Switzerland’s Lakes & Castles: Montreux, Bern & the Jungfrau Region
Switzerland · Montreux · Bern +2
Follow Switzerland’s gentler western landscapes from the Lake Geneva Riviera into medieval towns and the high valleys of the Bernese Oberland. Begin in Montreux with Chillon Castle at the water’s edge, then travel into the pre-Alps for Gruyères cheese, a walled hilltop village and Swiss chocolate. Continue through Bern’s UNESCO-listed old city before using Interlaken as a base for Lauterbrunnen Valley and the car-free mountain village of Mürren. The journey ends in Geneva among lakeside promenades, historic streets and international institutions. A Swiss Travel Pass suits the route’s frequent intercity, regional and local journeys and also covers many boats and urban networks, although selected mountain cable cars may be discounted rather than fully included.
A Glimpse of Your Journey
- ✦Chillon Castle on the shore of Lake Geneva
- ✦Gruyères village, traditional cheesemaking and Swiss chocolate
- ✦Bern's UNESCO old town, arcades and medieval Zytglogge
- ✦Lauterbrunnen Valley, framed by cliffs and waterfalls
- ✦Mountain journey to car-free Mürren with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
Itinerary & Route
Arrive at Geneva Airport and follow the railway east along Lake Geneva to Montreux. After checking in, walk the lakeside promenade towards Chillon Castle, a remarkably preserved medieval fortress set directly against the water beneath the Alps. Return to Montreux for a relaxed evening amid the palms, Belle Époque hotels and musical history of the Swiss Riviera.
Arrive at Geneva Airport and follow the railway east along Lake Geneva to Montreux. After checking in, walk the lakeside promenade towards Chillon Castle, a remarkably preserved medieval fortress set directly against the water beneath the Alps. Return to Montreux for a relaxed evening amid the palms, Belle Époque hotels and musical history of the Swiss Riviera.
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