Switzerland
Switzerland has always been high on my travel bucket list. After seeing pictures of the Alps, the valleys, the hiking opportunities, and the historical cities, I knew that I just had to make my way to the country. I planned my trip to go from west to east (Geneva to Zurich), stopping at plenty of cities and towns throughout my time there. Below you will find a 10 day itinerary that will take you to both the mountains and cities of Switzerland. It is a great mixture between the two and there will be no shortage of jaw dropping moments along the way. I also added in a 7 day itinerary that solely focuses in on some of the major cities in Switzerland and leaving out the Alps portion of the country.
Below the itineraries you will find a bunch of city and hiking guides for certain portions of the trips, as well as some helpful Switzerland travel tips. Feel free to check those out if you want to learn a bit more in depth about the country and all that it has to offer.
Switzerland Itineraries
The Ultimate 7 Days in Switzerland Itinerary
A Ultimate 7 Days in Switzerland Itinerary As I was planning my trip to Switzerland, I knew I wanted a mix of both the beautiful Swiss cities as well as the outdoor adventure of the Alps. I realized though that not everyone wants the hiking/active type...
The Perfect 10 Days in Switzerland Itinerary
A Perfect 10 Days in Switzerland Itinerary When researching what to do and where to go for my 10 day trip to Switzerland, I came across a lot of different information on what would be best for an itinerary. Switzerland is not that big of a country but there is...
Switzerland Guides
Murren, Wengen, or Grindelwald – Where to Stay in the Jungfrau
If you are planning a trip to the Jungfrau Region, one question I am sure you have is where you would like to base yourself for your trip. There are three main places to stay within the region itself – Murren, Wengen, and Grindelwald, and it can...
The Murren to Gimmelwald Hiking Trail
One thing I love about the Bernese Oberland region, is no matter where you are there will be beautiful hikes to take part of. From a simple walk to alpine climbing and everything in between, the region offers all of that and more. The quaint...
One Day in Bern Switzerland
When planning a trip to Switzerland, you might come across major cities like Geneva and Zurich, or the mountain towns lining the Swiss Alps. But one place you should also add to the itinerary is Bern – the picturesque capital of Switzerland. A...
The Murren – Gimmelwald Via Ferrata
Exhilarating. Terrifying. Adrenaline Flowing. I can go on and on with adjectives but nothing will do it justice until you are actually standing on the vertical face of a mountain with a 2000 foot drop below you. The Via Ferrata from Murren to...
The Bachalpsee Lake Hiking Guide – First Switzerland
The Jungfrau region is filled with beautiful viewpoints, incredible scenery, and some of the best hiking out there. One hiking option that will give you all of that and more is the Bachalpsee Lake Hike located in First. Since it is relatively a...
Hiking the Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg Panorama Trail
The Jungfrau region offers some of the best hiking that the world has to offer. One of the most popular and iconic trails is the one from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg. The hike has sweeping views of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau mountain...
A Complete Guide to Schilthorn Switzerland
Do you want to see the Alps from above, including sweeping views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau? Well if you head up to Schilthorn above the Lauterbrunnen valley you will get to experience just that. With 360 degree views of snow capped...
The 5 Lakes Hike of Zermatt
The 5 Lakes Hike also known as the 5 Seenweg Hike, is one of the most popular trails that Zermatt has to offer. During this 6KM hike you will not only get to experience 5 unique lakes, but also views of the snowcapped mountains, incredible...
The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge Hike
Imagine hiking through the forest covered mountains of Switzerland and walking across the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge at 1,621 feet long and nearly 300 feet above the ground. Well right outside of Zermatt lies the Charles Kuonen...
A Day Trip Guide for Things to Do in Montreux
Situated at the eastern end of Lac Leman (aka Lake Geneva) lies the beautiful town of Montreux. An easy day trip option from Geneva, Lausanne, or Bern among others, Montreux should be put on any itinerary to Switzerland. This guide will take...
1 Day in Geneva Switzerland
The city of Geneva, Switzerland is full of beautiful architecture, views, history and its one of a kind lake. If you are planning a trip to Switzerland it is very possible that you will be coming through Geneva at one point or another. This...
8 Helpful Switzerland Travel Tips
When planning a trip out to Switzerland there may be a lot of different questions you may come across. From train passes and weather to language and money, there is a lot to go over. I put together this list of helpful Switzerland travel tips...
How To Prepare For Switzerland Weather
One of the most important topics I learned while planning and visiting the Swiss Alps was understanding the Switzerland weather. From inches of rain to cloud coverage to hours of sun, I started to slowly understand how to prepare and plan my...
Everything To Know About Train Travel in Switzerland
One of the main topics many people want to know about when planning a trip to Switzerland is train travel within the country. From travel passes and prices to routes and logistics, there is just so much important information to learn about. This...
