15 days in Interlaken & Zermatt Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls and Jesuitenkirche. Kids will appreciate attractions like Harderkulm and Heimwehfluh. Get out of town with these interesting Interlaken side-trips: Giessbachfälle (in Giessbach), Bern (The Cathedral of Bern & Kirche St Peter & Paul) and Thun (Schadau Park & Vieille Ville de Thoune). Next up on the itinerary: get interesting insight from Tours, examine the collection at Musee International d'Horlogerie, learn more about the world around you at MUZOO - Zoo du Bois du Petit-Chateau, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Brienz.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Interlaken itinerary planner.

Washington, USA to Interlaken is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington to Interlaken due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Washington in May; daily highs in Interlaken reach 63°F and lows reach 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Zermatt.

Get a sense of the local culture at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis and Fondation Pierre Gianadda. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Sunnegga and Breithorn. Venture out of the city with trips to Fondation Opale (in Lens), Sion (Valere Basilica & Chateau de Tourbillon) and Barryland - Musee et Chiens du St-Bernard (in Martigny). There's still lots to do: go for a walk through Hinterdorfstrasse, admire the sheer force of Gorner Gorge, admire the natural beauty at Ricola herb garden, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Intercontinental Church Society.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Zermatt travel planner.

You can take a train from Interlaken to Zermatt in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. You will leave for home on the 21st (Fri).