This itinerary spends a few days in each of the most popular regions of Switzerland: Lucerne, Jungfrau Region, Bernese Oberland, Zermatt, and Zurich.
I've included our favorite activities in each location. I include options for different kinds of travelers: hikers, families, and non-hikers.
You can find more ideas on the interactive map and the longer itineraries for the specific locations. I've also included links to my website for more ideas.
Some days include a lot of activities. If you want a more relaxed pace, spread the activities over multiple days.
Customizing the itinerary
For a sampler tour, I suggest spending 2-3 days in each region. So if you have 4-7 days, I would choose just two regions.
Travel Pass
For this type of trip, visiting many destinations, it's best to get the Swiss Travel Pass, which covers public transportation for the whole trip and discounts on mountain excursions.
If you want a more relaxed pace, better to spend 4-6 days in a region. In this case, you may benefit from getting a local travel pass (like the Tell Pass or Berner Oberland Pass) instead of the Swiss Travel Pass.
If you have lots of questions or need help choosing what to do, book a video call with me to craft a personalized itinerary.
