7 Day Itinerary: Discover the highlights of Switzerland

Itinerary created by

Seraina Zellweger

What you’ll do

This trip, starting and ending in Zurich, will take you to Switzerland's highlights. You'll visit the world famous Jungfraujoch, Interlaken, Zermatt, the Lindt Home of Chocolate and many more must-see places. It's the perfect itinerary if you've never been to Switzerland before and want to make sure you cross some of the best highlights off your list.

Arrive in Zurich on Day 1 and start by exploring this picturesque old town.

1

Niederdörfli

Niederdörfli

The historic heart of Zurich

Category

Activity

Est. Duration

1-2h

1.1 km (0.7 mi)

3 min

2

Polyterrasse ETH

Polyterrasse ETH

Zurich’s best panoramic view

Category

Sightseeing

793 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

Grab some take-away for lunch or a snack while you're in the Niederdorf.

3

Ässbar Zürich Niederdorf

Ässbar Zürich Niederdorf

"Fresh from yesterday"

Category

Bakery

Est. Price

$

1.6 km (1 mi)

7 min

4

Lindenhof

Lindenhof

A peaceful oasis in Zurich’s old town

Category

Sightseeing

1.6 km (1 mi)

7 min

5

Bahnhofstrasse

Bahnhofstrasse

Zurich's version of 5th Avenue

Category

Sightseeing

Catch the train to Lucerne at the end of the day and settle in for the night.