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Itinerary suggestions - Aug 19-28

Planning family trip with 3 kids in 20’s. We fly into Geneva and out of Zurich. Their preference is to limit the hopping from place to place. of the trip and an interest in seeing some of Geneva and Zurich as well. Current thought is:
Geneva (8/20)
Bern/Murren area (8/21)
Berner Oberland area (8/22-8/26)
Zürich (8/27)

Questions:
1. Are we spending too much time in Berner Oberland area? Should we consider moving within the area mid stay?
2. we were not planning to rent a car so will be limited to trains and boats. Any concerns especially in Berner Oberland area?
3. Is there value in adding an additional night in Geneva to see some of the lake? Or is there a must see on the way to Zurich?

Appreciate any feedback.

Posted by
316 posts

I would skip Bern and add to BO…get the half fare card and BO card (at discount)…plenty to do in Lauterbrunnen area-stay in Wengen… trains, buses, cable cars and boats are plentiful and easy to navigate…we luv that area and will be back there Aug 19-22 ourselves at the Hotel Bernerhof in Wengen.

Posted by
6955 posts

No one is ever ready to leave the BO, so spend as much time there as possible. The Swiss Alps are a world-class experience, the cities not so much. However, I enjoy Lucerne. Perhaps at least two nights in Lucerne, as it's as easy commute to the airport. The train goes directly into the airport. IMHO, Zurich and Bern are not as charming.
Have a great trip!