Relaxed 14-Day Switzerland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Zurich to Lausanne, Geneva, and Bern

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Set out on this 14-day relaxed road trip in Switzerland, where Zurich, Lucerne, Lausanne, Geneva, Bern, and Neuhausen offer rich culture, beautiful views, and memorable experiences at every stop!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Switzerland, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in Zurich, 1 night in Lausanne, 4 nights in Geneva, and 3 nights in Bern, 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 Zurich, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 14-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 14 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 14-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 13 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 14 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 14-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

Day 1

  • Zurich - Arrival day
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  • Bahnhofstrasse
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Your relaxed road trip through Switzerland starts when you reach the incredible city of Zurich, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Zurich and begin your adventure in Switzerland.

Zurich 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.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Zurich. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

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 Zurich, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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.

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

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Zurich
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Drive 1 km, 22 min

  • Lindenhof
  • Swiss National Museum
  • Old Town (Altstadt)
  • Niederdorf
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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.

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.

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 yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Switzerland!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Zurich
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Drive 15 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • Zürich Zoo
  • Arboretum Zürich
  • Chinagarten Zürich
  • Zürichhorn
  • Botanical Garden
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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 Zurich. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Zurich that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Switzerland more memorable.

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

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

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Zurich
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Drive 3 km, 37 min

  • Kunsthaus Zürich
  • Grossmünster
  • 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.

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.

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.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Zurich
  • Lausanne
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Drive 270 km, 3 hours 26 min

  • Lion Monument Lucerne
  • Swiss Museum of Transport
  • Chapel Bridge
  • Spreuerbrücke
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On day 5 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Switzerland, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Lausanne. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Lausanne 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 Lausanne and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Toast to another amazing day in Switzerland!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Lausanne
  • Geneva
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Drive 77 km, 1 hour 27 min

  • Lausanne Cathedral
  • Place de la Palud
  • The Olympic Museum
  • AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
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Day 6 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Switzerland offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Geneva for 4 nights.

You'll be staying in Geneva on this laid-back road trip through Switzerland. You'll stay here for 4 nights.

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 Geneva.

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

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Geneva
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Drive 6 km, 57 min

  • The Geneva Water Fountain
  • Jardin Anglais
  • The Flower Clock
  • Brunswick Monument
  • Bains des Pâquis
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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 Geneva 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.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Switzerland!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Geneva
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Drive 1 km, 16 min

  • St Pierre Cathedral
  • Place du Bourg-de-Four
  • Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Genève
  • Rue du Rhône
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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.

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

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

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Geneva as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Switzerland!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Geneva
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour 9 min

  • Conservatory and Botanical garden Geneva
  • Broken Chair
  • International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
  • United Nations Office at Geneva
  • Palace of Nations
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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 Zurich. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Zurich that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Switzerland more memorable.

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 Geneva.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Geneva’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Switzerland.

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Geneva
  • Bern
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Drive 218 km, 2 hours 52 min

  • Tropiquarium
  • Servion Zoo
  • Chillon Castle
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Day 10 of your self-drive tour in Switzerland offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Bern for 3 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Switzerland.

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

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.

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.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Bern
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Drive 2 km, 36 min

  • Nydeggkirche
  • bear pit
  • Rosengarten Bern
  • Matte
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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.

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.

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.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Bern
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Drive 2 km, 37 min

  • Bundesplatz
  • The Parliament Building
  • Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
  • Museum of Communication
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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.

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

Experience the amazing nightlife in Bern and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Bern
  • Zurich
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Drive 213 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • UNESCO - Bern Old Town
  • Einsteinhaus
  • Zytglogge
  • Rhine Falls
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Day 13 of your relaxed road trip across Switzerland offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Zurich, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

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

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.

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

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Zurich - Departure day
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  • Old Botanical Garden
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Day 14 of your relaxed road trip in Switzerland is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 14 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 14-day relaxed road trip in Switzerland is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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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.
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