16 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lucerne: Zurich (Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, explore the world behind art at Museum Rosengart Collection, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Jesuitenkirche, and snap pictures at Chapel Bridge.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Lucerne trip app.

London, UK to Lucerne is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Lucerne, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. May in Lucerne sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can travel to Gimmelwald.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Jungfraujoch and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Kleine Scheidegg.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Gimmelwald trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Lucerne to Gimmelwald. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can travel to Zermatt.

On the 7th (Sun), tour in style with a train tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kapelle Gornergrat "Bernhard von Aosta", and then see the interesting displays at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Mon): enjoy breathtaking views from Sunnegga, then take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, then pause for some serene contemplation at Intercontinental Church Society, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Gimmelwald to Zermatt. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Bern.

Venture out of the city with trips to Grindelwald (Grindelwald-First & Maennlichen), Lake Brienz (in Brienz) and Interlaken (Harderkulm & Parasailing & Paragliding). And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle, admire the local landmark of Ryfflibrunnen, appreciate the history behind Simsonbrunnen, and take some stellar pictures from The Cathedral of Bern.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Bern online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by train from Zermatt to Bern takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daytime highs in Bern are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Montreux.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chillon, examine the collection at Queen Studio Experience, then explore the engaging exhibits at Chaplin's World, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside.

To find more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Montreux trip planner.

Drive from Bern to Montreux in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Geneva.

Get out of town with these interesting Geneva side-trips: Lausanne (Cathedrale de Lausanne & The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique)). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, admire the striking features of Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, pause for some photo ops at Reformation Wall, and examine the collection at Patek Philippe Museum.

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You can drive from Montreux to Geneva in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can fly back home.