Best of Switzerland 7-Day Itinerary by car

Best of Switzerland 7-Day Itinerary by car

Claudia and Alex
2024 Edition! This is the ultimate 7-day itinerary for Switzerland if you want to travel by car. It is a perfect mix of hiking, beautiful villages and viewpoints. You will see some of the most impressive regions such as Zermatt, Lauterbrunnen or Lucerne. We have been living in Switzerland since 2017 and have explored a lot! We want to share our knowledge so you can have the best experience. This guide also requires some driving as we have included Zermatt. We know that most people want to see the Matterhorn, so we wanted to find a way for you to see that and also some other iconic spots. This guide also starts and ends in Zurich. This guide is only possible in summer or fall! In winter the alpine roads are closed and some of our spots are inaccessible! The recommended months are mid June - mid September. We show you the absolute highlights of Switzerland. It is hard to fit everything into a 1 week route, so we have chosen the best of the best. If you have more time to visit, we also plan an other 2 or 3 week itineraries.
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Please always read the whole day before you leave. We give you different options for a day and we don't want you to miss a nice place you would have liked to see instead of the one you visited. We also give you a summary list at the beginning of the guide to make it easier for you to book everything. Your arrival and departure days are not included! We assume that you fly from weekend to weekend, so you have 8-9 days. If you need to cut the route, we recommend you cut the last day in Lucerne and drive directly back to Zurich from Lauterbrunnen.

Good to know, before you go!

You have decided to visit Switzerland - congratulations! It is one of the most beautiful places in Europe - if not the world! But here are some things you should know before you go to Switzerland:

Buy a Vignette

If you are traveling by car, you should consider purchasing a toll sticker (Vignette) in advance. You cannot drive on the highway without one. You can get pretty much anywhere without one, but it’s a bit of a hassle. We would recommend one, but it is up to you to decide, depending on how long you plan to stay in Switzerland.It is only possible to buy an annual vignette, which costs CHF 40.Driving in Switzerland is cheaper than taking the train, as long as there are at least two of you.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Claudia and Alex
Hi, we are Claudia and Alex, a german couple living in Switzerland. We already live in this beautiful country for over 6 years! We have a regular 9to5 but travel a lot during our vacation and spend every weekend all over Switzerland. We want to share the knowledge of our travels over the past years with you.
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Saxer Lücke, Schwende-Rüte, Schweiz
Oeschinensee, Kandersteg, Schweiz
Zürich, Schweiz
Zermatt, Schweiz
Lucerne, Schweiz
Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen, Schweiz
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