31 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to The Matterhorn and Gornergrat. Step out of Zermatt with an excursion to Gommer Hohenweg in Bellwald--about 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: take in the pleasant sights at Hinterdorfstrasse, don't miss a visit to Mountaineers' Cemetery, explore the activities along Stellisee, and take in the awesome beauty at Breithorn.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Zermatt day trip planning app.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Zermatt is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Jeddah to Zermatt is minus 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to drive to Lucerne.

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Lake Zurich and Lake Lucerne. Venture out of the city with trips to Titlis (in Engelberg), Festung Vitznau (in Vitznau) and Zurich (Hauptbahnhof, Zurich Succulent Plant Collection, &more). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Mt Pilatus, pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument, admire the sheer force of Reichenbach Falls, and take in breathtaking views at Aare Gorge.

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Getting from Zermatt to Lucerne by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Grindelwald.

As one of the country's oldest ski resorts, Grindewald serves as a prime example of a cozy Swiss ski town.

Step out of Grindelwald to go to Wengen and see Wengen Mannlichen Aerial Cableway, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Jungfraujoch, admire the sheer force of Lauterbrunnen Village, hit the slopes at Grindelwald-First, and hike along The Eiger.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Grindelwald online road trip planner.

Drive from Lucerne to Grindelwald in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can go by car to Bern.

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

Family-friendly places like Parasailing & Paragliding and UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern will thrill your kids. Explore Bern's surroundings by going to Freiluft- und Hallenbad Boedeli (in Unterseen), Montreux (Promenade Sur Les Quais De Montreux & Montreux Lakeside) and Interlaken (Harderkulm & Mad Cow). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Chateau de Chillon, make a trip to Clock Tower - Zytglogge, contemplate the waterfront views at Aare River, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Via Ferrata.

To find photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Bern tour planner.

You can drive from Grindelwald to Bern in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Bern can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Bring the kids along to Lake Geneva and Palais des Nations, Genève. Get out of town with these interesting Geneva side-trips: Lausanne (Musee Cantonal d'Archeologie et d'Histoire, The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), &more). There's still lots to do: admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain, appreciate the history behind Reformation Wall (Mur de la Reformation), don't miss a visit to The Flower Clock, and examine the collection at Patek Philippe Museum.

To find ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Geneva trip planning site.

Drive from Bern to Geneva in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.