There’s something magical about a road trip — rolling through landscapes that shift from the gentle hills of England to the snow-capped Swiss Alps. This unforgettable journey takes you from the UK to Switzerland, through France’s charming towns and Switzerland’s crystal lakes and mountains.

Stop 1: Colmar, France — A Fairytale Beginning

Travel: Dover → Calais (via ferry or Eurotunnel) → Colmar (~6 hours drive from Calais)

Attraction Description:

Often called “Little Venice”, Colmar’s pastel timber-framed houses and flower-lined canals look straight out of a storybook. Wander through La Petite Venise, visit Musée Unterlinden, and enjoy Alsatian pastries at the town market.

Stop 2: Basel — Where Switzerland Begins

Travel: Colmar → Basel (~45 minutes drive)**

Attraction Description:

Basel is Switzerland’s cultural gateway. The Basel Minster stands proudly over the Rhine, surrounded by cobblestone streets and colourful medieval buildings. Art lovers will adore the Kunstmuseum and the quirky Tinguely Museum.

Stop 3: Lucerne — Switzerland’s Postcard City

Travel: Basel → Lucerne (~1 hour drive)

Attraction Description:

Lucerne is picture-perfect, set on the edge of a serene lake framed by mountains. Walk across the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), admire the Lion Monument, and take a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne.

Stop 4: Mount Pilatus or Mount Titlis — The Alpine Adventure

Travel: From Lucerne, take a day trip (30–45 minutes by car or train)

Attraction Description:

Choose between Mount Pilatus, reached via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, or Mount Titlis, with its rotating cable car and year-round snow. Both offer panoramic Alpine views that make you feel on top of the world.

Stop 5: Interlaken — The Heart of the Swiss Alps

Travel: Lucerne → Interlaken (~1 hour drive)

Attraction Description:

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, Interlaken is Switzerland’s adventure capital. Go paragliding, take the funicular to Harder Kulm for breathtaking views, or drive into Lauterbrunnen Valley, known as the “Valley of 72 Waterfalls.”

Stop 6: Zermatt — The Mighty Matterhorn

Travel: Interlaken → Täsch (~2.5 hours), then take a 12-min shuttle train into car-free Zermatt

Attraction Description:

This iconic mountain village sits beneath the world-famous Matterhorn. Ride the Gornergrat Railway for panoramic views, visit the Matterhorn Museum, and explore charming streets lined with wooden chalets.

 Stop 7: Geneva or Zurich — A Grand Finale

Travel:

Zermatt → Geneva (~3 hours)

Zermatt → Zurich (~3.5 hours)

Attraction Description:

End your trip in one of Switzerland’s cosmopolitan lakeside cities.

In Geneva, stroll the promenade by the Jet d’Eau and explore the Old Town.

In Zurich, shop along Bahnhofstrasse, visit the Swiss National Museum, and relax by Lake Zurich.

Travel Tips

Driving: You’ll need a vignette (toll sticker) for Swiss highways — available at the border or petrol stations.

Currency: Switzerland uses Swiss Francs (CHF).

Best Time to Go:

Spring (Apr–Jun): Flowers and mild weather

Summer (Jul–Aug): Clear mountain views

Autumn (Sept–Oct): Golden forests

Winter (Dec–Feb): Ski season and Christmas markets

Total Trip Duration:

8–12 days — perfect for a scenic, stress-free pace.