Two-Week Switzerland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Bern traveling south to Interlaken, Lucerne, Lugano, and Montreux

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 15-day road trip through Switzerland. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Switzerland. You will spend 3 nights in Bern, 3 nights in Interlaken, 3 nights in Lucerne, 2 nights in Lugano, and 3 nights in Montreux. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Switzerland. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Bern, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Switzerland on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Switzerland. Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument Lucerne are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Bern, Thun, Beatenberg, Interlaken, Grindelwald, Mürren, Axalp, Brienz (BE), Bönigen, Lucerne, Goldau, Engelberg, Airolo, Lugano, Melide, Gandria, Pazzallo, Sion, Montreux, Lausanne, Vevey, Gruyères, and Pringy, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Switzerland. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Switzerland.

Throughout your road trip in Switzerland, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Switzerland.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

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

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Bern - Arrival day
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Your road trip adventure in Switzerland begins as soon as you reach Bern and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 2 nights and explore what to see in Bern, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

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.

Find your way to your hotel in Bern. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Switzerland. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

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.

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in Switzerland!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Bern
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Drive 4 km, 1 hour 2 min

  • Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
  • The Parliament Building
  • Bundesplatz
  • Zytglogge
  • UNESCO - Bern Old Town
  • Rosengarten Bern
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You’ll stay in Bern for 1 night.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Switzerland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Bern's best restaurants.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Switzerland!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Bern
  • Interlaken
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Drive 65 km, 1 hour 35 min

  • Thun Castle
  • Lake Thun
  • St. Beatus Caves
  • Harderkulm
  • Höhematte
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On day 3 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Switzerland, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 4 destinations, including Thun, Beatenberg, Harderkulm, and Interlaken. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Interlaken, where you’ll be staying for 3 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Interlaken, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Interlaken's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Switzerland!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Interlaken
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Drive 76 km, 2 hours 2 min

  • OUTDOOR - Glacier Canyon Grindelwald
  • Jungfrau
  • Poblado lauterbrunnen
  • Mürrenbachfall
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Interlaken, where you have 2 nights left to stay.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Interlaken.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Switzerland!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Interlaken
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Drive 45 km, 1 hour 22 min

  • Giessbach Waterfalls
  • Wildpark Brienz
  • Brunngasse Brienz
  • Lake Brienz
  • Brienzersee Lakewalk
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On day 5 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Axalp, Brienz (BE), and Bönigen. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Interlaken, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Interlaken and your accommodation.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Interlaken's best restaurants.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Switzerland!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Interlaken
  • Lucerne
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Drive 71 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • Museggmauer
  • Schirmerturm
  • Chapel Bridge
  • Rosengart Collection
  • Jesuitenkirche Hl. Franz Xaver
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Dive into day 6 of your remarkable road trip in Switzerland. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Lucerne. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Lucerne, where you'll spend 3 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Lucerne. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

Lucerne is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Lucerne.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Switzerland!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Lucerne
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Drive 93 km, 1 hour 29 min

  • Mount Pilatus
  • Nature and Animal Park Goldau
  • Spreuerbrücke
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Wake up to day 7 of your road trip in Switzerland. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Goldau and Lucerne. With 2 nights to stay in Lucerne, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the town’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Lucerne.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Lucerne. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Switzerland!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Lucerne
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Drive 79 km, 1 hour 49 min

  • Swiss Museum of Transport
  • Lion Monument Lucerne
  • Bourbaki Panorama Lucerne
  • Hofkirche St. Leodegar
  • Engelberg Abbey
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On day 8 of your road trip in Switzerland, you’ll start and end your day in Lucerne, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the town. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Lucerne, there’s no need to rush. Experience Lucerne and Engelberg to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Lucerne and your accommodation.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Lucerne's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Switzerland!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Lucerne
  • Lugano
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Drive 208 km, 3 hours 22 min

  • Sasso San Gottardo
  • Ciani Parc
  • Lugano Marittima
  • Cancello sul lago di Lugano
  • Piazza della Riforma
  • Cathedral of Saint Lawrence
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On day 9 of your road trip in Switzerland, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Airolo and Lugano are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Lugano, where you will stay for 2 nights.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Lucerne.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Lugano. Lugano offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go 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 Lugano, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Switzerland!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Lugano
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Drive 30 km, 1 hour 9 min

  • Swissminiatur
  • Sentiero dell'olivo
  • Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli
  • Lugano Arte e Cultura
  • Monte San Salvatore
  • Via Nassa
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Greet day 10 of your road trip in Switzerland with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Lugano, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Melide, Gandria, Lugano, and Pazzallo.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Lugano.

Lugano is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Lugano.

Head back to your accommodation in Lugano and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Switzerland.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Lugano
  • Montreux
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Drive 271 km, 4 hours 36 min

  • Simplon Adler
  • Tourbillon Castle
  • Freddie Mercury statue
  • Montreux Museum
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Your itinerary for day 11 of your road trip in Switzerland includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Kulm, Sion, and Montreux. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Montreux, where you'll spend 3 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Montreux, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Montreux's best restaurants.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Montreux
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Drive 6 km, 23 min

  • Chillon Castle
  • Golden Pass Railway
  • Promenade sur les quais de Montreux
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You have 2 nights left in Montreux. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the town.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Switzerland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Montreux's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Head back to your accommodation in Montreux and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Switzerland.

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Montreux
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Drive 103 km, 2 hours 10 min

  • Lausanne Cathedral
  • The Olympic Museum
  • Jardin Doret
  • The Fork - Alimentarium
  • Vevey History Museum
  • AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
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On day 13 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Montreux, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate town, including Lausanne and Vevey.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Montreux and your accommodation.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Montreux. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Switzerland!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Montreux
  • Bern
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Drive 108 km, 1 hour 40 min

  • Castle of the counts of Gruyères
  • HR Giger Museum
  • La Maison du Gruyère
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 14 of your road trip in Switzerland. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Gruyères and Pringy. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Bern, where will spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Bern. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Bern. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Head back to your accommodation in Bern and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Switzerland.

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Bern - Departure day
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  • Matte
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Day 15 of your road trip in Switzerland is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Browse through boutiques to find unique and stylish fashion pieces to take home.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Switzerland!

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