10 Days in Switzerland: The Ultimate Itinerary

Here’s a concise 10-day Switzerland itinerary with key points, perfect for quick planning:

10-Day Switzerland: Mountains, Lakes & Cities

Getting Around: Swiss Travel Pass highly recommended for unlimited transport.

• Day 1: Arrival & Lucerne Charm
  • Arrive Zurich (ZRH), train to Lucerne (1 hr).
  • Explore Lucerne Old Town: Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, lakeside.
• Day 2: Lucerne – Mountain Views
  • Excursion: Choose between Mount Pilatus (cogwheel/cable car) or Mount Rigi (“Queen of Mountains” via boat/train).
• Day 3: Journey to the Jungfrau Region
  • Scenic train to Interlaken, then transfer to Lauterbrunnen Valley (Wengen/Mürren/Grindelwald recommended).
  • Explore Lauterbrunnen’s waterfalls (Staubbach, Trümmelbach).
• Day 4: Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
  • Full day: Iconic train journey to Jungfraujoch.
  • Explore Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, Aletsch Glacier.
• Day 5: Jungfrau Region Adventure
  • Choose another mountain experience: Grindelwald First (cliff walk, adventure activities) OR Schilthorn (Piz Gloria) (revolving restaurant, Bond connection).
• Day 6: Zermatt – Matterhorn’s Majesty
  • Scenic train to car-free Zermatt (2.5-3 hrs).
  • Explore the charming village, visit Matterhorn Museum.
• Day 7: Zermatt – Iconic Peaks
  • Excursion: Gornergrat (best Matterhorn views via cogwheel train) OR Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Europe’s highest cable car station).
• Day 8: Lake Geneva & Chillon Castle
  • Train to Montreux (2.5 hrs) on Lake Geneva.
  • Visit Chillon Castle, stroll Montreux’s lakeside promenade.
• Day 9: Cultural Day Trip
  • Choose: Gruyères (medieval town, cheese factory, castle) OR Lausanne (Olympic Museum, old town).
• Day 10: Departure
  • Leisurely morning in Montreux.
  • Train to Zurich Airport (ZRH) for departure.