12 days in Munich, Zurich & Lucerne Itinerary

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Bring the kids along to Viktualienmarkt and Nymphenburg Palace. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, get curious at Deutsches Museum, examine the collection at Munich Residenz, and admire the landmark architecture of St. Peter's Church.

To see maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Munich trip planning website.

Doha, Qatar to Munich is an approximately 10-hour flight. Traveling from Doha to Munich, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Doha in June, expect Munich to be colder, temps between 26°C and 13°C. You will leave for Zurich on the 29th (Wed).

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

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich. Keep things going the next day: wander the streets of Old Town, then take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, and then make a trip to Zurich Succulent Plant Collection.

For more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Zurich tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Munich to Zurich by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Zurich can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can drive to Lucerne.

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

Get outdoors at Mt Pilatus and Grindelwald-First. Bring the kids along to UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern and Chapel Bridge. Explore Lucerne's surroundings by going to Parasailing & Paragliding (in Interlaken) and Einstein House (Einsteinhaus) (in Bern). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Lake Lucerne, admire the local landmark of Fontaine du Banneret, appreciate the history behind Lion Monument, and soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read Lucerne sightseeing planning site.

Traveling by car from Zurich to Lucerne takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can fly to Munich.

On the 6th (Wed), take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church, then contemplate the waterfront views at English Garden, and then hunt for treasures at Viktualienmarkt.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Munich trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Lucerne to Munich by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. On the 7th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.