42 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Bern side-trips: Lauterbrunnen (Staubbach Waterfall, Lauterbrunnen Village, &more), Lake Brienz (in Brienz) and Grindelwald (Bachalpsee Lake, Maennlichen, &more). There's lots more to do: get interesting insight from Tours, wander the streets of UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier, and enjoy breathtaking views from Clock Tower - Zytglogge.

For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Bern trip planner.

Denver, USA to Bern is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from Denver to Bern due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Denver in July, plan for little chillier days in Bern, with highs around 78°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Geneva.

On the 22nd (Sat), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Lake Geneva, stroll around Jardin Anglais, examine the collection at International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Geneva trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Bern to Geneva takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July in Geneva, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 59°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lausanne.

Get out of town with these interesting Lausanne side-trips: Gruyeres Castle (in Gruyeres), Montreux (Swiss Riviera Wine Tours, Freddie Mercury Statue, &more) and Chateau de Chillon (in Veytaux). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale de Lausanne, take in the waterfront activity at Le Port d'Ouchy, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lac d'Emosson.

Make your Lausanne itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.

Traveling by car from Geneva to Lausanne takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Lugano.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lugano: Valle Verzasca (in Lavertezzo), Locarno (Falconeria Locarno & Lido Locarno) and San Bernardino Pass (in Bellinzona). There's much more to do: explore the activities along Lake Lugano, take some stellar pictures from Monte San Salvatore, walk around Parco Ciani, and take in the awesome beauty at Monte Tamaro.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Lugano trip itinerary planning tool.

Drive from Lausanne to Lugano in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Lugano can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can go by car to St. Gallen.

Explore St. Gallen's surroundings by going to Santis der Berg (in Urnaesch), Wildkirchlihohle (in Wasserauen) and Heiden (Kirchturm Heiden & Witzweg). There's lots more to do: get great views at Aescher – Gasthaus am Berg, look for all kinds of wild species at Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kronberg, and stop by Flauderei.

Before you visit St. Gallen, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Getting from Lugano to St. Gallen by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and tram; or take a bus. Traveling from Lugano in August, expect St. Gallen to be slightly colder, temps between 75°F and 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can go by car to Zurich.

Step out of Zurich with an excursion to Rhine Falls in Neuhausen am Rheinfall--about 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, take an in-depth tour of Landesmuseum, admire the masterpieces at Kunsthaus Zurich, and make a splash at Swimming Pools Unter Letten.

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Getting from St. Gallen to Zurich by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can go by car to Lucerne.

Get out of town with these interesting Lucerne side-trips: St Gotthard Pass (in Airolo), Aare Gorge (in Meiringen) and Titlis (in Engelberg). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, cruise along Grimsel Pass, take in the views from Chapel Bridge, and see the sky in a new way at Verkehrshaus der Schweiz.

To find ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Lucerne trip maker app.

Getting from Zurich to Lucerne by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive to Basel.

Go for a jaunt from Basel to Haegendorf to see Tufelsschlucht about 52 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Basel Minster, admire the local landmark of Tinguely Fountain, get to know the resident critters at Zoo Basel, and don't miss a visit to Town Hall.

To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Basel trip planner.

Drive from Lucerne to Basel in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Basel can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.