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7-Day Itinerary for Switzerland, Austria in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Geneva, Switzerland
    10 minutes (3.2 kilometers) from Geneva Airport

    Start your trip in Geneva by exploring the historic Old Town and the iconic Jet d'Eau fountain. Visit the United Nations headquarters and take a stroll along Lake Geneva.

  2. Day 2: Interlaken, Switzerland
    2 hours (126 kilometers) from Geneva

    Travel to Interlaken and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps. Take a cable car up to Harder Kulm for panoramic views of the Jungfrau region. Go paragliding or take a boat ride on Lake Brienz.

  3. Day 3: Lucerne, Switzerland
    2 hours (68 kilometers) from Interlaken

    Visit the picturesque city of Lucerne and walk across the Chapel Bridge. Explore the old town and visit the Lion Monument. Take a steamboat cruise on Lake Lucerne or visit Mount Pilatus.

  4. Day 4: Innsbruck, Austria
    3 hours (260 kilometers) from Lucerne

    Travel to Innsbruck and visit the Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace. Take a cable car up to the Nordkette mountain range for stunning views. Visit the Swarovski Crystal World.

  5. Day 5: Salzburg, Austria
    2 hours (180 kilometers) from Innsbruck

    Explore the birthplace of Mozart and visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Walk around the old town and visit the Mirabell Palace and Gardens. Take a Sound of Music tour or visit the salt mines.

  6. Day 6: Vienna, Austria
    3 hours (300 kilometers) from Salzburg

    Visit the stunning Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. Walk along the Ringstrasse and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral. Go to a classical concert or visit a Viennese coffeehouse.

  7. Day 7: Zurich, Switzerland
    3.5 hours (405 kilometers) from Vienna

    End your trip in Zurich by visiting the Fraumunster and Grossmunster churches. Take a stroll along the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street and visit the Kunsthaus art museum. Take a boat ride on Lake Zurich.

Recommendations

Consider taking a day trip to the charming town of Hallstatt, Austria. You can also visit the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland or take a scenic train ride on the Glacier Express.

Maximize your fun by trying Swiss chocolate and cheese and Austrian schnitzel. Don't forget to bring comfortable shoes and dress in layers for the varying temperatures.

If you're interested in sports, consider attending a football match in Vienna or watching the Swiss National Day fireworks show on August 1st.

For more suggestions, feel free to contact us or speak with locals during your trip.

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