60 days in Switzerland Itinerary

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Seebad Mit Strand Am Vierwaldstattersee and Wyden Badi. Museum-lovers will appreciate Landesmuseum and Kunsthaus Zurich. Explore Zurich's surroundings by going to Forum of Swiss History Schwyz (in Schwyz), Astrid-Kapelle (in Kuessnacht am Rigi) and Lucerne (Rigi, Lake Lucerne, &more). There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, explore the activities along Lake Zurich, examine the collection at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich, and take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse.

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Sydney, Australia to Zurich is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Sydney in April, expect Zurich to be little chillier, temps between 17°C and 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Appenzell.

Appenzeller Schaukaserei and Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum Urnäsch will appeal to museum buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum Stein AR and Landsgemeindeplatz. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Appenzell: Heidiland (in Bad Ragaz), KlangWelt Toggenburg (in Alt St. Johann) and Museum POST AB! (in Weisstannen).

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Traveling by car from Zurich to Appenzell takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daily temperatures in Appenzell can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Interlaken.

Shop till you drop at UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern and Galerie Wydi. Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum and Artilleriewerk Faulensee will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Interlaken: Mt Pilatus (in Kriens) and Bern (Clock Tower - Zytglogge, Einstein House (Einsteinhaus), &more). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum, take a memorable tour with Tours, get great views at Harderkulm, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Schwimmbad Merligen.

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You can drive from Appenzell to Interlaken in 3 hours. In April, daytime highs in Interlaken are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to catch the train to Zermatt.

Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis and Mountaineers' Cemetery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will appreciate Festungsmuseum Fort Gondo and Word Nature Forum - UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. Venture out of the city with trips to Musee du safran (in Mund) and Thermalquellen Brigerbad (in Brigerbad). Next up on the itinerary: take some stellar pictures from Gornergrat, hit the slopes at Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School, snap pictures at Furi Suspension Bridge, and stop by Laderach.

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Getting from Interlaken to Zermatt by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Montreux.

Museum-lovers will get to explore The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique) and Queen Studio Experience. Chateau de Chillon and Gruyeres Castle are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Martigny (Barryland - Musee et Chiens du St-Bernard & Fondation Pierre Gianadda), Lac Alpin De Champex (in Champex) and Lausanne (Escaliers du Marche, Espace des Inventions, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the engaging exhibits at Chaplin's World, take an in-depth tour of Musee des Ormonts, learn about all things military at Fort de Chillon, and pause for some photo ops at Freddie Mercury Statue.

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Traveling by car from Zermatt to Montreux takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can go by car to Geneva.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at MB&F M.A.D.Gallery and Little Nemo Carouge. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Bains des Paquis and Plage de Celigny. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Geneva: Tristan Carbonatto Chocolatier (in Perroy) and Nyon (Musee du Leman, Chateau de Nyon, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, see the interesting displays at International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and stroll through Plage de Port-Choiseul.

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Traveling by car from Montreux to Geneva takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Neuchatel.

You'll get in some beach time at Jeunes Rives and Plage des Pins. Head to Ambra Minerals and Galerie Quint-Essencesfor some retail therapy. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Neuchatel: Sauriermuseum Bellach (in Bellach), Omega Museum (in Biel) and Plage de Saint-Aubin (in Saint-Aubin). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Musee International d'Horlogerie, get a new perspective on nature at Musee d'Histoire Naturelle, admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts, and contemplate the long history of Moulins Souterrains du Col-des-Roches.

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You can drive from Geneva to Neuchatel in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Basel.

Get a sense of the local culture at Fondation Beyeler and Museum Tinguely. Head to Forum Wurth Arlesheim and Art Baselfor some retail therapy. Venture out of the city with trips to Seebad Eich (in Eich), Jura World of Coffee (in Niederbuchsiten) and Lindt Chocolate Shop Olten (in Olten). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Basel Paper Mill - Swiss Museum for Paper, Writing and Printing, get engrossed in the history at Basel Historical Museum - Haus zum Kirschgarten, contemplate the long history of Basel Minster, and wander the streets of Basel's Old Town.

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Getting from Neuchatel to Basel by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Basel can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.