6 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

On the 19th (Tue), get to know the fascinating history of Old Town. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, then admire the masterpieces at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich), and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Grossmunster.

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London, UK to Zurich is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from London in December; daily highs in Zurich reach 5°C and lows reach -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Martigny.

Martigny is the capital of the French-speaking district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. On the 22nd (Fri), contemplate the long history of Chateau de Chillon, examine the collection at Fondation Pierre Gianadda, and then take an in-depth tour of Barryland - Musee Et Chiens Du St-Bernard.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Martigny trip planner.

Traveling by car from Zurich to Martigny takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In December, daytime highs in Martigny are 7°C, while nighttime lows are -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to drive to Kandersteg.

Kandersteg is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): explore the activities along Oeschinen Lake.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Kandersteg trip site.

Traveling by car from Martigny to Kandersteg takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time for the train ride to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

On the 24th (Sun), take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, then stroll the grounds of Mountaineers' Cemetery, then see the interesting displays at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Parish Church of St. Mauritius.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Zermatt travel route planner.

Traveling by train from Kandersteg to Zermatt takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can travel back home.