31 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Zurich side-trips: Lucerne (Rigi, Lake Lucerne, &more), Mt Pilatus (in Kriens) and Astrid-Kapelle (in Kuessnacht am Rigi). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Old Town, examine the collection at FIFA Museum, stop by Confiserie Sprungli, and get a taste of the local shopping with Bahnhofstrasse.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zurich is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Dubai to Zurich. Traveling from Dubai in December, expect Zurich to be colder, temps between 5°C and -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Basel side-trips: Etangs de Bonfol (in Bonfol), Saint-Ursanne (Cloitre de St-Ursanne & Pont St-Jean) and AjoiEvasion (in Porrentruy). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Basel Minster, make a trip to Town Hall, examine the collection at Museum Tinguely, and explore the world behind art at Fondation Beyeler.

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Traveling by train from Zurich to Basel takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December in Basel, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Grindelwald.

As one of the country's oldest ski resorts, Grindewald serves as a prime example of a cozy Swiss ski town.

Step out of Grindelwald with an excursion to Handeckfall Bridge in Guttannen--about 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Jungfraujoch, appreciate the views at Lauterbrunnen Village, explore the activities along Bachalpsee Lake, and fly like a bird with Airtime Paragliding.

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You can drive from Basel to Grindelwald in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can drive to Bern.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bern: Interlaken (Interlaken Walking Tours, Harderkulm, &more), Omega Museum (in Biel) and Creux du Van (in Gorgier). There's much more to do: visit UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, don't miss a visit to Bundesplatz, admire the natural beauty at Rose Garden (Rosengarten), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Magdalena Hermitage.

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Traveling by car from Grindelwald to Bern takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. December in Bern sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to catch the train to Zermatt.

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

Explore Zermatt's surroundings by going to Simplonpass (in Simplon), Felsenkirche Eglise St.Michael (in Raron) and AnniThink Escape Room (in Grimentz). And it doesn't end there: take some stellar pictures from Gornergrat, learn about winemaking at Chanton Weine, go for a walk through Hinterdorfstrasse, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kapelle Gornergrat "Bernhard von Aosta".

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Getting from Bern to Zermatt by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Montreux: Espace Ballon (in Chateau-d'Oex), Gruyeres Castle (in Gruyeres) and HouseTrap Escape Game (in Bulle). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chillon, explore the world behind art at Musee Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, examine the collection at Queen Studio Experience, and shop like a local with Plexus Art Gallery.

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You can drive from Zermatt to Montreux in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time 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.

Geneva is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Lake Geneva, ponder the world of politics at Palais des Nations, Genève, walk around Parc La Grange, and ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain.

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You can drive from Montreux to Geneva in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Expect a daytime high around 6°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 31st (Thu) before leaving for home.