One-Week Switzerland Road Trip from Zurich to Bern, Geneva, and Basel

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 Polybahn. This attraction is a funicular and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 681 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 The Dolder Grand. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,031 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Zurich is Tibits. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,746 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 8-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 Zürich Zoo. This attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,031 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Zurich, which gets around 382,603 annual visits, is the spectacular Kunsthaus Zürich. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,485 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.

Zürich Opera House is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This opera house is a popular destination among visitors in Zurich. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,119 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

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 Babu's, 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 2,949 customers.

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

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Zurich is Oliver Twist. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,495 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, El Lokal is one of the best bars in the city of Zurich for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers.

Markthalle is another of the most popular bars in the city of Zurich. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Zurich is Rimini Bar. Rimini Bar has an average rating 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!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Switzerland. Today, you'll wake up in Zurich and embark on a scenic drive to Bern, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Zurich 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 Zurich. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Lion Monument Lucerne. This attraction is a sculpture that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,987 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Swiss Museum of Transport. This attraction, a beloved technology museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,371 visitors. Swiss Museum of Transport welcomes around 562,605 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Zurich is the stunning Chapel Bridge. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 29,664 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Titlis Cliff Walk. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 16,452 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Brasserie Obstberg. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 628 customers.

Locals also recommend Süder, another of the best restaurants in Bern. Süder is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 519 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurant Rosengarten. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,281 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Turnhalle to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bern, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,298 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,518 customers.

Lötschberg 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 1,268 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 Bern and the city of Veytaux. You’ll stay in Geneva for 2 nights.

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

We also recommend you visit the amazing Bern Minster, an outstanding church building, in the city of Bern. Around 4,755 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Bern is bear pit. This amazing attraction is an architectural structure and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,764 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 Chillon Castle for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Veytaux. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,098 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva, Auberge de Savièse. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,055 customers.

Locals recommend Oh Martine! as one of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva. Oh Martine! is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva is Café du Soleil. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,890 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Geneva, Beau-Rivage Genève. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,169 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Demi Lune Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 968 customers.

Le Kraken is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Geneva. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 898 customers.

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

On day 5 of your road trip across Switzerland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Geneva. You’ll stay in Geneva 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 Nash Suites Hotel, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Geneva. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 7,198 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Geneva is the 5-star de la Cigogne. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,348 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Geneva is the 3-star Nash Pratik Hotel. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 4,833 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 Geneva, like the outstanding Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,616 visitors.

Bains des Pâquis is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Geneva. This incredible attraction is a public bath and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,124 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Geneva is the extraordinary Jardin Anglais. This urban park is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 17,964 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible L'horloge fleurie. Around 11,421 visitors have given this floral clock an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic The Geneva Water Fountain. The Geneva Water Fountain is a popular park, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,221 travelers.

Come to Geneva 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 Geneva.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Café de Paris - Chez Boubier, after your day of exploring the city of Geneva. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers.

Restaurant Les Armures is another of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,758 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva is Cottage Café. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,337 customers.

Locals recommend Mr Pickwick Pub, one of the best bars in the city of Geneva, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,993 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Geneva, Café du Centre. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,188 customers.

Les Brasseurs is also one of the best bars in the city of Geneva. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,451 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip through Switzerland is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Corsier-sur-Vevey and the city of Montreux. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the village of Corsier-sur-Vevey is the amazing Chaplin's World. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,239 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Corsier-sur-Vevey 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 Freddie Mercury statue in the city of Montreux 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 7,710 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the town of Montreux is the outstanding Golden Pass Railway. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,597 visitors, this top-tier point of interest 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 Basel.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Stucki - Tanja Grandits, one of the best restaurants in the city of Basel. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 520 customers.

Locals also recommend Hotel Les Trois Rois as one of the best restaurants in the city of Basel. Hotel Les Trois Rois is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,540 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Basel is Restaurant Fiorentina Basel. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

After dinner, visit tibits, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Basel. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like KLARA 13 AG. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,460 customers.

Alternatively, HANS IM GLÜCK - BASEL Steinenvorstadt is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Basel. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,144 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 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 1 night. 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 Basel Minster. This attraction, a beloved cathedral, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,367 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Basel is the stunning Basel Zoo. This zoo and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,001 visitors. Approximately 2,012,511 travelers come to Basel every year to see this fascinating attraction.

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.

Locals also recommend Kafi Dihei, another of the best restaurants in Zurich. Kafi Dihei is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,129 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Viadukt. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,179 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Café Bar ODEON to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Zurich, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,374 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Oliver Twist. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Oliver Twist has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,495 customers.

Metropol 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 1,341 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 8 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.

Lindenhof is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Zurich. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,259 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!