10 days in Interlaken & Montreux Itinerary

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Interlaken: Zurich (Lake Zurich, Old Town, &more), Mt Pilatus (in Kriens) and Lucerne (Lake Lucerne, Lucerne Station, &more). There's much more to do: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, look for all kinds of wild species at Weissenau-Naturschutzgebiet, look for gifts at Whiskyness, and take some stellar pictures from Harderkulm.

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Sydney, Australia to Interlaken is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Sydney to Interlaken. In December, Interlaken is colder than Sydney - with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can go by car to Montreux.

Mostly known for its world-renowned jazz festival, Montreux serves as a picturesque lakeside resort town on the Swiss Riviera.

Montreux is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Montreux Lakeside, see the interesting displays at Queen Studio Experience, take in the exciting artwork at Plexus Art Gallery, and browse the exhibits of Musée de Montreux.

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Getting from Interlaken to Montreux by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.