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Zürich, Switzerland
At the risk of sounding harsh, if you only have five days in Switzerland, I don’t think Zurich should be a priority. It’s a beautiful city with some cute, colourful buildings in the Old Town and there’s an impressive selection of museums, but it’s super expensive, very commercialised and certainly isn’t as stunning as other parts of the country.
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Interlaken, Switzerland
Interlaken is commonly referred to as the Adventure Capital of Europe, and I think the vibe is super similar to Queenstown in New Zealand!
There are lakes to kayak, walking trails to hike, slopes to paraglide off and peaks to summit. Anyone who enjoys outdoor adventures while travelling is going to absolutely love it here, but even if you prefer to sightsee rather than get too sweaty, it’s equally as impressive from a bus, a boat or an easy-to-reach viewpoint.
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Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
As far as photogenic destinations go, I can guarantee that the valley village of Lauterbrunnen is one of most picturesque places you’ll ever see.
Quaint alpine chalets are tucked into the hilly terrain, a sky-high waterfall tumbles over the jagged cliffs behind the town (and 71 other waterfalls can be seen flowing into the valley too), and the height of the mountains means you’ll get dramatic lighting conditions around two hours after sunrise and before sunset.
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Zermatt, Switzerland
Best known as one of Switzerland’s most iconic winter resorts, Zermatt is actually worth a visit at any time of the year, with incredible hiking opportunities through summer, vibrant colours in autumn and wildflowers blooming on the alpine meadows throughout spring.
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Saint Moritz, Switzerland