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Introducing Switzerland

Get to the heart of Switzerland.
Switzerland is all about quintessential Alpine scenery, perfectly preserved medieval towns, and international cities that run on a famously precise schedule. This central European nation is small but surprisingly diverse—shared borders with France, Italy, and Germany have produced distinct regional cultures. One unifying factor is the Alps: the mountain range takes up a whopping 65% of Switzerland’s total area, making this an ideal destination for active fun (and iconic views) all year. 

When is the best time to visit?
Snowy Switzerland is a skier's paradise, and it's no surprise that January and February are peak tourist months. This goes for the Alps of course, but applies to the cities too—Bern, for example, looks great under a layer of winter white, and its Christmas markets are a must-visit (for the delectable Swiss chocolates alone).

The country is also idyllic in summer, as travelers trade ski lifts for hiking boots and hit the Alpine trails. You can enjoy great outdoor excursions during the slower spring and fall seasons, too—September is a particularly great “off” month to visit, as the summer crowds are gone yet the weather is still pleasant, and the scenery ever-wonderful.

Where should you go?
Certainly, you’ll want to visit Switzerland’s picture-perfect capital of Bern, whose medieval Old Town is home to the towering Zytglogge clock tower. And of course, you’ll want to experience the Alps. There are many hiking trails in these world-famous mountains, all signposted and easy to follow. Head to St. Moritz and Zermatt for some of the best skiing in Europe.

Zurich is a beautifully kept city, and this is where serious shoppers will want to spend time. It's also a nice stop on your way to or from Germany by train. See much of the Swiss countryside in a short time on the GoldenPass railway line from Montreux to Lucerne and takes about 5.5 hours (switching trains at Interlaken). It runs through three mountain passes with spectacular views of lakes, waterfalls, and Swiss chalets. 

How many days do you need?
If you simply want to travel through the Swiss countryside and visit a few postcard-worthy cities and towns, you can do so in well under a week. To properly take advantage of Switzerland’s winter sports and excursions, two weeks is ideal. In this timeframe, you could embark on a number of great day-long or even multi-day hikes—or ski at multiple resorts—with time to relax at a few chalets along the way.

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Switzerland Tours & Itineraries

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Lauterbrunnental
Map of Bernese Oberland Traverse - 7 Days
Bernese Oberland Traverse - 7 Days

Take a classic Swiss hut-to-hut hike through the Bernese Oberland mountains on this week-long trek. You'll go from scenic valley to scenic valley as you traverse past the bases of some of the best-known mountains in the Alps, such as Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau, making your way through waterfalls, cliff faces, and dairy pastures.

Lauterbrunnen valley
Map of Best of Bernese Oberland - 5 days
Best of Bernese Oberland - 5 days

Hike from hut to hut under the snowy facades of some of the most famous peaks in the Swiss Alps with this five-day itinerary. As you hike past the iconic peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, you'll make your way through Alpine pastures, glacial lakes, and rushing waterfalls, with stops on mountaintop tramways and charming villages in between.

Ascend Mount Pilatus by cogwheel train, then catch a gondola to the peak
Map of Switzerland by Train - 10 Days
Switzerland by Train - 10 Days

In the Alpine wonderland that is Switzerland, public transport takes on a whole new meaning. Over 10 days, you'll travel between colorful towns, lakeside cities, and mountain peaks by train, cogwheel railway, and even cable cars. Other highlights include hiking across green meadows, kayaking on azure lakes, riding bikes past waterfalls, and ascending iconic peaks like the Matterhorn.

Vineyards of the Lavaux region by Lake Geneva
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Exploring the Wine Regions of Mont Blanc - 6 Days

Sample some of the world's best wines as you circle around Mont Blanc from Switzerland to Italy to France. Visit vineyards nestled in the idyllic countryside in the foothills of the Alps, where ancient grape varieties still produce rare and high-quality wines. Taste local wines in the terraced hills of Lavaux, Switzerland, and toast to the breathtaking views from Pointe Helbronner in France with a glass of Cuvée des Guides — moments and wines to be remembered!

Ski, snowshoe, and sled your way through the beauty of the Swiss Alps in winter
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Winter Adventure in the Swiss Alps - 7 Days

Travel to the heart of Switzerland during the winter months when its lakes, Alps, valleys, and historic cities are blanketed in snow. On this weeklong adventure, you'll keep warm with an invigorating itinerary of winter sports, starting with sledding and snowshoeing in the idyllic lake city of Interlaken. Take a thrilling gondola ride up the iconic Matterhorn, give your muscles a break at the Leukerbad Hot Springs, and end the adventure just over the French border with world-class skiing at Chamonix.

Views of the Jungfrau on one of Switzerland's many scenic train routes
Map of Switzerland by Train - 7 Days
Switzerland by Train - 7 Days

Experience the best of Switzerland on foot, by car, boat, train—even a cable car. It starts in Zürich with a scenic rail journey around the lake to Lucerne, from where you'll head up into the mountains via the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. The rest of the adventure includes kayaking on Lake Brienz, cycling between the waterfalls of the Lauterbrunnen Valley via e-bike, ascending the highest gondola in the Alps, enjoying the scenic Montreux Riviera, wine tasting at Lavaux vineyards, and more.

