Explore the charming promenades and visit the Swiss National Museum, the biggest museum in the country. Walk to Limmatquai and take a tour with the famous twin towers of the Grossmünster Church which was built 800 years ago. Enjoy the beautiful gardens and playgrounds of the Chinese Garden.
Take a relaxing train ride to Interlaken which is between two crystal-clear lakes in the heart of Switzerland. Interlaken has a wide range of activities to offer. You can hike, raft or relax on a boat ride on the Lakes.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Jungfrau-Aletsch region, take the train to Jungfraujoch for the sensational view onto the glacier below. You can even go sledding here. Check out the Alpine Garden along the way.
Explore the medieval city of Lucerne on foot. Walk through Chapel Bridge, admire the colorful murals and visit the old Water Tower. Take the cogwheel railway, the world's steepest, to get a breathtaking view over Lucerne from Mount Pilatus.
Experience the famous Bahnhofstrasse and visit the FIFA World Football Museum, where you can learn about the history of football. Then go to the Lindt Chocolate factory and indulge in chocolate tastings and see how the famous Swiss chocolate is made.
Trek up the iconic Matterhorn, the most photographed mountain in Switzerland. You can take a cable car to the top to get a panoramic view of the Swiss Valleys then hike it down. In winter, the Matterhorn also offers skiing and snowboarding.
Visit Lake Geneva, the largest lake in Switzerland. Experience Jet d'Eau, the tallest fountain in the world. Visit CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research and the United Nations Office at Geneva. Take a stroll on Old Town and watch street performers.
To get from location to location, the best option is Swiss Rail. Switzerland has an efficient train system and traveling by rail is a wonderful way to take in the views of the Swiss countryside. The cost of a seven-day Swiss Travel Pass is CHF 402 for adults and CHF 145 for children. The pass covers transportation on trains, buses, and boats throughout Switzerland.
If you have less than seven days, consider skipping Geneva. For a more budget-friendly itinerary, exclude the Jungfraujoch Glacier experience, instead, walk or bike through Lauterbrunnen valley, and take the gondola up to the peak of a nearby mountain. If you have more than seven days, consider going to Engelberg, Lugano and Bern on your itinerary.
Zurich International Airport (ZRH) is Switzerland's biggest airport and is located 13km north of Zurich. It has excellent connections to the Swiss public transportation network as well as European destinations. The airport is served by many major airlines, including Swiss International Airlines and budget airlines like easyJet and Ryanair.