Lauterbrunnen is less touristy than Grindlewald (though still very touristy). I suggest the quiet Ascona or Locarno, Lugano is a bustiling city. Never been, it seems THE in place in Interlaken for travellers from all over the world. Les goûts sont aparemment différents. Lonely Planet. I am looking for non-touristy things to do. That means that he will probably go all the way back up to Zurich and then to Sargans - Chur. While the well-known landmarks such as Piazza Riforma and Via Nassa are definitely worth seeing, there are other non-touristy spots that should be on your list of things to experience in this incredible area – the places locals know and love. Its really the countryside, you may want to have a german phrasebook handy, even if you're using high german and/or using Google Translate. You will need to adjust your plans based on the weather, so don't get too locked into specific ideas. Any information about some tours, shows, events, activities, fairs, beautiful hikes around the cities I mentioned, architecture that isn't famous among tourists, etc. Many…!!! If the weather will be as cold and rainy as today, it would be wiser to go to Bern and visit the medieval town and it's beatiful museums; in the mountains you could see nothing but fog and clouds. Most of the more than 2500 Swiss villages however are absolutely non touristy. Hi there, Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, http://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/themen/culture/popular-customs-and-festivals-in-switzerland.html. I fully agree with bushman, but I wouldn't be a Swiss if I hadn't some remarks newertheless. Information about the Corona Virus (COVID_19) in Switzerland [0] How to use these Top Questions [1] News & important updates 2019/2020 [2] Introduction & basic information [3] Before you start to planning your trip [4] Public transport in Switzerland [5] Scenic trains & postal bus routes [6] Driving in Switzerland [7] Hiking and sightseeing I don't need help with finding out mainstream tourist attractions like the fountain in Geneva. Bushman, I have dropped my plan of Glacier and will be taking the Bernina instead. They usually apreciate the many medieval castles (or the ruins of them) in the Domleschg too.And don't forget that not only the railway line, but the train itself is an attraction.But I agree with Bushman that the Bernina Express is (even) more atrtractive. reasonably priced optionsWhat do you consider reasonably priced? Overseas people always ask for a non touristic itinerary including the most touristic places that exist in Switzerland.Montreux, Gstaad, Verbier, Zermatt, Saas Fee, Interlaken und Zugemuese, Lucerne, Davos, Arosa, St. Moritz/Pontresina, Locarno, Lugano ARE touristy (and many people from abroad like them because English is widely spoken there and they must not fear to come in touch with Swiss culture or even with people who speaks one or more of the 4 Swiss national languages). Maria, Mustair, Lavin, Val Sinestra, Tschlin, Partnun, etc..... As to the specific questions of Simplysacharin:Direct trains from Zurich airport railway station up to Bern every 30 minutes (1 1/4 hrs trip).