20 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Keep things going the next day: go for a walk through Sackelamtshusli, admire the sheer force of Rhine Falls, and then take a stroll through Old Town.

To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Zurich road trip planner.

Orlando, USA to Zurich is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Orlando to Zurich is 6 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Orlando in June; daily highs in Zurich reach 27°C and lows reach 15°C. You will leave for Altdorf on the 6th (Tue).

Altdorf is a historic and statistical town and a municipality in the Swiss canton of Uri. Explore Altdorf's surroundings by going to Brunnen (Swiss Knife Valley Visitor Center & Auslandschweizerplatz) and Natur- und Tierpark Goldau (in Goldau). Next up on the itinerary: take a memorable drive along Klausen Pass, go for a walk through Fronalpstock, step into the grandiose world of Schlosschen Beroldingen, and get engrossed in the history at Forum of Swiss History Schwyz.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Altdorf road trip app.

Traveling by car from Zurich to Altdorf takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to drive to Brienz.

With roots tracing back to the Bronze Age, traditional Brienz gives the impression of being lost in time.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Axalp, admire the sheer force of Giessbachfälle, then explore the stunning scenery at Aare Gorge, and finally admire the sheer force of Reichenbach Waterfall. On the 10th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum and then explore the activities along Lake Brienz.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Brienz road trip tool.

Getting from Altdorf to Brienz by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in June, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to Grindelwald.

As one of the country's oldest ski resorts, Grindewald serves as a prime example of a cozy Swiss ski town.

On the 11th (Sun), take a memorable tour with Jungfraujoch and then take in the awesome beauty at Maennlichen. On the next day, take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle and then fly down the slopes at Grindelwald-First.

To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Grindelwald vacation planning tool.

Drive from Brienz to Grindelwald in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can drive to Bern.

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

Explore Bern's surroundings by going to Thun (Vieille Ville de Thoune & Thunersee). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, enjoy breathtaking views from Gurten, make a trip to Clock Tower - Zytglogge, and step into the grandiose world of Schloss Thun.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Bern trip planner.

Traveling by car from Grindelwald to Bern takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. June in Bern sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Lausanne.

Lausanne contains several distinct neighborhoods, each offering a different side of the French-speaking Swiss town.

On the 16th (Fri), do a tasting at Alain Chollet Winery, then pause for some photo ops at Freddie Mercury Statue, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chillon, and finally examine the collection at Chaplin's World. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale de Lausanne, appreciate the extensive heritage of Place de la Palud, then get a sense of history and politics at Palais de Justice de Montbenon, then go for a stroll along the water at Le Port d'Ouchy, and finally examine the collection at The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).

Before you visit Lausanne, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can drive from Bern to Lausanne in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can drive 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.

Geneva is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, cool off at Bains des Paquis, and examine the collection at Patek Philippe Museum.

Start your trip to Geneva by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.

Traveling by car from Lausanne to Geneva takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.