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Switzerland in 7 Days: 4 Recommended 7-Day Itineraries to Switzerland

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Switzerland 7-Day Itinerary Options

Planning to spend 7 days in Switzerland? With our Switzerland 7-day itinerary suggestions, you get to hike the Haute Route, cycle around the Swiss lakes, and cover the major highlights of the country.

7 Days in Switzerland Itinerary #1: Best Highlights of Switzerland

See Chillon Castle on a sunny day in Geneva while spending 7 days in Switzerland.
Visit Chillon Castle in Geneva, one of the oldest castles in Switzerland.
  Overview Activity Overnight
Day 1 Begin your trip in Zurich and transfer to Lucerne Arrival Lucerne
Day 2 Explore Lucerne and travel to St. Moritz Hike St. Moritz
Day 3 Shop and relax in St. Moritz Free day St. Moritz
Day 4 Ride the rails on the famous Glacier Express Train ride Grindelwald
Day 5 Spend the day in Grindelwald, home to the Sphinx observation deck Sightseeing Grindelwald
Day 6 Journey to Lake Geneva and visit Chillon Castle Sightseeing Geneva
Day 7 Say goodbye from Geneva Departure  

On this Switzerland 7-day itinerary plan, you can hit all the major spots. Start off in Lucerne, known for its relaxing lakeside vibe and luxury shops. Keep the luxury vibe going as you pass through the alpine village of Chur and arrive in the ski resort town of St. Moritz. Enjoy the luxury shops and markets, or jump on the train across the Bernina Pass. Next, get ready to tick off your bucket list with a ride on the world-famous Glacier Express. Traverse the tunnels of the Albula Pass, the Landwasser Viaduct, and the heights of the icy Oberalp Pass before descending through the Schllenen Gorge to Grindelwald. While in Grindelwald, enjoy the panoramic views from Jungfraujoch’s observation deck, take the cogwheel train, or hike in the surrounding Bernese Alps. Next, the journey to the romantic Chillon Castle, which was home to the Duke of Savoy and written about by the poet Lord Byron. Follow this up with visits to nearby Montreux and Vevey, known for their vineyards and expansive landscapes. Finish your trip on the shores of Lake Geneva. See all tours in Switzerland.

7 Days in Switzerland Itinerary #2: Hike the Haute Route

Make sure to hike the Matterhorn during a 7-day trip in Switzerland.
Hike the Matterhorn, a classic peak shaped like a rock pyramid with steep, narrow ridges jutting from surrounding glaciers.
  Overview Activity Overnight
Day 1 Arrive, transfer to Verbier, and hike to Louvie Arrival & hike Louvie
Day 2 Cross the Grand Desert to Praz Fleury Trek Hérémence
Day 3 Follow the banks of the Dixence River to Les Hauderes Trek Gite
Day 4 Hike through the Moiry Valley to Grimentz Trek Grimentz
Day 5 Journey across the Forclettaz pass (2871m) to Gruben Trek Gruben
Day 6 Trek the Augstbord Pass (2894m) to the Zermatt Valley Trek Zermatt
Day 7 Hike with views of the Matterhorn and say goodbye in Zermatt Departure  

On this seven-day Swiss itinerary, you can embrace some of the best multi-day hiking routes in the world. Starting in Le Chable, begin hiking across the Alp du Val de Bagnes with panoramic views of the mighty Mont Blanc — one of Europe’s tallest peaks. Continue to cross the Grand Desert, which is a huge dry glacier, before reaching the highest point on the trip, the Col de Praz Fleuri. Start descending across the Riedmatten pass, where you’ll get your first view of the Matterhorn. Passing through meadows filled with wildflowers, you’ll also be able to see the mighty peaks of Valais: Dent Blanche, Zinalrothorn, Obergabelhorn and Weisshorn. Follow the Anniviers Valley and Augstbord Pass until you reach the Zermatt Valley. Finally, hike along a trail facing the Hornli ridge of the Matterhorn, giving you views of this iconic mountain and the neighboring Monte Rosa. Describe your ideal 7-day holiday for a customized trip to Switzerland.

