29 days in Zurich, Lucerne & Stoos Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Lake Zurich and Parasailing & Paragliding. Old Town and Friedhof Fluntern are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Zurich's surroundings by going to Santis der Berg (in Urnaesch), Schaffhausen (Munsterkirche, Munot, &more) and Rhine Falls (in Neuhausen am Rheinfall). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich), see the interesting displays at Zurcher Spielzeugmuseum, take an in-depth tour of Landesmuseum, and don't miss a visit to Landsgemeindeplatz.

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Queenstown, New Zealand to Zurich is an approximately 31-hour flight. You'll gain 11 hours traveling from Queenstown to Zurich due to the time zone difference. In June in Zurich, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can drive to Lucerne.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Basel Minster and Uferpromenade Weggis. Visiting Lake Lucerne and Parasailing & Paragliding will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lucerne: Bern (Einstein House (Einsteinhaus), UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, &more), Offene Kirche Elisabethen (in Basel) and Wartenberg (in Muttenz). There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Jungfraujoch, snap pictures at Chapel Bridge, admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Village, and stroll through Titlis.

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You can drive from Zurich to Lucerne in an hour. Another option is to take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can travel to Stoos.

Get a sense of the local culture at Chiesa di San Nicolao and Forum of Swiss History Schwyz. Step out of the city life by going to Fronalpstock and hike.ch. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Stoos: FlywithFlo (in Emmetten), Kloster Einsiedeln (in Einsiedeln) and Lake Arnisee (in Gurtnellen).

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Getting from Lucerne to Stoos by car takes about 1.5 hours. June in Stoos sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can travel back home.