15 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Switzerland attractions planner
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Zurich
— 2 nights
Drive
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St. Moritz
— 3 nights
Drive
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Interlaken
— 4 nights
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Zermatt
— 2 nights
Drive
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Montreux
— 3 nights
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Zurich — 2 nights

Big Small Town

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lindt Factory Outlet Kilchberg and Lenin Apartment Zurich. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zurich: Lucerne (Museum Rosengart Collection, The Nine Towers, &more), Old Town Chur (in Chur) and Basel's Old Town (in Basel). It doesn't end there: buy something for everyone on your list at Einkaufszentrum Glatt and don't miss a visit to Niederdorf.

For other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Zurich vacation planner.

New Delhi, India to Zurich is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New Delhi to Zurich is minus 4.5 hours. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from New Delhi in May: high temperatures in Zurich hover around 21°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to St. Moritz.
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Neighborhoods · Historic Sites · Shopping · Museums
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St. Moritz — 3 nights

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Explore hidden gems such as Berninapass and Leaning Tower. Get out of town with these interesting St. Moritz side-trips: Alberto Giacometti Museum (in Sent) and Bogn Engiadina Scuol (in Scuol). Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Morteratsch Glacier, take some stellar pictures from Diavolezza, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake St. Moritz, and stroll through Piz Nair.

For more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our St. Moritz trip planner.

Getting from Zurich to St. Moritz by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, St. Moritz is little chillier than Zurich - with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Interlaken.
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Parks · Nature · Spas · Baths
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Interlaken — 4 nights

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 shopping fun, head to Ambra Minerals or Federal Building (Bundeshaus). Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Alpenwildpark and Monument of the Republic. Venture out of the city with trips to Aare Gorge (in Meiringen), Einstein House (Einsteinhaus) (in Bern) and Giessbachfälle (in Giessbach). Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Staubbach Waterfall, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Luftseilbahn Wengen-Mannlichen, scramble along the landscape with OUTDOOR - Interlaken Base, and admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Village.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Interlaken online visit planner.

You can drive from St. Moritz to Interlaken in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from St. Moritz in May: highs in Interlaken hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Zermatt.
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Zermatt — 2 nights

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.
Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): explore the activities along Riffelsee, then take in panoramic vistas at Sunnegga, and then go for a walk through Hinterdorfstrasse. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Gorner Gorge, whizz through the canopy at Forest Fun Park Zermatt, then make a trip to Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis, and finally don't miss a visit to Mountaineers' Cemetery.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Zermatt visit app.

You can take a train from Interlaken to Zermatt in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to drive to Montreux.
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Montreux — 3 nights

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 22nd (Mon): indulge in some personalized pampering at Les Bains de Lavey, then look for gifts at Zara, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Place de la Palud, and finally go for a stroll along the water at Le Port d'Ouchy. Keep things going the next day: indulge your senses at Swiss Riviera Wine Tours, then take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside, and then examine the collection at Queen Studio Experience.

Plan my trip to Montreux with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

You can drive from Zermatt to Montreux in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Switzerland travel guide

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Bodies of Water · Mountains · Specialty Museums
Immerse yourself in a snow-capped mountain wonderland in Switzerland's serene Alpine setting. See the world-renowned Matterhorn, Switzerland's second-highest mountain at 4,478 m (14,962 ft) tall, or zoom down the mountains on toboggan, ski, or snowboard. In the warmer seasons hike around the rolling green hillsides covered with pine trees and picturesque aqua blue lakes. Luxurious cities dotted with cozy wooden chalets and colorful flowerbeds balance quaintness with first-class cultural offerings. Indulge in the country's opulence of milk chocolate, cheese fondue, and keg-carrying St. Bernard dogs.
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