44 days in Swiss Alps Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zermatt: Moiry Glacier (in Grimentz), Musee des Traditions et des Barques du Leman (in Saint-Gingolph) and Le Bouveret (Swiss Vapeur Parc & Aquaparc). The adventure continues: take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, explore the activities along Leisee, fly down the slopes at Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School, and see the interesting displays at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis.

To find where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Zermatt trip planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Zermatt is an approximately 28-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 9 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Saas-Fee.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): trek along Alpine Trails, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Burgkirche Raron, and then examine the collection at postman8 - Philateliemuseum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Mon): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Zauberwasser, then stroll through Saas-Fee Ski Resort, and then fly down the slopes at Swiss Ski School Saas Fee.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Saas-Fee planner.

Getting from Zermatt to Saas-Fee by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can go by car to Verbier.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Verbier: Lac Alpin De Champex (in Champex), Martigny (Fondation Pierre Gianadda & Barryland - Musee et Chiens du St-Bernard) and Saillon (Tour Bayart, Tete du Geant, &more).

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Traveling by car from Saas-Fee to Verbier takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Leukerbad.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): admire the ancient design of Walliser Alpentherme & Spa Leukerbad, admire the majestic nature at Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, then explore the world behind art at Art'Collections Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise St Germain, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then explore the historical opulence of Valere Basilica, and finally explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Tourbillon.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Leukerbad trip planner.

Traveling by car from Verbier to Leukerbad takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Chur.

Explore Chur's surroundings by going to Lenzerheide (Arosa Lenzerheide & Epic Lenzerheide), Trutg dil Flem (in Flims) and Laax (Flims Laax Falera Ski Resort & Ami Sabi Summer Wonderland).

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Drive from Leukerbad to Chur in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus, train, and tram. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can drive to Davos.

Explore Davos' surroundings by going to Arosa (Bergkirchli, Arosa Barenland, &more), Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Bergun (in Bergun) and Klosters (Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche & Museum Nutli Huschi).

To see photos and tourist information, refer to the Davos trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Chur to Davos takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Davos are 4°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Pontresina.

Change things up with these side-trips from Pontresina: Berninapass (in Poschiavo) and Alp Flix (in Sur).

For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Pontresina day trip planning website.

You can drive from Davos to Pontresina in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 4°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Lugano.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lugano: Bellinzona (Castelgrande, Chiesa Collegiata dei SS Pietro e Stefano, &more), Ascona (Piazza G. Motta & Lungolago Di Ascona) and Chiesa di San Bernardo (in Monte Carasso). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lugano, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto, walk around Parco Ciani, and get great views at Monte Bre.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Lugano attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Pontresina to Lugano takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Pontresina in January; daily highs in Lugano reach 9°C and lows reach -1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Fri) before leaving for home.