Switzerland in a Nutshell
Day 1
Day 3
Zurich
Day 1
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Amenities: Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features babysitting (surcharge), a hair salon, and shopping on site.
Dining: Stop by La Soupière for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in French cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
National ratings: Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.
Business amenities: Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Rooms: Make yourself at home in one of the 68 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Attractions: Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Bahnhofstrasse - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Urania Observatory - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Polybahn Funicular - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Lindenhof - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Swiss National Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Swiss Craft Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Central Library Zurich - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Beyer Clock and Watch Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
St. Peter Church - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Swiss Casinos Zurich - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Zurich Town Hall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Zurich Zoological Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Old Botanical Garden - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Moulage Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Fraumuenster - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Location: With a stay at Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, you'll be centrally located in Zürich, just a 4-minute walk from Bahnhofstrasse and 5 minutes by foot from Swiss National Museum. This upscale hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from ETH Zurich and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Letzigrund Stadium. Headline: Near Urania ObservatoryUp to 2 guests1 Queen BedBreakfast included
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Day 2
Exploring Lucerne Region & Lucerne Sightseeing
Following breakfast, you head to the railway station and take a train to Lucerne. In about 50 minutes you meet your guide at the station.
At first you have a sightseeing walk through historical center of Lucerne. Then you are invited to take an unforgettable trip with your private guide who shows you the magnificent views of Mount Pilatus and the Lucerne region. The tour starts with a cruise across the Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad. There you board the famous cogwheel train that takes you across the world's steepest railway passing through lush Alpine meadows, spectacular rocks and sparkling mountain streams to the top of Mt Pilatus, the altitude of which is 2,132 m (6,995 ft).
For the return journey, you ride a cable car to enjoy the fantastic scenery once again. As the last part of your magnificent tour, you take a 20-minute bus from Kriens to Lucerne. Tickets* for a public boat cruise, cogwheel train, cable car and bus are included.
After Pilatus tour, you return to Lucerne and explore its highlights. During the tour you see the most eminent landmarks, like the impressive Lion Monument, the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Concert & Congress Hall. You and your guide spend the following time strolling through Lucerne's beautiful Old Town and exploring its secrets.
Afterwards, you take a train back to Zurich.
*Please, note: boat and cogwheel train are available only from mid-May to September. The rest of the year they are replaced with cable car and bus.
Duration
Full day
Day 3
Zurich Guided Walking Tour
You meet your private guide in the hotel lobby and enjoy a perfectly-planned sightseeing tour around the most beautiful landmarks of Zurich.
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Old Town for the following 3 hours, walking through its narrow cozy streets and exploring its breathtaking medieval houses, churches and town hall.
After the tour you return back to your hotel or continue exploring Zurich on you own.
Duration
3 hours
Day 3
Train from Zurich to Zermatt
Important! Complex route: You will have a train change in Visp
This class offers ample luggage space, power sockets, WiFi, and comfortable seats with a table (either foldable or not if it's a table seat). Seats are arranged 2 by 2. There are also seats for passengers traveling with children, as well as for passengers with special needs, transportation of pets is allowed as well. Food and snacks can be purchased in the train's Restaurant Car.
Departure
Zurich HB
Arrival
Zermatt Central
2nd Class Seat
Day 3
Day 5
Zermatt
Day 3
Schweizerhof Zermatt
Amenities: Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Dining: Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Renovations: The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 19 2025 to May 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
- Sauna
- Spa
- Bar/Lounge
- Dining venue(s)
- Fitness facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting facilities
- Sauna
- Spa
- Swimming pool
Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Zermatt Visitor Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Tour Monte Rosa - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Zermatt - Furi - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Furi Ski Area - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Furi - Riffelberg - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Matterhorn Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
St. Mauritius Church - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Mountaineers Cemetery - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Zermatt–Sunnegga Funicular - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Zermatt-Furi Gondola - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Forest Fun Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Sunnegga Ski Resort - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Sunnegga Paradise - Blauherd Cable Car - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Cervino - Sci Estivo - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
Sion (SIR) - 80.7 km / 50.1 mi
EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 239.5 km / 148.8 mi
The preferred airport for Schweizerhof Zermatt is EuroAirport Airport (BSL).
Location: With a stay at Schweizerhof Zermatt, you'll be centrally located in Zermatt, steps from Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise and Zermatt Visitor Center. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Zermatt-Furi Gondola and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Zermatt - Furi. Headline: Near Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski ParadiseUp to 4 guests1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed36 m²Breakfast included
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Day 4
Trip to Gornergrat
Take a cog-wheel train up the mountain Gornergrat, which offers tremendous views of the Matterhorn and access to many hiking trails. Your ticket includes priority boarding, ensuring a smooth and stress-free start to your journey up the mountain.
Priority boarding is not available in November and December.
Please note: Only one class of tickets is available.
Duration
Half day
Day 5
Zermatt Day at Leisure & Departure
Day 5
Train from Zermatt to Montreux
With 1 change of trains in Visp.
