13 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.

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Paris, France to Geneva is an approximately 4-hour train ride. You can also fly; or drive. Traveling from Paris in December, expect Geneva to be slightly colder, temps between 42°F and 31°F. On the 22nd (Wed), you're off to Montreux.

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

On the 22nd (Wed), examine the collection at Musée suisse de l'appareil photographique, take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune, then browse the fresh offerings at Marche couvert de Montreux, and finally hunt for treasures at Christmas Market in Montreux.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Montreux day trip planning website.

Getting from Geneva to Montreux by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Zermatt.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School and Clay Shoot Zermatt. And it doesn't end there: stop by Laderach, take some stellar pictures from Viewpoint Kirchbrucke bridge, take a memorable ride with Furi Mountain Station, and pause for some serene contemplation at Intercontinental Church Society.

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Traveling by car from Montreux to Zermatt takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train 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.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Interlaken trip planner.

You can take a train from Zermatt to Interlaken in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. December in Interlaken sees daily highs of 34°F and lows of 25°F at night. You'll set off for Grindelwald on the 26th (Sun).

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

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): take in the awesome beauty at The Wetterhorn, stop by Molitor, and then visit Alpiglen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Melchsee-Frutt, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lungern, then get great views at Bergrestaurant Aellfluh, and finally get engrossed in the history at Grindelwald Museum.

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Grindelwald is very close to Interlaken. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Brig.

Brig, officially Brig-Glis is a historic town and a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.The current municipality was formed in 1972 through the merger of Brig, Brigerbad and Glis.Together with other Alpine towns Brig-Glis engages in the Alpine Town of the Year Association for the implementation of the Alpine Convention to achieve sustainable development in the Alpine Arc.Brig-Glis was awarded Alpine Town of the Year 2008.The official language of Brig is German, but the main spoken language is the local variant of the Alemannic Swiss German dialect.HistoryThe name Brig is derived from Briva, or "bridge." Its older houses are very Italian in appearance, while its most prominent buildings (Stockalper Palace, former Jesuits' college and Ursuline convent) all date from the 17th century, and are due to the generosity of a single member of the local Stockalper family, the baron Kaspar Stockalper.The prosperity of Brig is bound up with the Simplon Pass, so that it gradually supplanted the more ancient village of Naters opposite, becoming a separate parish (the church is at Glis, a few minutes from the town) in 1517. To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Brig trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Grindelwald to Brig in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. December in Brig sees daily highs of 34°F and lows of 25°F at night. You'll set off for Chur on the 28th (Tue).

Chur or Coire is the capital and largest town of the Swiss canton of Grisons and lies in the Grisonian Rhine Valley, where the Rhine turns towards the north, in the northern part of the canton. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Forum Wurth Chur, explore the historical opulence of Castle Haldenstein, and then stroll around Kurpark.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Chur trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Brig to Chur. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to drive to St. Moritz.

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On the 29th (Wed), appreciate the views at Val Fex, examine the collection at Museum Mili Weber Haus, then admire the masterpieces at Berry Museum, and finally make a trip to Chesa Futura.

For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the St. Moritz visit planner.

Traveling by car from Chur to St. Moritz takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or ride a tram. In December, plan for daily highs up to 40°F, and evening lows to 27°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can go by car to Andermatt.

Andermatt is a mountain village and municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. Plan my trip to Andermatt with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Getting from St. Moritz to Andermatt by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. On the 30th (Thu), you're off to Lucerne.

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

Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): admire the striking features of KKL Luzern - Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre, don't miss a visit to The Nine Towers, then see the interesting displays at Bourbaki Panorama, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hofkirche, and finally take in the views from Pont Spreuer. On the 31st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Kloster Engelberg - Benediktinerabtei, explore the world behind art at Museum Rosengart Collection, then see the interesting displays at Glasi Hergiswil, then snap pictures at Chapel Bridge, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Jesuitenkirche.

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You can drive from Andermatt to Lucerne in an hour. Another option is to drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 40°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to go by car to Zurich.

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

You've now added Maurice de Mauriac to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): stop by Maurice de Mauriac.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Zurich driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Lucerne to Zurich in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Zurich are 40°F, while nighttime lows are 30°F. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll travel back home.