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Route at a glance
Ten days is the sweet spot for a first trip to Switzerland, connecting Zurich, Lucerne, and Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region entirely by high-speed train.
Day-by-day plan
Zurich Highlights — Day 1
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Zurich.
Zurich Highlights — Day 2
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Zurich.
Zurich Highlights — Day 3
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Zurich.
Zurich Highlights — Day 4
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Zurich.
Lucerne Highlights — Day 5
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Lucerne.
Lucerne Highlights — Day 6
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Lucerne.
Lucerne Highlights — Day 7
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Lucerne.
Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region Highlights — Day 8
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region.
Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region Highlights — Day 9
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region.
Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region Highlights — Day 10
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region.
Transport & rail pass notes
All three bases are linked by fast, frequent SBB CFF FFS & Panoramic Alpine Railways services.
What to book ahead
- Intercity SBB CFF FFS & Panoramic Alpine Railways tickets
- Popular evening dining reservations
Ways to adapt this route
- Fly open-jaw into one city and out of another to save backtracking.