Switzerland Road Trip Planner for a Campervan, Motorhome Road Trip.
14-Day Road Trip Through Switzerland
Here is a suggested 14 day round trip starting and finishing in Geneva:
Day 1: Geneva to Montreux
Distance: Approximately 95 km (59 miles) - 1.5 hours
Campsite: Camping Territet Montreux or Camping du Signal de Bougy
- Explore Montreux's lakeside promenade.
- Visit Chillon Castle.
- Enjoy lakeside picnics.
Day 2: Montreux to Interlaken
Distance: Approximately 160 km (99 miles) - 2.5 hours
Campsite: Camping Jungfrau, Interlaken or Camping Hobby
- Experience adventure sports in Interlaken.
- Explore Lauterbrunnen Valley.
- Take the funicular to Harder Kulm.
Day 3-4: Interlaken to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen
Distance: Short drives within the region
Campsite: Camping Eigernordwand or Camping Breithorn, Grindelwald
- Embark on hiking trails in Grindelwald.
- Visit Trümmelbach Falls.
- Take the Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe).
Day 5: Lauterbrunnen to Lucerne
Distance: Approximately 100 km (62 miles) - 1.5 hours
Campsite: Lido Luzern Camping
- Explore Lucerne's Old Town.
- Visit Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument.
- Take a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Day 6-7: Lucerne to Engelberg and Mount Titlis
Distance: Short drives around Engelberg
Campsite: Camping Engelberg, Engelberg
- Take the cable car to Mount Titlis.
- Enjoy snow sports.
- Hike in Engelberg's surrounding areas.
Day 8-9: Engelberg to Bern
Distance: Approximately 120 km (75 miles) - 1.5 hours
Campsite: Eichholz Campsite or Camping Neufeld, Bern
- Explore Bern's UNESCO Old Town.
- Visit Bear Park.
- Discover Zentrum Paul Klee.
Day 10-11: Bern to Zermatt and Matterhorn
Distance: Approximately 160 km (99 miles) - 2.5 hours
Campsite: Camping Matterhorn or Camping Attermenzen, Zermatt
- Explore Zermatt.
- Take the Gornergrat Railway.
- Enjoy views of the Matterhorn.
Day 12: Zermatt to Lausanne
Distance: Approximately 170 km (105 miles) - 3 hours
Campsite: Camping Vidy, Lausanne
- Explore Lausanne's Olympic Museum.
- Stroll along Lake Geneva's shores.
Day 13: Lausanne to Geneva
Distance: Approximately 60 km (37 miles) - 1 hour
Campsite: Camping Genève-Plage or La Tourelle Campsite, Geneva
- Visit Geneva's Old Town.
- See the Jet d'Eau fountain.
- Take a boat cruise on Lake Geneva.
Day 14: Departure
Enjoy these top sites in Geneva before leaving Switzerland.
- Jet d'Eau: Iconic fountain on Lake Geneva, a symbol of the city.
- Old Town (Vieille Ville): Explore cobblestone streets, St. Pierre Cathedral, and Maison Tavel (historic house).
- United Nations Office: Guided tours available to learn about global diplomacy.
- Palais des Nations: Former home of the League of Nations, now part of the UN complex.
- Patek Philippe Museum: Discover the history of watchmaking and horology.
- Jardin Anglais: Picturesque park along the lake with the Flower Clock.
- Bains des Pâquis: Relaxing lakeside baths offering saunas and swimming.
- Musée d'Art et d'Histoire: Art and history museum with diverse collections.
- Carouge: Bohemian district known for its boutiques, galleries, and cafes.
- Quai du Mont-Blanc: Scenic promenade along Lake Geneva with views of the Alps.
We have chosen some useful sites for you to use to help plan your Swiss road trip:
Unmissable Switzerland famous for:
- Exquisite Watches
- Cuckoo Clocks
- Chocolate
- Mountains - the Alps, Matterhorn
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Lakes
- Muesli
- Cheese - Gruyeres
- Wine
14-Day Zurich Road Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Zurich to Lucerne
Distance: Approx. 50 km (31 miles) - 1 hour
Highlights: Explore Lucerne's Old Town, visit Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, and Swiss Museum of Transport.
Day 2: Lucerne to Engelberg
Distance: Approx. 40 km (25 miles) - 1 hour
Highlights: Take the cable car to Mount Titlis, enjoy snow activities at Titlis Adventure Park.
Day 3-4: Engelberg to Interlaken
Distance: Approx. 70 km (43 miles) - 1.5 hours
Highlights: Adventure sports in Interlaken (paragliding, skydiving), visit Jungfraujoch via the Jungfrau Railway.
Day 5: Interlaken to Grindelwald
Distance: Approx. 20 km (12 miles) - 30 minutes
Highlights: Hike around Grindelwald, visit First Cliff Walk and take the First Flyer zip line.
Day 6: Grindelwald to Bern
Distance: Approx. 110 km (68 miles) - 1.5 hours
Highlights: Explore Bern's Old Town, Bear Park, and the Einstein Museum.
Day 7: Bern to Murten
Distance: Approx. 30 km (19 miles) - 30 minutes
Highlights: Discover Murten's medieval charm, walk the city walls, and enjoy Lake Murten activities.
Day 8: Murten to Lausanne
Distance: Approx. 60 km (37 miles) - 1 hour
Highlights: Explore Lausanne's Olympic Museum, stroll along Ouchy Promenade, visit Lausanne Cathedral.
Day 9-10: Lausanne to Montreux and Vevey
Distance: Approx. 35 km (22 miles) - 40 minutes
Highlights: Visit Chillon Castle, explore Montreux's jazz scene, take a boat cruise on Lake Geneva.
Day 11-12: Montreux to Zermatt
Distance: Approx. 120 km (75 miles) - 2 hours
Highlights: Experience the Gornergrat Railway, ski or hike in Zermatt, get up close to the Matterhorn.
Day 13: Zermatt to Andermatt
Distance: Approx. 90 km (56 miles) - 2 hours
Highlights: Enjoy Furka Pass scenic drive, explore Andermatt's charming village.
Day 14: Andermatt to Zurich
Distance: Approx. 110 km (68 miles) - 1.5 hours
Highlights: Final exploration in Zurich, visit Kunsthaus Zurich, Zurich Zoo, and take a stroll along Lake Zurich.
Plan your road trip
Now that you have the top things to see do and explore now is the time to decide on how long to take to tour Switzerand. You can do a lot in a week and even taking two weeks will still leave you wanting more.
Where to collect your campervan.
You have the following options on where to start your road trip of Switzerland:
Switzerland welcomes Campervans and Motorhomes
Switzerland towns and villages welcome campervans and motorhomes and provide excellent facilities for the disposal of grey and waste water. Watch out for the Euro-Relais terminals. These are efficiently designed terminals specifically for campervans and motorhomes. There are over 3000 terminals right across Europe.
The Euro-Relais terminals offer drinking water as well as fresh water to fill your tanks. Payment can be made by contactless card or smart phone
Geneva
Park up in a local campsite on Lake Geneva and take a boat trip where you won't miss the Jet d'Eau. Wander the steets of the city and visit the cathedral, gardens and Musee d'Art et d'Histoire stopping at one of the many street-side cafes. Visit the Palace of Nations the head quarters of the United Nations
Watch-making at its finest can be seen at the Patek Phillip Museum. More watch museums can be found righ across Switzerland. Map of watch museums
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