Also, thinking that taking the train to another city before departing from a major city appeals to me. I hate early morning departures. If so, any recommendations as to which city to depart from for a flight home to the west coast? I'm in Basel usually once a year or so, briefly, for work.
My uneducated favorite experiences so far have probably been:. My husband was there for a meeting in Oct and said there's nothing there but pharmaceutical companies. You could go to Colmar easily from Basel. Have you been there? The train from Colmar to FRA is about 3 hours. Check www. Surely there's someone on the forum that will speak favorably of Basel.
Chris from Basel, where are you? We didn't want to extend our trip at the end of the tour by too many days. We have to head home for "grandparent duty. I deter thieves by carrying a stylish but practically indestructible travel backpack with security features like locking zippers, RFID blockers, and slash-proof material. PacSafe is my favorite travel security item brand this is the exact PacSafe backpack I love and bring on every city trip.
A reusable water bottle : Water in Switzerland is safe to drink everywhere and you will find public fountains in most cities spouting out pure, glacial water that is better than anything you can buy. Save some serious money and the environment by carrying your own reusable water bottle like this Klean Kanteen. Need help planning your perfect Switzerland trip? Check out the 9 most beautiful places in Switzerland for more inspiration. I have posts on all the best day trips from Interlaken as well as the best day trips from Geneva , including side trips to France!
Finally, be sure to check out this Switzerland packing list for all seasons and genders! So glad to hear this!! I have been referring to your article on 9 breathtakingly beautiful places to visit in Switzerland but was having trouble committing to a path.
Now after reading this article on the epic 10 day itinerary in Switzerland I will start booking!!! After I got so many messages requesting itinerary help on my beautiful places article, I knew I had to create something more clear. So glad this post was useful and that it will help save you money on your trip!! Great article! Will visit Switzerland this July. Hi Corina! Allison, where do i get the travel pass for trains to go around switzerland? I know there are a few but could you let me know the best option possible?
Hi Swamy, I linked it in the post. Thanks a bunch for this amazing itinerary. I will be traveling with 2 kids and grandparents! This seems to be quite a good travel plan. Much appreciated!
Glad this helped! My friend and I plan to do a reverse version of your itinerary—starting in Zurich and ending in Geneva. We plan to arrive in Zurich at 6AM in September 14th and spend 1 night and then off to Basel on Sunday afternoon for a work meeting. Looking for suggestions on what to do in Zurich in our short time there. Your blog is amazingly helpful!
Hi Amy! That sounds like a blast! This urban gardening project features container bars with craft beers, small boutiques, and wall murals. Hi Kaytlin! I visited in July. We have booked our flights for September , when coming into Switzerland we will becoming via train from Paris through Switzerland into Italy. I love your intinerary though we will need to tweak it a bit, have you got any suggestions to make the most of our visit.
We were thinking of starting in Zurich and finishing in Geneva.. I actually used to live in Geneva and dream of getting back there more permanently one day — going through your post and pics was super nostalgic and lovely! Just a note for other readers about some tips for Geneva: all hotels will give you a free city transit pass during your stay — good for buses, trams, local trains, mouettes little public transit boats that take you across the lake.
Second tip — on Saturday mornings usually or 13h , most of the vineyards in the Canton of Geneva do free wine tastings! Alternatively, you can rent bikes from Geneveroule behind the train station and head out of the city for a more cardio-centric tour.
Hi Allison, Lovely article.. Just loved it. Helped me a lot. Is it possible to explore Lucern on Day 2 after my trip to Mt. Is it possible to see Glacier on day 7 before exploring Montreux?
Is glacier worth it to visit if I have already visited Matterhorn Glacier and I am not interested in winter activities. Day 8 I return to zurich for my flight. These trains typically stop in Visp along the way — so make sure that you keep an eye out for this change.
It is possible to explore Switzerland in 5 days, by combining multiple day tours. We have done something like this in Seville, and Zurich is a perfect base city for that. We personally use GetYourGuide for our day tours , and love their customer service. They are available by phone, email for support when you need them.
Best of all you can cancel up to 24 hours before your activity starts for a full refund. If you are feeling fancy, take a day trip to Liechtenstein and stop at Heidiland and Rapperswil Switzerland.
Liechtenstein is a micro-state aka a small nation in Europe , and it can be easily explored from Zurich. Check out this day tour. For a full packaged tour, opt for G-Adventures. We are known for conducting ethical small group tours. What I liked about them is that they are a Canadian company, and they focus on cultural travel. You can view their current Switzerland tour offers here.
Here is a 5 day itinerary for Switzerland starting in Zurich and exploring Zermatt by train, embarking on the Glacier Express to St. Moritz, and returning to Zurich on day 5. There are car rentals, bus stops, and even lake cruises available as options to get from A to B.
But perhaps the most efficient way to travel around Switzerland is by train. The train is used as a popular mode of transport for both intercity and intracity movements. But there are also several scenic train rides in Switzerland that can be enjoyed as an activity in their own right.
The Swiss Travel Pass is a savings card that gives you access to train rides throughout Switzerland. These passes help you to save money in the long run, while traveling in comfort and style. The pass gives unlimited access to trains, boats, and buses across the country for your choice of 3, 4, 8, or 15 consecutive days. In addition, it offers entry into select museums and includes select mountain excursions.
Get your Swiss Travel Pass online before you arrive. To help you get started on further planning, you can browse our 7-day Switzerland itinerary.
The beautiful country is warm and welcoming — even in winter. So pack your snow boots or your sun hat and enjoy the trip! Mayuri has a graduate degree in History and is an MBA. She loves traveling the world, capturing historical nuances, and discussing that over a cup of coffee with her husband, Salil. She currently resides in Edmonton, Canada, and plots travel plans to Europe, the Americas, and beyond.
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This 2 days in Barcelona itinerary is perfect for a city break, quick weekend getaway, a stop-over, or an add-on to…. Switzerland is a wonderful country to visit in Europe. Mount Pilatus is one of the peaks in Switzerland with an altitude of ft. There are two ways to reach Mount Pilatus from Lucerne but I would suggest taking the golden route that is taking a boat from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, changing to cogwheel up to Pilatus, on your way back, taking the cable car down to Frakmuntegg and then gondola to Kriens.
Finally a bus 1 to Lucerne train station that is a 15 minute ride. We took an early train to Interlaken, that was our base for the next half of our trip. It is located in the heart of Interlaken making it very convenient for travellers to get around.
Murren is another small Swiss town on your way from Lauterbrunnen to Schilthorn. You can take the cable car from Murren to get to Schilthorn that is a peak with an altitude of almost 11,ft. You can easily spend a few hours at Schilthorn including having lunch at Piz Gloria restaurant that serves a James Bond inspired menu.
We also saw tonnes of hikers, so if you are up for it you can try a hike on your way down. Naturally we felt very tired and drained out after all the sightseeing and walking, so we decided to take it easy on the fourth day. Our hotel stay at Victoria Jungfrau came with a complimentary access to their spa and fitness centre. Shams booked a massage for himself while I enjoyed my alone time at the outdoor hot tub at the spa with mountain views.
After our spa date, we decided to explore the west side of Interlaken and found this really cool Lebanese restaurant with great reviews and decided to give it a try.
We loved their customer service and food and have been telling all our friends about it. Switzerland is known for quite a few things including its dairy and chocolates. Since we had spare time on the fourth day, we decided to go chocolate tasting.
A very popular store in for chocolates is Funky Chocolate Clu b. If you have time, they also host regular chocolate making workshops too.
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