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May Family Trip to Switzerland Cost Breakdown | Real Expenses

5월 가족 스위스 여행 12박 14일 후기 꿀팁

Switzerland Family Trip Summary: Chamo’s 14-Day Journey (May 22 – June 4, 2025)

This is a practical guide based on a family trip with parents in their 70s. It highlights how to flexibly adjust schedules based on the weather for a smooth experience.


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🗓️ May Family Trip to Switzerland Itinerary Overview (Lucerne → Grindelwald → Zermatt)

Date

Key Schedule & Destinations

Remarks

5/22 (Thu)

Arrive at Zurich Airport → Transfer to Lucerne

Arrived on a rainy day

5/23 (Fri)

Bern (Cathedral, Rose Garden), Spiez (Vineyard Walk)

Great alternative for rainy days

5/24 (Sat)

Mt. Pilatus (Toboggan), Lucerne City (Chapel Bridge)

Very cold at the summit (Gloves essential)

5/25 (Sun)

Interlaken, Iseltwald (E-Bike Tour)

E-Bikes highly recommended due to steep hills

5/26 (Mon)

Interlaken Paragliding, Transfer to Grindelwald

Family joined (Total 5 people)

5/27 (Tue)

Grindelwald Walk (Bus 121 route), Gift Shopping

Relaxed schedule due to cloudy weather

5/28 (Wed)

Lake Oeschinen (Hiking Trail D → C)

Gondola reservation recommended; use electric bus

5/29 (Thu)

First (Trail 43 Hike), Männlichen (Royal Ride)

Very cold at the First summit

5/30 (Fri)

Jungfraujoch, First Trottibike

Jungfrau Railway reservation is a must

5/31 (Sat)

Transfer to Zermatt

Beautiful scenery during train transfers

6/01 (Sun)

Gornergrat, Sunnegga (Leisee Lake)

Peak Matterhorn views

6/02–03

Rest in Zermatt & Prepare for Return

Rested due to cloudy weather

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💰 Total Travel Expenses (Local Spending)


Excluding airfare and accommodation, the total spent locally was 3,547.09 CHF (Mostly card payments).



  • Tickets & Activities (1,521.9 CHF): Jungfrau VIP 2-day pass, Gornergrat, Paragliding, etc.


  • Groceries/Markets (1,116.2 CHF): Frequent use of Coop and Migros.


  • Gifts (409.09 CHF): Chocolates, souvenirs, etc.


  • Dining/Snacks/Misc: Approximately 500 CHF.

💡 Expense Tip: Instead of currency exchange, use cards like TravelLog or Toss to withdraw cash only when needed from fee-free ATMs (e.g., in front of Interlaken Ost Station).

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🏔️ Region-Specific Tips (Recommended by Chamo)


1. Lucerne & Interlaken


  • Pilatus: Even in late May, the summit is freezing. Pack gloves! The Toboggan run is a must-do.


  • Iseltwald Cycling: Rent an E-Bike from Interlaken (approx. 2–3 hours). Standard bikes are difficult due to the hills.


  • Paragliding: Always wear the shoes provided by the company. The take-off areas on the mountain are often muddy.


2. Grindelwald & Jungfrau


  • Lake Oeschinen: If traveling with elderly parents, consider the electric bus for the return trip, as the incline is steeper than expected.


  • Jungfrau VIP Ticket: Includes a 10% Coop discount coupon for Interlaken/Grindelwald—very useful for grocery shopping.


  • First Activities: On sunny days, even arriving at 9:00 AM can result in 2+ hour wait times. Aim for the first gondola at 8:00 AM.


  • Trottibike: The slope is steep and picks up speed quickly. Beginners should exercise extreme caution.



3. Zermatt


  • Gornergrat: The right side of the train offers the best views. Note that Lake Riffelsee may still be frozen in early June.


  • Sunnegga: The tunnel path leading to the funicular is very chilly. Bring a jacket.


  • Market Tip: Migros in Zermatt has more variety than Coop. Note that alcohol is sold in a separate wine shop next to the main entrance.


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🍱 Food & Homemade Meals


Used Airbnb kitchens to save costs while enjoying delicious Korean-style meals.


  • Home-cooked: Raclette, oven-baked chicken, fresh pasta, Pork Belly Kimbap, and Inari sushi (Yubu-chobap) lunch boxes.


  • Market Recommendations: Coop Baguette (becomes "crispy outside, soft inside" when baked), Coop Rotisserie Chicken (Recommended on Fridays).


  • Essentials from Korea: Kimbap seaweed, sesame oil, bamboo rolling mat, Kimchi, Ssamjang (soybean paste), and Furikake.

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💡 Essential Travel Prep Tips


  • Weather Management: Check the MeteoSwiss app daily and be ready to spontaneously change locations to wherever the sun is shining.


  • Clothing: Even in May/June, mountain peaks can be below freezing. Gloves, heat packs, and light down jackets are essential.


  • Photography: Leisee Lake (Sunnegga) and the Gornergrat rocky outcrops are the best spots for Matterhorn "life shots." Bring a tripod for night sky/star photography.


  • Jungfrau Reservation: On peak days or during perfect weather, the railway can sell out. Book the day before to be safe.

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