37 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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Zurich
— 6 nights
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Appenzell
— 3 nights
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Engelberg
— 2 nights
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Grindelwald
— 2 nights
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Zermatt
— 4 nights
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Montreux
— 4 nights
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Geneva
— 5 nights
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Bern
— 5 nights
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Basel
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Zurich — 6 nights

Big Small Town

Change things up with these side-trips from Zurich: Astrid-Kapelle (in Kuessnacht am Rigi), Lucerne (Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, &more) and Mt Pilatus (in Kriens). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, examine the collection at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich, wander the streets of Old Town, and explore the world behind art at Museum Rietberg.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Zurich road trip site.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zurich is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Dubai in January; daily highs in Zurich reach 5°C and lows reach -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to drive to Appenzell.
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Appenzell — 3 nights

Change things up with a short trip to St. Leonhard Kapelle in Bad Ragaz (about 58 minutes away).

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Appenzell trip itinerary planning website.

Drive from Zurich to Appenzell in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In February, daytime highs in Appenzell are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to drive to Engelberg.
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Find places to stay Feb 5 — 8:

Engelberg — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Tal Museum Engelberg, then snap pictures at Titlis Cliff Walk, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Titlis. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Bergbahnen Beckenried-Emmetten AG, enjoy breathtaking views from Hammetschwand Lift, then don't miss a visit to Flueli-Ranft, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Ski School Active Snow Team Engelberg.

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Engelberg trip builder tool.

Traveling by car from Appenzell to Engelberg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In February, daytime highs in Engelberg are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Grindelwald.
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Grindelwald — 2 nights

Glacier Village

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): take some stellar pictures from Jungfraujoch and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Kleine Scheidegg. Keep things going the next day: hit the slopes at Grindelwald-First, make a trip to First Cliff Walk by Tissot, then take a memorable ride with Luftseilbahn Wengen-Mannlichen, and finally look for gifts at Vogts Corner.

To see more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Grindelwald online vacation planner.

You can drive from Engelberg to Grindelwald in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Zermatt.
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Find places to stay Feb 10 — 12:

Zermatt — 4 nights

Step out of Zermatt to go to Saas-Fee and see Saas-Fee Ski Resort, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. There's still lots to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat, get interesting insight from Tours, look for gifts at Laderach, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Matterhorn.

For photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Zermatt trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Grindelwald to Zermatt takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Montreux.
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Montreux — 4 nights

Explore Montreux's surroundings by going to Massages-Deforel. Ch (in Echarlens), Lausanne (Cathedrale de Lausanne & The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique)) and Tour Bayart (in Saillon). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chillon, explore the engaging exhibits at Chaplin's World, take a memorable tour with Tours, and examine the collection at Queen Studio Experience.

For photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Montreux trip itinerary maker tool.

Drive from Zermatt to Montreux in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Geneva.
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Geneva — 5 nights

Capital of Peace

Geneva is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Lake Geneva, see the interesting displays at Fondation Baur, Musee des Arts d’Extreme-Orient, pause for some photo ops at Reformation Wall, and admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Geneva trip planning tool.

You can drive from Montreux to Geneva in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to drive to Bern.
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Bern — 5 nights

City of Bears

Take a break from Bern with a short trip to Parasailing & Paragliding in Interlaken, about 46 minutes away. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 2nd (Thu) at Bernaqua | Water Park | Fitness | Wellness. There's still lots to do: stop by UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, take an in-depth tour of Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum, admire the landmark architecture of The Cathedral of Bern, and explore the world behind art at Zentrum Paul Klee (Paul Klee Center).

To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Bern day trip site.

You can drive from Geneva to Bern in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Geneva in February, Bern is little chillier at night with lows of -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Basel.
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Basel — 5 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Basel side-trips: Tufelsschlucht (in Haegendorf) and Observation Tour Faux d’Enson (in Roche-d'Or). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Basel Minster, get curious at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and ponder the design of Tinguely Fountain.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Basel journey planner.

You can drive from Bern to Basel in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Basel can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. You will leave for home on the 7th (Tue).
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Switzerland travel guide

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Immerse yourself in a snow-capped mountain wonderland in Switzerland's serene Alpine setting. See the world-renowned Matterhorn, Switzerland's second-highest mountain at 4,478 m (14,962 ft) tall, or zoom down the mountains on toboggan, ski, or snowboard. In the warmer seasons hike around the rolling green hillsides covered with pine trees and picturesque aqua blue lakes. Luxurious cities dotted with cozy wooden chalets and colorful flowerbeds balance quaintness with first-class cultural offerings. Indulge in the country's opulence of milk chocolate, cheese fondue, and keg-carrying St. Bernard dogs.
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