16 days in Switzerland Itinerary

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Venture out of the city with trips to Alpenbad (in Hinwil) and Elsener Messerschmied AG (in Rapperswil). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, see the interesting displays at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich, visit Old Town, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Friedhof Fluntern.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zurich is an approximately 9-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Dubai to Zurich. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Dubai in January: high temperatures in Zurich hover around 5°C and lows are around -1°C. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lucerne: Flueli-Ranft und Sachseln (in Sachseln) and Titlis (in Engelberg). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, browse the exhibits of Glacier Garden (Gletschergarten), take in the awesome beauty at Rigi, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

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Traveling by car from Zurich to Lucerne takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. In January in Lucerne, expect temperatures between 4°C during the day and -2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Interlaken.

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Haarige Kuh Brauerei. Change things up with these side-trips from Interlaken: Grindelwald-First (in Grindelwald) and Bern (Zentrum Paul Klee (Paul Klee Center), Barenpark, &more). And it doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Jungfraujoch, stop by Buchhandlung Boedeli, take a memorable drive along BOHAG Helikopterrundflug, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Kleine Scheidegg.

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You can drive from Lucerne to Interlaken in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 2°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to drive to Gstaad.

Gstaad is a village in the German-speaking section of the Canton of Bern in southwestern Switzerland. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): take some stellar pictures from Lauenensee and then steep yourself in history at Historical village of Saanen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Pedestrianised Promenade and Shopping Mile, go for a walk through Wispile, hike along Lake Lauenen - Geltenhutte SAC - Lauenensee, then hit the slopes at Skigebiet Betelberg, then appreciate the history behind Molkerei Zweisimmen, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Les Bains de la Gruyere.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Gstaad vacation maker website.

Getting from Interlaken to Gstaad by car takes about 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can travel to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

On the 29th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Intercontinental Church Society, have fun at Clay Shoot Zermatt, take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kapelle Winkelmatten "Zur Heiligen Familie", and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Sunnegga. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take in the awesome beauty at Castor Mountain, take a memorable drive along Gornergrat, then look for gifts at Lindt Chocolate Shop Zermatt, then stroll the grounds of Mountaineers' Cemetery, and finally see the interesting displays at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis.

To see more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Zermatt trip maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Gstaad to Zermatt. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can travel back home.