7 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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 6th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at Reformation Wall (Mur de la Reformation) and then take some stellar pictures from Cathedrale de St-Pierre. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to The Flower Clock, then admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Geneva online vacation planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Geneva is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 3 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Dubai in April; daily highs in Geneva reach 19°C and lows reach 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): appreciate the views at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, then take a memorable tour with Tours, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Harderkulm.

To find ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Interlaken road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Geneva to Interlaken takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daily temperatures in Interlaken can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Zurich.

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

Explore Zurich's surroundings by going to Lucerne (Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, &more) and Mt Pilatus (in Kriens). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, get outside with Zurich Succulent Plant Collection, take a stroll through Old Town, and make a trip to Bahnhofstrasse.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Zurich tour itinerary builder tool.

Drive from Interlaken to Zurich in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.