14 days in Interlaken & Zermatt 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 Speed Boats Tours and Harderkulm. Step off the beaten path and head to Collection de l'Art Brut and The Cathedral of Bern. Venture out of the city with trips to Lucerne (Franziskanerkirche, The Rosengart Collection, &more), Bern (French Church, Bundesplatz, &more) and Lausanne (La Basilique Notre-Dame du Valentin, Musee de l'Elysee, &more). There's still lots to do: stop by Basel's Old Town, see the interesting displays at Basel Paper Mill Museum, admire the masterpieces at Jean Tinguely Museum, and tee off at Golf Club Interlaken-Unterseen.

For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Interlaken day trip planning tool.

Washington DC, USA to Interlaken is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Interlaken is 6 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in November; daily highs in Interlaken reach 45°F and lows reach 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

Get some cultural insight at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis and Fondation Pierre Gianadda. Explore hidden gems such as Valere Basilica and Clay Shoot Zermatt. Explore Zermatt's surroundings by going to Les Mines De Sel De Bex (in Bex), Chateau de Tourbillon (in Sion) and Via Ferrata (in Nax). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the views from Gornergrat, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kapelle Riffelberg "Bruder Klaus", explore the activities along Grunsee, and take in the pleasant sights at Hinterdorfstrasse.

To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Zermatt online tour itinerary planner.

Take a train from Interlaken to Zermatt in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.