4 days in Switzerland Itinerary

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Lucerne journey builder app.

Malmo, Sweden to Lucerne is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Malmo in December since evenings lows in Lucerne dip to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to drive to Appenzell.

Appenzell District is a district of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Appenzell journey planner.

Drive from Lucerne to Appenzell in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. You'll set off for Frauenfeld on the 10th (Thu).

Frauenfeld is the capital of the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.The official language of Frauenfeld is German, but the main spoken language is the local variant of the Alemannic Swiss German dialect.HistoryEarly historyThe earliest trace of human settlement are several La Tène era graves to the east of Langdorf. Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): take in the dramatic scenery at Rhine Falls and then explore the engaging exhibits at Historisches Museum Thurgau.

To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Frauenfeld day trip tool.

Getting from Appenzell to Frauenfeld by car takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Zurich.

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

Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): stop by Old Town and then explore the activities along Lake Zurich.

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Drive from Frauenfeld to Zurich in an hour. In December in Zurich, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.