3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary in Switzerland Featuring Batu Belig Beach

  • Day 1: Geneva
    1 hour and 50 minutes (232km) from Batu Belig Beach

    Start your trip with a stroll in Old Town Geneva, where you can visit the city's landmarks, such as the Saint-Pierre Cathedral and the Reformation Wall. Afterward, take a boat ride on Lake Geneva to see the city from a different perspective. Finish the day with a visit to the Jet d'Eau, a famous water fountain that sprays up to 140 meters high.

  • Day 2: Interlaken
    2 hours and 45 minutes (146km) from Geneva

    Take a scenic train ride to Interlaken, an alpine town located between two lakes. Enjoy the stunning mountain views while taking a cable car or train ride to the top of Harder Klum, a peak overlooking the town. Afterward, visit the St. Beatus Caves, a natural network of caves and underground waterfalls. Finish the day with a relaxing walk along the shores of Lake Brienz or Lake Thun.

  • Day 3: Lucerne
    1 hour and 10 minutes (52km) from Interlaken

    Start your day by visiting the Lion Monument, a sculpture honoring Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution, and then cross the iconic suspension bridge, Chapel Bridge, to explore Old Town Lucerne. Afterward, take a boat ride on Lake Lucerne to admire the beautiful surroundings from the water. Finally, take a scenic train ride to Mount Pilatus, a mountain with stunning views and the world's steepest cogwheel railway.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Old Town Geneva (2-3 hours, free)
  • Lake Geneva boat ride (45 minutes, CHF 20)
  • Jet d'Eau (1 hour, free)
  • Interlaken train ride (2 hours, CHF 20 per person)
  • Harder Klum (2-3 hours, CHF 36 per person)
  • St. Beatus Caves (2-3 hours, CHF 22 per person)
  • Chapel Bridge (1 hour, free)
  • Lake Lucerne boat ride (1 hour, CHF 30 per person)
  • Mount Pilatus train ride (2-3 hours, CHF 72 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: CHF 200 per person

Transportation

Switzerland has an extensive network of public transportation that is efficient and reliable. The Swiss Travel Pass is a popular option for tourists, providing unlimited access to trains, buses, and boats. Taxis and rental cars are also available, but they tend to be more expensive. The transportation costs for this itinerary were calculated based on using public transportation and are estimated to be around CHF 70 per person.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a trip to Zermatt to see the Matterhorn, or a visit to the Swiss National Park for a natural adventure. If you have less time, consider skipping the St. Beatus Caves or Mount Pilatus.

Airports

The main airport in Switzerland is Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is located in Zurich, about 12km from downtown. Another option is Geneva International Airport (GVA), which is located in Geneva, about 5km from downtown. Batu Belig Beach is not in Switzerland but is located in Bali, Indonesia, so it is not applicable for this itinerary.

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