36 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lucerne: Bergbahnen Beckenried-Emmetten AG (in Beckenried), Titlis (in Engelberg) and Flueli-Ranft (in Sachseln). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Lake Lucerne, look for all kinds of wild species at Mt Pilatus, admire the landmark architecture of Lucerne Station, and pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Lucerne trip itinerary maker.

Frankfurt, Germany to Lucerne is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In February, daytime highs in Lucerne are 7°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can drive to Grindelwald.

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

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): stroll through Grindelwald-First, examine the collection at Grindelwald Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Kleine Scheidegg, and finally hike along The Eiger. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: snap pictures at Titlis Cliff Walk, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Wetterhorn, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maennlichen, and finally look for gifts at Vogts Corner.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Grindelwald attractions planning tool.

Traveling by car from Lucerne to Grindelwald takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Lauterbrunnen.

A small village in a valley, Lauterbrunnen showcases an abundance of awe-inspiring waterfalls.

On the 20th (Sat), take some stellar pictures from Jungfraujoch and then hike along Gimmelwald - Tanzbodeli. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle, take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier, and then make a trip to 007 Walk of Fame - Schilthorn.

For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Lauterbrunnen online travel route planner.

Lauterbrunnen is just a short distance from Grindelwald. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): stop by Albert Schild AG - Swisssouvenir, tour the pleasant surroundings at Adelboden, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rom.-Katholische Kirchgemeinde, and finally fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in breathtaking views at Aare Gorge, then don't miss a visit to Viewing Point Schoenbuehel, then explore the activities along Lake Brienz, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Schlosskirche.

To find where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Interlaken trip itinerary maker app.

Interlaken is just a short distance from Lauterbrunnen. February in Interlaken sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can drive to Bern.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Thun (The Central Church Of Thun, Thunersee, &more), Fribourg (Chapelle de Lorette, Vallee du Gotteron, &more) and Musee Espace Paysan Horloger (in Les Bois). There's much more to do: take a stroll through UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, admire the natural beauty at Rose Garden (Rosengarten), look for all kinds of wild species at Rochers des Sommetres, and take in panoramic vistas at Clock Tower - Zytglogge.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Bern attractions planner.

You can drive from Interlaken to Bern in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 6°C in February, and nighttime lows around -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Murten.

Murten or Morat is a municipality in the See district of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.It is located on the southern shores of Lake Morat, also commonly called Lake Murten. On the 27th (Sat), get to know the resident critters at Papiliorama, get a taste of the local shopping with Ambra Minerals, and then delve into the distant past at Roman Theatre.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Murten day trip planner.

Murten is very close to Bern. In February, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lausanne.

Lausanne contains several distinct neighborhoods, each offering a different side of the French-speaking Swiss town.

Explore Lausanne's surroundings by going to Saumon Fume des Acacias (in Fleurier), Distillery d'Absinthe Artemisia-Bugnon (in Couvet) and Absintherie du Pere Francois (in Motiers). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale de Lausanne, examine the collection at The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), trek along Le Chemin des Fontaines des Bois du Jorat, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Place de la Palud.

To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Lausanne itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Murten to Lausanne in an hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to 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.

Geneva is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, get a sense of history and politics at Palais des Nations, Genève, see the interesting displays at Patek Philippe Museum, and ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain.

To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Geneva trip maker.

Traveling by car from Lausanne to Geneva takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. March in Geneva sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to drive to Montreux.

Mostly known for its world-renowned jazz festival, Montreux serves as a picturesque lakeside resort town on the Swiss Riviera.

Get out of town with these interesting Montreux side-trips: Verbier (Karting Extreme Verbier & Ski Service), Premier Alpine Centre (in Nendaz) and Bruson Ski Area (in Bruson). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Chateau de Chillon, pause for some photo ops at Freddie Mercury Statue, indulge your senses at Swiss Riviera Wine Tours, and examine the collection at Queen Studio Experience.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Montreux day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Geneva to Montreux takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Zermatt.

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

Zermatt is known for sightseeing, nature, and classes. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, see the winter wonderland with Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School, see what you can catch with Fly Fish Zermatt, and examine the collection at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Zermatt day trip planner.

You can drive from Montreux to Zermatt in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Lugano.

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Monte San Giorgio, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lugano, then stroll around Parco Ciani, and finally stop by Inperfetta Vintage. Keep things going the next day: learn about winemaking at Tamborini Vini, then get outside with Scuola Nautica Sonia, then wander the streets of Cascate di Santa Petronilla, and finally explore the world behind art at Museo del Trasparente.

To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Lugano trip planning app.

Getting from Zermatt to Lugano by combination of car and ferry takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and tram. In March, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to St. Moritz.

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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around St. Moritz: Val Roseg (in Pontresina), Snowdocdavos (in Davos Platz) and Parsenn Skigebiet (in Davos). The adventure continues: hit the slopes at Val Muestair, take some stellar pictures from Diavolezza, take in the dramatic natural features at Berninapass, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Lenzerheide Ski Resort.

To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read St. Moritz trip maker website.

Drive from Lugano to St. Moritz in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Lugano in March, with highs in St. Moritz at 7°C and lows at -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can go by car to Appenzell.

Appenzell District is a district of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. Change things up with these side-trips from Appenzell: Museum POST AB! (in Weisstannen), Arosa Ski Resort (in Arosa) and Witzweg (in Heiden). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, trek along Lillyweg, admire the masterpieces at Kunstmuseum St.Gallen, and get outside with Trutg dil Flem.

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Appenzell road trip tool.

Traveling by car from St. Moritz to Appenzell takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from St. Moritz in March, expect Appenzell to be a bit warmer, temps between 12°C and 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Zurich.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zurich: Rhine Falls (in Neuhausen am Rheinfall) and Sackelamtshusli (in Schaffhausen). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, explore the world behind art at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich), stroll around Lindenhofplatz, and view the masterpieces at ARTBOX.GALLERY.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Zurich trip website.

Traveling by car from Appenzell to Zurich takes 1.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can fly back home.