10 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Switzerland trip planner
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Zurich
— 3 nights
Train
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Bern
— 1 night
Drive
3
Geneva
— 2 nights
Drive
4
Zermatt
— 2 nights
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Zurich — 3 nights

Big Small Town

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zurich: Lucerne (KKL Luzern - Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre, Chapel Bridge, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich), and take in the awesome beauty at Uetliberg Mountain.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Zurich holiday planning tool.

Chiang Mai, Thailand to Zurich is an approximately 17-hour flight. Traveling from Chiang Mai to Zurich, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In March, Zurich is much colder than Chiang Mai - with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Bern.
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Bern — 1 night

City of Bears

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.
Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): enjoy breathtaking views from Gurten, take in nature's colorful creations at Rose Garden (Rosengarten), then take a stroll through UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Clock Tower - Zytglogge.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Bern trip maker.

Traveling by train from Zurich to Bern takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Geneva.
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Geneva — 2 nights

Capital of Peace

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.
On the 6th (Sun), explore the activities along Lake Geneva and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Reformation Wall, ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain, then look for gifts at Alptitude, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Geneva tour itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Bern to Geneva takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Zermatt.
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Zermatt — 2 nights

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.
Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): enjoy breathtaking views from Trockener Steg, then take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, and then see the interesting displays at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Intercontinental Church Society, then take a memorable tour with Tours, then hit the slopes at Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat.

To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Zermatt itinerary planner.

You can drive from Geneva to Zermatt in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
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Switzerland travel guide

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Bodies of Water · Mountains · Specialty Museums
Immerse yourself in a snow-capped mountain wonderland in Switzerland's serene Alpine setting. See the world-renowned Matterhorn, Switzerland's second-highest mountain at 4,478 m (14,962 ft) tall, or zoom down the mountains on toboggan, ski, or snowboard. In the warmer seasons hike around the rolling green hillsides covered with pine trees and picturesque aqua blue lakes. Luxurious cities dotted with cozy wooden chalets and colorful flowerbeds balance quaintness with first-class cultural offerings. Indulge in the country's opulence of milk chocolate, cheese fondue, and keg-carrying St. Bernard dogs.
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