8 days in Switzerland Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Switzerland journey planner
Start: London
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Zurich
— 1 night
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Lucerne
— 1 night
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Interlaken
— 4 nights
Drive
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Zurich
— 1 night
Fly
End: London
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Zurich — 1 night
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Big Small Town
The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Landesmuseum, walk around Lindenhof Hill, then make a trip to Bahnhofstrasse, and finally wander the streets of Niederdorf.
For maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Zurich trip itinerary maker website.
London, UK to Zurich is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Zurich due to the time zone difference. In April, daily temperatures in Zurich can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lucerne.
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Lucerne — 1 night
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In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Mt Pilatus, pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument, explore the activities along Lake Lucerne, then ponder the design of Fontaine du Banneret, and finally snap pictures at Chapel Bridge.
For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Lucerne vacation tool.
Traveling by car from Zurich to Lucerne takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Interlaken.
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Interlaken — 4 nights
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.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Interlaken: Bern (Tierpark Bern, Barenpark, &more). There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, take some stellar pictures from Harderkulm, stop by Whiskyness, and take a memorable tour with Tours.
For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Interlaken trip app.
Drive from Lucerne to Interlaken in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in April, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Zurich.
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Zurich — 1 night
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Big Small Town
On the 17th (Mon), take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse and then take in the dramatic scenery at Rhine Falls.
To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Zurich driving holiday planning site.
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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.
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To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Zurich driving holiday planning site.
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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.
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Switzerland travel guide
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.