7 Days in Switzerland Itinerary #3: Swiss Lakes Cycle

Man paragliding over Interlaken.
Try paragliding over the scenic landscape of Interlaken for an adrenaline rush.
Lavaux wine region with greenery and flowers on a sunny day in Vevey.
Visit wineries in Vevey and sip on amazing wine during your trip.
  Overview Activity Overnight
Day 1 Welcome to Vevey Arrival Vevey
Day 2 Ride along the shores of Lake Geneva to Gruyere Cycling Gruyères
Day 3 Pass through the alpine countryside to Gstaad Cycling Gstaad
Day 4 Follow the wild Simme River to Lake Thun Cycling Lake Thun
Day 5 Take a boat ride to Interlaken and cycle to Meiringen Cycling Lake Sarnen
Day 6 Cycle along Lake Lucerne Cycling Lucerne
Day 7 End your trip in Lucerne Departure  

If you have 7 days in Switzerland and prefer to explore on two wheels, put your pedal skills to the test in the mountain landscape. Kick things off in one of the Pearls of the Swiss Riviera, Vevey, known for its winemaking history. From there, journey around Lake Geneva, taking the rack railway to Mont-Pèlerin, where you’ll get breathtaking views of Gruyere. Don’t forget to sample the local cheese while you’re there. Take in the chalets and mountain cable cars of Pays d’Enhaut and the Saanenland before arriving in the luxury hub of Gstaad. Then, cycle by the beautiful wooden houses of Simmental until you reach the watersports playground of Lake Thun. From here, take the train to Interlaken and cycle along Lake Brienz and the Aare River until you arrive at Meiringen, home to the stunning Reichenbach Falls. Finally, begin to ride towards the lakeside city of Lucerne, with its beautiful shops, bakeries, restaurants, and views of the mighty Mount Pilatus. See all 7-day tours in Switzerland.

7 Days in Switzerland Itinerary #4: Monte Rosa Walk

Tourists following the hiking trail in a line at Monte Rosa.
Hike the Monte Rosa massif, flanked by stunning glaciers.
  Overview Activity Overnight
Day 1 Welcome to Grachen and hike to Saas-Fee Arrival Grachen
Day 2 Take on the pass of Monte Moro (2868m) to Macugnaga (1327m) Trek Macugnaga
Day 3 Climb the Turlo Pass (2738m) to Alagna (1191m) Trek Aosta Valley
Day 4 Wander through the Otro and Gressoney Valleys Trek Gressoney
Day 5 Ascend the Bettaforca Pass (2617m) before traversing the Ayas Valley Trek Forca Lake
Day 6 Trek the Cortox Valley to the Cima Blanche Pass (2982m) Trek Täsch
Day 7 Descend to Trockener Steg and end your trip in Zermatt Departure  

Hike around iconic mountains like Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn during this week-long trip in Switzerland. Begin in the Rhone and Saas valleys, following Mattmark Lake until you reach the Monte Moro Pass, which was used by the German Walser people when they emigrated here. Next, trek along the southern slopes of Monte Rosa through the Quaraxxa Valley, reaching the open pastures of Alesia in the stunningly remote Aosta Valley. Cross the Olen Pass with views of Liskamm, Castor, and Pollux to keep you inspired. Then, prepare yourself to cross the famous Theodule Pass, the highest point in the itinerary, and stay in a mountain refuge for the night before descending into the mountain town of Zermatt the following day. Describe your ideal 7-day holiday for a customized trip to Switzerland.

Planning a Switzerland 7-Day Itinerary?

So, if you’re planning to spend 7 days in Switzerland, you have your pick of active itineraries, cultural adventures, relaxing lakeside getaways, or a combination of the three. If you have longer time to spare, check out our guide on how many days to spend in Switzerland. Need a helping hand booking and organizing your trip? Simply get in touch with our in-country travel experts, and they’ll help you put together a personalized trip to Switzerland that is especially for you.

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