10 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

For shopping fun, head to Bahnhofstrasse or Kunsthalle Luzern. Get a sense of the local culture at Old Town and Altstadt Luzern. Get out of town with these interesting Lucerne side-trips: Zurich (Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich), pure & tasty WESTGARDE AG, &more). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Lake Lucerne, stroll through Mt Pilatus, don't miss a visit to The Nine Towers, and kick back and relax at Seebad Eich.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Lucerne online road trip planner.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lucerne is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Lucerne, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Kuala Lumpur, expect a bit cooler days and colder nights in Lucerne, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): explore the galleries of Einstein House (Einsteinhaus), take a stroll through UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maennlichen, then take in the awesome beauty at The Wetterhorn, and finally hit the slopes at Grindelwald-First.

To find reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Interlaken trip website.

Getting from Lucerne to Interlaken by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In June in Interlaken, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Zermatt.

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

On the 16th (Fri), take some stellar pictures from Gornergrat, hike along 5 Lakes Walk, then take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, and finally don't miss a visit to Mountaineers' Cemetery.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Zermatt online itinerary planner.

You can take a train from Interlaken to Zermatt in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Montreux.

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

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chillon, then explore the engaging exhibits at Chaplin's World, and then do a tasting at Chateau De Glerolles.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Montreux trip planner.

You can drive from Zermatt to Montreux in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.