14 days in Interlaken & Zermatt Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls and Twin Paragliding. Do some cultural sightseeing at Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum and Schloss Thun. Venture out of the city with trips to Juckerhof Erlebnisbauernhof (in Seegraeben), Zurich (Alterthumer Magazin, Niederdorf, &more) and Thrill Walk Felsensteg Birg (in Murren). There's lots more to do: test your team's savvy at Mystery Rooms, get curious at Swiss Science Center Technorama, take in the awesome beauty at Niesen, and take in the dramatic scenery at Staubbach Waterfall.

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Washington DC, USA to Interlaken is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in October; daily highs in Interlaken reach 57°F and lows reach 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can catch the train to Zermatt.

Step off the beaten path and head to Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis and Forest Fun Park Zermatt. Family-friendly places like Fondation Pierre Gianadda and Gorner Gorge will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zermatt: Riederalp (in Riederalp), Museo delle guardie svizzere (in Naters) and Trapgame (in Charrat). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier, take in the pleasant sights at Hinterdorfstrasse, stroll the grounds of Mountaineers' Cemetery, and glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

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Traveling by train from Interlaken to Zermatt takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.