My husband and I are taking a river cruise the last 2 weeks of May, ending in Basel, and have added on 4 days for seeing some of Switzerland. Right now the plan it to stay 3 nights in Murren and 1 in Lucerne - since we're there just a short time, seeing the Berner Oberland area was our priority. We are in our early 60's, both healthy and fit but not huge hikers.
I would love any feedback on this tentative/loose itinerary, and any other activity and/or restaurant suggestions. Also, I'm not that clear on how long things will take, but this seems like a very relaxed itinerary - i was wondering if it would be better to combine Lauterbrunnen and Schilthorn into one day, and spend 2 nights in Lucerne?
Day 1:
- disemabark early am, trains/cable car Basel to Murren (staying Eiger Guesthouse)
- suggestions for lunch - would we eat on the train?
- afternoon - funicular to Allmendhubel, walk back down
Day 2:
- Lauterbrunnen (Staubbach, Trummelbach Falls)
- walk or bus to Stechelberg, cable car back to Murren
Day 3:
- Schilthorn Summit, Birg Thrill Walk
- Other ideas?
Day 4:
- train to Lucerne (staying Hotel des Alpes)
- ideas: walk around (Chapel Bridge, Old Town), lake cruise