16 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Old Town and Landesmuseum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich) and Museum Rosengart Collection. Get out of town with these interesting Zurich side-trips: Altstadt Luzern (in Lucerne) and Mt Pilatus (in Kriens). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, explore the world behind art at Museum Rietberg, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and look for gifts at Confiserie Sprungli.

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London, UK to Zurich is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. Traveling from London in November, expect nights in Zurich to be about the same, around 3°C, while days are slightly colder, around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Appenzell.

Appenzell District is a district of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): admire the striking features of Kathedrale St.Gallen, explore the world behind art at Kunsthalle Ziegelhutte, admire the masterpieces at Kunstmuseum Appenzell, then take an in-depth tour of Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum Stein AR, and finally stop by Appenzeller Schaukaserei. Here are some ideas for day two: get into the urban bustle at Pfalzkeller, take in the awesome beauty at Santis der Berg, see the interesting displays at Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum Urnäsch, then get engrossed in the history at Museum Appenzell, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St Mauritius Church.

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Drive from Zurich to Appenzell in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can drive to Bern.

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

Visit Jeunes Rives and Plage de Saint-Aubin for some beach relaxation. Do some cultural sightseeing at UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Interlaken (Parasailing & Paragliding & Harderkulm), Bachmann's Alphorn Macherei (in Eggiwil) and Artilleriewerk Faulensee (in Faulensee). There's still lots to do: revel in the low prices at Ambra Minerals, get a taste of the local shopping with Federal Building (Bundeshaus), buy something for everyone on your list at Central Railroad Station, and admire the masterpieces at Zentrum Paul Klee (Paul Klee Center).

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Drive from Appenzell to Bern in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can go by car to Montreux.

Mostly known for its world-renowned jazz festival, Montreux serves as a picturesque lakeside resort town on the Swiss Riviera.

On the 11th (Sun), explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chillon, then explore the engaging exhibits at Chaplin's World, and then see the interesting displays at The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique). On the next day, step into the grandiose world of Gruyeres Castle, kick back and relax at Plage des Pins, and then kick back and relax at Lac Alpin De Champex.

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Traveling by car from Bern to Montreux takes 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 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre and Maison Tavel. You'll explore and learn at Patek Philippe Museum and MB&F M.A.D.Gallery. Step out of Geneva to go to Celigny and see Plage de Celigny, which is approximately 40 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Port-Choiseul, stroll through Bains des Paquis, and admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain.

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Traveling by car from Montreux to Geneva takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. December in Geneva sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.