9 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Neuhausen am Rheinfall (Rhine Falls & Rheinfallquai). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, see the interesting displays at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich, explore the world behind art at Kunsthaus Zurich, and take in the awesome beauty at Uetliberg Mountain.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Zurich vacation builder.

New Delhi, India to Zurich is an approximately 11-hour flight. Traveling from New Delhi to Zurich, you'll gain 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from New Delhi in May; daily highs in Zurich reach 21°C and lows reach 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Lauterbrunnen.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): appreciate the views at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls and then take in the dramatic scenery at Staubbach Waterfall. On the next day, admire the sheer force of Trümmelbachfälle, then hike along Via Ferrata, and then trek along Gimmelwald - Tanzbodeli.

To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Lauterbrunnen travel route builder website.

You can drive from Zurich to Lauterbrunnen in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Grindelwald.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): explore the activities along Bachalpsee Lake, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Brienz, then admire the sheer force of Giessbachfälle, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Maennlichen. On your second day here, fly down the slopes at Grindelwald-First, hike along Maennlichen Royal Walk, then get to know the fascinating history of Kleine Scheidegg, and finally take in the awesome beauty at The Eiger.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Grindelwald journey planner.

Grindelwald is very close to Lauterbrunnen. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to drive to Lucerne.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): take in the views from Chapel Bridge, admire the landmark architecture of Lucerne Station, stroll through Mt Pilatus, then appreciate the history behind Lion Monument, and finally explore the activities along Lake Lucerne.

To find ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Lucerne route planning site.

Traveling by car from Grindelwald to Lucerne takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May, daytime highs in Lucerne are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.