24 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Zurich side-trips: Mt Pilatus (in Kriens), Lucerne (Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, Chapel Bridge, &more) and Rhine Falls (in Neuhausen am Rheinfall). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, and explore the world behind art at Kunsthaus Zurich.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Zurich vacation planning tool.

Boston, USA to Zurich is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Boston in August, with highs in Zurich at 76°F and lows at 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Appenzell.

Change things up with a short trip to Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona in Glarus (about 1h 10 min away).

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Appenzell itinerary builder website.

Drive from Zurich to Appenzell in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in August, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Grindelwald.

Get out of town with these interesting Grindelwald side-trips: Walk of fame - Schilthorn (in Murren) and Lake Brienz (in Brienz). There's lots more to do: admire all the interesting features of Jungfraujoch, take in the awesome beauty at The Eiger, take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier, and contemplate the waterfront views at Bachalpsee Lake.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Grindelwald trip planner.

Traveling by car from Appenzell to Grindelwald takes 3.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car to Zermatt.

Zermatt is known for sightseeing, nature, and classes. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat, contemplate the waterfront views at Stellisee, don't miss a visit to Mountaineers' Cemetery, and snap pictures at Furi Suspension Bridge.

To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Zermatt trip planning app.

Getting from Grindelwald to Zermatt by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Montreux.

On the 16th (Wed), admire the landmark architecture of Chateau de Chillon, then take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside, then see the interesting displays at The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), and finally do a tasting at Alain Chollet Winery. Here are some ideas for day two: have fun and explore at Chaplin's World, then indulge your senses at Swiss Riviera Wine Tours, and then see the interesting displays at Queen Studio Experience.

For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Montreux holiday site.

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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Geneva.

Geneva is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Lake Geneva, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at The Geneva Skateboard Museum / Pulp68, and take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Anglais.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Geneva trip website.

You can drive from Montreux to Geneva in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In August, daytime highs in Geneva are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to drive to Bern.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bern: Aare Gorge (in Meiringen), Interlaken (Buchhandlung Boedeli, Harderkulm, &more) and Thun (Thunersee & The Central Church Of Thun). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, explore the activities along Egelsee, take in nature's colorful creations at Rose Garden (Rosengarten), and explore the galleries of Einstein House (Einsteinhaus).

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Bern trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by car from Geneva to Bern takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in August, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.