8 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Zurich (Bahnhofstrasse & Lake Zurich), Mt Pilatus (in Kriens) and Lucerne (Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge). The adventure continues: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, admire the natural beauty at Schynige Platte, look for gifts at The Mad Cow, and get great views at Harderkulm.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Interlaken tour planner.

Chennai, India to Interlaken is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -4.5 hour difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Chennai in August: high temperatures in Interlaken hover around 26°C and lows are around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Montreux.

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

Montreux is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: savor the flavors at Swiss Riviera Wine Tours, take a memorable tour with Lake Geneva Marine (Genfersee Schifffahrt), surround yourself with nature on Steed Tours, and explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chillon.

To find reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.