14 days in Interlaken & Zermatt Itinerary

Kids will enjoy Collection de l'Art Brut and Interlaken Walking Tours. Do some cultural sightseeing at Niederdorf and Schloss Thun. Venture out of the city with trips to Lausanne (Musee Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Photo Elysee, &more), Mt Pilatus (in Kriens) and Thrill Walk Felsensteg Birg (in Murren). And it doesn't end there: test your team's savvy at Mystery Rooms, appreciate the views at Lauterbrunnen Village, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Ursenkathedrale, and take in the dramatic scenery at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Interlaken trip maker.

Washington DC, USA to Interlaken is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and train. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington DC to Interlaken due to the time zone difference. In October, Interlaken is a bit cooler than Washington DC - with highs of 57°F and lows of 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can take a train to Zermatt.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis and Fondation Pierre Gianadda. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Mountaineers' Cemetery and Kapelle Winkelmatten "Zur Heiligen Familie". Change things up with these side-trips from Zermatt: Riederalp (in Riederalp), Museo delle guardie svizzere (in Naters) and Barryland - Musee et Chiens du St-Bernard (in Martigny). And it doesn't end there: take a memorable tour with Forest Fun Park Zermatt, enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat, explore the striking landscape at Aletsch Glacier, and take in the dramatic scenery at Gorner Gorge.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Zermatt trip planner.

Traveling by train from Interlaken to Zermatt takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 9th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.