12 days in Switzerland & Black Forest Itinerary

A vibrant university city, Heidelberg is nestled in the picturesque Neckar river valley.

On the 10th (Mon), take a stroll through Altstadt (Old Town), then step into the grandiose world of Schloss Heidelberg, and then snap pictures at Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge).

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Heidelberg tour itinerary planning app.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Heidelberg is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. Traveling from Tel Aviv to Heidelberg, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tel Aviv in July, things will get little chillier in Heidelberg: highs are around 31°C and lows about 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Rust.

Originally a poor fishing village, Rust now features a world-class amusement park complex.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at Schwabentor and then get in on the family fun at Europa-Park.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Rust visit planner.

Drive from Heidelberg to Rust in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Zurich.

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

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): visit Old Town, then explore the activities along Lake Zurich, and then see the interesting displays at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Zurich holiday tool.

Drive from Rust to Zurich in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, daily temperatures in Zurich can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Lucerne.

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

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): don't miss a visit to The Nine Towers, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mt Pilatus, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne. Here are some ideas for day two: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Titlis, admire the landmark architecture of Lucerne Station, then take in the views from Chapel Bridge, and finally pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Lucerne online sightseeing planner.

Drive from Zurich to Lucerne in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Interlaken: Aare River (in Bern) and Grindelwald (First Cliff Walk by Tissot & Grindelwald-First). Next up on the itinerary: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maennlichen, stroll through The Eiger, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Brienz.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Interlaken day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Lucerne to Interlaken takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Interlaken are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Fribourg.

The canton of Fribourg is located in western Switzerland. Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): examine the collection at Musee suisse de la machine a coudre et des objets insolites (Musee Wassmer), delve into the distant past at Theatre romain, then get engrossed in the history at Musée d'histoire naturelle, and finally see the interesting displays at Across the Screen.

Before you visit Fribourg, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by car from Interlaken to Fribourg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive 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 19th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Matterhorn. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Marmot Trail, then tour along fresh powder with Sunnegga, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat.

To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Zermatt trip planner.

Traveling by car from Fribourg to Zermatt takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. On the 21st (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.