Departure
Zermatt Central Station
Arrival
Montreux Central Station
1st Class Seat
Day 5
Day 7
Montreux
Day 5
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
Amenities: Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this Belle Époque hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Dining: Grab a bite to eat at 45 Grill & Health, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Renovations: The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 7 to January 14:
- Dining venue(s)
Montreux Ferry Terminal - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Château de Chillon - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Place du Marche - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Musée de Montreux - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Montreux Christmas Market - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Freddie Mercury Statue - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Montreux Music & Convention Centre 2m2c - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Montreux Convention Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Musee du Vieux Montreux - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Montreux Casino - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Swiss National Audiovisual Museum - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Castle Chatelard - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Regional Nature Park - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Chateau de Chillon - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Ski Lift Caux - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Sion (SIR) - 73.3 km / 45.5 mi
Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 91.4 km / 56.8 mi
The preferred airport for Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection is Geneva International Airport (GVA).
Location: With a stay at Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in Montreux, just a 3-minute walk from Montreux Ferry Terminal and 6 minutes by foot from Place du Marche. This upscale hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Château de Chillon and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Montreux Music & Convention Centre 2m2c. Headline: In Montreux (Montreux City Centre)Up to 2 guests1 Queen BedBreakfast included
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Day 5
Tour of Chillon Castle & Montreux Sightseeing in Summer
Following breakfast you take a public boat cruise on Lake Geneva to reach the most recognizable historic monument in Switzerland - Chillon Castle which dates back to medieval ages. Its charming architectural style and rich history inspired such literary geniuses as Victor Hugo, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Lord Byron. First you admire the exterior of this historical monument from water. Upon disembarkation you have a private guided touring around the most spectacular parts of Chillon Castle.
Following Chillon you head for Montreux where you meet your guide and have a private walking tour. You learn about the history and culture of charming 'Swiss Riviera' strolling along the lake shores where the summer Jazz Festival takes place. On the way up to the old town you enjoy stunning views over the lake and pass by the oldest house in Montreux, dating back to the 16th century. While you walk the little streets of this charming town, your guide shares with you the stories of the famous expats in Montreux such as Vladimir Nabokov and Freddie Mercury. You see the statue of Freddie Mercury and have a chance to visit the Queen: The Studio Experience exhibition located in the original Mountain Studios, part of the Montreux Casino. Queen recorded a total of seven albums here at Mountain Studios in Montreux, which the band owned between 1979 and 1996, including the final album Made in Heaven.
During the tour you also find out how fire at the Montreux Casino inspired Deep Purple's classic "Smoke on the Water." Since then the casino has been beautifully rebuilt, so have a great chance to visit it in the evening. After the tour you return to your hotel.
*Please note: cruises are available from mid-April to mid-October.
**Note: The tour may be canceled due to weather restrictions.
***Note: The boat is shared with other passengers.
Following Chillon you head for Montreux where you meet your guide and have a private walking tour. You learn about the history and culture of charming 'Swiss Riviera' strolling along the lake shores where the summer Jazz Festival takes place. On the way up to the old town you enjoy stunning views over the lake and pass by the oldest house in Montreux, dating back to the 16th century. While you walk the little streets of this charming town, your guide shares with you the stories of the famous expats in Montreux such as Vladimir Nabokov and Freddie Mercury. You see the statue of Freddie Mercury and have a chance to visit the Queen: The Studio Experience exhibition located in the original Mountain Studios, part of the Montreux Casino. Queen recorded a total of seven albums here at Mountain Studios in Montreux, which the band owned between 1979 and 1996, including the final album Made in Heaven.
During the tour you also find out how fire at the Montreux Casino inspired Deep Purple's classic "Smoke on the Water." Since then the casino has been beautifully rebuilt, so have a great chance to visit it in the evening. After the tour you return to your hotel.
*Please note: cruises are available from mid-April to mid-October.
**Note: The tour may be canceled due to weather restrictions.
***Note: The boat is shared with other passengers.
Duration
Full day
Day 6
Geneva Trip
Following breakfast, you walk to the train station for a 1-hour train to Geneva. Upon arrival, you meet your guide and start exploring the highlights of Geneva, the second most populous city of Switzerland and a capital of Romandy, the French-speaking region. Being the European seat of the UN and headquarters of the Red Cross, Geneva is known as the «capital of peace». You start discovering Geneva sights by the lake front. You take a short water tram ride on lake Geneva and see one of the most famous landmarks, the Jet d'Eau fountain of 140 m (460 ft) and enjoy the view of the mountains. Then you proceed to the astonishing Old Town and see St. Peter Cathedral, the English Garden with Flower Clock, Ile Rousseau and Castle Tour-de-l'ile. Here you also see the city council building where the first Geneva Convention was signed, in the Alabama Room, as it is now called, and learn about the beginning of international Geneva. You also visit the grounds of the University of Geneva to see the Reformation Wall that features statues of the four Geneva luminaries and learn about the role Geneva played in the Reformation in the 16th century. Finally, you have a short ride by public transport to view the international district of Geneva and its heart - United Nations Office located in the Palace of Nations. After the tour you return to Montreux by train.
Duration
Full day
Day 7
Train to Geneva Airport (1st Class Seat)