10-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Bern to Lausanne, Interlaken, Zurich, and Schaffhausen

Photo of Schloss Oberhofen on the Lake Thun in Bern Canton of Switzerland.
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10 days & 9 nights
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Jan. - Dec.
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9 nights included
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10 days included
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 10-day road trip through Switzerland.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Switzerland. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 3 nights in Bern, 2 nights in Lausanne, 1 night in Interlaken, 2 nights in Zurich, and 1 night in Schaffhausen, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Switzerland. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Bern, Lausanne, Geneva, Gruyères, Interlaken, Lucerne, Zurich, Schaffhausen, and Basel. We'll help you experience the best 10 days in Switzerland you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Bern, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Switzerland, including the stunning Chillon Castle and Jardin Anglais.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Switzerland. From the magnificent The Geneva Water Fountain to the breathtaking Lion Monument Lucerne and Chapel Bridge, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Bern, Lausanne, Geneva, Gruyères, Interlaken, Lucerne, Zurich, Schaffhausen, and Basel, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Switzerland. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Switzerland.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Switzerland. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Switzerland.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Switzerland.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Switzerland has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Switzerland. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 9 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 9 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Switzerland extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Switzerland fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Switzerland today!

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Hotel, 9 nights
Rental car, 10 days
CDW Insurance
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Personal travel agent
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Destinations

Bern, Switzerland. View of the old city center and Nydeggbrucke bridge over river Aare.Bern / 3 nights
View of the Old Town of Basel with red stone Munster cathedral and the Rhine river, Switzerland.Basel
Geneva skyline cityscape, French-Swiss in Switzerland. Aerial view of Jet d'eau fountain, Lake Leman, bay and harbor from the bell tower of Saint-Pierre Cathedral. Sunny day blue sky.Geneva
Lausanne - city in SwitzerlandLausanne / 2 nights
Panoramic view of historic Zurich city center with famous Fraumunster, Grossmunster and St. Peter and river Limmat at Lake Zurich on a sunny day with clouds in summer, Canton of Zurich, SwitzerlandZürich / 2 nights
Lucerne - town in SwitzerlandLucerne
Photo of Castle Chillon one of the most visited castle in Montreux, Switzerland attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year.Montreux
Winterthur - city in SwitzerlandWinterthur
Interlaken / 1 night
Schaffhausen - city in SwitzerlandSchaffhausen / 1 night
Photo of aerial View of the Medieval Town of Gruyeres, Famous Castle of Gruyeres, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.Gruyères

