Switzerland
Switzerland is a place of breathtaking mountain peaks, turquoise lakes, charming villages, and some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. Here you’ll find firsthand experiences, practical itineraries, and budget-conscious tips to help you plan your own unforgettable Switzerland adventure.
Explore Switzerland
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Staying in Interlaken, Switzerland: A Convenient Home Base for Exploring the Region
We spent three days and two nights in Interlaken, Switzerland, using it as a home base for exploring the surrounding region. Located between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, Interlaken made it easy to get around by train, bus, and boat without changing hotels every night. We took day trips to St. Beatus Caves and Lauterbrunnen,…
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4 Hours in Zurich: A Quick Old Town Walk
We arrived in Zurich the night before our flight home after a Rhine River cruise and several days exploring Lucerne and Switzerland (see our 5-day Switzerland itinerary here). Our family group of seven, who had been traveling together, split up for our flights home, and my husband, daughter, and I spent our last evening exploring…
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Visiting St. Beatus Caves in Switzerland: What to Know Before You Go
On one of the hottest days of our Switzerland trip, we headed to St. Beatus Caves above Lake Thun. Stepping into a cool cave after being outside in the heat was pretty refreshing. The caves were a memorable experience during our time in Switzerland, with underground streams, reflecting pools, unusual rock formations, and a little…
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Visiting Lucerne for the First Time: What to See, Do & Know
Lucerne was a wonderful base for part of our five days in Switzerland. With its beautiful lakefront setting, historic Old Town, famous wooden bridges, and mountain views, Lucerne has plenty to keep you busy. One of the things I liked most was how easy it was to explore. Most of the sights we wanted to…
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Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Interlaken: Our Private Tour Review
This post contains affiliate links. If you book through my links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend experiences I’ve personally used or genuinely believe would be helpful to my readers. Our 5-day Switzerland itinerary took us from Lucerne to Interlaken, with plenty of mountain scenery and…
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Stoos Ridge Hike in Switzerland: Our Experience & How to Plan Your Day
The Stoos Ridge hike had been on my Switzerland wish list long before our trip. I’d seen the photos of the trail winding along the mountain ridge, with brilliant blue lakes and the Alps stretching out in every direction, and I knew I wanted to experience it for myself. What I didn’t fully appreciate was…
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5 Days in Switzerland for First-Timers: A Post-Cruise Itinerary
Planning a Switzerland trip can feel overwhelming because there are so many incredible places to choose from. For our first trip to Switzerland, we spent five full sightseeing days exploring Lucerne, Mount Pilatus, Stoos Ridge, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Zurich. Here’s exactly how we spent our time, including what we’d do differently next time. 5 Days…
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Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip from Lucerne: Our Experience & How to Plan It
We did the Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip from Lucerne during our Switzerland trip following our Rhine River cruise. And because it happened to fall on my 29th wedding anniversary, it turned into a particularly memorable day. The Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip isn’t just a way to get from Lucerne to the top of…
