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Parking in Switzerland

• Parkhaus Urania (8001) is a 24/7 car park in Zurich, situated in the city centre, around 10 minutes from the Swiss National Museum, Stadelhofen Station and the Baur au Lac hotel.
• Parking du Mont-Blanc (1204) is open 24/7, next to the Jardin Angalis urban park in Geneva, Mont Blanc, and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
• Clarahuus Car Park (4058) sits in in the centre of Basel, a stone’s throw from the Rhine River. It’s open 24/7, and provides easy access to the Art Basel gallery, Fine Arts Museum, and Basel Minster.

Key roads in Switzerland

• The A1 motorway provides easy access between popular cities like Zurich, Bern, and Geneva. It runs from Geneva in the southwest, to St. Margrethen in the northeast.
• The A2 motorway runs from Basel to Chiasso, on the border of Italy, and provides access to the city of Lucerne. Along its route it’s the beautiful Gotthard Pass, situated in the heart of the Alps.
• The San Bernardino Tunnel is a fast route to Italy that travels across one of the highest scenic roads in the world. It’s a beautiful, challenging mountain drive for those looking to journey cross-border from Switzerland.

How to get from Zurich to Geneva

It takes just over three hours to drive the 172 miles from Zurich to Geneva.

1. Leave central Zurich via Sihlquai.
2. Follow signs for Bern/Basel/Route 1 and keep left to continue on A1H.
3. Continue onto the A1/A3 toll road and remain on for 70 miles.
4. At the 37-Wankdorf junction, use the right two lanes to follow E25/E27/A1.
5. Continue on the A1 for 62 miles.
6. When you reach the 17-Ecublens junction, keep in the two right lanes for E25/E62/A1.
7. Continue for 30 miles.
8. Keep left at the fork and follow signs for Evian/Geneve-lac to arrive.

How to get from Zurich to Basel

Basel and the beautiful River Rhine is just over an hour’s drive from Zurich. Follow Butzenbulering to the A51, then follow signs for the A1/E60/Bern/Basel. Merge onto the A51 towards Basel and take the E60/A3 exit. Continue onto A2/A3 and take Exit 3-Basel-Streeet Johann towards Basel to arrive.

Best hotels in Switzerland

7132 Hotel

7132 Vals

The 7132 offers a luxurious five-star stay in the mountain village of Vals. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Vals Valley, this resort and spa is famous for its thermal baths and selection of elegant suites. Choose from Presidential, Penthouse and Grand Family suites and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime stay.

Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa

Hoheweg 41, 3800 Interlaken

The Victorai-Junfrau pitches itself as a destination for trailblazers and bon vivants, right on the heart of picturesque Interlaken. The food is fresh, uncomplicated, and authentically Italian, and the Spa Bistro keeps you refreshed and healthy during your spa day. With over 5500m² of boudoir style spa, there’s plenty of room to relax while you look on at the mountains.

Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort

Waldhaus, Via dil Parc 3, 7018 Flims

Experience an elegant retreat among the Alps at Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort. Modern interiors are backed by five-star amenities and unforgettable surroundings. Enjoy an afternoon at the 3,000sqm Waldhaus Spa, which features an indoor pool, housed inside a glass cube that overlooks the grounds – tranquillity defined.

Best restaurants in Switzerland

Schauenstein Castle

Schlossgass 77, 7414 Fürstenau

Housed inside a historical castle, sitting atop a mountain in Furstenau, Schloss Schauenstein holds three Michelin stars and offers fine dining among the atmospheric Swiss Alps. Modern Swiss cuisine is the focus here, impeccably presented and sustainably sourced.

Gupf

Gupf 21, 9038 Rehetobel

Travel over to East Switzerland to discover incredible mountain scenery while you sample delicious regional dishes at Gupf. Liver dumpling soup, cheese selections and home smoked ham are the highlights at this a comfy, homely, and honest eatery. Enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere as you gaze out at the Appenzell Alps.

Le Chat-Botté

Quadi du Mont-Blanc 13, 1201 Geneve

Michelin-starred restaurant Le Chat-Botté provides an uncluttered, gourmet menu that offers a wealth of fish, meat, and plant-based options. Themed menus make appearances throughout the year, combining to create an unforgettable experience from one of Geneva’s most renowned restaurants.

Best things to do in and around Switzerland

Rhine Falls

Rheinfallquai, 8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall

At 150 metres wide, and 23 metres tall, Rhine Falls stands as Europe’s largest plains waterfall. Measurements aside, it’s a pure and marvellous embodiment of natural beauty that wraps around the nearby verdant landscape. You can explore the falls and wider area by foot or by taking a boat tour.

The Matterhorn

The Matterhorn

The Matterhorn juts from the landscape like a shark’s tooth, an iconic pointed peak that marks one of the highest mountains in the Swiss Alps. It borders Italy at an inspiring 4,478 metres high and provides a challenge for thousands of climbers every year. But you don’t need to ascend the titan to appreciate the goliath and the beautiful, surrounding landscape.

Fine Arts Museum Basel

St. Alban-Graben 16, 4051 Basel

The Fine Arts Museum Basel, known as Kunstmuseum Basel, is home to the world’s oldest public art collection. Some of the galleries feature a carousel of exhibitions through the year, but many of the old masters have a constant home in Basel. There’s more than just classics on display, however, with contemporary works and brave new exhibitions too.