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Attractions

Photo of Rhine Falls or Rheinfall, Switzerland panoramic aerial view.Rhine Falls
Photo of the landscape of the Zurich zoo, Switzerland.Zürich Zoo
Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Luzern, SwitzerlandChapel Bridge
Photo of Chillon Castle, Switzerland. Montreaux, Lake Geneve, one of the most visited castle in Swiss, attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year.Chillon Castle
Photo of Lucerne dying lion monument, Switzerland.Lion Monument
Photo of flower clock or L'horloge fleurie is a symbol of the city watchmakers, located in Jardin Anglais park in Geneva city in Switzerland.Jardin Anglais
Photo of Pink flamingos in the water in the zoo of Basel, Switzerland.Basel Zoo
The Geneva Water Fountain, Geneva, Grand Genève, SwitzerlandThe Geneva Water Fountain
Photo of a Bear is walking along edge of pool in Bern Bear Pit (Barengraben) in Bern Bear Park, Berne, Switzerland.Bear pit
Photo of bridge at Limmatquai in the city center of Zurich, Switzerland. People on the background. Seen from Lindenhof hill.Lindenhof
Photo of Swiss Transport Museum, lucerne, Switzerland.Swiss Museum of Transport
Photo of flower clock or L'horloge fleurie is a symbol of the city watchmakers, located in Jardin Anglais park in Geneva city in Switzerland.L'horloge fleurie
Gruyères Castle, Gruyères, Gruyère District, Fribourg, SwitzerlandCastle of the counts of Gruyères
Photo of the property on the bank of lake Geneva, where Charlie Chaplin spent the last 25 years of his life, now part of the Chaplin's World museum, Switzerland.Chaplin's World
Photo of Bains des Paquis Public Baths at Lake Geneva, Switzerland.Bains des Pâquis
Photo of Grossmünster Romanesque-style Protestant church in Zürich, Switzerland.Grossmünster
Photo of Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the city of Geneva is a museum and an institution in Geneva city in Switzerland.Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva
Photo of Swiss National Museum or Landesmuseum in Zurich, Switzerland.Swiss National Museum
Freddie Mercury statue, Montreux, District de la Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut, Vaud, SwitzerlandFreddie Mercury statue
Swiss Science Center Technorama, Oberwinterthur, Winterthur, Bezirk Winterthur, Zurich, SwitzerlandSwiss Science Center Technorama
The Olympic Museum, Lausanne, District de Lausanne, Vaud, SwitzerlandThe Olympic Museum
Photo of the Basel Minster Cathedral in Switzerland.Basel Minster
photo of stunning view of the top of Harder Kulm in Interlaken in winter, Switzerland photographed in summer with paragliders flying around. Hilly Alpine landscape and Lake Thun in background.Harderkulm
photo of Zurich Kunsthaus, Switzerland. The Kunsthaus Zurich houses one of the most important art museums in Switzerland and Europe.Kunsthaus Zürich
photo of Middle bridge over Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.Middle bridge
Les Bains de Lavey, Lavey-Morcles, District d'Aigle, Vaud, SwitzerlandLes Bains de Lavey
Photo of Zurich opera house and Sechselautenplatz town square view, largest city in Switzerland.Zürich Opera House
photo of Lausanne Cathedral with blue sky, Lausanne, Switzerland.Lausanne Cathedral
Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum
photo of aerial view of scenic Bern old town cityscape with old buildings Bern Minster cathedral tower and Aare River view in Bern SwitzerlandBern Minster
photo of a beautiful sky with green trees and beautiful roses in Rose Garden Bern in Switzerland.Rose Garden Bern
China Garden, Seefeld, Riesbach, Zurich, District Zurich, SwitzerlandChinagarten Zürich
UNESCO- Von Bern, Grünes Quartier, Stadtteil I, Bern, Bern-Mittelland administrative district, Bernese Mittelland administrative region, SwitzerlandUNESCO - Bern Old Town
photo of astronomical clock on the medieval Zytglogge clock tower in Kramgasse street in old city center of Bern, Switzerland.Zytglogge
photo of Bundesplatz the Swiss Capital Building in Bern, Switzerland.Bundesplatz
Botanical Garden, Weinegg, Riesbach, Zurich, District Zurich, SwitzerlandBotanical Garden
Golden Pass Railway, Montreux, District de la Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut, Vaud, SwitzerlandGolden Pass Railway

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Day 1 - Bern - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 - Bern - arrival day

  • Bern - Arrival Day
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  • Rose Garden Bern
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Your road trip adventure in Switzerland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bern. You’ll stay in Bern for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Bern has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Rose Garden Bern. This attraction is an architectural structure and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,016 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern, Süder. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 519 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bern is Restaurant Rosengarten. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,281 customers.

Locals recommend Kornhauskeller as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

Bern also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bern is Lötschberg. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bern is Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

Locals also enjoy Adrianos Bar & Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in Switzerland!

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Day 2 - Bern

Day 2

Day 2 - Bern

  • Bern
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Drive 1 km, 25 min

  • Bear pit
  • Bern Minster
  • UNESCO - Bern Old Town
  • Zytglogge
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Bern has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Bern by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Bern. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Bern, like the extraordinary Bern Minster. This attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,614 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Bern is the spectacular UNESCO - Bern Old Town. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,343 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Zytglogge. This astronomical clock has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,998 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Bern.

Your discovery of Bern does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Bern on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Switzerland, be sure to eat at Luce, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,541 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Bern is the popular Entrecôte Fédérale. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,171 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Bern is Lötschberg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The BEEF Steakhouse & Bar is one of the best bars in the city of Bern for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 826 customers.

