A dream trip to Switzerland, exploring the fairy tale world of the Alps
Want to check out the best of Switzerland in one go? This 6-day itinerary connecting Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken and Zermatt will take you through snow-capped mountains and lakes, thousand-year-old castles, and flower towns. You will stay in picturesque hotels and take the Golden Train through the clouds. Even your breathing will be full of poetry! 👇
📅 Day 1: Zurich→Lucerne | Stroll through the old town and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery
🔸 Must-see attractions: Stroll through the Old Town of Zurich, check in at the Gothic landmark Zurich Cathedral, and climb to the top of the building to overlook the interweaving of red roofs and the Limmat River; experience the top prosperity of Europe on the Bahnhofstrasse lined with famous shops, and turn the corner to Augustiner Lane to encounter medieval arcades and literary shops. In the evening, go boating on Lake Zurich and watch the swans dance with the sunset.
🔸 Special accommodation: Stay at the Hermitage Hotel by the lake, where you can enjoy the sparkling lake view as soon as you open the window. Enjoy a Swiss cheese breakfast in the garden in the morning and start healing mode!
📅 Day 2: Lucerne→Interlaken | The Golden Train flies through the clouds, and the woodcarving town is a slow time
🔸 Highlights: Lucerne's [Chapelle Bridge] reflects the romance of the Middle Ages, and the [Dying Lion Statue] tells the tragic history; take the Golden Pass Express to cross the Alps, and outside the window is the stunning view of the emerald waters of Lake Brienz and the snow-capped mountains intertwined! In the afternoon, visit the Brienz Woodcarving Museum to experience the warmth of centuries-old craftsmanship; overlook the Jungfrau from the Hohemat lawn in Interlaken and wait for a sunset over the snow-capped mountains.
🔸 Beautiful accommodation by the lake: Stay at Hotel Krebs Interlaken, where your room faces the snow-capped mountains and you can fall asleep under the stars at night.
📅 Day 3: Interlaken→Grindelwald | Cliff town and dreamy hillside
🔸 Check in at the secret place: Go to the [Lauterbrunnen Village] in the waterfall canyon, where the waterfall falls like a silver chain; take the cable car to the top of [Murren Town], where the suspended wooden houses and the trails surrounded by wild flowers seem like the filming location of "Heidi and Grandpa"! In the afternoon, Immerse yourself in the "Dream Hillside" of Grindelwald. Wooden houses are scattered on the green carpet-like meadow. A casual shot can become a wallpaper!
🔸 Fairytale accommodation: Stay at Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald. When you open the window in the morning, the Eiger Mountain is just around the corner, surrounded by clouds and mist like a fairyland.
📅 Day 4: Interlaken→Zermatt | Lake view, castle and glacier town
🔸 Enjoy both culture and nature: Take a boat trip on Lake Thun in the morning, visit the lakeside town of Spiez and the thousand-year-old Spiez Castle, and feel like traveling back to the Middle Ages. In the afternoon, we will arrive at the car-free town of Zermatt. Fuel vehicles are not allowed to pass through here. There are only the sounds of trams and horse hooves. During free time, you can hike on the glacier trails or taste Swiss cheese hotpot to experience the pure mountain life.
🔸 Alpine style: Stay at the Alpine Resort Hotel, a wooden cabin with a fireplace and the silhouette of the Matterhorn outside the window.
📅 Day 5: Zermatt→Montreux | Matterhorn Glacier and Water Castle
🔸 Shocking experience: Take the cogwheel train to the top of the [Matterhorn Glacier Paradise], stand on the highest observation deck in Europe, and overlook the glacier like a giant dragon; after going down the mountain, drive to Montreux, check in at the lonely castle in the lake [Château de Chillon], and listen to Byron's prisoner story echoing between the stone walls.
🔸 Mercure Lake View: Stay at the Glion Victoria Hotel, where the night view of Lake Geneva and the grape terraces in the distance weave together a French romance.
📅 Day 6: Montreux→Geneva | Vineyard terraces and international customs
🔸 Final touch: stroll through the United Nations Cultural Heritage [Lavaux Vineyard Terraces] and taste a glass of Swiss wine; visit [Evian Town] and catch a handful of clear Evian water at the spring; finally arrive in Geneva, watch the [Jet of Fountain] towering water column shooting straight into the sky, take a group photo in front of the [Palais des Nations], and put a perfect end to the journey.
🔸 Light luxury option: Stay at the Edelweiss Hotel, where modern design blends with Alpine elements to reward you for your tiredness along the way.
✨ Why choose this route?
✅ Full coverage of classics: Zurich Old Town, Lake Lucerne, Jungfrau Region, Matterhorn, Lake Geneva, all the top attractions in Switzerland!
✅ In-depth experience: take the Golden Train, stay in a snow mountain hotel, hike on the glacier, taste wine, more than just "check in".
✅ Peace of mind: Selected four-star and above hotels throughout the trip, seamless transportation, thoughtful explanations from local tour guides, and plenty of free time.