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Relaxed 13-Day Switzerland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Bern to Lucerne and Zurich

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Embark on this 13-day relaxed road trip in Switzerland, as Bern, Lucerne, Zurich, Schaffhausen, and Neuhausen welcome you with stunning sights, fun activities, and the freedom of a laid-back self-drive holiday!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Switzerland, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 4 nights in Bern, 3 nights in Lucerne, and 5 nights in Zurich, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Switzerland.

Your journey starts in Bern, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 13-day relaxed road trip in Switzerland to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Switzerland already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Rhine Falls and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Chapel Bridge.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Switzerland road trip itinerary for 13 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Switzerland.

If you want to make your 13-day relaxed self-drive tour in Switzerland even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Switzerland includes 12 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 13 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 13-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Switzerland today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

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Your relaxed road trip through Switzerland starts when you reach the incredible city of Bern, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Bern and begin your adventure in Switzerland.

Bern is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Bern. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Switzerland. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Bern, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Bern. The bars in Bern make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Switzerland. Enjoy your first taste of Bern as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

Day 2

Bern
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Drive 2 km, 35 min

Rosengarten Bern
bear pit
Nydeggbrücke
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Switzerland by joining a traveler-approved tour in Bern. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Bern that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Switzerland more memorable.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Bern has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Bern. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Switzerland!

Day 3

Bern
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Drive 1 km, 18 min

UNESCO - Bern Old Town
Einsteinhaus
Zytglogge
Bundesplatz
The Parliament Building
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Switzerland more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Switzerland. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Bern, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Switzerland!

Day 4

Bern
Lucerne
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Drive 115 km, 2 hours 7 min

Universität Bern Botanical Garden
Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
Museum of Communication
Natural History Museum of Bern
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Day 4 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Switzerland offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Lucerne for 3 nights.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Switzerland as you make your way to Lucerne. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the town, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Switzerland, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Lucerne.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Lucerne and unwind at some of the best bars in the town.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Switzerland!

Day 5

Lucerne
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Drive 3 km, 45 min

Lion Monument Lucerne
Bourbaki Panorama Lucerne
Hofkirche St. Leodegar
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Switzerland. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Switzerland and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Lucerne.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Switzerland!

Day 6

Lucerne
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Drive 7 km, 28 min

Verkehrshaus Planetarium
Swiss Museum of Transport
Lido Luzern
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Switzerland makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Switzerland also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When it’s time to eat, the town has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Lucerne, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Switzerland.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Switzerland!

Day 7

Lucerne
Zurich
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Drive 52 km, 1 hour 3 min

Jesuitenkirche Hl. Franz Xaver
Chapel Bridge
Museggmauer
Spreuerbrücke
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Day 7 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Switzerland lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Zurich, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 5 nights.

You'll be staying in Zurich on this laid-back road trip through Switzerland. You'll stay here for 5 nights.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Switzerland. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Zurich, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Zurich. The bars in Zurich make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Switzerland!

Day 8

Zurich
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Drive 1 km, 23 min

Swiss National Museum
Lindenhof
Old Town (Altstadt)
Bahnhofstrasse
Niederdorf
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Zurich and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Switzerland.

Day 9

Zurich
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Drive 13 km, 53 min

Zürichhorn
Chinagarten Zürich
Botanical Garden
Zürich Zoo
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Switzerland more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Exploring the food culture in Zurich offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Zurich!

Day 10

Zurich
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Drive 2 km, 36 min

Kunsthaus Zürich
Grossmünster
Fraumünster Church
Paradeplatz
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Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Zurich has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Zurich and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Switzerland.

Day 11

Zurich
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Drive 5 km, 40 min

FIFA Museum
Arboretum Zürich
Kronenhalle
Zürich Opera House
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Switzerland makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Switzerland also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Switzerland. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Switzerland tomorrow with new energy.

Day 12

Zurich
Bern
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Drive 223 km, 2 hours 51 min

Museum zu Allerheiligen Schaffhausen
Kloster Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen
Reformierte Kirche St Johann
Rhine Falls
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Day 12 of your self-drive tour in Switzerland offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Bern for 1 night. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Switzerland.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Bern. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Switzerland.

Exploring the food culture in Bern offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Bern.

Toast to another amazing day in Switzerland!

Day 13

Bern - Departure day
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Kornhausbrücke
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Day 13 of your relaxed road trip in Switzerland is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Browse boutiques to find unique and stylish fashion pieces.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 13 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 13-day relaxed road trip in Switzerland is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

Secure your spot

Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.

Get instant confirmation

Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.

Personalize your itinerary

Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.

Easily make changes

Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.

Enjoy seamless planning

With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.

Explore with confidence

From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

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