7-Day Switzerland road trip from Zurich to Interlaken, Lausanne, and Bern

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Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
Car rental
7 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-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 Zurich, 1 night in Interlaken, 1 night in Lausanne, and 1 night in Bern, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Switzerland. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Geneva, Lausanne, and Bern. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Switzerland you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Zurich, 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 Lion Monument Lucerne and Chapel Bridge.

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 Titlis Cliff Walk to the breathtaking Jardin Anglais and Chillon Castle, 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 Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Geneva, Lausanne, and Bern, 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 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 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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Included

Hotel, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

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 / 1 night
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 / 3 nights
Lucerne - town in SwitzerlandLucerne
Bern, Switzerland. View of the old city center and Nydeggbrucke bridge over river Aare.Bern / 1 night
Interlaken / 1 night

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Attractions

Photo of Rhine Falls or Rheinfall, Switzerland panoramic aerial view.Rhine Falls
Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Luzern, SwitzerlandChapel Bridge
Photo of the landscape of the Zurich zoo, Switzerland.Zürich Zoo
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
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
The Olympic Museum, Lausanne, District de Lausanne, Vaud, SwitzerlandThe Olympic Museum
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
Les Bains de Lavey, Lavey-Morcles, District d'Aigle, Vaud, SwitzerlandLes Bains de Lavey
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 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
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
UNESCO- Von Bern, Grünes Quartier, Stadtteil I, Bern, Bern-Mittelland administrative district, Bernese Mittelland administrative region, SwitzerlandUNESCO - Bern Old Town
photo of Titlis Cliff Walk in Mount Titlis in the Swiss Alps in winter time.Titlis Cliff Walk
photo of Zürichhorn on a glorious autumn afternoon in Zurich, Switzerland.Zürichhorn

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Day 1 – Zurich - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Zurich - arrival day

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

Zurich has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Lindenhof. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,259 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 Zurich, Weisses Rössli. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich is Zeughauskeller. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,976 customers.

Locals recommend Swiss Chuchi Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,383 customers.

Zurich also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Zurich is Kennedy's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,395 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Switzerland!

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Day 2 – Zurich

Day 2

Day 2 – Zurich

  • Zürich
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour 1 min

  • Zürich Opera House
  • Zürich Zoo
  • Swiss National Museum
  • Grossmünster
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Zurich has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Zurich 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 Zurich. 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 Zurich, like the extraordinary Swiss National Museum. This attraction is an organization and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,999 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Zurich is the spectacular Grossmünster. This attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,203 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Zürich Opera House. This opera house has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,119 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Zurich.

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

When you’ve finished your meal, Markthalle is one of the best bars in the city of Zurich for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

Rimini Bar is another of the most popular bars in the city of Zurich. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,417 customers.

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

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Day 3 – Lucerne and Interlaken

Day 3

Day 3 – Lucerne and Interlaken

  • Lucerne
  • Interlaken
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Drive 192 km, 3 hours 49 min

  • Chapel Bridge
  • Harderkulm
  • Lion Monument
  • Swiss Museum of Transport
  • Titlis Cliff Walk
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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 Lucerne is the amazing Lion Monument Lucerne. This attraction is a sculpture and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,987 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Swiss Museum of Transport, a popular attraction that receives around 562,605 yearly visitors. This technology museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,371 visitors.

Chapel Bridge is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Lucerne. This well-known attraction, a spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 29,664 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Lucerne 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 Titlis Cliff Walk for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,452 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Harderkulm. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,505 visitors, this mountain deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try MAHARAJA Indian Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Interlaken. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,144 customers.

Locals also recommend OX Restaurant & Grill as one of the best restaurants in the city of Interlaken. OX Restaurant & Grill is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,181 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Interlaken is Café de Paris. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,177 customers.

After dinner, visit Hüsi Bierhaus, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Interlaken. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,315 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Brasserie 17. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 569 customers.

Alternatively, Pizzeria Horn is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Interlaken. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 283 customers.

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

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Day 4 – Geneva and Lausanne

Day 4

Day 4 – Geneva and Lausanne

  • Geneva
  • Lausanne
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Drive 282 km, 3 hours 23 min

  • Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva
  • L'horloge fleurie
  • Jardin Anglais
  • Bains des Pâquis
  • The Geneva Water Fountain
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Day 4 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 Geneva 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 Geneva is the amazing Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva. This attraction is a botanical garden that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,616 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible urban park, Jardin Anglais. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 17,964 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Geneva is the outstanding The Geneva Water Fountain. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,221 visitors.

The spectacular L'horloge fleurie is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating floral clock and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,421 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Bains des Pâquis. This attraction is a popular public bath that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,124 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Geneva 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 Inglewood Saint-Laurent, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lausanne. This restaurant has an average rating 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.

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

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Day 5 – Lausanne and Bern

Day 5

Day 5 – Lausanne and Bern

  • Lausanne
  • Bern
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Drive 185 km, 2 hours 25 min

  • Lausanne Cathedral
  • Les Bains de Lavey
  • Chillon Castle
  • The Olympic Museum
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You’ll stay in Bern 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 5,709 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing The Olympic Museum, an outstanding museum, in the city of Lausanne. Around 8,425 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 Lausanne Cathedral for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,709 visitors.

This outstanding museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,425 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Chillon Castle. This attraction, a stunning museum, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,098 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Les Bains de Lavey. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,615 travelers, the magnificent Les Bains de Lavey is clearly one of the top sights in the area.

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, Süder. This restaurant has an average rating 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. Restaurant Rosengarten is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,281 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Bern, Lötschberg. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

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

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Day 6 – Bern, Schaffhausen, and Zurich

Day 6

Day 6 – Bern, Schaffhausen, and Zurich

  • Zürich
  • Bern
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Drive 221 km, 2 hours 53 min

  • Rhine Falls
  • Bern Minster
  • UNESCO - Bern Old Town
  • Bear pit
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Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Switzerland. Today, you'll wake up in Bern 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 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. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful UNESCO - Bern Old Town. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,711 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Bern Minster. This attraction, a beloved church building, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,755 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Rhine Falls. This attraction is a waterfall that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 69,929 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Cantinetta Antinori. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,379 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 7 – Zurich - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – Zurich - departure day

  • Zürich - Departure day
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  • Zürichhorn
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Day 7 of your road trip in Switzerland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Zurich 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.

Zürichhorn is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Zurich. This river delta and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,483 visitors.

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

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

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