9-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Bern traveling west to Geneva, Lausanne, and Basel

Your road trip adventure in Switzerland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bern. You’ll stay in Bern for 3 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 9-day vacation in Switzerland!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Bern has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Bern 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 Bern. 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 Bern, like the extraordinary Zytglogge. This attraction is an astronomical clock and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,318 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Bern is the spectacular UNESCO - Bern Old Town. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,711 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Bern Minster. This church building has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,755 visitors.

Bear pit is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This architectural structure is a popular destination among visitors in Bern. Rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,764 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Bern does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Bern 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 Kornhauskeller, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Bern is the popular Luce. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,541 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Bern is Casino Bern. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,429 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern is one of the best bars in the city of Bern for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

Adrianos Bar & Café is another of the most popular bars in the city of Bern. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Bern is Einstein – café & bel étage –. Einstein – café & bel étage – has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 837 customers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Gruyères and the city of Pringy. You’ll stay in Geneva for 3 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the village of Gruyères today is Gruyères Castle. This excellent attraction is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,511 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 village, 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 Les Bains de Saillon for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Pringy. This popular attraction is a spa and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,524 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 4 of your road trip across Switzerland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Geneva. You’ll stay in Geneva 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 Nash Airport, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Geneva. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 13,490 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 Parc de La Grange. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,058 visitors.

The Geneva Water Fountain is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Geneva. This incredible attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,221 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 St Pierre Cathedral. St Pierre Cathedral is a popular church, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,301 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 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Geneva has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Geneva 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 Geneva. 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 Geneva, like the extraordinary Palace of Nations. This attraction is a government building and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,604 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Geneva is the spectacular Broken Chair. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,375 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva. This botanical garden has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,616 visitors.

Parc Mon Repos is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This park is a popular destination among visitors in Geneva. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,415 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Bains des Pâquis. Bains des Pâquis is a public bath and popular attraction in Geneva. More than 8,124 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Geneva does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Geneva 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 Tartares & Co, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Geneva is the popular Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-Vives. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 532 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Geneva is Bologne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 244 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Hôtel Métropole Genève is one of the best bars in the city of Geneva for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 843 customers.

Britannia Pub is another of the most popular bars in the city of Geneva. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 870 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Geneva is Hôtel Bristol Genève. Hôtel Bristol Genève has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 634 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Switzerland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Veytaux. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lausanne. You’ll stay in Lausanne for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Veytaux’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Veytaux, start your day with a visit to the amazing Chillon Castle. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,098 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Veytaux has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Lausanne. Lausanne 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 Beau-Rivage Palace. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,230 reviews.

The remarkable Holy Cow! is another top restaurant in Lausanne we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,760 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Inglewood Saint-Laurent is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,195 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lausanne, the fantastic The Great Escape. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,559 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful King Size Pub. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,356 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Bleu Lézard. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,546 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Switzerland!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Switzerland. Today, you'll wake up in Lausanne and embark on a scenic drive to Basel, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Lausanne 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 Lausanne Cathedral. This attraction is a cathedral that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,709 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible The Olympic Museum. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,425 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Chaplin's World. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,239 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurant Stucki - Tanja Grandits. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 520 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurant Fiorentina Basel. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit tibits to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Basel, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. KLARA 13 AG has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,460 customers.

HANS IM GLÜCK - BASEL Steinenvorstadt is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,144 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 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 Basel and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Bern. You will stay in Bern for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Basel is the amazing middle bridge. This attraction is a road bridge that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,992 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible cathedral, Basel Minster. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,367 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Basel is the outstanding Tinguely Fountain. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,054 visitors.

The spectacular Basel Zoo is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating zoo and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,001 visitors. In addition, approximately 2,012,511 travelers visit this popular site annually.

You can make the most of your new day in Basel 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 Bern, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Entrecôte Fédérale, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,171 customers.

Locals also recommend Ristorante Azzurro Terra e Mare as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern. Ristorante Azzurro Terra e Mare is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,032 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bern is Noa. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 799 customers.

After dinner, visit Klösterli Weincafe, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bern. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 759 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The BEEF Steakhouse & Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 826 customers.

Alternatively, Lorenzini is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bern. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 779 customers.

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

Day 9 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’ll then say farewell to Bern. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Switzerland!