The 15 Best Swiss Alps Day Trips

1.Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,409 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $386Our pick

Review of the 12-hour Jungfraujoch trip from Zurich, with the Eiger Express, Ice Palace, Sphinx views, Interlaken, tips, and value advice.

“If you do one thing in Switzerland, do this. Amazing experience. We went during the week in December so it wasn't overrun with skiers. Had a sunny day and the views were georgous. We also had great guides. I wish could remember their names (sorry). We went from Zurich and it was expensive but we'll worth the money. Do this!”

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2.Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 360 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130Best value

Review of the Zurich to Interlaken and Grindelwald day trip, with Alpine views, free time, Mt. First tips, costs, and practical advice.

“Awesome. Our tour guide made this experience truly fun, informative and well organized. View was breathtaking”

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3.Interlaken: Airplane Skydiving over the Swiss Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · from $512

Freefall over Interlaken from 4,000 meters, then glide beneath a parachute above the Swiss Alps with an expert tandem instructor.

“The entire experience was amazing! My instructor Tim was very helpful and explained everything which was easy to follow! Would recommend this for the beautiful view and the thrill of course!”

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4.Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $599

Ride the Glacier Express from Zurich to Andermatt, then explore Chur and Lucerne on a long, scenic Swiss rail day.

“Melissa are guide was great. She was friendly and very knowledgeable. She was the best part g the trip. The tour was not what was described. We went to Andermatt first instead of Chur. Did not spend anytime in Andermatt because we were trying to catch the train. We did not enjoy the glacier express because our seat were spread out. Chur was nice. Spent about an hour there. Then took a bus to Lucerne and did not get much time. The traveling part was too long and spent very little time at the destinations. I suspect if we went to Chur first and followed the initial route there would…”

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5.Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $597

Ride the Glacier Express from Basel to Andermatt, explore Lucerne, and see the Swiss Alps with a guide on this demanding day trip.

“Train ride was fantastic. Our tour guide-Ana was extremely knowledgeable and the best. We did feel rushed at stopping points. Also the start time for our tour was delayed which was a bit confusing and resulted us seeing Lucerne in the dark which was the one key point we really looked forward to having seen in the daytime. We felt the price was a bit high for not providing a meal as well. Also get clear directions as to the meeting point and the time to meet to ensure you arrive timely. The glazer express views were incredible . Confusion as well to the premium railway pass regarding a meal.…”

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6.Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $530Top rated

Hike the Swiss Alps from Lucerne with guide Robbe, enjoy a packed lunch, flexible routes, and a possible swim in Lake Lucerne.

“An amazing day of hiking, fun, great conversations, positive energy and stunning scenery. Easy pick up and drop off. Huge thank you to our patient, chilled, kind, interesting and fun guide, Robbe. Thanks for encouraging me to take the plunge in Lake Lucerne! 🏊‍♀️We’ll be back! 🙏💖🗻”

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7.3 Hour Unique Wine Tour – Half Day in Swiss Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $497

Taste Swiss wines near Maienfeld, visit local vineyards and cellars, and enjoy Rhine Valley views on a private three-hour tour.

“The wine tour with Markus was fantastic!! We saw 2-3 vineyards and were able to see the grapes being harvested up close in the field (lucky timing for the harvesting). The wine tasting and seeing the production process was very educational. Markus made entire experience fun and enjoyable. I would recommend this small group wine tour and tasting to anyone visiting Zurich. The 1 hour train ride from Zurich to Landquart was easy and you get to see some of the pretty Switzerland landscape/mountains on the train ride.”

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8.DAVOS: Paragliding Tandem Flight In Swiss Alps (Video & Photos Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $252

Fly tandem from Davos’s Jakobshorn with Alpine views, a 15 to 35 minute flight, pilot, gear, photos, and video included.

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9.Easy countryside tour in Swiss Alps – kids friendly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157

Walk from Lauterbrunnen into Wengen with mountain views, farm treats, Lauberhorn ski slopes, animals, and local guide Weronika.

“Seeing the cows and llamas and alpacas and chickens and kitties was delightful! We saw the ski runs and the beautiful homes and gardens and tasted the clear water coming down from the glaciers. Wonderful walk!! Very informative. Weronika served a delicious meal with melted Raclette cheese over veggies, potatoes, bread, and apples. The pickles and spices were a perfect topping!! Loved every bite!”

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10.Snowshoe Adventure in the Swiss Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $130

Explore quiet Swiss alpine forests by snowshoe from Interlaken, with equipment, transport, a guide, snacks, and Eiger views.

“This was a wonderful experience. The guides were professional, friendly, and entertaining. The hike itself was quite easy - even as someone who had never snowshoed before! Of course, the views were absolutely stunning. I loved it and would definitely do it again!”

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11.Private Swiss Alps helicopter tour over snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 42 minutes (approx.)

Fly above Jungfrau, Eiger, glaciers, and turquoise lakes on a private 42-minute Swiss Alps helicopter tour from Belp.

“The helicopter tour over the Swiss Alps was an incredible experience and well worth the cost. The check-in process was smooth, safety instructions were clear, and the staff were friendly and professional. Our pilot Oliver was knowledgeable, pointing out major peaks such as the Matterhorn, Jungfrau, and Mont Blanc, and he gave interesting background on the surrounding regions. The flight itself was very comfortable, with large windows providing excellent visibility from every seat. The entire route offered breathtaking views of glaciers, lakes, and mountain villages, and there were plenty of opportunities for photos. The ride felt safe at all times, and noise-cancelling headsets made communic...”

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12.Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $598

Ride the Glacier Express from Lucerne through Chur and Oberalp Pass, then explore Andermatt and Lucerne with a local guide.

“This tour is NOT on the Glacier Express as it states. We were misled by the information . We paid extra money to ride the Glacier Express. Do NOT book this tour”

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13.Helicopter tour to the Stockhorn mountain, with great view to the Swiss Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Fly from Bern-Belp over Lake Thun, Stockhorn, Niesen, Thun Castle, Bern, and the Alps on a private 26-minute helicopter tour.

“An absolutely fantastic experience! Oliver, our pilot, was super - pointed out all the various sights and was very knowledgeable about the area. The flight itself could not have been smoother. None of us had ever been in a helicopter before and he made us feel so comfortable. Couldn’t recommend this enough!”

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14.Private Guided Swiss Alps Day Trip from Zurich with Hotel Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $369

Taste Swiss chocolate and Appenzeller cheese, stroll Appenzell, and ride a cable car to Säntis on a private day trip from Zurich.

“The tour was amazing! Martin was very friendly and took us through the tours and took pictures for us ! 10/10 stars ! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to experience all that the Swiss countryside has to offer .”

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15.Zurich: Glacier Express’s Swiss Alps & Lucerne Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews

Ride the Glacier Express from Chur to Andermatt, visit Lucerne, and enjoy Swiss Alpine views with a private guide from Zurich.

“The organizer charged us extra due to a train delay as a result of the train we planned to take was not accessible upon arrival in Lucerne so it added a half hour to the trip but within the 11 hr tour as advertised. We felt it wasn’t our fault but paid the extra 150 Swiss francs anyway. Also, the meal served was less than first class gourmet of chicken, a light lunch. The guide Gustavo was excellent, and the scenery was superb.”

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