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7-Day Switzerland Itinerary in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Zurich
    20 minutes (8.4 km) from Zurich Airport

    Take a stroll around the old town of Zurich in the morning and explore the historic buildings, cobbled streets, and beautiful churches. In the afternoon, visit the Kunsthaus Zurich, one of the most important art museums in Switzerland. End the day with a boat ride on Lake Zurich.

  2. Day 2: Lucerne
    45 minutes (52.6 km) from Zurich

    Start your day with a visit to the Chapel Bridge, one of Lucerne's most famous landmarks. In the afternoon, take a cable car up to Mount Pilatus and enjoy the stunning views of the Swiss Alps. In the evening, head to the old town for dinner and drinks.

  3. Day 3: Interlaken
    2 hours (89 km) from Lucerne

    Take a morning train to Interlaken, a picturesque town nestled in the mountains. Spend the day exploring the town and its surroundings, including the Höheweg promenade and the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. End the day with a cheese fondue dinner.

  4. Day 4: Grindelwald
    30 minutes (19.9 km) from Interlaken

    Take a morning train to Grindelwald, a charming Alpine village. In the morning, hike to the Bachalpsee Lake, a stunning glacial lake with crystal-clear water. In the afternoon, take a cable car up to First Mountain and enjoy panoramic views of the Swiss Alps. End the day with dinner in Grindelwald.

  5. Day 5: Zermatt
    2 hours 30 minutes (127 km) from Grindelwald

    Take a morning train to Zermatt, a car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn. In the morning, take a gondola ride up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the highest cable car station in Europe. In the afternoon, take a stroll around the village and enjoy a hot chocolate in one of the cozy cafes. End the day with dinner in Zermatt.

  6. Day 6: Geneva
    3 hours 30 minutes (237 km) from Zermatt

    Take a morning train to Geneva, a cosmopolitan city on the shore of Lake Geneva. In the morning, visit the Jet d'Eau, a famous landmark and one of the largest fountains in the world. In the afternoon, explore the old town and visit the Palace of Nations, the European headquarters of the United Nations. End the day with dinner in one of the city's many restaurants.

  7. Day 7: Lausanne
    1 hour (61.5 km) from Geneva

    Take a morning train to Lausanne, a charming city on the shores of Lake Geneva. In the morning, visit the Olympic Museum, which showcases the history of the Olympic Games. In the afternoon, take a stroll around the old town and visit the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. End the day with dinner in Lausanne.

Recommendations

Consider taking a day trip to the Lauterbrunnen Valley, a beautiful valley with stunning waterfalls and hiking trails. You can also take a boat ride on Lake Geneva or visit the Castle of Chillon, a medieval fortress on the shores of the lake.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Zurich Old Town (2 hours, free)
  • Kunsthaus Zurich (2 hours, CHF 26)
  • Boat ride on Lake Zurich (1 hour, CHF 20)
  • Chapel Bridge (1 hour, free)
  • Mount Pilatus (4 hours, CHF 72)
  • Höheweg promenade (1 hour, free)
  • Jungfraujoch (6 hours, CHF 225)
  • Bachalpsee Lake hike (4 hours, free)
  • First Mountain cable car (2 hours, CHF 56)
  • Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (4 hours, CHF 89)
  • Jet d'Eau (1 hour, free)
  • Palace of Nations (2 hours, free)
  • Olympic Museum (2 hours, CHF 18)
  • Cathedral of Notre-Dame (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: CHF 506
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