11 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at French Church, explore the activities along Aare River, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Holy Ghost, and finally take a stroll through Matte.

For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Bern online trip maker.

Wurzburg, Germany to Bern is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Bern can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. On the 19th (Mon), you'll travel to Chexbres.

Chexbres is a municipality in the Swiss canton Vaud, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron. Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): learn about winemaking at Chateau De Glerolles and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Spa & Wellness Le Baron Tavernier. On the next day, learn about winemaking at Les Freres Dubois, do a tasting at Alain Chollet Winery, and then tee off at Lavaux Golf Club.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Chexbres vacation builder.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Bern to Chexbres. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Sion.

Sion is the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais and of the district of Sion. To see reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Sion online travel route planner.

Explore your travel options from Chexbres to Sion with the Route module. In October, daily temperatures in Sion can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to drive to Leukerbad.

Europe's largest thermal resort spa welcomes weary hikers and sore skiers for the rejuvenating effects of its soothing waters.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): trek along Klettersteig Daubenhorn, then hike along Albinenleitern, and then explore the historical opulence of Schloss Leuk.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Leukerbad road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Sion to Leukerbad takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can drive to Kandersteg.

Kandersteg is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. For maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Kandersteg attractions planning tool.

Drive from Leukerbad to Kandersteg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You will leave for Interlaken on the 23rd (Fri).

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 23rd (Fri): glide through the air with Twin Paragliding, delve into the distant past at Unspunnen Castle, then look for all kinds of wild species at Heimwehfluh, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Schlosskirche, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rom.-Katholische Kirchgemeinde.

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Getting from Kandersteg to Interlaken by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, daily temperatures in Interlaken can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Lucerne.

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Astrid-Kapelle, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pfarrkirche St. Maria Weggis, then take an in-depth tour of Richard Wagner Museum, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Biosphaere Entlebuch.

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You can drive from Interlaken to Lucerne in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Lucerne are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Zurich.

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

On the 25th (Sun), explore the world behind art at Oskar-Reinhart Foundation Museum, then view the masterpieces at Uhren Sammlung Kellenberger, then examine the collection at Kunst Museum Winterthur, and finally examine the collection at Villa Flora Winterthur.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Zurich day trip tool.

Getting from Lucerne to Zurich by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Zurich are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Stein am Rhein.

Stein am Rhein is a historic town and a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.The town has a well-preserved medieval centre, retaining the ancient street plan. On the 26th (Mon), admire the landmark architecture of Reformierte Kirche Wiesendangen, then learn about winemaking at Weingut Hausammann, then trot along with Bolderhof, and finally examine the collection at Krippenwelt.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Stein am Rhein visit site.

You can drive from Zurich to Stein am Rhein in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In October in Stein am Rhein, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Schaffhausen.

The Canton of Schaffhausen is a canton of Switzerland. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kirche St. Johann, pause for some serene contemplation at Munsterkirche, see the interesting displays at Museum zu Allerheiligen, then go for a walk through Sackelamtshusli, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Asia Spa, and finally snap pictures at Rheinbrucke Diessenhofen–Gailingen. On the 28th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: indulge your senses at Rotiberg-Kellerei, then explore the historical opulence of Burg Radegg, and then get interesting insight from Schiffmandli.

To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Schaffhausen route planning tool.

Schaffhausen is just a stone's throw from Stein am Rhein. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive back home.