17 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Get outdoors at Lake Zurich and Lake Lucerne. Your inner history buff will appreciate Old Town and Grossmunster. The adventure continues: take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, stroll the grounds of Friedhof Fluntern, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fraumünster Church.

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Singapore, Singapore to Zurich is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time (SGT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 7 hours. In April, Zurich is colder than Singapore - with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Mendrisio.

Mendrisio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.Mendrisio is the seat of the Accademia di Architettura of the university of Italian-speaking Switzerland (USI).The municipality was boosted in size on 4 April 2004 when it incorporated the former municipality of Salorino. Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, then delve into the distant past at Parco Archeologico di Tremona-Castello, then do a tasting at Agriloro, and finally walk around Parco delle Gole della Breggia.

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Traveling by flight from Zurich to Mendrisio takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Lenk im Simmental.

Themed trails make vacations in Lenk im Simmental popular with winter sports lovers.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Alprundweg Leiterli, then let the kids burn off some steam at Lenkerseeli/Spielplatz, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Simmenfalle.

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Drive from Mendrisio to Lenk im Simmental in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in April, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Zermatt.

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

Take a break from the city and head to The Matterhorn and Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School. There's lots more to do: have fun at Clay Shoot Zermatt, trek along 5 Lakes Walk, enjoy breathtaking views from Trockener Steg, and get outside with Monta Rosa Hut.

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Traveling by car from Lenk im Simmental to Zermatt takes 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to take a train 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Parasailing & Paragliding and Aletsch Glacier. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Interlaken: Blumental Panorama Trail (in Murren) and Axalp (in Brienz). And it doesn't end there: take a memorable tour with Tours, identify plant and animal life at Heimwehfluh, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Lauterbrunnen Church.

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You can take a train from Zermatt to Interlaken in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. In May, daily temperatures in Interlaken can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to drive to Geneva.

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

Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): explore the activities along Lake Geneva. On the 7th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take advantage of the amenities at Bains des Paquis, then admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain, and then admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre.

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Traveling by car from Interlaken to Geneva takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In May in Geneva, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.