60 days in Switzerland Itinerary

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Change things up with these side-trips from Zurich: Lucerne (Rigi, Lake Lucerne, &more), Swiss Knife Valley Visitor Center (in Brunnen) and Rhine Falls (in Neuhausen am Rheinfall). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, get engrossed in the history at Landesmuseum, get to know the resident critters at Zoo Zurich, and look for all kinds of wild species at Mt Pilatus.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Zurich is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 7 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in May; daily highs in Zurich reach 21°C and lows reach 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Appenzell.

Appenzell District is a district of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. Venture out of the city with trips to Witzweg (in Heiden) and Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona (in Glarus). There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Landsgemeindeplatz, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Santis der Berg, make a trip to Stiftsbibliothek, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Mauritius Church.

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Drive from Zurich to Appenzell in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Basel.

Situated where the Swiss, German, and French borders meet, Basel is considered the hub of Dreilandereck, this "three countries corner." Its location makes Basel a center of culture and history, brimming with important theaters and museums.

Get out of town with these interesting Basel side-trips: Kloster Mariastein (in Metzerlen-Mariastein), Tufelsschlucht (in Haegendorf) and Ferme de la Combe Tabeillon (in Glovelier). There's still lots to do: get to know the resident critters at Zoo Basel, admire the masterpieces at Fondation Beyeler, take in nature's colorful creations at Merian Garten, and admire the local landmark of Tinguely Fountain.

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You can drive from Appenzell to Basel in 2.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Grindelwald.

As one of the country's oldest ski resorts, Grindewald serves as a prime example of a cozy Swiss ski town.

Venture out of the city with trips to Lake Brienz (in Brienz), Titlis (in Engelberg) and 007 Walk of fame - Schilthorn (in Murren). Next up on the itinerary: admire all the interesting features of Jungfraujoch, appreciate the views at Lauterbrunnen Village, take in the awesome beauty at Maennlichen, and take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle.

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Traveling by car from Basel to Grindelwald takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to drive to Bern.

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

Get out of town with these interesting Bern side-trips: St. Beatus Hoehlen (in Sundlauenen), Thunersee (in Thun) and Interlaken (Harderkulm & Parasailing & Paragliding). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 2nd (Fri) at Bernaqua | Water Park | Fitness | Wellness. There's much more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Aare Gorge, get great views at The Cathedral of Bern, don't miss a visit to Clock Tower - Zytglogge, and admire the natural beauty at Rose Garden (Rosengarten).

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You can drive from Grindelwald to Bern in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. May in Bern sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can go by car to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Geneva: Orchidarium (in Prangins), La Garenne (in Le Vaud) and Parc Jura vaudois (in Saint-George). On the 8th (Thu), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, stroll through Bains des Paquis, admire the striking features of Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, and examine the collection at International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum.

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Drive from Bern to Geneva in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Geneva are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Montreux.

Mostly known for its world-renowned jazz festival, Montreux serves as a picturesque lakeside resort town on the Swiss Riviera.

Explore Montreux's surroundings by going to Gruyeres Castle (in Gruyeres), Klosterkirche Romainmotier (in Romainmotier) and Lausanne (Parc de Mon Repos, The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), &more). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Chateau de Chillon, take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside, awaken your taste buds at Swiss Riviera Wine Tours, and have fun and explore at Chaplin's World.

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Drive from Geneva to Montreux in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to drive to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

Change things up with these side-trips from Zermatt: postman8 - Philateliemuseum (in Stalden), Burgkirche Raron (in Raron) and Moiry Glacier (in Grimentz). The adventure continues: take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Breithorn, stroll through Trockener Steg, and fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

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Getting from Montreux to Zermatt by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Lugano.

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lugano: Bellinzona (Chiesa Collegiata dei SS Pietro e Stefano, Castelgrande, &more), Campanile di Intragna (in Intragna) and Piazza G. Motta (in Ascona). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lugano, take some stellar pictures from Monte Bre, pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria degli Angioli, and admire the natural beauty at Parco Villa Florida.

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Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Zermatt to Lugano takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and tram. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can travel back home.