28 days in Western Europe Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zurich: Lucerne (Boat Tours & Water Sports, Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, &more), Mt Pilatus (in Kriens) and Bundeskapelle Brunnen (in Brunnen). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, and make a trip to Europuddle.

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Bangkok, Thailand to Zurich is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Indochina Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. Traveling from Bangkok in January, things will get much colder in Zurich: highs are around 5°C and lows about -1°C. You'll set off for Bern on the 10th (Tue).

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

Get out of town with these interesting Bern side-trips: Interlaken (Parasailing & Paragliding & Whiskyness), Grindelwald-First (in Grindelwald) and Artilleriewerk Faulensee (in Faulensee). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Kleine Scheidegg, explore the activities along Aare River, identify plant and animal life at Barenpark, and ponder the design of Ryfflibrunnen.

For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Bern trip builder app.

Traveling by train from Zurich to Bern takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive; or take a bus. In January in Bern, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Geneva.

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

Geneva is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, appreciate the history behind Broken Chair Sculpture, admire the masterpieces at Fondation Baur, Musee des Arts d’Extreme-Orient, and ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Geneva trip itinerary builder tool.

Drive from Bern to Geneva in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. January in Geneva sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C at night. You will leave for Lyon on the 18th (Wed).

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Lyon is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, look for gifts at Ilet Gourmand, ponder the design of La Place des Jacobins, and get to know the fascinating history of Colline de Fourviere.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Lyon online holiday maker.

Getting from Geneva to Lyon by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in January, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to fly to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, and take a stroll through Le Marais.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Paris trip planner.

Getting from Lyon to Paris by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In January in Paris, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.