Alpine Dream Vacation
Base Villages: Neustift & Ginzling, Austria
Saas-Fee, Zermatt & Muerren, Switzerland
- Day 1: Arrive in Zürich and follow our detailed instructions that will help you get your bearings, including validating the Swiss Rail Pass and navigating to your hotel. Once settled, use the marked map provided and set out on foot to explore historic churches and architectural points of interest. We’ll provide all the tips in advance, as well as great spots to dine and soak up the culture.
- Day 2: Follow our instructions and travel by rail then bus to Neustift. Spend the day exploring this pretty Tyrolean village nestled amid 109 towering mountains in the Stubai Valley.
- Days 3 & 4: Use our notes and maps to hike the Stubaital, the central alpine valley of the Stubai Alps.
- Day 5: Travel by buses and train to the tiny village of Ginzling. We’ll tell you step-by-step how to get there and offer many pointers, such as when and where you can enjoy some authentic Austrian music and yodeling.
- Days 6 & 7: Use our notes and maps to hike the trails above Ginzling.
- Day 8: Follow our directions to travel by train to Saas-Fee and navigate to Hotel Allalin. We’ll offer some interesting history about the hotel and its owners in advance.
- Days 9 & 10: Use our notes and maps to hike the trails above Saas Valley.
- Day 11: Follow our directions to travel by bus and train to the postcard-perfect village of Zermatt.
- Days 12 & 13: Use our notes and maps to hike the trails around Zermatt and the famous Matterhorn.
- Day 14: Travel by train to Muerren, and take in a boat cruise on Lake Thun along the way.
- Days 15 & 16: Use our notes and maps to hike the Jungfrau region.
- Day 17: Hike to Hotel Obersteinberg for an overnight in this remote alpine hotel. We’ll offer several options for how to handle your luggage.
- Day 18: Hike to Stechelberg, then take a train back to Zürich. Celebrate your dream vacation with one last night in Zürich.
- Day 19: Catch your return flight home. We’ll provide tips and timetables to ensure you arrive at the airport on time.
