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.

Bring the kids along to Lake Zurich and Lake Lucerne. Old Town and Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Interlaken: Lucerne (Altstadt Luzern, Chapel Bridge, &more), Grindelwald-First (in Grindelwald) and Mt Pilatus (in Kriens). And it doesn't end there: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle, wander the streets of Bahnhofstrasse, and admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls.

To see more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Interlaken trip itinerary maker.

Dublin, Ireland to Interlaken is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry, train, and bus; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Dublin in June, expect nights in Interlaken to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) 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.

Get some cultural insight at Chateau de Chillon and Queen Studio Experience. Kids will appreciate attractions like Montreux Lakeside and Chaplin's World. The adventure continues: pause for some photo ops at Freddie Mercury Statue, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rochers-de-Naye, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church Saint-Vincent, and take a memorable tour with Lake Geneva Marine (Genfersee Schifffahrt).

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Montreux trip planner.

Drive from Interlaken to Montreux in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.