Switzerland travel guide
Lakeside towns, mountain trains and alpine valleys.
A Switzerland trip strings together lakeside towns, mountain railways and alpine valleys across a compact country. Travelers on TravBuddy plan around Lucerne's old town and Chapel Bridge, the Staubbach Falls near Lauterbrunnen, the Aare Gorge and the St Beatus caves, with scenic train rides in between.
This Switzerland guide ranks the sights travelers include most across real trips, so you can shape a multi-stop itinerary.
- Ideal duration
- 5–7 days
- Best time
- June–September
- Rated places
- 0
- in our trip data
Switzerland: quick questions
How many days do you need in Switzerland?+
Most travellers spend 5–7 days in Switzerland, based on real trips planned on TravBuddy.
What are the top things to do in Switzerland?+
Top experiences in Switzerland include Staubbachfall, Lucerne Old Town & Lion Monument, Zytglogge, Thrill Walk (Birg).
What are some offbeat places to visit in Switzerland?+
Beyond the usual spots, travellers in Switzerland also visit Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, Aare Gorge (Aareschlucht).
Where should you eat in Switzerland?+
Popular places to eat in Switzerland include Swiss Chuchi Restaurant, Kornhauskeller.
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Plan my Switzerland tripFacts on this page are computed from 2 trips planned on TravBuddy and traveler ratings refreshed on 21 July 2026.