15 days in Switzerland, Aachen & Luserna Itinerary

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Aachen, Germany
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Drive to Düsseldorf Airport, Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, Drive to Luserna
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Luserna, Italy
— 1 night
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Montreux, Switzerland
— 3 nights
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Zermatt, Switzerland
— 3 nights
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St. Moritz, Switzerland
— 1 night
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Lugano, Switzerland
— 2 nights
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Vitznau, Switzerland
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Drive to Zürich Airport, Fly to Düsseldorf Airport, Drive to Aachen
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Aachen, Germany
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Aachen, Germany — 1 day

City of Water

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Aachen Cathedral, admire the local landmark of Kreislauf des Geldes, don't miss a visit to Puppenbrunnen, then pause for some photo ops at Printenmadchen, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Aachen itinerary builder app.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Aachen is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. April in Aachen sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to Luserna.
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Luserna, Italy — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): see the interesting displays at Casa Museo - Haus Von Prukk, get a new perspective on nature at Centro Documentazione Luserna, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimitero di Costalta, and finally trek along Sentiero "Dalle storie alla Storia". On the 2nd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take some stellar pictures from Altar Knotto, don't miss a visit to Chiesetta di Santa Margherita, and then see the interesting displays at Forti Austro-Ungarici Di Folgaria Lavarone Luserna.

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Explore your travel options from Aachen to Luserna with the Route module. When traveling from Aachen in May, plan for a bit warmer days in Luserna, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Montreux.
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Montreux, Switzerland — 3 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Montreux: Lausanne (Cathedrale de Lausanne & The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique)) and Parc de l'Independance (in Morges). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chillon, go for a walk through Montreux Lakeside, do a tasting at Alain Chollet Winery, and awaken your taste buds at Swiss Riviera Wine Tours.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Montreux online attractions planner.

Explore your travel options from Luserna to Montreux with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Zermatt.
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Zermatt, Switzerland — 3 nights

Step out of Zermatt with an excursion to Hangebrucke Furgangen-Muhlebach in Ernen--about 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, examine the collection at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis, take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier, and hop aboard Scenic Railroads.

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Drive from Montreux to Zermatt in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to drive to St. Moritz.
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St. Moritz, Switzerland — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): take in the awesome beauty at Piz Corvatsch, appreciate the views at Engadine, and then get great views at Diavolezza.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read St. Moritz trip planner.

Getting from Zermatt to St. Moritz by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or ride a tram. In May, daytime highs in St. Moritz are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Lugano.
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Lugano, Switzerland — 2 nights

Monte Carlo of Switzerland

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): stroll around Parco Ciani, then explore the activities along Lake Lugano, then delve into the distant past at Monte San Giorgio, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria degli Angioli. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Parrocchia Cattolica Romana Sacro Cuore, tour the pleasant surroundings at Monte Bre, then admire the natural beauty at Parco Villa Florida, then get great views at Monte San Salvatore, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza della Riforma.

To find where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Lugano road trip site.

Traveling by car from St. Moritz to Lugano takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from St. Moritz in May, things will get somewhat warmer in Lugano: highs are around 24°C and lows about 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Vitznau.
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Vitznau, Switzerland — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Natur- und Tierpark Goldau, don't miss a visit to Piuskirche, then get great views at Bergbahnen Beckenried-Emmetten AG, and finally contemplate the long history of Festung Vitznau.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Vitznau online day trip planner.

Drive from Lugano to Vitznau in 2.5 hours. When traveling from Lugano in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Vitznau: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Aachen.
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Aachen, Germany — 1 night

City of Water

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of St. Castor and then make a trip to Deutsches Eck (German Corner). Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Markt, admire the local landmark of Vinzenzbrunnen, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Vennbahn-Route, then meet the residents at Tierpark Aachen, and finally walk around Frankenberger Park.

To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Aachen trip planning site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Vitznau to Aachen. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive back home.
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Switzerland travel guide

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Bodies of Water · Mountains · Specialty Museums
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.
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