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Swiss Alpine Hiking Adventure

When:
September 5 - 14, 2026
Tour Leader(s):

Len & Mary Friesen

Activity Level:

Active

Switzerland

Join tour leaders Len and Mary Friesen on a memorable 10-day adventure through the Swiss Alps, where breathtaking landscapes and charming mountain villages await. This tour offers a perfect mix of outdoor exploration and ease of travel, with the iconic Swiss train system providing comfortable and scenic connections between destinations like Zurich, Mürren, Grindelwald, and Lucerne. 

Enjoy hiking through the stunning Bernese Oberland region, with its pristine valleys, towering peaks, and picturesque villages, all while Len and Mary guide you through Switzerland’s natural beauty and cultural highlights. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or looking for a more relaxed experience, this tour offers something for everyone, combining the best of Swiss landscapes, outdoor activities, and hassle-free train travel. Let Len and Mary help you discover the wonders of the Swiss Alps in a way that’s both accessible and unforgettable. 

At a Glance

  • Dates: September 5 - 14, 2026 
  • Duration: 10 days, 9 nights
  • Host: Len & Mary Friesen
  • Starts in Zurich, ends in Lucerne
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Len and Mary Friesen

Len and Mary Friesen

Tour leaders, Len and Mary Friesen, in the Berner Oberland in 2013. They first visited the Berner Oberland in 2000.

Len and Mary Friesen on a previous Swiss Heritage tour with fellow TourMagination travellers

Len and Mary Friesen on a previous Swiss Heritage tour with fellow TourMagination travellers

Len and Mary Friesen on a previous Swiss Heritage tour with fellow TourMagination travellers

Riding the Cogwheel Train in Switzerland

Riding the Cogwheel Train in Switzerland

Riding the Cogwheel Train in Switzerland

Grossmunster

Grossmunster

Grossmünster, Zürich, Switzerland

Zurich

Zurich

Zürich, Switzerland

Murren

Murren

Mürren - a charming mountain village nestled in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Grindelwald

Grindelwald

Grindelwald, Switzerland

The Schilthorn Gondola

The Schilthorn Gondola

The Schilthorn Gondola in Mürren

Bachalpsee Lake

Bachalpsee Lake

Bachalpsee Lake, Grindelwald, Switzerland

Lucerne

Lucerne

Lucerne, Switzerland

Lucerne Footbridge

Lucerne Footbridge

Lucerne Footbridge, Switzerland

Lucerne

Lucerne

Kapellbrücke (the Chapel Bridge) - the oldest wooden bridge in Europe, Lucerne, Switzerland


​Itinerary

Day 1 | Zurich 

Arrival in Zurich 

Arrive in Zurich. After settling in, enjoy a walking tour of Zurich’s Alstadt, including the iconic Grossmünster. In the evening, join the group for a welcome and orientation session. 

Day 2 | Mürren 

Travel to Mürren | B, D

Take a morning train to Mürren, a charming mountain village nestled in the Bernese Oberland. After settling in, enjoy an orientation of the stunning Mürren area. This is your gateway to 6 days of exploration between Mürren and Grindelwald.  

Day 3 | Mürren 

Hiking in the Mürren Area | B, D

Choose from a variety of hiking options based on your skill level, from easy walks to more challenging hikes. Weather permitting, take the Schilthorn gondola to Piz Gloria, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from the Skyline View Platform. 

Day 4 | Mürren

Hiking and Schilthorn Gondola | B, D

If you didn’t have the chance to visit Schilthorn the previous day, you’ll have another opportunity. Then, enjoy another day of hiking with options ranging from easy to difficult, possibly exploring the scenic Rotstockhütte. 

Day 5 | Grindelwald 

Grindelwald: the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau | B, D

Take a scenic train ride from Mürren to Grindelwald, where you’ll receive an orientation to the valley and the three great peaks which dominate it: the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau. Weather permitting, take the gondola to First with option to hike to the stunning Bachalpsee, a crystal-clear lake nestled in the mountains. 

Day 6 | Grindelwald 

Jungfrau Region and Wengen | B, D

Using your 4-day regional pass, explore more of Grindelwald, including a gondola ride and walk to Kleine Scheidegg and a visit to Wengen before returning by gondola Grindelwald. For those interested, there’s an optional excursion to Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe,” available at an additional cost. 

