21 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

On the 26th (Thu), take in the spiritual surroundings of Fraumünster Church and then explore the activities along Lake Zurich.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Zurich trip planner.

Hong Kong, China to Zurich is an approximately 16-hour flight. You can also fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Hong Kong to Zurich. Traveling from Hong Kong in July, expect nights in Zurich to be cooler, around 17°C, while days are slightly colder, around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to take a train to Basel.

Situated where the Swiss, German, and French borders meet, Basel is considered the hub of Dreilandereck, this "three countries corner." Its location makes Basel a center of culture and history, brimming with important theaters and museums.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): make a trip to Spalen Gate. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Basel Minster, then meet the residents at Zoo Basel, and then make a trip to Town Hall.

To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Basel road trip planning website.

You can take a train from Zurich to Basel in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can go by car to Montreux.

Mostly known for its world-renowned jazz festival, Montreux serves as a picturesque lakeside resort town on the Swiss Riviera.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sun): go for a walk through Montreux Lakeside, have fun and explore at Chaplin's World, and then contemplate the long history of Chateau de Chillon.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Montreux route planner.

Getting from Basel to Montreux by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can go by car to Bern.

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Mon): get great views at The Cathedral of Bern, pause for some photo ops at Mosesbrunnen, get curious at Einstein House (Einsteinhaus), get a taste of the local shopping with UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, then take in nature's colorful creations at Rose Garden (Rosengarten), and finally identify plant and animal life at Barenpark. On the next day, admire the masterpieces at Zentrum Paul Klee (Paul Klee Center), enjoy breathtaking views from Gurten, hunt for treasures at Federal Building (Bundeshaus), then steep yourself in history at Simsonbrunnen, then contemplate the long history of Zahringerbrunnen, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Clock Tower - Zytglogge.

To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Bern road trip planner.

You can take a train from Montreux to Bern in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. July in Bern sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

On the 1st (Wed), get great views at Harderkulm, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then walk around Hohematte Park. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Trümmelbachfälle and then admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Interlaken online road trip planner.

You can take a train from Bern to Interlaken in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. July in Interlaken sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Zermatt.

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

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): enjoy breathtaking views from Sunnegga, then take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, and then make a trip to Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis. On your second day here, enjoy some diversion at Clay Shoot Zermatt, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise, and then get great views at Gornergrat.

To see photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Zermatt trip itinerary maker website.

Take a train from Interlaken to Zermatt in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 5th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Ascona.

Ascona is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.It is located on the shore of Lake Maggiore.The town is a popular tourist destination, and holds a yearly jazz festival, the Ascona Jazz Festival.HistoryPrehistoric AsconaThe oldest archaeological finds in Ascona go back to the beginnings of Late Bronze Age. On the 5th (Sun), don't miss a visit to Piazza Grande.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Ascona online route builder.

Drive from Zermatt to Ascona in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive to St. Moritz.

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Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): get great views at Muottas Muragl, then wander the wide-open spaces of Engadin River Ranch, then explore the activities along Lake St. Moritz, and finally take some stellar pictures from Diavolezza.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the St. Moritz travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Ascona to St. Moritz takes 3 hours. Traveling from Ascona in August, expect St. Moritz to be slightly colder, temps between 22°C and 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to Appenzell.

Appenzell District is a district of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): admire the landmark architecture of Stiftsbibliothek, then admire the landmark architecture of Kathedrale St.Gallen, then get the lay of the land with Seealpsee, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Mauritius Church.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Appenzell trip planner.

You can drive from St. Moritz to Appenzell in 2.5 hours. Traveling from St. Moritz in August, things will get a bit warmer in Appenzell: highs are around 28°C and lows about 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): don't miss a visit to The Nine Towers and then get curious at Verkehrshaus der Schweiz. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the history behind Lion Monument, then explore the activities along Lake Lucerne, then enjoy the sand and surf at Ufschotti Park, and finally admire the landmark architecture of KKL Luzern - Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre.

For photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Lucerne travel route builder site.

Traveling by car from Appenzell to Lucerne takes 2 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Zurich.

Change things up with a short trip to Rhine Falls in Neuhausen am Rheinfall (about 42 minutes away). Enjoy Zurich some more: take a stroll through Old Town, take in the awesome beauty at Uetliberg Mountain, shop like a local with Bahnhofstrasse, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Grossmunster.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Zurich road trip site.

Take a train from Lucerne to Zurich in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.