14 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Lucerne (Lake Lucerne, Rigi, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, stroll the grounds of Friedhof Fluntern, wander the streets of Old Town, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fraumünster Church.

To see photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Zurich trip itinerary planner.

Kalamazoo, USA to Zurich is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Kalamazoo to Zurich is 6 hours. Traveling from Kalamazoo in October, you will find days in Zurich are slightly colder (58°F), and nights are about the same (45°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Interlaken: Bergrestaurant Aellfluh (in Grindelwald) and Zermatt (Hangebrucke, The Matterhorn, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier, take a memorable tour with Jungfraujoch, pause for some serene contemplation at Schlosskirche, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Kleine Scheidegg.

To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Interlaken road trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Zurich to Interlaken takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October in Interlaken, expect temperatures between 57°F during the day and 42°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to go by car 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.

Explore Geneva's surroundings by going to Montreux Lakeside (in Montreux) and Chateau de Chillon (in Veytaux). There's much more to do: explore the activities along Lake Geneva, make a trip to The Flower Clock, admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain, and see the interesting displays at Patek Philippe Museum.

To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Geneva trip planner.

You can drive from Interlaken to Geneva in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 49°F in November, and nighttime lows around 37°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can travel back home.