11 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to Lake Zurich and Bahnhofstrasse. When in Zurich, make a side trip to see Rhine Falls in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, approximately Neuhausen am Rheinfall away. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Old Town, contemplate the waterfront views at Limmat, see the interesting displays at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich, and take an in-depth tour of Landesmuseum.

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Melbourne, Australia to Zurich is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to Zurich is minus 9 hours. In May, daytime highs in Zurich are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can drive to Lucerne.

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

On the 25th (Thu), identify plant and animal life at Mt Pilatus, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Markuskirche, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, then appreciate the history behind Lion Monument, and finally snap pictures at Chapel Bridge.

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Drive from Zurich to Lucerne in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can go by car to Lauterbrunnen.

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

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): take in the awesome beauty at Jungfraujoch and then trek along Gimmelwald - Tanzbodeli. On the next day, take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle, then get a bird's-eye view with Air-Glaciers, and then Head underground at St. Beatus Hoehlen.

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Traveling by car from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow 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.

On the 28th (Sun), glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, look for gifts at Whiskyness, then get great views at Harderkulm, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Brienz. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Mon): take in panoramic vistas at Clock Tower - Zytglogge and then contemplate the long history of Einstein House (Einsteinhaus).

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Interlaken is just a short distance from Lauterbrunnen. In May in Interlaken, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.