10-Day Switzerland City Experiences Itinerary

1. Day 1: Zurich
   1 hour (31 miles) from Bern

   Visit the Grossmünster church, explore the old town and take a boat ride on Lake Zurich.

2. Day 2: Basel
   1 hour (52 miles) from Zurich

   Discover the Fondation Beyeler museum and the Rhine riverfront. Visit the Basel Minster for great panoramic views.

3. Day 3: Lucerne
   1 hour 15 minutes (53 miles) from Basel

   Visit the iconic Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. Take a lake cruise and enjoy the stunning views of Mount Pilatus.

4. Day 4: Bern
   1 hour 20 minutes (57 miles) from Lucerne

   Take a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed old town, visit the Bern Minster and explore the local markets and shops.

5. Day 5: Geneva
   2 hours 30 minutes (128 miles) from Bern

   Explore the European capital, visit the Palais des Nations and take a stroll on the waterfront. Get inspired by art at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire.

6. Day 6: Lausanne
   45 minutes (34 miles) from Geneva

   Visit the Olympic Museum and experience the charming city, steeped in history. Take a stroll at Ouchy and enjoy the lake views.

7. Day 7: Montreux
   30 minutes (14 miles) from Lausanne

   Visit the Château de Chillon, climb the Rochers de Naye and explore the local markets and shops.

8. Day 8: Interlaken
   1 hour 30 minutes (75 miles) from Montreux

   Enjoy breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps from the Jungfraujoch and take a leisurely stroll through the charming town.

9. Day 9: Zermatt
   2 hours 15 minutes (84 miles) from Interlaken

   Experience the Matterhorn and the breathtaking views from the Gornergrat Bahn cog railway.

10. Day 10: St. Moritz
    3 hours 30 minutes (142 miles) from Zermatt

    Discover the stunning mountain town of St. Moritz, with upscale shops and great skiing and hiking opportunities.

Time and Costs Estimate

• Grossmünster (1 hour, free)
• Fondation Beyeler (2 hours, 26 CHF)
• Chapel Bridge (1 hour, free)
• Bern Minster (1 hour, free)
• Palais des Nations (2 hours, free)
• Olympic Museum (2 hours, 18 CHF)
• Château de Chillon (1 hour, 14 CHF)
• Jungfraujoch (4 hours, 235 CHF)
• Matterhorn and the Gornergrat Bahn (4 hours, 181 CHF)
• St. Moritz shopping and activities (4 hours, variable costs)


Total Estimated Costs: 474 CHF

Useful Tips

If you have additional time, visit the Geneva old town or the Cailler Chocolate Factory in Broc. Consider removing St. Mortiz if your trip is more focused on budget experiences.