We are spending 4 nights in Switzerland 3rd week in April. Will be coming from Bologna after spending 4 nights in Italy. Would love thoughts on the two options I have laid out (or different option welcome too)! Goal for Switzerland portion of trip is focused on outdoor activities, nature, some history, and preferably smaller towns. Thinking mountain views, smaller/leisure hikes as we are only traveling with carry on's so packing very light, local foods, alpine towns/huts.... Really don't have an interest to see Zurich(too big/industrial/modern) or stay in St. Moritz (too touristy/glam). Traveling with 18 (birthday while in Europe!) and 15 year old.
Bologna – Andermatt; Wednesday night in/near Andermatt
Andermatt – Chur; Thursday night and Friday night in Chur/Pontresina area
Chur to Zurich – Saturday night in Zurich; fly out Sunday am
Bologna – Andermatt; Wednesday night near Andermatt
Andermatt – Thursday night Chur/Pontresina area
Chur to Lucerne – Friday night & Saturday night in Lucerne; train to Zurich early am to fly out Sunday am