Luxury Switzerland family tours through picture-postcard scenery
Your travel designer will plan you the perfect luxury Switzerland family tour, discovering spectacular alpine scenery and multilingual cities. Stay in German-speaking Zurich and notice the cities efficiency and innovation; explore elegant lakeside Lausanne or Geneva to experience French-speaking Switzerland with café culture and beautiful parks; and while away sunny days in Ticino’s Lugano with its palm tree-lined piazzas and Italian echoing off pastel buildings.
In Lucerne, with its medieval old town and Chapel Bridge (the oldest wooden bridge in Europe), visit the Swiss Museum of Transport and spend summer afternoons swimming from the beaches of Lake Lucerne, and in the car-free alpine village of Zermatt in South Western Switzerland – dominated by the Matterhorn – you can snow activites in winter, or hike and cycle around the lakes of Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee and Leisee in spring and summer.
One of the best ways to explore Switzerland with your family is by rail, and there are some phenomenal luxury Switzerland train tours to tie into your trip. Alpine vistas unfold through panoramic windows on the Bernina Express, the Gornergrat railway, the GoldenPass train and the Glacier Express, as trains weave through impossible mountain terrain, traversing tunnels and crossing spectacular viaducts.
A luxury tour of the most beautiful places in Switzerland will create memories that last a lifetime. Contact our experts who can help to start planning a tailor-made family tour of Switzerland
Experiences picked by our destination specialists
A word from one of our experts
Switzerland is one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, filled with majestic mountains, cobalt-blue lakes and pretty alpine villages. For families, it’s perfect as it's so easy to navigate. Children love the trains and cable cars, while adults enjoy breathtaking hikes and some of the best hospitality in the world.
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Luxury family-friendly hotels in Switzerland
There are many incredible places to stay in Switzerland. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
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Switzerland trip inspiration
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12-Day Trip
A Luxury Train Journey Through Switzerland
12-Day Trip
A Luxury Train Journey Through Switzerland
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Family Journey Through Switzerland: Scenic Trains and Mountain Views
9-Day Trip
Family Journey Through Switzerland: Scenic Trains and Mountain Views
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An Idyllic Swiss Escape
7-Day Trip
An Idyllic Swiss Escape
Where to go in Switzerland
Basel
Where the Rhine curves through Switzerland’s northwestern corner, Basel thrives as a cultural powerhouse. Extraordinary art collections and modern architecture that contrast beautifully with the old town.
Bern and the Bernese Oberland
Switzerland’s capital is frozen in medieval splendour, its arcaded streets and fountains virtually unchanged since the 1100s. Beyond the city, the Bernese Oberland unfolds in dramatic alpine grandeur.
Geneva
At the crescent tip of its namesake lake, mountains frame the water of this French-speaking city where elegant promenades meet international institutions.
Gstaad
This chic alpine village sits in some of Switzerland’s most striking scenery, attracting the rich and famous with its boutique hotels and Michelin-starred dining.
Jungfraujoch and Interlaken
A cogwheel railway delivers you to the glacial saddle between Jungfrau and Mönch peaks, and the top of Europe. Below, Interlaken sits perfectly positioned between two lakes.
Jura and the Three Lakes
In Switzerland’s northwest, reaching out into France, the Canton of Jura is characterised by lush pastures, rolling hills and forested mountains, with winding rivers and medieval towns.
Lake Lucerne
Forested slopes descend to the shoreline and villages of Lake Lucerne, with snow-capped mountains on the horizon. Discover the city of Lucerne’s old town and pretty Chapel Bridge.
Lausanne and Montreux
Lausanne climbs terraced slopes above Lake Geneva – medieval quarter perched high, former fishing village Ouchy below. Further east, Montreux stretches along the shore with palm trees and Belle Époque hotels.
South Western Switzerland
The peak of the Matterhorn might dominate this Italian-border region and the city of Zermatt below, but countless valleys and peaks reward exploration throughout this sublime alpine corner.
St. Moritz
With a backdrop of forests blanketed in snow, and dramatic peaks cutting into cobalt skies, sophisticated St. Moritz is as picturesque an alpine destination as you could hope for.
Ticino
Historic charm coexists effortlessly with contemporary style across this mountainous southern canton. Water defines this region, which is centred around the two great lakes of Lugano and Maggiore.
Zurich
Where the Limmat River meets the lake, Switzerland’s largest city balances medieval heritage with modern dynamism. From a pavement cafe admire the church spires that punctuate the skyline.
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When to visit Switzerland
Switzerland rewards visitors year-round. Winter (December–February) brings reliable snow at higher altitudes for skiing and snowshoeing, though lower valleys may stay surprisingly green. Spring and summer transform the landscape and alpine meadows with wildflowers, and even July feels pleasantly cool in mountain areas. Autumn ignites the trees in gold and amber, but sees far fewer crowds.
Panoramic trains
Year-round
Snowy landscapes
December–April
Hiking
April–September
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We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.
Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.
