Swiss Alps Adventure
Dramatic peaks, scenic trains, fondue, and crystal-clear lakes.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Zürich
Stroll along Bahnhofstrasse and Lake Zürich
Bahnhofstrasse
Explore the Old Town (Altstadt) and Lindenhof hill
Lindenhof
Lunch at Zeughauskeller (Swiss classics)
Zeughauskeller
Kunsthaus Zürich art museum
Kunsthaus Zürich
Lake Zürich boat cruise
Lake Zürich
Dinner in Niederdorf quarter
Niederdorf
Day 2
Lucerne
Train to Lucerne (45 min)
Zürich HB
Walk across Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
Chapel Bridge
Lion Monument and old town walk
Lion Monument
Lunch at Wirtshaus Galliker (hearty Swiss food)
Wirtshaus Galliker
Cogwheel train up Mount Pilatus
Mount Pilatus
Golden Round Trip panorama descent
Mount Pilatus
Dinner by Lake Lucerne waterfront
Lucerne waterfront
Day 3
Interlaken
Scenic train to Interlaken via GoldenPass Line
Lucerne Station
Arrive in Interlaken, settle in
Interlaken Ost
Paragliding over Interlaken (tandem)
Interlaken
Lunch at Brasserie 17
Brasserie 17
Cruise on Lake Brienz (turquoise waters)
Lake Brienz
Visit Giessbach Falls
Giessbach Falls
Fondue dinner at Restaurant Bären
Restaurant Bären
Day 4
Interlaken
Train to Jungfraujoch — Top of Europe (3,454 m)
Jungfraujoch
Ice Palace and Sphinx observation terrace
Jungfraujoch
Lunch at the summit restaurant
Jungfraujoch
Descend via Grindelwald and First cliff walk
Grindelwald First
Stroll through Grindelwald village
Grindelwald
Dinner in Interlaken
Interlaken
Day 5
Zermatt
Scenic train to Zermatt via Lötschberg route
Interlaken Station
Arrive in car-free Zermatt, first Matterhorn views
Zermatt village
Lunch at Whymper-Stube (raclette)
Whymper-Stube
Gornergrat railway to 3,089 m viewpoint
Gornergrat
Panoramic views of Monte Rosa and Matterhorn
Gornergrat
Dinner at Chez Vrony mountain restaurant
Chez Vrony
Day 6
Zermatt
Hike the Five Lakes trail (Matterhorn reflections)
Five Lakes Trail
Lunch at a mountain hut (Findlerhof)
Findlerhof
Explore Zermatt village and Matterhorn Museum
Matterhorn Museum
Train back to Zürich or onward travel
Zermatt Station
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