How Many Days In Switzerland Is Enough? Revealed! [2025]

Are you planning a trip to Switzerland but don’t know how many days you need to enjoy the beauty of this country? I’m glad you’re here, as this article will answer all your questions and doubts.

I lived in Switzerland for 3 years, visited all the places, and have created many Swiss itineraries for my clients. So in this article, I’ll give you an idea of how many days in Switzerland you should spend and how to plan your visit.

Let’s get into it!

How Many Days In Switzerland Do You Need? Answered!

8 – 10 days is the perfect time to explore Switzerland. With this time, you’ll have enough time to explore the best places and stay at least one day in each location to enjoy the mountain excursions and activities each place offers.

How Many Days Do You Need In Lucerne Switzerland?

3 days is enough to explore Lucerne and its surroundings. You can see Lucerne city in one day.

On the second day, you can do one of the mountain excursions, such as Mt. Titlis and Mt. Pilatus, and on the third day, you can enjoy Lake Lucerne and explore Mt. Rigi.

How Many Days Do You Need To Do Mt. Titlis & Lake Lucerne In Switzerland?

You need 2 days to visit Mt. Titlis or Mt. Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. If you only have 1 day, you can do the Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip, which includes visiting Mt. Pilatus, riding cable cars and trains, and enjoying a cruise on Lake Lucerne.

How Many Days Do You Need In Geneva Switzerland?

2 days in Geneva are enough. The city is rather small, so you can visit it in a day.

On the second day, enjoy cruises on Lake Geneva to neighboring cities like Lausanne or Montreux. You can also add an extra day or two to wine tasting in the Lavaux vineyards or make a mountain excursion to Glacier 3000.

How Many Days To Spend In Basel Switzerland?

1 day is enough for Basel. You can visit everything in Basel within a day. Add an extra day to explore the nearby Rhinefalls – the largest waterfalls in Europe.

How Many Days Do You Need In Interlaken Switzerland?

Half a day is enough for Interlaken just to explore the town.

Spend 5 days in Interlaken if you want to visit the Jungfrau region, do many activities, go hiking, and make mountain excursions.

How Many Days Do You Need In Zurich Switzerland?

2 days in Zurich is the perfect time. You can explore the city in one day and spend the second day enjoying a cruise on Lake Zurich, visiting the nearby Lindt Chocolate Museum or the Rhinefall waterfalls.

How Many Days To Spend In Switzerland From Zurich?

8 to 10 days is the perfect time to explore Switzerland from Zurich. This way, you’ll have enough time to visit the best places and enjoy mountain excursions and the great activities each place offers.

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How Many Days To Spend In Bern Switzerland?

2 days in Bern is enough. You only need a day to explore the city.

On the second day, you can visit nearby places like Gruyeres and the cheese factory or take a mountain excursion to Glacier 3000.

How Many Days Should I Plan In Zermatt Switzerland?

Plan 3 to 5 days for Zermatt, both in winter and summer. Zermatt is a tiny town, but it has a lot to do.

In the summer, you can enjoy hiking and mountain excursions to Gornergrat and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.

In the winter, you can also enjoy these mountain excursions and go skiing/snowboarding.

Besides, Zermatt is amazing at organizing activities for guests, such as hiking with locals, Fondue over an open fire at night, mulled wine hikes, and many performances.

How Many Days To Spend In Switzerland In Winter?

8 days is the perfect time to spend in Switzerland in winter. This way, you’ll enjoy skiing and snowboarding in different places.

As a non-skier, you can still enjoy many activities such as winter hiking, sledding, mountain excursions, panoramic trains, and activities locals organize in each place.

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Practical Tips For Visiting Switzerland

I’ve got further travel tips to help you plan your itinerary and time in Switzerland. Check the best time to visit, how much to budget for your trip, and the best things to do.

Best Time To Visit Switzerland

The best time to visit Switzerland is June, September, and winter (especially December).

June and September bring the most beautiful colors to Switzerland; everything is open, and you can enjoy all the activities. The Swiss landscape is the most beautiful during these two months.

Switzerland in winter is also an amazing time to visit. You can go skiing and snowboarding, enjoy the Christmas markets in December, and the beautiful winter wonderland. Even as a nonskier, there are so many activities you can do, like winter hikes, mountain excursions, or sledding.

Best Places To Visit & Things To Do In Switzerland

There are plenty of things to do in Switzerland, and you could easily spend over 2 months enjoying the beauty and activities of this country.

So I first encourage you to think about the purpose of your visit and what activities and things you want to do that match your interests.

Then, find the things you can do in Switzerland and plan your itinerary.

To help you decide, here is a list of the best things to do in Switzerland:

✅ Visit Lindt Chocolate Museum
✅ Cruise On Lake Zurich & Zurich Tour
✅ See The Rhinefalls – largest waterfalls in Europe
✅ Explore Lucerne
✅ Visit Mt. Titlis
✅ Visit Mt. Pilatus
✅ Go hiking/skiing in the Jungfrau region
✅ Explore the Lauterbrunnen Valley
✅ Stay in Grindelwald
✅ Visit Jungfraujoch
✅ Have fun in Schilthorn
✅ Explore Bern
✅ Taste cheese in La Maison de la Gruyeres
✅ Visit Gruyeres
✅ Explore Glacier 3000
✅ Enjoy Montreux & Chillon Castle
✅ Go wine tasting in the Lavaux region
✅ Cruise On Lake Geneva
✅ Go hiking/skiing in Zermatt
✅ Visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
✅ Visit Gornergrat
✅ Ride panoramic trains
✅ Visit Lugano
✅ Enjoy spa in Scuol
✅ Ride Gelmerbahn – the most scenic funicular in Switzerland

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How Much Should You Budget For A Trip To Switzerland?

