One-Week Switzerland Road Trip from Bern traveling east to Basel 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 8-day vacation in Switzerland!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Switzerland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Bern. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Basel. You’ll stay in Basel for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Bern’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Bern, start your day with a visit to the amazing UNESCO - Bern Old Town. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,711 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Zytglogge. This astronomical clock and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,318 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Bern Minster to make the most of your road trip across Switzerland. The spectacular Bern Minster is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,755 visitors.

The lovely bear pit is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 13,764 visitors have left this architectural structure average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Bern has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Basel. Basel 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 Restaurant Stucki - Tanja Grandits. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 520 reviews.

The remarkable Hotel Les Trois Rois is another top restaurant in Basel we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,540 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant Fiorentina Basel is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Basel, the fantastic tibits. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful KLARA 13 AG. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,460 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is HANS IM GLÜCK - BASEL Steinenvorstadt. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,144 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Switzerland!

On day 3 of your road trip across Switzerland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Basel. You’ll stay in Basel for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the The Passage, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Basel. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,529 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Basel is the 5-star Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois. The hotel is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 382 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Basel is the 3-star Alexander. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 382 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 Basel, like the outstanding Dreiländereck. This attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,724 visitors.

Kannenfeldpark is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Basel. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,474 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Basel is the extraordinary Gate of Spalen. This tower is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,435 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Tinguely Fountain. Around 4,054 visitors have given this park an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Basel Zoo. Basel Zoo is a popular zoo, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,001 travelers. Around 2,012,511 people visit this zoo each year.

Come to Basel 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 Basel.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like WERK 8, after your day of exploring the city of Basel. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 996 customers.

Gifthüttli is another of the best restaurants in the city of Basel. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,132 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Basel is Za Zaa - Lebanese Soul Food. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 926 customers.

Locals recommend Flanagan's, one of the best bars in the city of Basel, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,232 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Basel, Volkshaus Basel. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,123 customers.

NOOHN is also one of the best bars in the city of Basel. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 829 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Switzerland. Today, you'll wake up in Basel and embark on a scenic drive to Zurich, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Basel 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 Basel. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful middle bridge. This attraction is a road bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,992 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Palatinate (Pfalz) Viewing Platform. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 735 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Basel is the stunning Basel Minster. This cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,367 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated museum in Basel. The popular Fine Arts Museum Basel is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,982 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

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 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!

On day 5 of your road trip across Switzerland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Zurich. You’ll stay in Zurich 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 CitizenM Zurich hotel, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Zurich. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,320 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Zurich is the 5-star FIVE Zurich. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,637 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Zurich is the 3-star ibis Styles Zurich City Center. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 6,748 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 Zurich, like the outstanding Botanical Garden. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,132 visitors.

Zürichhorn is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Zurich. This incredible attraction is a river delta and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,483 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Zurich is the extraordinary Chinagarten Zürich. This park is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 5,297 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Zürich Opera House. Around 6,119 visitors have given this opera house an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Zürich Zoo. Zürich Zoo is a popular zoo, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,031 travelers.

Come to Zurich 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 Zurich.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Babu's, after your day of exploring the city of Zurich. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,949 customers.

Café Bar ODEON is another of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,374 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich is Oliver Twist. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,495 customers.

Locals recommend El Lokal, one of the best bars in the city of Zurich, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Zurich, Markthalle. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

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

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

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Zurich has to offer. Cherish the 1 night 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 Lindenhof. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,259 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Grossmünster. This church building has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,203 visitors.

Kunsthaus Zürich is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This art museum is a popular destination among visitors in Zurich. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,485 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 382,603 visitors.

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 Kafi Dihei. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,129 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Zurich is Viadukt. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,179 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Café Bar ODEON is one of the best bars in the city of Zurich for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,374 customers.

Oliver Twist is another of the most popular bars in the city of Zurich. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,495 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Zurich is Metropol. Metropol has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,341 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip through Switzerland is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Lucerne and the city of Innertkirchen. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the town 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 town of Lucerne. This well-known attraction, a spectacular must-see tourist 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 in the city of Innertkirchen for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,452 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Kornhauskeller, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

Locals also 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 Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bern. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Adrianos Bar & Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

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

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

Day 8 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!