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3 -4 days Switzerland 1st week June

Gday
Thanks for all the insights and adventures shared it’s a great read however I do have a request as I’m still puzzled on our Swiss side trip with my mum 3 full days from Zurich or Geneva however flying out of Zurich .
. To provide some context we have done London ( Chelsea flower show , David Austin roses , Ritz high tea ) Paris French open to a road trip south west France checking out gardens and castles and eating ! . mum is 76 who loves gardens , mountains , small antique gift shops type places , eating out ,coffee cake and a wants everything done for her haha does not like exercise however does reluctantly walk 2km each morning on a flat surface doesn’t like hills will look for the lift or elevator . Oh and lovesto train everywhere !
. Me a young 48 runner hiker food wine lover never usually in same spot more than a day and usually out at 5am exploring before the tourists awake , love a village like atmosphere with a market , I love foodmarkets. It’s the first place I go on trips or a hike . dislikes queues and crowd masses , I know this may be difficult this trip . Last trip to Switzerland I was in Zurich to Val’s (7132 ) my secret hidey spot where is was so peaceful and no tourists . I understand this trip is about mum not me however mum is very impatient at times . Mum wants to be always surrounded by snow capped mountains green landscapes or village type atmosphere easy access to everything like coffee shops
So …
I do like Steve’s 3 days suggestion re lauterbrunnen valley OB however I do get fomo but I know it’s not about me .
Zurich - lucerne - lauterbrunnen ? OB
Zurich - to glacier express Zermatt
Geneva - golden pass possibly the belle Epoq- Zermatt
Interlaken - lauterbrunnen ?
Jungfrau?
Bern ?

3 full day as I factored in the two nights stay in when we fly in and out from most likely in Zurich out Zurich or in Geneva out Zurich I can push it out to 4 days

Grateful for any tips or must dos or donts , thanks

Happy travels
Thanks

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Where will you be entering Switzerland from, and by what means?

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So are you thinking the EasyJet flight from Bordeaux to Geneva?

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My suggestion is Luzern. Mostly flat, access to bus and taxi if needed, train station is right in the city centre and all platforms are level with the street access. Mountain views, access to many restaurants and coffee shops.

You can explore the smaller towns and villages nearby. There will be farmers markets everywhere, you can google locations for the dates. Luzern ones can be found here:

https://www.luzern.com/en/the-city/things-to-do/shopping/markets-in-lucerne

To buy from farmers (farm stands, etc.) you can also search by location here:

https://www.swiss-farmers.ch/experience-a-farm/on-the-farm/from-the-farm/

Take the panoramic train to Interlaken for a day trip.

Another option is to stay in Interlaken. Also flat, public transportation locally as well as taxis. Lots of restaurant options. Easy access to mountains and lakes.

For you: hike up the Harder Kulm. You can time it to take the first funicular down. Here is a description

https://www.balmers.com/hike-the-harder-kulm/

Something easier is the Kleine Rugen. Also can be done early morning before Mum is awake. Here is a link to the circular path. Many other paths connect to it as well.

https://www.interlaken.ch/en/experiences/tour/the-kleiner-rugen-circular-path

Antique store/thrift store nearby

https://www.troedlermarkt.ch