Day 1 (11 Jun): arrival at Zurich Airport + travel to St. Moritz
- All day: travel from Zurich Airport to St. Moritz. We suggested traveling via Zernez, so they could cross the Lower Engadine.
Day 2-3 (12-13 Jun): 3 Upper Engadine hiking options
1. A day along the Bernina railway line by regional trains with 2 optional hikes:
- One was an alpine route on the mountain Diavolezza.
- The other was a beautiful, easier trail on the Bernina Pass along the lake Lago Bianco.
- With an early start, they could even do both!
2. A stunning stretch of the Via Panoramica in the Bergell Valley
- After a spectacular bus ride down from Maloja into the Bergell Valley, they’d hike a part of the Via Panoramica from Vicosoprano to Soglio.
- This trail runs along the valley slopes and passes through beautiful small villages.
3. The hike Muottas Muragl – Alp Languard
- This classic walk is moderately easy and offers stunning views of the Bernina mountains.
- Along with the steep funicular ride up to Muottas Muragl and the relaxed chairlift down from Alp Languard, this was a varied day trip.
Day 4 (14 Jun): travel to Grindelwald via 3 famous train routes
- All day: travel from St. Moritz to Grindelwald. We advised traveling via Filisur, Chur, Andermatt, Flüelen, Lucerne, and Interlaken. They’d enjoy highlights of 3 panoramic train routes: the Glacier Express, Gotthard Panorama Express, and GoldenPass!
The fastest train from one base town to the next may be just what you need. But if the itinerary we build allows just a bit of extra time, a slower but much more scenic route is a fantastic way to see parts of the Swiss Alps you’d have missed otherwise.
Day 5-9 (15-19 Jun): 4 Bernese Oberland hiking options
1. Lake Brienz, Ballenberg, Planplatten, and the Reichenbach Falls, a mix-and match day trip that included:
- a boat ride on Lake Brienz along the Giessbach Falls (included because Kip’s daughter had heard of this spectacular waterfall);
- farm animals at the Ballenberg open-air museum;
- a quiet panoramic hike at the mountain of Planplatten;
- a return trip to Grindelwald by funicular along the Reichenbach Falls, and by bus through the Rosenlaui Valley.


2. Lauterbrunnen Valley, hikes near Gimmelwald, Alpaca Farm
- After traveling to the hamlet of Gimmelwald, they could choose from several local hikes
- A bus ride would take them back to Lauterbrunnen, where they could visit the Alpaca Farm.
- For the return to Grindelwald, we suggested a scenic crossing via the Männlichen cableways or the Kleine Scheidegg cogwheel train.
3. Adelboden, Engstligenalp, optional boat ride Spiez-Interlaken West
- After their train, bus, and cable car trip to Adelboden and Engstligenalp, they would hike across the scenic plateau and down past the spectacular Engstligen Falls.
- On their way back, they could include a boat ride on Lake Thun from Spiez to Interlaken West.
4. Zermatt, Sunnegga, hike Sunnegga-Riffelalp, Gornergrat
- Zermatt was in Kip’s original draft plan. To ensure he could still hike there without changing base towns, we planned a long but rewarding day trip from Grindelwald. They’d hike the Sunnegga-Riffelalp trail, with great Matterhorn views.
We sometimes build a Switzerland itinerary around fewer base towns. Staying longer in one place lets us prepare a set of excursions in advance, so you can choose on the day based on the weather. Conditions can differ completely from one valley to the next, enough to make or break a hike.
5. Barryland in Martigny
- Not a hike, but a trip to the famous St. Bernard dogs, suggested because Kip’s daughter loves animals.
Day 10 (19 Jun): travel to Lucerne via the Emmen Valley + city walk Lucerne
- Morning: travel to Lucerne. We recommended traveling via Bern and the lovely Emmen Valley, to avoid backtracking the Interlaken-Lucerne route they had already traveled.
- Afternoon: city walk in Lucerne.
Day 11-12 (20-21 Jun): Rigi panorama hike + travel to Zurich Airport
- All day: Rigi round trip + panorama hike. We suggested traveling up from Arth-Goldau for a gorgeous panorama hike between Rigi Scheidegg and Rigi Kaltbad, followed by a cogwheel train descent to Vitznau and a scenic boat ride back to Lucerne.
Hi Annika, We had a magical and marvelous time! I just wanted to thank you one last time. You’ve been incredibly helpful and responsive.

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