13 days in Switzerland Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Switzerland travel planner
Start: Bandar Seri Begawan
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Zurich
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Interlaken
— 3 nights
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Zermatt
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Montreux
— 2 nights
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Lucerne
— 2 nights
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Zurich
— 3 nights
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End: Bandar Seri Begawan
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Zurich — 1 day
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Big Small Town
The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.On the 5th (Fri), buy something for everyone on your list at Einkaufszentrum Glatt.
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Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam to Zurich is an approximately 21-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Bandar Seri Begawan to Zurich. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Bandar Seri Begawan in August: high temperatures in Zurich hover around 28°C and lows are around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Interlaken.
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Interlaken — 3 nights
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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 5th (Fri): fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour. On the next day, take a stroll through Alpiglen, then fly down the slopes at Maennlichen, and then take in the awesome beauty at The Wetterhorn.
For reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Interlaken journey planner.
Traveling by train from Zurich to Interlaken takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daily temperatures in Interlaken can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Zermatt.
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Zermatt — 1 day
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Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.On the 8th (Mon), look for gifts at Laderach, get all the equipment you need at FLEXRENT Snow Sports Rental, and then fly down the slopes at Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School.
For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Zermatt tour itinerary site.
Traveling by train from Interlaken to Zermatt takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Montreux.
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Montreux — 2 nights
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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 9th (Tue): relax and rejuvenate at Les Bains de Lavey, then take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside, and then take a memorable tour with Lake Geneva Marine (Genfersee Schifffahrt).
For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Montreux vacation builder app.
Traveling by car from Zermatt to Montreux takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Lucerne.
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Lucerne — 2 nights
In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): stop by Aeschbach Chocolatier and then get interesting insight from Tours. Keep things going the next day: admire the striking features of KKL Luzern - Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre, then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Garden Lucerne (Gletschergarten), and then look for all kinds of wild species at Mt Pilatus.
To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Lucerne route planner.
Traveling by train from Montreux to Lucerne takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. On the 12th (Fri), you're off to Zurich.
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Zurich — 3 nights
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Big Small Town
Head to Confiserie Sprungli and Bahnhofstrassefor some retail therapy. Get outdoors at Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona and Naturzentrum Thurauen. Change things up with these side-trips from Zurich: Lenzerheide Ski Resort (in Lenzerheide) and Altstadt Schaffhausen (in Schaffhausen). See some other sides of Zurich: wander the streets of Niederdorf, don't miss a visit to Zurich Succulent Plant Collection, visit Schanzengraben Canal, and look for all kinds of wild species at Greifvogelstation.
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Traveling by train from Lucerne to Zurich takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Traveling by train from Lucerne to Zurich takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Lenzerheide Ski Resort, Altstadt Schaffhausen, Naturzentrum Thurauen, Greifvogelstation, Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona
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Switzerland travel guide
Immerse yourself in a snow-capped mountain wonderland in Switzerland's serene Alpine setting. See the world-renowned Matterhorn, Switzerland's second-highest mountain at 4,478 m (14,962 ft) tall, or zoom down the mountains on toboggan, ski, or snowboard. In the warmer seasons hike around the rolling green hillsides covered with pine trees and picturesque aqua blue lakes. Luxurious cities dotted with cozy wooden chalets and colorful flowerbeds balance quaintness with first-class cultural offerings. Indulge in the country's opulence of milk chocolate, cheese fondue, and keg-carrying St. Bernard dogs.
