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Four Days in the Land of Chocolate and Watches
Hit the road Jack! Welcome to the Switzerland most prominent cities! Geneva, Bern, Zurich, Lucerne. Four days.
Things to do on this trip
Water Jet Geneva
One of the Geneva's most famous landmarks. A marvellous fountain with water reaching to an unbelievable height of 140m.
English Garden
Flower garden located on the lakeside. Park with a long history reaching to the 19th century. A great place to relax.
National Monument
A stately monument symbolising the attachment of Geneva to Switzerland in 1814. Located on the Mont Blanc bridge.
Molard Tower
A military tower from the 14th century dominating the Molard Square. Surrounded by the buzz of lively restaurants.
Fusterie Temple
A temple renowned for its outstanding acoustics. It is the best place to visit a church concert in Geneva.
La Cité du Temps
Built for the purpose of supplying water to the public fountains, now serves as an exhibition and events venue.
Tour de L'Île
A fragment of the medieval city fortification. The preserved tower is not open to the public as it is a seat of a bank.
Brunswick Monument
A mausoleum of a distinguished linguist and musician. According to his wishes, the monument is a replica of the Scaligeri tomb in Verona.
The Pâquis Baths
A lakeside beach located in a quiet bay. Place to swim, sunbathe and enjoy water sports. Includes a good and affordable restaurant.
Quai du Mont-Blanc
A lakeside promenade named after its great views of Mont Blanc. Flower gardens and statues – a great place to relax.
Botanic Garden Geneva
Vast and well-kept botanic garden consists of an arboretum, greenhouses and an animal park with 300 species. Great for kids.
Old Town Zurich
Historical core of the city. Pedestrian-only walking cobblestone streets and picturesque houses with authentic feel.
Great Minster
A Majestic Romanesque church from 12th century which towers dominate Zurich. Underneath lies the largest crypt in Switzerland.
Water Church
Medieval church built on a tiny river island that is now part of the shore. Closed during Reformation, since 1940 is in service again.
Minster of Our Lady
Church best known for being decorated with ten meter high fascinating stained glass windows made by Marc Chagall. Worth seeing.
Parade Square
The heart of the city. Lively square with adjacent streets full of shops and restaurants. Enjoy the real Swiss urban atmosphere here.
Meister Zürich
Prestigious jewellery and watch shop showcasing precisely handcrafted masterpieces by world-renowned producers.
Teuscher
A prime Swiss chocolate brand originated in the Alps. Flagship store sells assorted truffles and pralines that are simply delicate.
St. Peter's Church
The oldest church in the city, also with the largest clock face in Europe. It has an interesting baroque interior with wall paintings.
Augustiner Street
A frequented traditional street with medieval houses. Great place to aimlessly stroll and drift in various shops and cafés.
Schipfe
Medieval fishing district, now somewhat artistic place with many galleries and craftmen working at the streets. Picturesque and romantic place.
Swiss National Museum
Place where you can get lots of information about Swiss history. The collection is usually enriched by numerous temporary exhibitions.
Prison Tower
This town gate dating back to the 13th century now serves as a seat of Political Forum and as such it features interesting exhibitions and events.
Old City of Bern
This medieval city centre surrounded by river has been listed by UNESCO by right: beautiful historical buildings and unique atmosphere.
Zytglogge
The landmark of medieval Bern. Its astronomical clocks are accompanied by rooster and bear figures showing up at every hour.
Einstein House
Visit the flat where the genius scientist lived in 1910s and where he developed his most important theories.
The Cathedral of Bern
This Gothic masterpiece boasts the Switzerland's tallest spire. Note the remarkable portal with depiction of Last Judgement.
Einstein Museum
Probably the most interesting part of the Bern Historical museum. Interestingly, it is focused on Einstein as a man more than a scientist.
Museum of Communication
This museum seems to be more a playground than an education venue. Animated and interactive displays on communication.
Bear Park
Brown bears, the symbol of Bern, live here in an area larger than 6000 m2. It is a great experience to watch them in the almost natural habitat.
Dählhölzli Animal Park
One of the most beautiful Swiss' zoos. Large natural habitats for a wide range of both local and exotic species.
Lucerne Old Town
Picturesque town center with beautifully painted half-timber houses. Historical atmosphere, lots of restaurants, a must see.
Crafts market
Here you can purchase handicraft and DIY products created by sellers themselves. Good choice for buying original souvenirs.
Vegetable, fruit, and flower market
Lively market selling fresh vegetable, fruit, herbs and flowers. Worth visiting for its authentic local atmosphere.
Lucerne Town hall
Renaissance-style building worth visiting especially for the lively atmosphere of the surrounding marketplace.
Chapel Bridge
A must see. Most popular sight in Switzerland. Historical wooden footbridge with paintings depicting the history of the city.
Jesuit Church
Impressive baroque building with unusual marble interior is the most visited church in Lucerne. Organ concerts often take place.
Water Spike
Technical sight, a mechanism regulating the water level of the Lucerne lake. Very unique as it was built in 19th century.
Museum of History Lucerne
Museum of city's history based in a building from 16th century. Interesting exhibition includes handicraft and weapons.
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