Make the Most of Your Time in Switzerland

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Oeschinen Lake in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland
How Many Days to Spend in Switzerland

Small enough to traverse end-to-end in a few hours and with excellent public transport, Switzerland can be explored in as little as three days, specifically if you stick to one...

Switzerland Travel Advice

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Take to the Bernina Alps with the Bernina Express
Switzerland's Best Train Rides

Switzerland's rail network is one of the world's best, defying steep mountain gradients, threading through dramatic valleys and around beautiful lakes to showcase the country's...

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This 10-day itinerary is full of kid-friendly activities, like interactive visits to Alpine farms and chocolate tasting workshops
Map of Switzerland for Families: Castles, Chocolate & Cows - 10 Days
Switzerland for Families: Castles, Chocolate & Cows - 10 Days

Ten days of Alpine fun await on this family-focused trip to Switzerland. Wind your way between Geneva, Montreux, Interlaken, and Zürich by train, enjoying short, scenic journeys that make traveling with kids a breeze. In between, you'll explore medieval castles, ride high-altitude cable cars, kayak across turquoise lakes, zip between mountain valleys by e-bike, and refuel with hands-on chocolate-tasting experiences and cheesemaking workshops.

Discover the charming resort town of Zermatt (and the iconic Matterhorn) on a winter or hiking-focused itinerary
Map of 2 Weeks in Switzerland - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Switzerland - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With two weeks in Switzerland, you can experience the country's charming towns and pristine landscapes on an ultimate scenic highlights tour. Or, if you're eager to see the country with its winter coat on, choose between a festive Christmas markets itinerary and a skiing, sledding, and sightseeing adventure. Other options include an activity-packed trip through the Lake District and a hiking-focused trip that features a four-night trek in the Bernese Oberland region.

Learn about Bern's history, Switzerland's capital, on a guided tour of the Altstadt
Map of 10 Days in Switzerland - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Switzerland - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Whether traveling to Switzerland by train, car, or on foot, you can cover a lot of ground in 10 days. Avid hikers can tackle a multiday Bernese Oberland trek, while thrill seekers can pair Montreux rafting with paragliding in neighboring France. Those keen on culture and cuisine will appreciate a Zürich chocolate workshop, Lucerne's "night watchmen" tour, and cheese tasting in Gruyères. Interlaken ice skating, snowshoeing near Lugano, and Christmas market-hopping are ideal for winter enthusiasts.

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1 Week in Switzerland - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Bonjour! I’m Mathilde in the heart of the Champagne region 🍾 Growing up surrounded by historic streets and bubbly traditions sparked my passion for sharing the beauty of French culture (don’t...

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Valentine is the girl from the French Alps! She grew up between the French & Swiss Alps, worked as a tailor-made trip planner in Sri Lanka & Maldives, and was an event organizer for extreme...

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Travel specialist Clothilde DIEMUNSCH

Clothilde DIEMUNSCH

Imagine the culinary delights of Lyon or Gruyeres, the charm of France's rolling vineyards, and the pristine beauty of the Swiss mountains from Zermatt up to St Moritz : what a journey it could...

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Trip Reviews for Switzerland

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

A Swiss Trip Handled Perfectly
Switzerland | Sep 23 - Sep 29, 2026

Mark
Mark S.
Quincy, IL, USA | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2026
**A Swiss Trip Handled Perfectly** We traveled through Switzerland with Kimkim and were completely satisfied. Hotels, train tickets, car and van transfers, and tours all went exactly as planned, and every leg connected smoothly. We'd recommend Kimkim without hesitation and would gladly use them again. — Mark Schuering Read more

**A Swiss Trip Handled Perfectly**

We traveled through Switzerland with Kimkim and were completely satisfied. Hotels, train tickets, car and van transfers, and tours all went exactly as planned, and every leg connected smoothly. We'd recommend Kimkim without hesitation and would gladly use them again.

— Mark Schuering

Hotel Reviews
PESTALOZZI LUGANO HOTEL
Lugano
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Sorell Hotel Rütli
Zürich
Authenticity & Character
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Very unhelpful and putting off desk clerk.
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Cascada Boutique Hotel
Lucerne
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Staff
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Local specialist: Clothilde DIEMUNSCH

Clothide was wonderful to work with. She wa...
Switzerland | Sep 23 - Sep 29, 2026

