11 days in Western Europe Itinerary

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

On the 25th (Sun), admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Geneva road trip planning website.

London, UK to Geneva is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Geneva is 1 hour. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from London in December; daily highs in Geneva reach 6°C and lows reach 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Sun) before leaving for Lausanne.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Chateau de Chillon and Gruyeres Castle. Chaplin's World and Collection de l'Art Brut are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Montreux (Rochers-de-Naye, Queen Studio Experience, &more). There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale de Lausanne, tee off at Franck Ollivier Golf Pro, and learn about winemaking at Alain Chollet Winery.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Lausanne driving holiday planning app.

Getting from Geneva to Lausanne by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. You will leave for Les Diablerets on the 28th (Wed).

Les Diablerets is a village and ski resort located in the municipality of Ormont-Dessus in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland.The village lies at an altitude of 1,160 metres on the north side of the massif of the Diablerets in the Swiss Alps. Make your Les Diablerets itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.

Drive from Lausanne to Les Diablerets in 1.5 hours. On the 28th (Wed), you're off 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.

Visit Einstein House (Einsteinhaus) and Zahringerbrunnen for their historical value. Visiting Mt Pilatus and Parasailing & Paragliding will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Bern (Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum, The Cathedral of Bern, &more). It doesn't end there: examine the collection at Artilleriewerk Faulensee and appreciate the extensive heritage of Kleine Scheidegg.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Interlaken travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Les Diablerets to Interlaken takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in December, and nighttime lows around -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can go by car to Hinwil.

Hinwil is a municipality in the district of Hinwil in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.HistoryThe village Hinwil from which the later municipality took its name is first mentioned in 745 as Hunichinwilari, in a donation made by Beata and Landolt to the Abbey of Saint Gall. For more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Hinwil online tour planner.

Getting from Interlaken to Hinwil by car takes about 2 hours. When traveling from Interlaken in December, plan for somewhat warmer days in Hinwil, with highs around 5°C, while nights are about the same with lows around -1°C. You'll set off for Zurich on the 31st (Sat).

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

Get some historical perspective at Old Town and Astrid-Kapelle. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich) and Bourbaki Panorama. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zurich: Lucerne (Lake Lucerne, Lion Monument, &more). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Museum Rietberg, wander the streets of Bahnhofstrasse, examine the collection at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich.

To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Zurich day trip planning app.

Zurich is very close to Hinwil. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.