Must-knows about planning your own Switzerland holidays

  • Switzerland can easily and safely be explored on your own.
  • If you want to plan, you can use our step-by-step planning guide. And our sample itineraries can inspire you.
  • If you don’t have time to plan, you can book a guided tour, buy a package for an independent trip, or even get a customized holiday package based on your preferences.
Old locomotive of Rigi railways at Rigi Kulm

Self-guided examples

Our sample itineraries help you to plan your Switzerland holidays. Customize them to your preferences, or just copy them if …
Rochers-de-Naye train from Montreux

Create your own

Create your own Switerland itinerary in these 7 easy steps: from your first draft to a booking checklist.
Funicular between Vevey and Mont Pèlerin

Custom-made

Don’t have the time or knowledge to plan a trip to Switzerland? Get a customized itinerary from experienced travel consultants.
Privately guided tour in Switzerland

Custom-made with private guide

A private guide allows for any itinerary within Switzerland, and guarantees the highest level of comfort.
Open-air carriages attached to regional train at Alp Grüm, Bernina Pass

Summer itineraries

Do you need inspiration for a summer itinerary in Switzerland? Use our sample itineraries that include wonderful summer activities and …
Train on Landwasser viaduct near Filisur in winter

Winter itineraries

Planning to visit Switzerland in winter? Get inspired by our sample itineraries that are suited for the winter months.
The winding road of the Grimsel Pass

Road itineraries

Switzerland’s beautiful pass roads can be explored from spring to fall. We’ve created sample car itineraries. Drive as proposed, or …
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn train on Swiss viaduct

Rail holidays

Switzerland is famous for its scenic trains. Our sample holidays include the best train rides in the Swiss Alps. Make …
Central Swiss Alps seen from Stanserhorn in spring

Itineraries in the Alps

Need some inspiration for an itinerary across the Swiss Alps? Our sample routes provide you with the best of Switzerland’s …
Train to Jungfraujoch with Eiger at Kleine Scheidegg

Packages

Don’t have time to create a travel plan and make bookings for your Switzerland vacation? These pre-arranged packages offer you …
Tourists at Peak Walk platform, Grindelwald-First

Planning

Save time on your Switzerland holiday planning: use our step-by-step guide, our sample itineraries, and our town and region finder. …

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Page author: AnnikaSince early childhood I've been visiting Switzerland during my holidays and I just fell in love with the country. I spent many summers in the Bernese Oberland, which still feels like my second home, and then started to explore other areas. Traveling, hiking and photographing in the Swiss Alps are my absolute favorite activities.