15 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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): make a trip to Place Bourg du Four and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale de St-Pierre. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Lake Geneva.

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London, UK to Geneva is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Geneva. Traveling from London in July, expect nights in Geneva to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can take a train to Zermatt.

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

Zermatt is known for scenic drive, nature, and classes. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, explore the striking landscape at Gorner Gorge, go for a walk through Hinterdorfstrasse, and explore the activities along Riffelsee.

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Traveling by train from Geneva to Zermatt takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to take a train to Bettmeralp.

Bettmeralp is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier.

To find photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Bettmeralp travel route planning website.

Traveling by train from Zermatt to Bettmeralp takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time for the train ride to Interlaken.

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.

Interlaken is known for adventure, nature, and classes. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, walk around Hohematte Park, and have some family-friendly fun at Seilpark Interlaken.

To find where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Interlaken road trip site.

Traveling by train from Bettmeralp to Interlaken takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or drive. August in Interlaken sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can go by car to Zurich.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Mt Pilatus (in Kriens) and Lucerne (Lake Lucerne, Lion Monument, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, and enjoy the sand and surf at Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Zurich day trip planning site.

You can drive from Interlaken to Zurich in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. In August in Zurich, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.