17 days in Switzerland & Milan Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): take in the awesome beauty at Buergenstock, examine the collection at Glasi Hergiswil, then take in panoramic vistas at Hammetschwand Lift, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich. Here are some ideas for day two: get great views at Bergbahnen Beckenried-Emmetten AG, look for gifts at Swiss Knife Valley Visitor Center, then get engrossed in the history at Forum of Swiss History Schwyz, then appreciate the history behind Wilhelm Tell Monument, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa Parrochiale di San Martino.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Obbuergen attractions planner.

Doha, Qatar to Obbuergen is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Doha to Obbuergen is minus 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Interlaken.

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.

Explore Interlaken's surroundings by going to Bern (Tierpark Bern, Barenpark, &more). And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic scenery at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, look for all kinds of wild species at Alpenwildpark, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Harderkulm, and glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

To see more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Interlaken online trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Obbuergen to Interlaken in 1.5 hours. April in Interlaken sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Montreux.

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

Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): take in the waterfront activity at Le Port d'Ouchy, examine the collection at The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale de Lausanne, and finally make a trip to The Fork. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some photo ops at Freddie Mercury Statue, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chillon, pause for some photo ops at Monument to Vladimir Nabokov, then take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside, and finally see the interesting displays at Queen Studio Experience.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Montreux trip builder app.

Getting from Interlaken to Montreux by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. On the 30th (Sun), you'll travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): don't miss a visit to The Flower Clock, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then see the interesting displays at Patek Philippe Museum. Keep things going the next day: get great views at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre and then explore the activities along Lake Geneva.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Geneva trip planner.

Traveling by car from Montreux to Geneva takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): head outdoors with Sunnegga, pause for some serene contemplation at Intercontinental Church Society, take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, then make a trip to Mountaineers' Cemetery, and finally examine the collection at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis. Keep things going the next day: take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, take in the awesome beauty at Castor, and then enjoy the views from Scenic Railroads.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Zermatt online trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Geneva to Zermatt by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to travel to Lugano.

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): make a trip to Piazza della Riforma, take some stellar pictures from Monte San Salvatore, and then stroll around Parco Ciani.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Lugano day trip planning site.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Zermatt to Lugano in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and tram. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

On the 5th (Fri), admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo Confalonieri. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Cenacolo, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Milano.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Milan road trip website.

Traveling by car from Lugano to Milan takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Mon) before leaving for home.