52 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Change things up with a short trip to Plage de Celigny in Celigny (about 40 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, ponder the world of politics at Palais des Nations, Genève, get great views at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, and appreciate the history behind Reformation Wall.

To see more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Geneva tour planner.

Jerusalem, Israel to Geneva is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Israel Standard Time (IST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. In August, Geneva is little chillier than Jerusalem - with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Montreux.

Change things up with these side-trips from Montreux: Fondation Pierre Gianadda (in Martigny), Les Gorges de la Jogne (in Broc) and Gruyeres Castle (in Gruyeres). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chillon, hike along Lauenensee Loop Trail, pause for some photo ops at Freddie Mercury Statue, and go for a walk through Montreux Lakeside.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Montreux travel planner.

Traveling by car from Geneva to Montreux takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Zermatt.

Get out of town with these interesting Zermatt side-trips: Kapelle Maria zum Schnee (in Bellwald), Alpine Trails (in Visp) and Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge (in Randa). And it doesn't end there: enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat, take a memorable tour with Tours, explore the activities along Riffelsee, and head outdoors with Sunnegga.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Zermatt trip maker site.

You can drive from Montreux to Zermatt in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to take a train to Bern.

Change things up with these side-trips from Bern: Thunersee (in Thun), Bachmann's Alphorn Macherei (in Eggiwil) and Saint Beatus Caves (in Sundlauenen). The adventure continues: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, admire the natural beauty at Rose Garden (Rosengarten), enjoy breathtaking views from Clock Tower - Zytglogge, and take some stellar pictures from Harderkulm.

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Traveling by train from Zermatt to Bern takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Murren.

Change things up with these side-trips from Murren: Fussgaenger-Hangebruecke (in Frutigen), Panorama Rundweg Thunersee (in Sigriswil) and Spiezer Rundwanderweg (in Spiez). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Jungfraujoch, trek along Blumental Panorama Trail, stroll through Via Ferrata, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Kleine Scheidegg.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Murren trip itinerary website.

You can take a train from Bern to Murren in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can take a train to Grindelwald.

Explore Grindelwald's surroundings by going to Brienz (Axalp & Lake Brienz), Luftseilbahn Wengen-Mannlichen (in Wengen) and Oeschinen Lake (in Kandersteg). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle, hike along Maennlichen Romantic Trail, explore the striking landscape at Aletsch Glacier, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Grindelwald-First.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Grindelwald visit site.

You can take a train from Murren to Grindelwald in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to drive to Engelberg.

Change things up with these side-trips from Engelberg: Andermatt (Oberalp Pass & Fellilucke), Airolo (St Gotthard Pass & Museo Nazionale del San Gottardo) and Quinto (Lago Ritom & Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (Church of Saints Peter and Paul)). Next up on the itinerary: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Titlis, don't miss a visit to Kloster Engelberg - Benediktinerabtei, take a memorable drive along Sustenpass, and explore the activities along Rheinquelle - Tomasee.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Engelberg road trip planner.

Getting from Grindelwald to Engelberg by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. In September, daytime highs in Engelberg are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to drive to Appenzell.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Appenzell: Heiden (Witzweg & Kirchturm Heiden) and Strandbad und Camping Bruggerhorn (in St. Margrethen).

For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Appenzell trip maker tool.

Drive from Engelberg to Appenzell in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September in Appenzell, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Zurich.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zurich: Lucerne (Bourbaki Panorama, Lake Lucerne, &more), Mt Pilatus (in Kriens) and Astrid-Kapelle (in Kuessnacht am Rigi). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Uetliberg Mountain, take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, and visit Old Town.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Zurich holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Appenzell to Zurich takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September in Zurich, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.