7 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

On the 1st (Sat), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms and then get great views at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun): ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain and then explore the activities along Lake Geneva.

To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Geneva trip maker website.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Geneva is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Abu Dhabi to Geneva due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Abu Dhabi in April; daily highs in Geneva reach 19°C and lows reach 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Zermatt.

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

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): hit the slopes at Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School and then stroll through Gornergrat. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Tue): stop by Laderach, take in panoramic vistas at Trockener Steg, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Matterhorn, and finally examine the collection at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Zermatt travel route planner.

You can drive from Geneva to Zermatt in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Zurich.

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): take a stroll through Old Town, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, and then examine the collection at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, then pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument, then take in the views from Chapel Bridge, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Zurich attractions planner.

You can drive from Zermatt to Zurich in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April in Zurich, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. On the 7th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.