Day 7 | Grindelwald

Exploring the Berner Oberland around Grindelwald | B, D

Enjoy another day of hiking around Grindelwald, with options ranging from easy to advanced. One possible trail is the hike to Berghaus Bäregg, offering spectacular views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.  It is also possible to spend the entire day riding gondolas and funiculars with your pass to enjoy the alpine scenery. 

Day 8 | Grindelwald

Final day in the Berner Oberland | B, D

For your final hiking day in Grindelwald, consider the Eiger North Face trail to Grindelwald or the Schynige Platte Panorama Ridge Trail, known for its stunning vistas of the Thunersee and Brienzersee. Or ride the gondola to an alpine pasture with cows grazing.  Enjoy the serenity of the Swiss Alps before heading to Lucerne the following day.  We will give you options to choose from to suit your style. 


Day 9 | Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne | B, D

After breakfast, take a scenic train ride to Lucerne (about 2.5 hours). In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Lucerne’s medieval old town at your leisure, with highlights such as the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower. 

Day 10 | Lucerne

Departure | B

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Lucerne before departing for home or adding an additional tour experience. 


Please note: itinerary subject to change.

For further information, please contact us. We would be happy to be of assistance.

Tour Fare

Swiss Alpine Hiking Adventure 2026

Double Occupancy:

Save $375 USD / $500 CAD when you purchase before March 5, 2026!
Early Bird Pricing (ends March 5, 2026):  $4,315 USD / $5,825 CAD 
Standard Tour Fare (booked before May 5, 2026): $4,690 USD / $6,325 CAD

Single Supplement: 

$950 USD / $1,285 CAD per person

What do “Double Occupancy” and “Single Supplement” mean for my tour fare?
The price for a tour listed under “Double Occupancy” means the amount paid per person if you are sharing a room with another traveller, such as your spouse or a travel partner. If you prefer to have a single hotel room to yourself, the “Single Supplement” is an additional amount to cover the extra cost charged by the hotels for a single room. To determine your amount owing for the tour as a single traveller, you will need to add together the tour fare PLUS the single supplement. 

Important note: Costs could increase if you sign up less than 90 days before a tour begins

Fare Includes:

  • Accommodations in quality 3–4 star properties in excellent locations
  • All breakfasts and 8 dinners with water included
  • Train transportation from Zurich → Mürren and Grindelwald → Lucerne
  • 4-day Berner Oberland Pass, providing access to gondolas and trains
  • Expert tour leaders to guide your journey
  • Gratuities for all included group meals

Fare Excludes:

  • Pre-tour accommodations, meals, and transportation (e.g., 24-hour Zurich transit pass)
  • International airfare and airport transfers
  • Additional transportation including local city transit
  • 9 lunches and 1 dinner, beverages with meals
  • Any services or activities not specifically mentioned above
  • Travel Insurance

Insurance

Travel medical (out-of-country emergency) insurance and cancellation/interruption insurance are not mandatory but are highly recommended. Click here to learn more about insurance services we offer.

Payments

All rates shown are in effect at time of printing (August 2025). Although every effort is made to maintain the prices as established, TourMagination does reserve the right to adjust prices on this tour should it become necessary. For your convenience, we accept online credit card payments.

FAQs

​​Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

Answers from your Tour Leaders


How much does this tour repeat what participants saw in the Anabaptism @ 500 tours to Switzerland in 2025, or other previous heritage tours?

There will be no overlap with the previous heritage tours to Switzerland except for the first day when we gather in Zurich.  In the late afternoon of that first day, we’ll offer a slow walking tour of the Old City (Altstadt) for those interested, which may overlap in a pleasant way.  But it will be all new from the morning of Day 2 on.


Is this an active tour?

For the most part, it’s up to you. There are so many walking/hiking options for this tour which will allow you to enjoy the Swiss alps with only minimal activity.  On the other hand, there are other hikes that will challenge the most seasoned hiker.  Your tour leaders, Len and Mary, have been there often and can help you decide what’s best for you.  That said, everyone on the tour is responsible for their own bag(s) as we will travel by train, not tour bus.