43 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Created using Klarna Trips Switzerland route planner
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Basel
— 5 nights
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Zurich
— 6 nights
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Appenzell
— 2 nights
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Lugano
— 5 nights
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Grindelwald
— 3 nights
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Zermatt
— 5 nights
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Montreux
— 5 nights
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Geneva
— 5 nights
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Bern
— 6 nights
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Basel — 5 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Basel: Schloss Ebenrain (in Sissach), Le Beridier (in Delemont) and Grotte Sainte Colombe (in Undervelier). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basel Minster, make a trip to Town Hall, take an in-depth tour of Basel Paper Mill - Swiss Museum for Paper, Writing and Printing, and delve into the distant past at Carolingian Outer Crypt.

For where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Basel tour planner.

Toronto, Canada to Basel is an approximately 11-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Toronto to Basel. In March, Basel is a bit warmer than Toronto - with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to take a train to Zurich.
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Zurich — 6 nights

Big Small Town

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zurich: Lucerne (Museum Rosengart Collection, Chapel Bridge, &more) and Zipline (in Kuessnacht am Rigi). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, get a taste of the local shopping with Hauptbahnhof, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo Zurich.

For ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Zurich holiday maker.

You can take a train from Basel to Zurich in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to drive to Appenzell.
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Appenzell — 2 nights

On the 10th (Mon), relax and rejuvenate at Appenzeller Heilbad and then hike along Witzweg. Keep things going the next day: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Brauerei Locher AG, take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbey of Saint Gall, admire the landmark architecture of Kathedrale St.Gallen, admire the masterpieces at Kunsthalle Ziegelhutte, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Mauritius Church, and finally stop by Flauderei.

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You can drive from Zurich to Appenzell in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In April, daytime highs in Appenzell are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to drive to Lugano.
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Lugano — 5 nights

Monte Carlo of Switzerland

Venture out of the city with trips to Locarno (Falconeria Locarno & Camellia Park), Verzasca Dam (in Gordola) and Chiesa di San Bernardo (in Monte Carasso). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lugano, explore the world behind art at M.A.X. Museo, walk around Parco Ciani, and delve into the distant past at Monte San Giorgio.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Lugano trip planner.

Traveling by car from Appenzell to Lugano takes 3 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Appenzell in April: high temperatures in Lugano hover around 20°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Grindelwald.
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Grindelwald — 3 nights

Glacier Village

Grindelwald is known for winter sports, nature, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Jungfraujoch, stroll through Grindelwald-First, and see the interesting displays at Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen.

For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Grindelwald online travel route planner.

You can drive from Lugano to Grindelwald in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive to Zermatt.
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Zermatt — 5 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Zermatt side-trips: Stockalper Palace (in Brig) and Landschaftspark Binntal (in Binn). There's lots more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, tour in style with a train tour, see the interesting displays at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis, and take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn.

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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. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Montreux.
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Montreux — 5 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Montreux: Lausanne (Photo Elysee, Cathedrale de Lausanne, &more), Bruson Ski Area (in Bruson) and Ski Service (in Verbier). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chillon, pause for some photo ops at Freddie Mercury Statue, take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside, and pause for some serene contemplation at Klosterkirche Romainmotier.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Montreux travel website.

You can drive from Zermatt to Montreux in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can 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, cool off at Bains des Paquis, make a trip to The Flower Clock, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Geneva online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Montreux to Geneva in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Bern.
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Bern — 6 nights

City of Bears

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bern: Creux du Van (in Gorgier), Absintherie du Pere Francois (in Motiers) and Urban Golf (in Fribourg). Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, identify plant and animal life at Barenpark, wander the streets of UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Haarige Kuh Brauerei.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Bern online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Geneva to Bern takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Bern can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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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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