60 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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Zurich
— 11 nights
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Appenzell
— 4 nights
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Grindelwald
— 6 nights
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Zermatt
— 6 nights
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Montreux
— 7 nights
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Geneva
— 9 nights
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Bern
— 8 nights
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Basel
— 8 nights
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Zurich — 11 nights

Big Small Town

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zurich: Lucerne (Lake Lucerne, Bourbaki Panorama, &more), Chiesa Parrochiale di San Martino (in Schwyz) and Piuskirche (in Meggen). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, examine the collection at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich, stroll through Mt Pilatus, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Friedhof Fluntern.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Zurich trip maker site.

Jackson, USA to Zurich is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Jackson to Zurich due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Jackson in January, expect Zurich to be little chillier, temps between 40°F and 30°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Appenzell.
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Appenzell — 4 nights

Change things up with a short trip to Appenzeller Heilbad in Grub (about 32 minutes away).

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Appenzell trip itinerary maker site.

Getting from Zurich to Appenzell by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 41°F in February, and nighttime lows around 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can go by car to Grindelwald.
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Grindelwald — 6 nights

Glacier Village

Get out of town with these interesting Grindelwald side-trips: Titlis (in Engelberg), Lake Brienz (in Brienz) and Melchsee-Frutt (in Kerns). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Jungfraujoch, fly down the slopes at Grindelwald-First, look for all kinds of wild species at Gasterntal, and stop by Buri Sport.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Grindelwald online trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Appenzell to Grindelwald in 3.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can drive to Zermatt.
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Zermatt — 6 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zermatt: Landschaftspark Binntal (in Binn), Burgkirche Raron (in Raron) and Luftseilbahnen Fiesch-Eggishorn AG (in Fiesch in Valais). There's much more to do: get great views at Gornergrat, stroll through Saas-Fee Ski Resort, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Matterhorn, and fly down the slopes at Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School.

For where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Zermatt travel route builder tool.

You can drive from Grindelwald to Zermatt in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to drive to Montreux.
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Montreux — 7 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Montreux: Bruson Ski Area (in Bruson), Lausanne (Le Port d'Ouchy, The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), &more) and Tour Bayart (in Saillon). There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chillon, examine the collection at Chaplin's World, stop by Ski Service, and explore the galleries of Gruyeres Castle.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Montreux trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Zermatt to Montreux by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Geneva.
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Geneva — 9 nights

Capital of Peace

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Geneva: Le Sentier Des Toblerones (in Bassins), Le Temple de Nyon (in Nyon) and Ile de la Harpe (in Rolle). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Geneva, take some stellar pictures from Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, see the interesting displays at Patek Philippe Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Fondation Baur, Musee des Arts d’Extreme-Orient.

To find other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Geneva trip builder app.

You can drive from Montreux to Geneva in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 43°F, and evening lows to 31°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Bern.
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Bern — 8 nights

City of Bears

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bern: Horloge a 11 heures (in Soleure), Interlaken (Swiss Chocolate Chalet, Parasailing & Paragliding, &more) and Pont du Milieu (in Fribourg). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, look for all kinds of wild species at Barenpark, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Cathedral of Bern, and take in panoramic vistas at Clock Tower - Zytglogge.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Bern trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Geneva to Bern in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 53°F, and evening lows to 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Basel.
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Basel — 8 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Etangs de Bonfol (in Bonfol), Saint-Ursanne (Cloitre de St-Ursanne & Fontaine du Mai) and Delemont (Le Beridier, Hotel de Ville, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Basel Minster, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, wander the streets of Basel's Old Town, and relax and rejuvenate at Orachorn Thai Massage & Spa.

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Basel online vacation builder.

Traveling by car from Bern to Basel takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 53°F in March, and nighttime lows around 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel 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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