15 days in Zurich & Geneva Itinerary

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

Get in touch with nature at Lake Zurich and Parasailing & Paragliding. Venture out of the city with trips to Heiternplatz (in Zofingen), Interlaken (Hohematte Park, Harderkulm, &more) and Lucerne (The Nine Towers, Chapel Bridge, &more). There's much more to do: visit Old Town, hike along Lillyweg, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Santis der Berg, and don't miss a visit to Bahnhofstrasse.

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Washington DC, USA to Zurich is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Traveling from Washington DC to Zurich, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In November, Zurich is slightly colder than Washington DC - with highs of 48°F and lows of 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can fly 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Lake Geneva and Creux du Van. Explore Geneva's surroundings by going to Chateau de Chillon (in Veytaux), Piste de Luge des Diablerets (in Les Diablerets) and Freddie Mercury Statue (in Montreux). Next up on the itinerary: get great views at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, enjoy the sand and surf at Bains des Paquis, appreciate the history behind Reformation Wall, and see the interesting displays at The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).

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You can fly from Zurich to Geneva in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 49°F in November, and nighttime lows around 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can fly back home.