Day 1: Arrival in Zurich

Zurich Airport is very well connected to the city center. With only about 15 min by train to the city center, you can already benefit from your Swiss Travel Pass. Taking a taxi is not worth it here. Your hotel will be located in the city center - perfect for your day of arrival to walk around, stretch out your legs after your flight and get an impression of Switzerland's biggest city.

The famous Bahnhofstrasse, the old town and numerous museums are within walking distance. We specifically recommend visiting the Swiss National Museum Zurich (included), showcasing the history of Switzerland from its beginnings up to the present day, giving an insight into the Swiss identity and the rich tapestry of the country’s history and culture.

Day 2: Zurich → Grindelwald

The mountains are calling! But first, we would suggest stopping in Switzerland’s capital to stroll around in Bern's cute Old-Town which is a UNESCO world heritage site; and are you aware that the bear is not only the symbol of the canton? Bears live in the city center in a pit right on the other riverside of the old town. 

I will try to organize a guided tour through the Parliament in Bern (highly demanded and only available if the Parliament is not in session). Immerse yourself in the world of Parliament while a guide takes you in the domed hall, the Council chambers and the lobby and find out about the history of the building and how Parliament works

For the next two nights, you will stay in Grindelwald, located right on the foot of the notorious Eiger North Face.

Day 3: Bernese Oberland

This day is reserved to explore the Jungfrau region which has a lot to offer. Head up the famous Jungfraujoch, or one of the many other mountains offering fantastic panoramas, visit the valley of the 72 waterfalls and enjoy one of the many hiking trails in the area. You might want to take a walk on the Männlichen, the small servant of the royal three mountains: Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. The notorious Eiger North Face was long time considered to be the last alpine challenge.

A walk on the Männlichen will let you dive into the tragic and heroic stories of this wall. Continue your hike along the Eiger Trail. With binoculars and a little luck, you may even be able to spot a roped team on the wall. Over steep alpine pastures, past wild streams and waterfalls, the path leads down to Alpiglen train station.

Jungfraujoch (optional):

Icy air sweeps over your face, snow crunches under your feet, and the panorama almost takes your breath away: on one side the view of the Swiss Mittelland towards the Vosges, on the other the Aletsch Glacier, lined with four thousand meter peaks. Standing on the Jungfraujoch 3,454 meters above sea level, you can feel it with your first step: this is a different world. It's one you have to experience.