7-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Zurich traveling south to Lucerne

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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,743 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 Old Crow. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Zurich is Tales Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

Locals also enjoy 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!

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 Kunsthaus Zürich. This attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,967 visitors. Kunsthaus Zürich gets around 382,603 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Zurich is the spectacular Zürich Opera House. This attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,390 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Swiss National Museum. This organization has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,511 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.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Switzerland, be sure to eat at Cantinetta Antinori, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Zurich is the popular La Pasta. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,041 customers.

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.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Zurich is Kon-Tiki Coffeeshop & Bar. Kon-Tiki Coffeeshop & Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 870 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Switzerland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Zurich. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lucerne. You’ll stay in Lucerne for 3 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Zurich’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Zurich, start your day with a visit to the amazing Botanical Garden. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,980 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Zürichhorn. This river delta and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,413 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Chinagarten Zürich to make the most of your road trip across Switzerland. The spectacular Chinagarten Zürich is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,048 visitors.

The lovely Grossmünster is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,833 visitors have left this church building average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular FIFA Museum. This attraction is a museum rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 3,584 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Zurich has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Lucerne. Lucerne offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Grottino 1313. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 624 reviews.

The remarkable Mill'Feuille is another top restaurant in Lucerne we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,538 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous tibits Luzern is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,445 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lucerne, the fantastic Bierliebe & Friends. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 680 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Suite small plates & cocktails. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Shamrock Irish Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 833 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Switzerland!

On day 4 of your road trip across Switzerland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Lucerne. You’ll stay in Lucerne for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Hofgarten, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Lucerne. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,695 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Lucerne is the 5-star Schweizerhof Luzern. The hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,283 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Lucerne is the 3-star De la Paix. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,588 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Lucerne, like the outstanding Lion Monument Lucerne. This attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,935 visitors.

Church of St. Leodegar is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Lucerne. This incredible attraction is a church building and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,527 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Lucerne is the extraordinary Museggmauer. This fortification is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,090 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Strandbad Lido Luzern. Around 1,810 visitors have given this top-tier point of interest an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Come to Lucerne prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Lucerne.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Lucerne.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Bolero, after your day of exploring the city of Lucerne. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,089 customers.

Pastarazzi is another of the best restaurants in the city of Lucerne. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 797 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lucerne is La Cucina. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

Locals recommend Zur Werkstatt, one of the best bars in the city of Lucerne, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Lucerne, Bar bei Miguel. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 207 customers.

Bar 59 is also one of the best bars in the city of Lucerne. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 464 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Switzerland.

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Lucerne has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Lucerne 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 Lucerne. 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 Lucerne, like the extraordinary Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne. This attraction is a wooden bridge and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,833 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Lucerne is the spectacular Zytturm. This attraction is a tower and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 779 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Bourbaki-Panorama (building). This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 824 visitors.

Sammlung Rosengart Luzern is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This art museum is a popular destination among visitors in Lucerne. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 716 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Hammetschwand Elevator. Hammetschwand Elevator is a park and popular attraction in Lucerne. More than 1,321 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Switzerland, be sure to eat at Ammos, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Lucerne. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 810 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Lucerne is the popular Stadtkeller. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Lucerne is Restaurant Schiff. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 831 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Ampersand is one of the best bars in the city of Lucerne for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 330 customers.

Tschuppi's wonderbar is another of the most popular bars in the city of Lucerne. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 241 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Lucerne is Blue Bar & Smokers Lounge. Blue Bar & Smokers Lounge has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 276 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Switzerland. Today, you'll wake up in Lucerne 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 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 Lucerne. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Jesuit Church, Lucerne. This attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,583 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Chapel Bridge. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 28,159 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Lucerne is the stunning Lucerne Needle Dam. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 324 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Yen's. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 786 customers.

Locals also recommend zum Kropf, another of the best restaurants in Zurich. Zum Kropf is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 837 customers.

After dinner, visit Rio Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Zurich, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 992 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The International Beer Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The International Beer Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 773 customers.

Ebrietas Bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 560 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 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.

Arboretum Zürich is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Zurich. This arboretum and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,763 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 could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Zurich at Zunfthaus zur Waag before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Bindella for your last chance at a meal in the city of Zurich. The Bindella restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 809 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try AuGust. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

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