7 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): explore the activities along Lake Geneva. On the 29th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Bains des Paquis, ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre.

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Jakarta, Indonesia to Geneva is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. Traveling from Jakarta to Geneva, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Jakarta in January, things will get much colder in Geneva: highs are around 6°C and lows about 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to fly to Zurich.

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

Family-friendly places like Lake Zurich and Grossmunster will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zurich: Lucerne (Chapel Bridge, Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, &more). There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, look for gifts at Confiserie Sprungli, meet the residents at Zoo Zurich, and wander the streets of Bahnhofstrasse.

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Getting from Geneva to Zurich by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In January in Zurich, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.