31 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Geneva side-trips: Lindt Chocolate Shop Aubonne (in Aubonne), Lausanne (Cathedrale de Lausanne & The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique)) and Alain Chollet Winery (in Lutry). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Geneva, appreciate the history behind Reformation Wall, take some stellar pictures from Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, and admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain.

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

Fort Lauderdale, USA to Geneva is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. Traveling from Fort Lauderdale in August, expect nights in Geneva to be colder, around 57°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 79°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Zermatt.

Explore Zermatt's surroundings by going to St Anna Kapelle (in Bellwald) and Pfarrkirche Ernen (in Ernen). And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Gornergrat, contemplate the waterfront views at Riffelsee, enjoy breathtaking views from Sunnegga, and make a trip to Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Zermatt trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Geneva to Zermatt in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can catch the train to Bern.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bern: Interlaken (Harderkulm & Parasailing & Paragliding), Montreux (Swiss Riviera Wine Tours, Freddie Mercury Statue, &more) and Chateau de Chillon (in Veytaux). Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, explore the galleries of Einstein House (Einsteinhaus), take in nature's colorful creations at Rose Garden (Rosengarten), and stop by UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern.

To find photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Bern trip itinerary planning website.

You can take a train from Zermatt to Bern in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. In August, daytime highs in Bern are 78°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Grindelwald.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Grindelwald: Luftseilbahn Wengen-Mannlichen (in Wengen), Lake Brienz (in Brienz) and Oeschinen Lake (in Kandersteg). There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of Trümmelbachfälle, contemplate the waterfront views at Bachalpsee Lake, get great views at First Cliff Walk by Tissot, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Grindelwald-First.

To find where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Grindelwald visit planner.

Traveling by car from Bern to Grindelwald takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Murren.

On the 20th (Sun), take in the awesome beauty at Jungfraujoch and then get to know the fascinating history of Kleine Scheidegg. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Gimmelwald - Tanzbodeli, then trek along North face Trail, then make a trip to Walk of fame - Schilthorn, and finally trek along Panorama Rundweg Thunersee.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Murren trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by train from Grindelwald to Murren takes 1.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Appenzell.

Explore Appenzell's surroundings by going to Obersee (in Nafels), Landesplattenberg Engi (in Engi) and Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona (in Glarus).

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Appenzell online travel route planner.

Explore your travel options from Murren to Appenzell with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in August, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to drive to Lucerne.

Venture out of the city with trips to Zurich (Museum Rietberg, Kunsthaus Zurich, &more), Rhine Falls (in Neuhausen am Rheinfall) and Titlis (in Engelberg). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, wander the streets of Altstadt Luzern, admire the landmark architecture of KKL Luzern - Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre, and admire the masterpieces at Museum Rosengart Collection.

For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Lucerne tour planner.

You can drive from Appenzell to Lucerne in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Lucerne are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to fly back home.