We are two couples in our early 60s. Spending 6 nights in Paris (9/15/25 – 9/21/25) and then 4 nights in Switzerland (9/21/25 – 9/25/25), flying home out of Zurich at 1:00 pm on 9/25. We are looking for advice on what to do for our 4 nights in Switzerland.
We are very interested in a panoramic scenic train (this is at the top of our list and a must), and some lite hiking/walking/exploring etc. We would probably want to do 2 nights in two different cities/towns instead of 4 nights in one. Or perhaps stay in one town/city if it is a good home base.
Our initial thinking is that we should take Rick Steve’s advice for first time visitors to Switzerland who only have 3 – 4 days to visit Berner Oberland's Lauterbrunnen Valley but open to suggestions. Also interested in Lucerne perhaps. We are planning to take a train from Paris to Swizerland on 9/21. We cannot seem to figure out the best itinerary for this short 4 night visit to Switzerland so open to all suggestions on Berner Oberland or other areas as well that will provide panoramic train experience. I read so much helpful advie on this site so thought i would give it a try!