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20 July 2026 · Hiking
You need at least two full days in Interlaken. That does not mean spending two days in Interlaken itself. The town works best as a base for the surrounding valleys, mountain villages, lakes and hiking trails. With two days, I would visit Lauterbrunnen and Mürren on the first day, then hike beneath the Eiger and […]
20 July 2026 · Hiking
Yes, you can visit Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald in one day—but I would not automatically recommend it. I have visited both places on separate days and experienced much more than their village centres. Around Lauterbrunnen, I have hiked from Mürren through Gimmelwald and down into the valley. Around Grindelwald, I have explored First, Bachalpsee and the […]
17 July 2026 · Hotels
Choosing where to stay in the Jungfrau Region can be confusing, because Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald all make sense for different reasons. Interlaken is the most practical base. Lauterbrunnen feels more scenic and atmospheric. Grindelwald gives you stronger mountain views and easier access to hikes around First, Bachalpsee and the Eiger area. So the best […]
11 July 2026 · Travel
Lucerne is one of those Swiss cities that keeps appearing in almost every first-time Switzerland itinerary. It has the old town, the lake, mountain views, boat trips, and easy access to classic mountain day trips like Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi. I have not properly stayed in Lucerne yet, so this is not written as […]
1 July 2026 · Travel
Oeschinensee and Blausee are two of the most popular lake trips near Kandersteg, and at first glance they can feel like similar choices. Both are blue, photogenic, easy to combine with public transport, and often mentioned by people planning a trip through the Bernese Oberland. But they are not really the same kind of experience. […]
29 June 2026 · Travel
Grindelwald is one of the most dramatic mountain villages in Switzerland. It sits directly below the Eiger, surrounded by steep green slopes, cable cars, hiking trails, wooden chalets and the kind of mountain scenery that feels almost unreal the first time you arrive. I first visited Grindelwald in June 2022 and have returned several times […]
19 June 2026 · Interrail
The Luzern Interlaken Express is one of the most scenic train routes in Switzerland. It connects Lucerne with Interlaken Ost and links two very different parts of a Switzerland trip: Central Switzerland, with Lucerne, Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi, and the Bernese Oberland, with Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald and the Jungfrau Region. It is not a […]
19 June 2026 · Travel
Mount Rigi is one of the easiest mountain day trips from Lucerne without a car. It is close to the city, well connected by public transport, and gives you a classic Central Switzerland combination: Lake Lucerne, mountain railways, cable cars, and wide panoramic views. Compared with Mount Pilatus, Rigi usually feels softer and more relaxed. […]
19 June 2026 · Travel
Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi are the two classic mountain day trips from Lucerne. Both are easy to reach without a car. Both can combine a boat journey with mountain railways, and both give you panoramic views across Central Switzerland. But they offer noticeably different experiences. Mount Pilatus is the more dramatic choice. Its rocky […]
19 June 2026 · Travel
Mount Pilatus is one of the most famous mountain day trips from Lucerne. It rises above the city, close enough to feel like an obvious choice if you are staying in Lucerne, but high and dramatic enough to feel like a proper Swiss mountain experience. The route is also one of the reasons people visit. […]
