2 days in Schwyz & Lucerne Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Natur- und Tierpark Goldau, take an in-depth tour of Forum of Swiss History Schwyz, and then get a sense of history and politics at Rathaus.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Schwyz road trip planner.

Zurich to Schwyz is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. In July in Schwyz, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lucerne.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, then pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument, then admire the landmark architecture of Lucerne Station, and finally snap pictures at Chapel Bridge.

For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Lucerne holiday planning site.

You can drive from Schwyz to Lucerne in an hour. In July, daytime highs in Lucerne are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can drive back home.