Thomas
Thomas O.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2026
Clothide was wonderful to work with. She was always prompt, professional and friendly in her communications. I enjoyed putting a face to a name in the Zoom call she arranged. We enjoyed her recommended itinerary and her recommendations for our accommodations (which we found ideally located for our self exploration). She was particularly helpful in assisting me in exploring the various hiking opportunities during our travel.
Gersende was likewise prompt, thorough and helpful in her...
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Clothide was wonderful to work with. She was always prompt, professional and friendly in her communications. I enjoyed putting a face to a name in the Zoom call she arranged. We enjoyed her recommended itinerary and her recommendations for our accommodations (which we found ideally located for our self exploration). She was particularly helpful in assisting me in exploring the various hiking opportunities during our travel.
Gersende was likewise prompt, thorough and helpful in her follow up after taking over for Clothide. She provided just what I needed in terms of finally deciding on the Stoos Ridge hike option, which was one of the highlights for me of our trip.
Nathalie as well was prompt, professional and friendly in all our communications when she took over for Gersende.
One glitch we had was not realizing that the transportation from Lugano train station to Lucerne train station, involved the interim ferry from Fluelen train station to Lucerne. It was clearly described in the details of the itinerary. Unfortunately all of us glossed over those details and focused on the general description of train station departure and train station pickup. Our attention and focus on our self guided travel in Puglia, Italy prior to beginning our trip in n Switzerland, probably contributed to our missing this detail.
We didn’t realize we had the ferry excursion until the attendant on the train station platform in Lugano explained that we were not taking the train all the way to Lurcene.😊
It all worked out and we all enjoyed the 2 plus hour cruise on Lake Lucerne on a beautiful day.
As a suggestion, it would have been helpful if the general description of our transfer from Lugano to Lucerne had mentioned the ferry leg of the trip. Frankly, based on that excursion (which was lovely and we enjoyed) we would not have booked the catamaran cruise the following day. I was going to miss the cruise due to my all day hike, but the others opted out of the cruise too, based on cruising Lake Lucerne the day before. We thought Clothide might have mentioned this when we booked the catamaran tour. All in all it was not that big an issue and I was very happy with all my dealings with Clothide. Again, maybe a useful suggestion for future travelers following the same route.
One other issue was the train from Lucerne to Zurich. As noted in a prior chat the designated train IR2628 was never posted on the departure board and we, at the last minute, boarded what we hoped was a train that would get us to the Zurich train station (although it appeared from the board it was destined for the Zurich Airport). Again, IR70 turned out to be the right train, but it all was a little unnerving at the time for four 70 plus year old travelers.😊 Not sure how KIM KIM team could have assisted under the circumstances or if there was some mix up?
All in all our experience with KIMKIM and your team was very positive. We would recommend your services and use them again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Sorell Hotel Rütli
Zürich

The room was adequate. Shower door was off its track and a dirty towel was left in the bathroom. The check in clerk was efficient but not really welcoming. Our overall perception was probably clouded by the street construction immediately below our room. The staff was unable to accommodate our request for a room away from the street. The included breakfast was good and staff friendly.

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Cascada Boutique Hotel
Lucerne

The staff was welcoming and helpful. The room was roomy and comfortably furnished. The included breakfast was very good. We dined at the onsite restaurant was excellent. Cascada Boutique Hotel was also an ideal location for exploring Lucerne.

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PESTALOZZI LUGANO HOTEL
Lugano

The room was modest, but comfortable with efficient amenities. Its small size and location were perfect for our exploration of Lugano. The included breakfast was good. The onsite restaurant was convenient after a long day of travel and the food was unremarkable, but good.

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Activity Reviews
Burgenstock Catamaran Cruise!
Burgenstock Catamaran Cruise!
Lucerne

The the low rating is not intended, but your review sight had no option of “no opinion”. We really have no opinion and no basis for rating this excursion since none of us ended up going on it. As explained in the general review, we wouldn’t have booked this tour if we had realized we were going to enjoy a 2 plus hour cruise from Fluelen to Lurcene in order to reach Lurcene the day before our booking.

 Lucerne Stoos Ridge Guided Day Hike !
Lucerne Stoos Ridge Guided Day Hike !
Lucerne

It was one of the highlights of our Switzerland tour for me. Guide David seamlessly led me through the trains, bus, funicular and chair lift modes of transportation to the trailhead. The trail was congested, but it was a beautiful day and the views and vistas were spectacular.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide David was a wonderful hiking companion and guide. He was very knowledgeable about what we were seeing and the region generally. I enjoyed his insights on Swiss history and culture.
Transport
It all was very smooth and efficient.
Local specialist: Clothilde DIEMUNSCH

Wonderful trip !
Switzerland | Sep 23 - Sep 29, 2026

K
Kate S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2026
The itinerary that Clo prepared for us was exactly what we wanted and the hotels she booked for us were great.
We had a wonderful trip !
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The itinerary that Clo prepared for us was exactly what we wanted and the hotels she booked for us were great.
We had a wonderful trip !

Hotel Reviews
Cascada Boutique Hotel
Lucerne

Great location ! The staff was so helpful and friendly and the breakfast was superb. We also enjoyed dinner at the restaurant after a long day of seeing the sights.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to everything !
Staff
Very friendly and helpful ! Always greeted us in the morning and upon our return. Exceptional !
Cleanliness & Comfort
PESTALOZZI LUGANO HOTEL
Lugano

Perfectly located and quiet . The included breakfast was good and the staff very friendly.

Authenticity & Character
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Quiet, but close to everything we wanted to see and do.
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Local specialist: Clothilde DIEMUNSCH

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