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 Fraumünster Church. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Bahnhofstrasse, explore the different monuments and memorials at Friedhof Fluntern, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Grossmunster.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Zurich trip planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Zurich is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from Singapore to Zurich, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Singapore in April; daily highs in Zurich reach 17°C and lows reach 5°C. On the 25th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive 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.

For ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Mendrisio attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Zurich to Mendrisio takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and 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.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Lenk im Simmental trip itinerary planner.

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 Clay Shoot Zermatt. There's lots more to do: see the winter wonderland with Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School, take some stellar pictures from Monta Rosa Hut, tour the pleasant surroundings at 5 Lakes Walk, and hit the slopes at Trockener Steg.

For where to stay and more tourist information, go to the Zermatt trip planner.

Getting from Lenk im Simmental to Zermatt by car takes about 3.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough 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 Alpenwildpark. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Interlaken: Blumental Panorama Trail (in Murren) and Axalp (in Brienz). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier, identify plant and animal life at Heimwehfluh, and make a trip to Lauterbrunnen Church.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Interlaken visit planner.

You can take a train from Zermatt to Interlaken in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can 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.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Geneva vacation app.

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.