Day 3: Lake Lucerne → Giessbach

Over the Brünig Pass we will enter the Bernese Oberland. In Haslital bei Meiringen the Aare River has cut a gorge in the limestone that is 200 metres deep in some places. Thanks to the walkways and tunnels, it is easy to hike through the entire gorge.

Swiss Outdoor Museum Ballenberg - It showcases traditional rural architecture, crafts, and lifestyles from various regions of Switzerland. The museum covers an area of over 100 hectares and contains over 100 historic buildings that have been relocated from all over Switzerland. You can observe demonstrations of traditional crafts, attend events, visit the farm animals, and learn about the history and culture of Switzerland through interactive exhibits and guided tours.

Day 4: Jungfrau Region:

Lauterbrunnen - located between towering rock faces and mountain peaks and it is home to 72 thundering waterfalls, secluded valleys, and colorful alpine meadows. 

In 1911, the 19-year-old J.R.R. Tolkien hikes through the Swiss Alps – and of course through the Lauterbrunnen Valley with its steep rockfaces. Hardly anyone knows that he found his inspiration for the landscape in «Lord of the Rings» here. Yes, really: those who know the books and films immediately have the feeling they've been thrown into Middle-Earth.

We'll then continue up the mountains: The Schilthorn stands at 2,970 meters. It offers panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, and more than 200 other peaks. The Schilthorn is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

It gained fame as a location for the 1969 James Bond film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The summit has a revolving restaurant called Piz Gloria, which was named after the film, and rotates once every 45 minutes. 

Day 5: Giessbach to Montreux:

Today a magnificent train ride is awaiting you - the Golden Pass. Personally, this is my favorite train line, even though it is short compared to the Glacier Express. Making its way up the steep mountain ridge you shouldn't miss a single moment! These tracks are also the only way crossing the nature parc of Gruyère - cars have to make a detour for hours to experience what you can do, stressless in one of the baroque wagons of the Golden Pass.

Let's round up this day and become a Chocolate Champion: Quickly off the Golden pass you can find the Maison Cailler: This sense of imagination is paired with presentations on the different stages in the Cailler chocolate production process, which are relayed as part of the interactive audiovisual guided tour. Through cameras, the visitors can watch live as the ingredients of chocolate are processed. In the end, you'll have a Chocolate workshop, so you can become a chocolate champion yourself!

Arriving at the Montreux Riviera you can enjoy the late afternoon on the shores of Lake Geneva

Day 6: Montreux: 

Follow the northern shoreline to Geneva, home of the UN, ICRC, and numerous other NGOs. Stroll through Geneva's Old Town, climb up the tower of the St. Pierre Cathedral and talk a walk along the shores in the English Garden to Geneva's landmark - the Jet d'eau. If you are anyhow into science: The CERN - Find out more about the Big Bang! (tours are free of charge, but available only on-site).

Back in Montreux, we will include a private tour of the Chateau Chillon: If ever a castle could fit the fairy-tale bill, the dashingly handsome Château de Chillon would be it, with its moat, double ramparts, and riot of turrets and towers, plus knockout views of Lake Geneva and the French Alps.