44 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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Appenzell
— 2 nights
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St. Gallen
— 2 nights
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Geneva
— 1 day
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Sion
— 2 nights
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Interlaken
— 1 day
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Zurich
— 36 nights

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Appenzell — 2 nights

Appenzell District is a district of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): indulge your thirst for a good beer at Brauerei Locher AG, then get great views at Aescher – Gasthaus am Berg, and then take in the awesome beauty at Santis der Berg. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sun): explore the activities along Werdenbergersee, explore the fascinating underground world of Tamina Gorge, look for all kinds of wild species at Heidiland, then get engrossed in the history at Museum Appenzell, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St Mauritius Church.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Appenzell trip builder tool.

Zurich to Appenzell is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. In June, daytime highs in Appenzell are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to go by car to St. Gallen.
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St. Gallen — 2 nights

The heart of eastern Switzerland, St.
Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Textilmuseum St.Gallen, don't miss a visit to Roter Platz, get your bearings at Stiftsbibliothek, then admire the striking features of Kathedrale St.Gallen, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbey of Saint Gall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Laurenzen, immerse yourself in nature at Drei Weieren, then make a trip to Kirchturm Heiden, and finally meet the residents at Wildpark Peter & Paul.

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

St. Gallen is very close to Appenzell. In June, daytime highs in St. Gallen are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Geneva.
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Geneva — 1 day

Capital of Peace

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.
Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): get a sense of history and politics at Palais des Nations, Genève and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Geneva online journey planner.

Getting from St. Gallen to Geneva by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. June in Geneva sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sion.
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Sion — 2 nights

Sion is the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais and of the district of Sion. On the 29th (Thu), enjoy some diversion at Piscine Olympique Couverte de l'Ancien Stand, fly down the slopes at Glacier 3000, then take in the awesome beauty at Rochers-de-Naye, and finally see the interesting displays at Queen Studio Experience. On your second day here, admire the striking features of House of Supersaxo, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Valere Basilica, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Tourbillon, and finally see some colorful creatures with Go-Diving.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Sion trip planner.

Traveling by car from Geneva to Sion takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June in Sion, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Interlaken.
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Interlaken — 1 day

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.
To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Interlaken route planning site.

Traveling by train from Sion to Interlaken takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Sion in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Interlaken: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 15°C at night. On the 1st (Sat), you'll travel to Zurich.
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Zurich — 36 nights

Big Small Town

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zurich: Lucerne (Lake Lucerne, KKL Luzern - Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre, &more), Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich (in Beckenried) and Uferpromenade Weggis (in Weggis). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, get to know the resident critters at Zoo Zurich, and admire the masterpieces at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich).

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Zurich trip website.

You can drive from Interlaken to Zurich in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. July in Zurich sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Switzerland travel guide

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Bodies of Water · Mountains · Specialty Museums
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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