17 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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Fly
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Zurich
— 5 nights
Drive
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St. Moritz
— 1 night
Train
3
Zermatt
— 3 nights
Train
4
Lausanne
— 3 nights
Train
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Geneva
— 3 nights
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Zurich — 5 nights

Big Small Town

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.
You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Old Town and Niederdorf. Get some cultural insight at Museum Rietberg and Church of St. Peter. There's still lots to do: make a trip to Limmatquai and examine the collection at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Zurich driving holiday planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Zurich is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Singapore to Zurich due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Singapore in December, with highs in Zurich at 5°C and lows at -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to drive to St. Moritz.
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St. Moritz — 1 night

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On the 10th (Sat), admire the verdant scenery at Val Fex, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa Cattolica di Santa Maria.

To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the St. Moritz trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Zurich to St. Moritz takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In December in St. Moritz, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to drive to Zermatt.
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Zermatt — 3 nights

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.
Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat and then stroll through Riffelsee.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Zermatt trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from St. Moritz to Zermatt takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or ride a tram. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Wed) before leaving for Lausanne.
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Lausanne — 3 nights

Swiss San Francisco

Lausanne contains several distinct neighborhoods, each offering a different side of the French-speaking Swiss town.
Kids will appreciate attractions like Escaliers du Marche and Palais De Rumine. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Montreux Lakeside and Eglise de Saint-Sulpice. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lausanne: Chateau de Chillon (in Veytaux) and Montreux (Vieille-Ville de Montreux & Christmas Market in Montreux). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Place de la Palud.

To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Lausanne trip itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Zermatt to Lausanne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Geneva.
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Geneva — 3 nights

Capital of Peace

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.
Museum-lovers will appreciate Musee d'histoire des sciences de la Ville de Geneve and Musee Barbier-Mueller. Get in touch with nature at Lake Geneva and Bains des Paquis. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame Basilica, admire the masterpieces at Fondation Baur, Musee des Arts d’Extreme-Orient, get great views at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, and examine the collection at Patek Philippe Museum.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Geneva attractions planning app.

Traveling by car from Lausanne to Geneva takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Geneva are 6°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to fly 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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