10 day Switzerland itinerary in August 2019

Theng
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1 July 2019 at 15:32:55 #822594

Traveling for the first time to Switzerland with my parents. As the trip was decided last month, I am kinda overwhelmed by all the information. Would appreciate some advice on my itinerary below. Thanks in advance!

8 Aug Thursday

Arrive Zurich Airport 1:30pm

15:18 Train to Grindelwald (3h) & check in to hotel

9 Aug Friday (Grindelwald hotel)

Grindelwald, Kleine Scheidig, Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald, First Cliff Walk, Lake Bachalpsee (about 2hours roundtrip), back to hotel

Optional – First Flyer, Mountain Cart and Trottibike Scooter to Grindelwald

10 Aug Saturday (Grindelwald hotel)

Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Schilthorn, Piz Gloria (optional), Thrill Walk, Gimmelwald, Stechelberg, Trummelbach (if time permits), Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen, back to hotel

11 Aug Sunday (Grindelwald hotel)

Extra day to cover the above 2 trips in case of bad weather. Additional options are paragliding / interlaken / lake Brienz / Ballenberg, the open air museum

12 Aug Monday

Check out Grindelwald hotel.

Grinddelwald to Zermatt (option to go via Kandersteg?)

Check in to Panorama Ski Lodge Zermatt.

Sunnegga, Rothorn, Blauherd, hike to Stellisee

OR Glacier Paradise?

13 Aug Tuesday (Zermatt hotel)

Findelbach, Riffelalp, Riffelberg, Rotenboden, Gornergrat, Rotenboden, Riffelsee.

Walk around Zermatt city.

Dinner at Schäferstube (open to suggestions for lamb chop and/or cheese fondue) – for a birthday.

14 Aug Wednesday

Check out from Zermatt hotel and train to Zurich.

Maybe visit Bern and Lucerne on the way?

Check in to Zurich hotel (@ Opernhaus)

15 Aug Thursday (Zurich hotel)

Zurich, Basel, Colmar

16 Aug Friday (Zurich hotel)

Rhine Falls or Stanserhorn (Cabrio)

1)Is the above itinerary doable?

2)We are carrying a 29inch luggage and backpack per person. If we do not want to rush from platform to platform (and may get lost), will 10mins transfer time be enough? I am confused by all the train connections / platforms.

3)I am considering the Swiss Travel Pass or the half fare pass. At a glance of my itinerary, what would you advice?

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2 July 2019 at 9:12:10 #916675

Hello Theng and Welcome to MySwissAlps,

Nice to hear you’re coming to Switzerland.

1. Your itinerary looks quite nice and absolutely do-able, whereas I have not looked at detailed traveling times and day trips. You can use the timetable below to figure out details for your itinerary. It’s a fabulous tool for planning, make sure you read how it works:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable

2. You can assume that the connections provided by the SBB are only do-able ones, so yes, the changes will be fine. You can always make sure you’re already at the door to alight from the train when it pulls in to the station in order to safe some time.

3. I believe the Swiss Travel Pass will be of more convenience for you, as it you don’t need to purchase tickets prior to travelling (some exceptions). See details below:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass, check all tabs
– http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isshalffarecard, check all tabs

For detailed comparison of the passes, use the spreadsheet provided in below link:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/ticketspasses/prac tical/chooserailpass

For your trip to France, Colmar is WONDERFUL, make sure to check:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/tr aintickets/france

You will find most of your planned destinations by typing them into the search bar of this page. Additionally see:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ai rports/zurich
http://www.paragliding-interlaken.ch/en

Get back to us for any further input.

Happy planning.

Best,
Steph

Theng
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11 July 2019 at 7:48:51 #916676

Many thanks for the information and links, Steph!

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