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I recently did a 31 day trip with 6 nights in Wengen, 3 in Lucerne (the rest in France and Italy) and I don't think unless you want to do hiking that you need that many days in BO. I also would choose one hotel the whole time you're in that area, no need to split between Wengen and Murren. We thought Wengen was lovely but lacking in restaurants - it is a remote town, if that's what you're going for, great. I just unfortunately needed something from a pharmacy and needed to take a 40 minute train to Interlaken to get what I needed! If you're not great hikers I definitely do recommend the hike to the lake from Grindlewald First, it will take a while and a bunch of cable cars to get there but it's a lovely 2 hour round trip with the best views in BO (so I thought).

Thank you Scorpio. I appreciate it. I'm curious what others think too. I dont want to spend too many days in one place and miss something else, but the BO looks amazing!

Hi Brent, you can never have too much time in the BO. 😊 I was there 5 nights last Sept. and 5 nights this past June and am trying to figure out when I can get back. And I had no hiking boots, just my running shoes. 😊You don’t have to be a hiker to enjoy the area. That’s what all the trains and cable cars are for. And the boats on lake thun and brienz.

I’ll link my two trip reports so you can see all that I did.

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/trip-reports/still-dreaming-of-switzerland-a-trip-report

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/trip-reports/solo-in-switzerland-my-trip-report

Also, so many great walks in Wengen. Be sure to stop in at the TI if your hotel doesn’t have the brochure on all the walks in the area

https://wengen.swiss/en/summer/region/wengen/services/walking-trails-around-of-wengen/

https://wengen.swiss/en/summer/see-and-do/hiking/hikes/

I leave in less than a month for Austria that includes 5 nights in Salzburg. Keep an eye out for my trip report if you’d like ideas for there.

Carrie, you are awesome. I read your reports and can’t wait to hear back on Austria. My wife and I are this close to inviting you on our trip since you have such great info! :) Thanks!

It’s too bad I already have my May trip booked to York and Edinburg. Otherwise, I would totally come with. 😊

I’m glad you found the info. helpful. I love writing about Switzerland almost as much as I love traveling in Switzerland. 😊

Thx my Swiss life. Very kind of you. We will be careful while taking in the beauty.

I like your itinerary. I agree with many here, there is no such thing as too long in the BO. I would also stay in one spot while in the BO. I do disagree about Wengen, I found plenty of restaurants there. I prefer Wengen over Murren, but either one will not disappoint. (No debates please). There is plenty to do to fill up five days. I have never been in mid-May, only mid-June. Some people say there may be some wet/snowy paths in mid-May.

There are plenty of easy hikes/walks in Wengen, Murren, and Grindlewald with magnificent views. You can spend the day in the valley easily. Be prepared for your train trip from Salzburg to Bern, it will be a long day, but time passes as you settle in and enjoy the scenery. Bring snacks and drinks for the trip. Pay attention to the number of train changes on that route.

Enjoy

Thanks Threadworn. Can’t wait. I think my itinerary is good to go. Been booking hotels. :)