Lorenzini is another of the most popular bars in the city of Bern. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 779 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Bern is Volver BarTapasCafé. Volver BarTapasCafé has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Bern!

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Day 3 - Lausanne

Day 3

Day 3 - Lausanne

  • Montreux
  • Lausanne
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Drive 183 km, 2 hours 29 min

  • Chaplin's World
  • Golden Pass Railway
  • Freddie Mercury statue
  • Chillon Castle
  • Les Bains de Lavey
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Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Switzerland. Today, you'll wake up in Bern and embark on a scenic drive to Lausanne, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bern before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Bern. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,827 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Golden Pass Railway. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,324 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Bern is the stunning Freddie Mercury statue. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,061 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Chaplin's World. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,827 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Golden Pass Railway. This best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,324 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Freddie Mercury statue. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,061 visitors.

The lovely Chillon Castle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 17,926 visitors have left this museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Les Bains de Lavey is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Vaud. This point of interest is a spa rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 6,876 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like The Great Escape. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,559 customers.

Locals also recommend Inglewood Saint-Laurent, another of the best restaurants in Lausanne. Inglewood Saint-Laurent is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,195 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Pub Les Gosses du Québec. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,279 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit King Size Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lausanne, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,356 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Switzerland, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 4 - Geneva and Lausanne

Day 4

Day 4 - Geneva and Lausanne

  • Geneva
  • Lausanne
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Drive 130 km, 2 hours 14 min

  • Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva
  • Bains des Pâquis
  • L'horloge fleurie
  • Jardin Anglais
  • The Geneva Water Fountain
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Lausanne, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Lausanne.

Today you'll explore the city of Geneva. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,273 visitors.

Bains des Pâquis is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Geneva. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,686 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Geneva is L'horloge fleurie. This amazing attraction is a floral clock and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,847 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Jardin Anglais. This urban park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 17,315 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic The Geneva Water Fountain. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,645 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Switzerland to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Lausanne.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Lausanne, like Le Ticino - Restaurant Lausanne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,086 customers.

McCarthy's Irish Pub is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Lausanne. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lausanne, Eat Me Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge Lausanne. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Barberousse Lausanne. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 607 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Switzerland!

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Day 5 - Lausanne, Gruyères, and Interlaken

Day 5

Day 5 - Lausanne, Gruyères, and Interlaken

  • Lausanne
  • Interlaken
  • Gruyères
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Drive 181 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • Lausanne Cathedral
  • The Olympic Museum
  • Castle of the counts of Gruyères
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Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the city of Lausanne and the city of Gruyères. You’ll stay in Interlaken for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Lausanne today is Lausanne Cathedral. This excellent attraction is a cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,461 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing The Olympic Museum, an outstanding museum, in the city of Lausanne. Around 7,959 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Switzerland, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Switzerland. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to La Maison du Gruyère for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Gruyères. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,962 visitors.

This outstanding museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,928 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Interlaken.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Interlaken, Hüsi Bierhaus. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,315 customers.

Locals recommend MAHARAJA Indian Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Interlaken. MAHARAJA Indian Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,144 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Interlaken is OX Restaurant & Grill. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,181 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Interlaken, Brasserie 17. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 569 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Pizzeria Horn. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 283 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Switzerland with a toast!

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Day 6 - Lucerne and Zurich

Day 6

Day 6 - Lucerne and Zurich

  • Lucerne
  • Zürich
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Drive 135 km, 2 hours 45 min

  • Harderkulm
  • Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum
  • Swiss Museum of Transport
  • Lion Monument
  • Chapel Bridge
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Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Switzerland. Today, you'll wake up in Interlaken and embark on a scenic drive to Zurich, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Interlaken and Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Interlaken. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Höhematte. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,846 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Statue Of Yash Chopra. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,478 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Interlaken is the stunning Flying Wheels Interlaken. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 248 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Harderkulm. This attraction is a mountain that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,237 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum. This museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,804 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Zurich. When you arrive in Zurich you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Weisses Rössli. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 525 customers.

