4 days in Switzerland Itinerary

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): take in panoramic vistas at Clock Tower - Zytglogge, then wander the streets of UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, then admire the natural beauty at Rose Garden (Rosengarten), and finally step into the grandiose world of Castle of Gruyeres. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Aare River, identify plant and animal life at Barenpark, get great views at The Cathedral of Bern, then stroll around Gurten, and finally pause for some photo ops at Zahringerdenkmal monument.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Bern day trip planning website .

Paris, France to Bern is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in May, plan for little chillier nights in Bern, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to drive to Lauterbrunnen.

A small village in a valley, Lauterbrunnen showcases an abundance of awe-inspiring waterfalls.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Lauterbrunnen Church, then admire the sheer force of Staubbach Waterfall, then admire the sheer force of Murrenbach Waterfalls, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle.

To find where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Lauterbrunnen vacation planning website .

Traveling by car from Bern to Lauterbrunnen takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.