📍 Switzerland

PICTURESQUE SWITZERLAND: MEDIEVAL TOWNS AND VILLAGES

Medieval lanes wind narrow, castles reflect on lakes, wooden bridges span the centuries. Swiss villages are preserved poetry.

≈ 11
Days
695
Km
10
Stops
📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Saint-Ursanne and its stone bridge, Thun castle, Lauterbrunnen waterfalls, Grindelwald, Lucerne's bridges, Bremgarten's ramparts, Ticinese Ascona, lakeside Morcote. Swiss villages have kept all their charm.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Saint Ursanne

stone bridge medieval village

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Day 1
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Discover

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Discovery of the medieval old town of Saint-Ursanne, its fortified gates and ancient facades
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Activities

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Walk in the Doubs valley around Saint-Ursanne and on the medieval bridge
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Next stop
Distance: 99.9 km
Travel time: 1h40
2
Day

Thun

lake castle city

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Day 2
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Discover

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Visit to the old town of Thun built on the Aar and dominated by Schloss Thun castle
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Activities

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Stroll on Obere Hauptgasse and along the arcaded houses and flowered fountains
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Next stop
Distance: 36.5 km
Travel time: 1h13
3
Day

Lauterbrunnen

waterfall paradise valley

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Day 3
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Discover

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Discovery of the village of Lauterbrunnen, its wooden chalets and picturesque church
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Viewpoint over the Lauterbrunnen valley and its wooded cliffs
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Activities

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Walk to the waterfalls of the Lauterbrunnen valley, including the Trümmelbach falls
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Next stop
Distance: 13.9 km
Travel time: 28min
4
Day

Grindelwald

alpine mountain village

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Day 4
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Discover

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Stroll through the village of Grindelwald at the foot of the Eiger and the Jungfrau peaks
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Activities

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Hiking on the ridge trails around the Grindelwald basin
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Next stop
Distance: 67 km
Travel time: 1h07
5
Day

Lucerne

bridge city lake romance

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Day 5
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Discover

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Discovery of the old town of Lucerne, its frescoed houses and its towers
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Stroll on the covered wooden bridges crossing the Reuss
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Activities

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Walk along the quays of Lake Lucerne
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Next stop
Distance: 43.6 km
Travel time: 1h27
6
Day

Bremgarten Aargau

fortified walls river town

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Day 6
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Discover

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Visit to the medieval old town of Bremgarten in the bend of the Reuss
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Activities

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Walk in the Marktgasse and along the colorful facades of Bremgarten
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Next stop
Distance: 178 km
Travel time: 2h14
7
Day

Ascona

italian lakeside culture

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Day 7
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Discover

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Discovery of the town of Ascona on the shores of Lake Maggiore, with its colorful facades
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Activities

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Strolling on the lakeside promenade, between harbor, sunny terraces and art galleries
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Next stop
Distance: 35.7 km
Travel time: 1h11
8
Day

Morcote

lakeside village quiet grace

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Day 8
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Discover

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Visit to the village of Morcote, "pearl of Ceresio," perched on a hillside on Lake Lugano
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Activities

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Walk in the winding cobblestone streets and observation of the manor houses overlooking the lake
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Next stop
Distance: 147.1 km
Travel time: 2h27
9
Day

Chur

ancient city alpine gateway

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Day 9
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Discover

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Discovery of the old town of Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland, with its bourgeois houses and pedestrian streets
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Activities

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Walk between squares adorned with fountains and cobblestone streets at the foot of the Calanda massif
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Next stop
Distance: 73.4 km
Travel time: 1h13
10
Day

Soglio

palm tree village switzerland

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Day 10
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Discover

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Discovery of the perched village of Soglio in the Engadin, with its granite houses and narrow streets
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Activities

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Viewpoint over the rocky cirque of val Bondasca and the peaks of the Sciora group

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Summer (June-August): Perfect weather for hiking, warmest temperatures, peak tourist season, highest prices, long daylight hours, festival season.

Winter (December-March): World-class skiing, Christmas markets, winter sports paradise, expensive ski resorts, shorter daylight, magical snowy landscapes.

Spring (April-May): Mild weather, fewer crowds, moderate prices, wildflower blooms, excellent for cultural sites, unpredictable mountain weather.

Fall (September-October): Pleasant temperatures, autumn colors, harvest season, good weather, fewer tourists, excellent value before ski season.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 9 and 13 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

What to discover in Switzerland?

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