17 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

For shopping fun, head to Einkaufszentrum Glatt or Swiss Knife Valley Visitor Center. Discover out-of-the-way places like Lake Zurich, Eastern Bank and Vinitaly GmbH. Get out of town with these interesting Zurich side-trips: Uferpromenade Weggis (in Weggis) and Rapperswil (Schloss Rapperswil, Wooden Bridge from Rapperswil to Hurden, &more). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Schanzengraben Canal, stroll around Parkanlage Zuerihorn, appreciate the history behind Hans Waldmann Statue, and don't miss a visit to Sechselautenplatz.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Zurich trip app.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Zurich is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur in April, things will get colder in Zurich: highs are around 17°C and lows about 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to St. Moritz.

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Head to Metzgerei Plinio and Galerie Hauser und Wirthfor plenty of shopping. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Schellenursli Village and Convent of Saint John Mustair. Go for a jaunt from St. Moritz to Guarda to see Reformierte Kirche Guarda about 52 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Silvaplana, see the interesting displays at Kaffee-Museum Caferama, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and don't miss a visit to Leaning Tower.

To see other places to visit and tourist information, read St. Moritz road trip planning app.

Drive from Zurich to St. Moritz in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Zurich in April, expect St. Moritz to be a bit cooler, temps between 12°C and 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Ambra Minerals and Spas. Venture out of the city with trips to Giessbachfälle (in Giessbach), Bern (Matte, Room Escape Games, &more) and Biel (Taubenlochschlucht & Fontaine du Banneret). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Vieille Ville de Thoune, identify plant and animal life at Alpenwildpark, explore the activities along Thunersee, and tee off at Golf Club Interlaken-Unterseen.

For photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Interlaken route planning website.

You can drive from St. Moritz to Interlaken in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from St. Moritz in April, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Interlaken: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the train to Zermatt.

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

On the 26th (Wed), cast your line with Fly Fish Zermatt, then relax and rejuvenate at Thermalquellen Brigerbad, and then whizz through the canopy at Forest Fun Park Zermatt. Keep things going the next day: take some stellar pictures from Viewpoint Kirchbrucke bridge, then look for gifts at Lindt Chocolate Shop Zermatt, and then tour along fresh powder with Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Zermatt trip maker app.

Getting from Interlaken to Zermatt by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): do a tasting at Lavaux Vineyard Terraces and then admire the natural beauty at Alpine Garden La Rambertia. On your second day here, appreciate the history behind Monument to Vladimir Nabokov, admire the natural beauty at Parc de l'Independance, then stop by Tristan Carbonatto Chocolatier, and finally admire the natural beauty at Orchidarium.

To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Montreux journey maker app.

Getting from Zermatt to Montreux by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.