Visit the Zoo Basel which is home to over 6000 animals from around the world. Take a stroll along the River Rhine and cross the Mittlere Brücke to visit the Old Town.
Take a scenic train ride to Jungfraujoch, which is known as the Top of Europe. Experience stunning views of the Swiss Alps and see the famous Aletsch Glacier.
Take a stroll around Lake Lucerne and visit the famous Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. For an indoor activity, visit the Swiss Museum of Transport which has exhibits on all modes of transportation in Switzerland.
Visit the Swiss National Museum which has exhibits on Swiss history and culture. Take a stroll along beautiful Lake Zurich and visit Grossmünster Church. Hop on the Polybahn funicular for a short ride up to the ETH Zurich with a fabulous view over the city.
Visit the iconic Jet d'Eau, a 140m-high fountain in Lake Geneva. Step outside the city to CERN to get curious about particle physics and get an incredible tour of one of the world’s most famous scientific facilities.
Stroll around Ouchy harbor, enjoy a scenic view over Lake Geneva. Visit the famous Olympic Museum which displays the history of modern Olympic Games, amazing and inspiring artifacts including torches, medals, outfits and equipment from different sports events of the Olympic Games.
Switzerland has an efficient transportation system so it's better to travel by train or bus instead of driving. It's good to pack comfortable walking shoes as some cities have a lot of pedestrian-friendly zones. If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to the picturesque mountain village of Zermatt and see the iconic Matterhorn.
If you have less time, consider skipping CERN in Geneva and instead visit Château de Chillon or Montreux to enjoy Swiss Riviera's lakefront promenade.