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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Old Town and UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern. Attractions like Parasailing & Paragliding and Lake Lucerne make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Interlaken: Zurich (Bahnhofstrasse, Friedhof Fluntern, &more), Lucerne (Chapel Bridge & Lion Monument) and Bern (Museum of Communication & Zentrum Paul Klee (Paul Klee Center)). Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Aletsch Glacier, take in the awesome beauty at Augstmatthorn, stroll through Maennlichen, and stop by Swiss Mountain Market Unique Regional Souvenirs.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Interlaken tour planning website.

New York City, USA to Interlaken is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Interlaken is 6 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 51°F, and evening lows to 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Montreux.

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

Kids will enjoy Chateau de Chillon and Freddie Mercury Statue. Do some cultural sightseeing at Queen Studio Experience and Chaplin's World. There's still lots to do: go for a walk through Montreux Lakeside, take in the awesome beauty at Rochers-de-Naye, steep yourself in history at Musée de Montreux, and take a tour by water with Lake Geneva Marine (Genfersee Schifffahrt).

To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Montreux trip planner.

You can 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 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.