You can spend about $250 per day as a mid-range traveler. That means you’ll stay in nice mid-range hotels, take advantage of a travel pass, do all the activities, ride the panoramic trains, and have a great time without restricting yourself.

As a budget traveler, you can spend about $80 to $100 per day in Switzerland.

And as a luxury travel, expect to spend around $600 per day in Switzerland.

Click on the image below and learn how expensive Switzerland is and how to budget your trip:

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Switzerland Itinerary: 3 – 14 Days In Switzerland

Below, I’ve compiled various itineraries for Switzerland that you can follow depending on how many days you spend in the country.

It has an itinerary for 3 days, 5 days, 7 days, 8 days, 10 days, and 14 days in Switzerland. Enjoy!

3 Days In Switzerland Itinerary

Here is the perfect itinerary if you only have 3 days in Switzerland. It includes the most beautiful Swiss city and the best mountain excursions with the most beautiful places.

DAY:	DESTINATION:
1.	Lucerne & Mt. Pilatus
2.	Lucerne – Grindelwald
3.	Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region

Switzerland Itinerary 5 Days

If you only have 5 days in Switzerland, take this itinerary to get the most out of your time in this amazing country.

DAY:	DESTINATION:
1.	Lugano – St. Moritz
2.	St. Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt
3.	Zermatt
4.	Zermatt – Grindelwald
5.	Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region

7 Days In Switzerland Itinerary

A week is already a good base for exploring Switzerland. While having more days is better, you can visit many places in a week.

Follow the itinerary below and explore the Swiss highlights in 7 days:

DAY:	DESTINATION:
1.	Zurich – Lucerne
2.	Lucerne & Mt Pilatus
3.	Lucerne – Grindelwald
4.	Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region
5.	Grindelwald – GoldenPass Express – Zermatt
6.	Zermatt
7.	Zermatt – Geneva

8 Days In Switzerland Itinerary

If you have 8 days, follow my 8-day Switzerland itinerary I’ve designed in detail. It includes a combination of panoramic trains, mountain excursions, hiking trails, stunning views, cable cars, and Swiss cities.

It’s designed to travel in Switzerland by train with the Swiss Travel Pass, but you can make it a road trip.

Switzerland Itinerary 10 Days

10 days is the perfect time to spend in Switzerland. You’ll have just the time to explore the things you want to visit and have a great time.

Take the itinerary below to have a great time.

DAY:	DESTINATION:
1.	Zurich – Bern
2.	Bern: Day Trip To Gruyeres & Cheese Factory
3.	Bern – Grindelwald
4.	Jungfraujoch Excursion
5.	Schilthorn Excursion
6.	Grindelwald – GoldenPass Express – Montreux – Zermatt
7.	Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
8.	Gornergrat Excursion & Hiking In Zermatt
9.	Zermatt – Geneva
10.	Geneva & Lake Geneva

Switzerland Itinerary 14 Days

14 is also a great time to explore Switzerland. It gives you a great base to explore many places in Switzerland. It’s a great time to get the Swiss Travel Pass and see it all, or rent a car and visit the most exciting places, including the scenic mountain passes and roads.

Follow this itinerary to explore the highlights in Switzerland:

DAY:	DESTINATION:
1.	Milan – Tirano – Bernina Express – St. Moritz
2.	St. Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt
3.	Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
4.	Gornergrat Excursion & Hiking in Zermatt
5.	Zermatt – Montreux & Chillon Castle
6.	Montreux – GoldenPass Express – Grindelwald
7.	Jungfraujoch Excursion
8.	Schilthorn Excursion
9.	Grindelwald – Bern
10.	Bern: Day Trip To Gruyeres & Cheese Factory
11.	Bern: Day Trip To Glacier 3000
12.	Bern – Geneva
13.	Geneva: Wine Tasting in Lavaux Vineyards
14.	Geneva & Lake Geneva

FAQs

I’ve also answered some frequently asked questions to help you plan your trip further. Check my answers below.

How Many Places In Switzerland Can You See In 3 Days?

You can see about 5 places in Switzerland in 3 days, make at least 1 mountain excursion, and ride a panoramic train.

Is 7 Days In Switzerland Enough?

7 days is a good amount to spend in Switzerland. I recommend 8 to 10 days, which is the best time, but you can create a great itinerary if you only have 7 days.

Can You See Switzerland In 5 Days?

No, you can’t see Switzerland in 5 days. There are mountains, so it takes time to travel from one place to another, regardless of whether you travel by train or car. You can only explore 4 places in Switzerland in 5 days and do some activities and excursions from these places.

Can You See All Of Switzerland In A Week?

No, you can’t see all of Switzerland in a week. Switzerland has so much to offer; if you want to see it all, you’ll need 14 days.

WRAP-UP: How Many Days In Switzerland Is Enough?

This is how many days you’ll need to explore Switzerland and to have the best time. Plan at least 8 to 10 days to see the highlights. If you want to enjoy Switzerland fully and explore it almost all, plan 14 days. It’s one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, and I’m sure you’ll love it. Every traveler will find something that interests him.

If you have any questions or need a customized travel itinerary, contact me at info(at)voicesoftravel.com. I’ll gladly help you.

Happy Travels!