12 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Geneva is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, appreciate the history behind Reformation Wall, don't miss a visit to The Flower Clock, and admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Geneva driving holiday planning website.

London, UK to Geneva is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Geneva due to the time zone difference. May in Geneva sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can drive to Montreux.

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

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Queen Studio Experience, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chillon, then take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside, and finally examine the collection at Chaplin's World.

To find other places to visit and tourist information, use the Montreux driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Geneva to Montreux takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Zermatt.

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 12th (Fri): enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat, take in the pleasant sights at Hinterdorfstrasse, and then make a trip to Kapelle Gornergrat "Bernhard von Aosta". Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in panoramic vistas at Sunnegga, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Matterhorn, and then examine the collection at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Zermatt trip planner.

You can drive from Montreux to Zermatt in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Lauterbrunnen.

A small village in a valley, Lauterbrunnen showcases an abundance of awe-inspiring waterfalls.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): explore and take pictures at Jungfraujoch and then admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Village. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Trümmelbachfälle and then admire the sheer force of Staubbach Waterfall.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Lauterbrunnen driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Zermatt to Lauterbrunnen takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Lucerne.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Lucerne: Interlaken (Harderkulm & Parasailing & Paragliding), Weissenau-Naturschutzgebiet (in Unterseen) and Zurich (Bahnhofstrasse, Lake Zurich, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Lake Lucerne, admire the striking features of Lucerne Station, pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument, and take in the awesome beauty at Rigi.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Lucerne driving holiday planning website.

You can drive from Lauterbrunnen to Lucerne in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can fly back home.