9 days in Amsterdam, Munich & Switzerland Itinerary

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, engage your brain at NEMO Science Museum, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, and don't miss a visit to Royal Palace Amsterdam.

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New York City, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in September, things will get little chillier in Amsterdam: highs are around 67°F and lows about 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, get curious at Deutsches Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church, and explore the world behind art at Glyptothek.

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Getting from Amsterdam to Munich by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Amsterdam in September, Munich is slightly colder at night with lows of 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Zurich.

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

On the 28th (Thu), admire the masterpieces at Museum Rietberg, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, and then don't miss a visit to Zurich Succulent Plant Collection. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Landesmuseum, take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, and then get to know the fascinating history of Old Town.

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You can fly from Munich to Zurich in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Zurich are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.