23 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Zermatt is known for sightseeing, nature, and classes. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, get great views at Furi Suspension Bridge, contemplate the waterfront views at Stellisee, and see the interesting displays at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis.

For where to stay and more tourist information, read our Zermatt tour planning website.

Taipei, Taiwan to Zermatt is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Taipei to Zermatt is minus 7 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Geneva.

Step out of Geneva with an excursion to Cathedrale de Lausanne in Lausanne--about 1 hour away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Anglais, ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain, and don't miss a visit to Palais des Nations, Genève.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Geneva online trip planner.

Drive from Zermatt to Geneva in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Bern.

Get out of town with these interesting Bern side-trips: Interlaken (Harderkulm & Parasailing & Paragliding), Montreux (Montreux Lakeside & Queen Studio Experience) and L'Hotel de Ville (in Fribourg). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chillon, explore the galleries of Einstein House (Einsteinhaus), contemplate the waterfront views at Egelsee, and take a stroll through UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Bern online tour builder.

Traveling by car from Geneva to Bern takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August in Bern, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Grindelwald.

Change things up with a short trip to Lake Brienz in Brienz (about 38 minutes away). The adventure continues: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Jungfraujoch, hike along The Eiger, hit the slopes at Maennlichen, and take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier.

To see maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Grindelwald trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Bern to Grindelwald in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can go by car to Appenzell.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum Urnäsch, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Santis der Berg, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kronberg. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Thu): explore the fascinating underground world of Wildkirchlihohle, sample the tasty concoctions at Brauerei Locher AG, then look for gifts at Flauderei, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St Mauritius Church.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Appenzell trip maker.

Getting from Grindelwald to Appenzell by car takes about 3.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can drive to Lucerne.

Get out of town with these interesting Lucerne side-trips: Zurich (Kunsthaus Zurich, Old Town, &more) and Rhine Falls (in Neuhausen am Rheinfall). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Lake Lucerne, get advice or help at KKL Luzern - Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre, take in the awesome beauty at Rigi, and snap pictures at Chapel Bridge.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Lucerne travel route planner.

Drive from Appenzell to Lucerne in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. August in Lucerne sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.