25 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at Chateau de Chillon and CERN. Get some historical perspective at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre and Escaliers du Marche. Explore Geneva's surroundings by going to Montreux Lakeside (in Montreux), Fondation Pierre Gianadda (in Martigny) and Lausanne (Cathedrale de Lausanne & Laser Game Evolution Lausanne). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain, appreciate the history behind Reformation Wall, and examine the collection at Patek Philippe Museum.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Geneva itinerary app.

San Diego, USA to Geneva is an approximately 18-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from San Diego to Geneva due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from San Diego in December: high temperatures in Geneva hover around 6°C and lows are around 0°C. On the 4th (Wed), you'll travel to Bern.

UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern and HR Giger Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Gruyeres Castle and The Cathedral of Bern will appeal to history buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bern: Interlaken (Swiss Chocolate Chalet, Parasailing & Paragliding, &more), Luftseilbahn Wengen-Mannlichen (in Wengen) and Lauterbrunnen Church (in Lauterbrunnen). There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Jungfraujoch, ponder the design of Simsonbrunnen, pause for some photo ops at Mosesbrunnen, and steep yourself in history at Zahringerbrunnen.

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Bern route site.

Getting from Geneva to Bern by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Geneva in January, expect little chillier with lows of -3°C in Bern. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Lucerne.

Popular historic sites such as Jesuitenkirche and Franziskanerkirche are in your itinerary. Do some cultural sightseeing at Altstadt Luzern and Musegg Wall. Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake Lucerne, explore the world behind art at Museum Rosengart Collection, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Markuskirche, and take in the views from Chapel Bridge.

To see more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Lucerne trip builder app.

Traveling by car from Bern to Lucerne takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 4°C in January, and nighttime lows around -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Schaffhausen.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): see the interesting displays at IWC Museum, then step into the grandiose world of Munot, and then wander the streets of Altstadt Schaffhausen. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Rhine Falls, contemplate the long history of Stein am Rhein, and then get engrossed in the history at Museum Kloster Sankt Georgen.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Schaffhausen road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Lucerne to Schaffhausen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Schaffhausen are 4°C, while nighttime lows are -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Zurich.

Get some historical perspective at Old Town and Haus zum Rech. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Bahnhofstrasse and Kunsthaus Zurich. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zurich: Gewerbemuseum Winterthur (in Winterthur) and Rhine Falls (in Neuhausen am Rheinfall). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, get engrossed in the history at Landesmuseum, see the interesting displays at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich, and admire the masterpieces at Museum Rietberg.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Zurich holiday planning app.

You can drive from Schaffhausen to Zurich in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to drive to Lugano.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria degli Angioli, then explore the activities along Lake Lugano, and then get great views at Monte San Salvatore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Wed): make a trip to Piazza della Riforma, then explore the historical opulence of Castelgrande, then step into the grandiose world of Castelli di Bellinzona, and finally get engrossed in the history at Castello di Montebello.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Lugano trip planner.

Traveling by car from Zurich to Lugano takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. While traveling from Zurich, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Lugano, ranging from highs of 9°C to lows of -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Neuhausen am Rheinfall.

On the 19th (Thu), step into the grandiose world of Schloessli Woerth, explore the historical opulence of Schloss Laufen, then take in the dramatic scenery at Rhine Falls, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Town Tower. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Klingnauer Stausee, then don't miss a visit to Traegerverein Cheisacherturm, then don't miss a visit to Gemeindehaus Rafz, and finally admire the striking features of Reformierte Kirche Wiesendangen.

For traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Neuhausen am Rheinfall online sightseeing planner.

Getting from Lugano to Neuhausen am Rheinfall by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Lugano in January: highs in Neuhausen am Rheinfall hover around 5°C, while lows dip to -1°C. On the 21st (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.