8 days in Switzerland Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Lucerne side-trips: Zurich (Old Town, Lake Zurich, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Lake Lucerne, snap pictures at Pont Spreuer, and appreciate the history behind Lion Monument.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Lucerne day trip planning site.

Lahore, Pakistan to Lucerne is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Pakistan Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -4 hour difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Lahore in September; daily highs in Lucerne reach 22°C and lows reach 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive to Interlaken.

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.

Interlaken is known for adventure, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Jungfraujoch, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, get to know the fascinating history of Kleine Scheidegg, and admire the sheer force of Trümmelbachfälle.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Interlaken trip itinerary tool.

Getting from Lucerne to Interlaken by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. September in Interlaken sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.