20 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Old Town and Astrid-Kapelle. Get out of town with these interesting Lucerne side-trips: Interlaken (Schlosskirche, Parasailing & Paragliding, &more) and Zurich (Bahnhofstrasse, Lake Zurich, &more). There's still lots to do: hit the slopes at Mt Pilatus, explore the activities along Lake Lucerne, appreciate the history behind Lion Monument, and admire the striking features of Lucerne Station.

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Washington DC, USA to Lucerne is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Lucerne is 6 hours. In September, Lucerne is little chillier than Washington DC - with highs of 67°F and lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to drive to Lauterbrunnen.

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

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): take a memorable tour with Jungfraujoch and then admire the sheer force of Staubbach Waterfall. On your second day here, don't miss a visit to 007 Walk of fame - Schilthorn, admire the sheer force of Trümmelbachfälle, and then take a memorable tour with Airtime Paragliding.

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Traveling by car from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Brusino Arsizio.

Brusino Arsizio is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland on the Lake of Lugano.HistoryThe village has been inhabited since the Roman era. On the 3rd (Sat), delve into the distant past at Parco Archeologico di Tremona-Castello, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Baptisterium Riva San Vitale, then explore the ancient world of Monte San Giorgio, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa dei Santi Fedele e Simone, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimitero Monumentale.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Brusino Arsizio tour itinerary website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Lauterbrunnen to Brusino Arsizio. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Zermatt.

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

Visit Mountaineers' Cemetery and Roemisch-katholische Kirche Tasch for their historical value. Next up on the itinerary: take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, tour along fresh powder with Sunnegga, take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, and get interesting insight from Tours.

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Traveling by car from Brusino Arsizio to Zermatt takes 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to drive 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. Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of Kleine Scheidegg, then take in the awesome beauty at The Eiger, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: trek along Maennlichen Romantic Trail, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Luftseilbahn Wengen-Mannlichen, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Burgkirche Raron.

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Traveling by car from Zermatt to Brig takes an hour. Alternatively, you can ride a tram; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 57°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to drive to Montreux.

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

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Gruyeres Castle, then see the interesting displays at Queen Studio Experience, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chillon, and finally pause for some photo ops at Freddie Mercury Statue. Keep things going the next day: take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside and then awaken your taste buds at Swiss Riviera Wine Tours.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Montreux tour itinerary maker.

You can drive from Brig to Montreux in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Jardin Anglais, then admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain, and then take some stellar pictures from Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre.

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You can drive from Montreux to Geneva in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in October, and nighttime lows around 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.