and spending more time exploring the Swiss Alps instead. Also, consider visiting Switzerland in the shoulder season to save money and avoid crowds.

Airports

The main airports in Switzerland are Geneva (GVA) and Zurich (ZRH). Geneva Airport is located in the city of Geneva, while Zurich Airport is located 10 km north of Zurich. Zurich Airport is a major international hub for Swiss Air while Geneva Airport is well connected to various other European cities like London, Paris and Amsterdam.

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