3 days Switzerland trip starting in Zurich
A traveler named Tanveer is planning a trip to Zurich with family, spending one day in Zurich and planning to visit Jungfraujoch on the second day. They are looking for suggestions on activities, nearby places to visit, and advice on accommodations and travel passes.
- Consider staying in Lucerne for days you visit Mount Titlis and Mount Pilatus to save travel time.
- A 3-day Swiss Travel Pass could be beneficial for exploring on your own, especially if your kids are older than 6, as they might need a Swiss Family Card.
- Utilize the SBB advanced timetable for precise travel times, especially if considering day trips to far-off locations like Zermatt.
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Hi all, I would be arriving Zurich in the morning with family (total 2 adults + 2 kids). We have planned to spend one day in Zurich, 2nd day visit Jungfraujoch from Zurich. Any suggestions what other activities or nearby places we can visit. Thanks a lot. Look forward to your suggestions.
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Hello Tanveer,
There is a lot to do and see in the Zurich area for a few days and also moving towards Lucerne and closer to the Alps is easily possible from Zurich, everything is very well connected by train. Any idea where you’ll be staying?
See below links for input and inspiration:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/zu rich/activities
– http://www.myswissalps.com/lu cerne/activities– http://www.myswissalps.com/ju ngfraujoch, check the packages section for guided tours from Zurich
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ge ttingstarted
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable, a fantastic tool for planning trips by train, make sure you understand how it works.
Happy exploring and get back to us anytime.
Best,
Steph
Thank you Steph,
My itinerary is:-
Day 1 :- Spend the day in Zurich
Day 2 :- Zurich to Jungfraujoch and back to Zurich
Day 3 :- Zurich to Mount Titlis and back to Zurich
Day 4 :- Zurich Mount Pilatus and back to Zurich
Does this plan sound good? Will getting a 3 days Swiss Travel Pass be benefical and explore the place on my own.
Looking for some budget accommodation close to main transit point (central area per say). With family (2 adults + 2 kids).
Suggestions are most welcome.
Thanks a lot.
Hi Tanveer,
are you sure you will stay in Zurich for all the nights? I would suggest, to stay in Lucerne for Titlis and Pilatus.
You can find a list of accommodations in Zurich here: http://www.myswissalps.com/zu rich/hotels and http://www.myswissalps.com/zu rich/rentals. Use the filters to get the best options for you.
Same for Lucerne can be found here: http://www.myswissalps.com/lu cerne/hotels and http://www.myswissalps.com/lu cerne/rentals
Swiss Travel Pass is a good idea: http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass/validity. How old are your kids? Children up to 5 years old they travel for free. If they are older (6-15) you should get the Swiss Family Card for them, to travel for free: http://www.myswissalps.com/sw issfamilycard.
Make sure to check these too:
Hi Tanveer –
You have not given us your travel dates, as requested in the Forum Rules:
http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/please-read-these-faqs-before-you-post-1
http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/please-read-these-faqs-before-you-post
The reason is that many tourist attractions have seasonal schedules. Pilatus is one example. We can advise you much more accurately if we know when you are traveling.
Slowpoke
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much. I will be arriving Zurich next week in the morning of Tue Sept 10, 2019.
- Will have a Eurail pass. So believe we can utilise this pass for local transport in Zurich.
- If we purchase 3 days Swiss Travel Pass, then we can visit Jungfraujoch on day 2 (Wed Sept 11) and back to Zurich.
- Visit Mount Titlis on Day 2 (Thu Sept 12) and back
- What about travelling to Zermatt, the Matterhorn and Gornergrat from Zurich on the 3rd day (Thu Sept 13) and back?
- On Fri (Sept 13) morning we will intend to leave by train to Paris.
Haven’t booked accommodation. Will be looking into the options suggested earlier by the given link. Looking for budget accommodation.
Thanks and warm regards.
Hello, your reply was very informative. My kids are 13 & 11. I am thinking of dropping Mount Pilatus and visit Zermatt. Hope it looks feasible.
Hello tanveer!
You’d best use the SBB advanced timetable to find out about traveling times from Zurich (or other base towns) to your preferred destinations: http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable. As you’ll see, a single journey Zurich-Zermatt takes no less than 3h12, and that doesn’t include any ride up to a mountain. It would be way too much for me as a day trip. If you prefer to stay in Zurich, you’d best focus on the city itself (http://www.myswissalps.com/zu rich) and the Lake Lucerne area (http://www.myswissalps.com/la kelucerne). But of course it’s up to you to decide which travel times you’re comfortable with.
A valid Eurail Global Pass will cover quite some of your rides in Switzerland. City transportation is not included though: http://www.myswissalps.com/eu railglobalpass, http://www.myswissalps.com/eu railglobalpass/validit y. However, you should carefully calculate whether it makes sense to add the Swiss Travel Pass. In most cases it’s not economical to buy this if you already have a Eurail Global Pass. Mind that the Swiss Travel Pass doesn’t provide a free Jungfraujoch ride either: http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass/validity. Here’s how to calculate your options: http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/ticketspasses.
Please find our recommendations for budget hotels at http://www.myswissalps.com/ho tels/budget.
Hi Tanveer-
Thanks for your dates. In general, mid-September is a good time of year. Weather is always unpredictable, but, on average, is best in September.
I was concerned, because these days, some posters in the Forum are looking at November or early December, when many tourist services are closed between seasons.
Slowpoke
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