5-Day Switzerland road trip from Bern to Lausanne and Zurich

Your road trip adventure in Switzerland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bern. You’ll stay in Bern for 2 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 4,288 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, Brasserie Obstberg. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bern is Süder. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 519 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Rosengarten 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 4,281 customers.

Bern also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bern is Turnhalle. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,298 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bern is tibits. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,518 customers.

Locals also enjoy Lötschberg. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Switzerland!

Day 2 of your road trip through Switzerland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Bern and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Lausanne. You will stay in Lausanne for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Bern is the amazing UNESCO - Bern Old Town. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,711 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible astronomical clock, Zytglogge. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,318 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Bern is the outstanding Bern Minster. This popular church building and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,755 visitors.

The spectacular bear pit is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating architectural structure and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 13,764 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Bern by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Switzerland. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Lausanne, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Beau-Rivage Palace, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lausanne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,230 customers.

Locals also recommend Holy Cow! as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lausanne. Holy Cow! is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,760 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lausanne is Inglewood Saint-Laurent. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,195 customers.

After dinner, visit The Great Escape, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lausanne. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,559 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like King Size Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,356 customers.

Alternatively, Bleu Lézard is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Lausanne. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,546 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Switzerland. Today, you'll wake up in Lausanne and embark on a scenic drive to Zurich, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Lausanne and Lucerne 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 Lausanne. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Chillon Castle. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,098 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Veytaux and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Lucerne has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Swiss Museum of Transport. This attraction is a technology museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,371 visitors. Around 562,605 people visit Swiss Museum of Transport every year.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Lion Monument Lucerne. This sculpture and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,987 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Chapel Bridge. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 29,664 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Lucerne, 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 The Dolder Grand 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 3,031 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Tibits. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Tibits has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,746 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!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Zurich and the city of Neuhausen. You’ll stay in Bern for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Zurich today is Lindenhof. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,259 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Grossmünster, an outstanding church building, in the city of Zurich. Around 8,203 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Zurich is Zürich Zoo. This amazing attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,031 visitors.

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 Rhine Falls for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Neuhausen. This popular attraction is a waterfall and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 69,929 visitors.

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, Kornhauskeller. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

Locals recommend Luce as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern. Luce is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,541 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bern is Casino Bern. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,429 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Bern, Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Adrianos Bar & Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

Einstein – café & bel étage – is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Bern. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 837 customers.

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

Day 5 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 3,050 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 Entrecôte Fédérale before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,171 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Ristorante Azzurro Terra e Mare for your last chance at a meal in the city of Bern. The Ristorante Azzurro Terra e Mare restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,032 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Noa. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 799 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!