Locals also recommend Zeughauskeller, another of the best restaurants in Zurich. Zeughauskeller is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,976 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Swiss Chuchi Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,383 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Old Crow to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Zurich, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Tales Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Tales Bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

Kennedy's Irish Pub is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,395 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Switzerland, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 7 - Zurich

Day 7

Day 7 - Zurich

  • Zürich
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Drive 7 km, 54 min

  • Botanical Garden
  • Chinagarten Zürich
  • Zürich Opera House
  • Grossmünster
  • Kunsthaus Zürich
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On day 7 of your road trip across Switzerland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Zurich. You’ll stay in Zurich for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Mercure Stoller Zurich, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Zurich. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 99 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Zurich is the 5-star FIVE Zurich. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,507 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Zurich is the 3-star Hotel Sternen Oerlikon. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,009 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Zurich, like the outstanding Botanical Garden. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,980 visitors.

Chinagarten Zürich is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Zurich. This incredible attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,048 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Zurich is the extraordinary Zürich Opera House. This opera house is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 5,390 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Grossmünster. Around 7,833 visitors have given this church building an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Kunsthaus Zürich. Kunsthaus Zürich is a popular art museum, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,967 travelers. Around 382,603 people visit this art museum each year.

Come to Zurich prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Zurich.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Kennedy's Irish Pub, after your day of exploring the city of Zurich. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,395 customers.

Markthalle is another of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich is Cantinetta Antinori. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

Locals recommend Rimini Bar, one of the best bars in the city of Zurich, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,417 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Zurich, Kon-Tiki Coffeeshop & Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 870 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Switzerland.

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Day 8 - Zurich and Schaffhausen

Day 8

Day 8 - Zurich and Schaffhausen

  • Zürich
  • Winterthur
  • Schaffhausen
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Drive 74 km, 1 hour 35 min

  • Lindenhof
  • Swiss National Museum
  • Zürich Zoo
  • Swiss Science Center Technorama
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Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Zurich is the amazing Lindenhof. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,743 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Swiss National Museum. This organization and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,511 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Zurich is another excellent way to spend your new day in Switzerland. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Switzerland’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Switzerland’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Switzerland’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Lindenhof for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,743 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Swiss National Museum. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,511 visitors, this organization deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Swiss Science Center Technorama. This attraction, a stunning technology museum, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,008 travelers.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Schaffhausen.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant La Piazza, one of the best restaurants in the city of Schaffhausen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 575 customers.

Locals also recommend Hotel Kronenhof as one of the best restaurants in the city of Schaffhausen. Hotel Kronenhof is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 505 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Schaffhausen is Fassbeiz. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 194 customers.

After dinner, visit NEUSTADT, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Schaffhausen. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 177 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Tabaco Lounge. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 234 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Switzerland!

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Day 9 - Schaffhausen, Basel, and Bern

Day 9

Day 9 - Schaffhausen, Basel, and Bern

  • Basel
  • Bern
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Drive 234 km, 3 hours 17 min

  • Rhine Falls
  • Basel Zoo
  • Basel Minster
  • Middle bridge
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You’ll stay in Bern for 1 night.

To experience the local culture, see more of Switzerland, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Switzerland. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Basel Minster for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Basel. This popular attraction is a cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,929 visitors.

This outstanding road bridge has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,782 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Bern.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern, Ristorante Azzurro Terra e Mare. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,032 customers.

Locals recommend Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern. Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Bern, Abflugbar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 322 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Altes Tramdepot Brauerei und Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,739 customers.

McCarthy's Irish Pub Bern is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Bern. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 438 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Switzerland with a toast!

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Day 10 - Bern - departure day

Day 10

Day 10 - Bern - departure day

  • Bern - Departure Day
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  • Bundesplatz
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Day 10 of your road trip in Switzerland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bern before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Bundesplatz is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bern. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,945 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Bern and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Switzerland.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bern at The BEEF Steakhouse & Bar before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 826 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Lorenzini for your last chance at a meal in the city of Bern. The Lorenzini restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 779 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Volver BarTapasCafé. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Bern. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Switzerland!

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