16 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): enjoy some diversion at Bodelibad Interlaken and then take some stellar pictures from Harderkulm. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sat): admire the natural beauty at Schynige Platte, identify plant and animal life at Alpenwildpark, and then skim along the rocks with Alpin Raft.

To find reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Interlaken online holiday planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Interlaken is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. September in Interlaken sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can go by car to Foroglio.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at La Chiesa Di San Giovanni Battista, then take in the dramatic scenery at Waterfall of Foroglio, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Wasserfall Von Foroglio.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Foroglio online journey maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Interlaken to Foroglio. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Interlaken in October, with highs in Foroglio at 20°C and lows at 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Lauterbrunnen.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): examine the collection at Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen, admire the sheer force of Staubbach Waterfall, and then appreciate the views at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls. On your second day here, don't miss a visit to Walk of fame - Schilthorn, trek along Blumental Panorama Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at North face Trail, then relax and rejuvenate at Alpines Sportzentrum Murren, and finally get a bird's-eye view with Air-Glaciers.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Lauterbrunnen trip itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Foroglio to Lauterbrunnen. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can drive to Grindelwald.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Maennlichen and Maennlichen Romantic Trail. Take a break from the city and head to Aletsch Glacier and Schwarzhorn. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Grindelwald: Wengen (Lauberhorn Crazygolf & Molitor) and Axalp (in Brienz). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Maennlichen Royal Walk, visit Alpiglen, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Wetterhorn, and trek along Lieselotte Trail.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Grindelwald trip maker site.

Grindelwald is just a stone's throw from Lauterbrunnen. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to drive to Lucerne.

Get outdoors at Mt Pilatus and Heidiland. Step off the beaten path and head to Glacier Garden Lucerne (Gletschergarten) and Parasailing & Paragliding. Step out of Lucerne with an excursion to Wine Tours Switzerland in Maienfeld--about 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Museum Rosengart Collection, make a trip to The Nine Towers, take in the spiritual surroundings of Hofkirche, and get to know the fascinating history of Uferpromenade Weggis.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Lucerne trip planner.

You can drive from Grindelwald to Lucerne in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Neuhausen am Rheinfall.

On the 11th (Tue), make a trip to Gemeindehaus Rafz, hike along Biberweg, then boost your wellbeing at Rhysauna, and finally admire the sheer force of Rhine Falls. On the next day, take in panoramic vistas at Rheinfallquai, then get in on the family fun at Smilestones, and then don't miss a visit to Stein am Rhein.

To find ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Neuhausen am Rheinfall itinerary site.

You can drive from Lucerne to Neuhausen am Rheinfall in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In October in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Basel.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Einsiedelei St. Verena and Museum Tinguely. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Basel: Chapelle du Vorbourg (in Delemont) and Planetenweg (in Weissenstein). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Basel's Old Town, make a trip to Town Hall, relax and rejuvenate at Orachorn Thai Massage & Spa, and get great views at Pfalz.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Basel trip planner.

Drive from Neuhausen am Rheinfall to Basel in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.