{"id":1287,"date":"2026-06-03T09:36:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/?p=1287"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T16:06:29","slug":"magical-seven-day-road-trip-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/blog\/campervan\/magical-seven-day-road-trip-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"How to spend a magical seven-day road trip across Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Switzerland is home to some of the most picturesque views in Europe, but how exactly should you plan a campervan journey across this wonderful country? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We asked <\/em>Simone Stewart<\/em><\/a> to put together a travel guide for those who wish to take a campervan to this <\/em>stunning part of Europe<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I spent a wonderful summer exploring the mountainous regions of Europe in July 2025, and as part of this trip I drove through the magical landscape of Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switzerland is like the Italian Dolomites, stunning mountains and lakes, but with the added bonus of cities and towns en route. So you can enjoy hiking and eating in \u2018vibey\u2019 restaurants all at once. It is also home to some of the most beautiful lakes I have ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This road trip is designed for the summer months, with hiking, swimming and adrenaline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 1: Churwalden to Tujetsch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Entering Switzerland from the east, the first stop is Erlebnisberg Pradaschier \u2013 the summer toboggan run. I love a European mountain coaster. Three kilometres long, this is the longest toboggan run in Switzerland. If you like to hike, you can take the steep route to the top, which takes about an hour, or an easier winding route that takes around two hours. Then you can reward yourself with a lift down the mountain in the toboggan! If you’re not into hiking, you can take the chairlift all the way to the top. In this case, you could get several rounds of tobogganing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop at the alpine city of Chur<\/a> for lunch, it\u2019s widely considered Switzerland’s oldest city. Think of an old town with narrow streets and medieval buildings. Hidden among the streets are chocolate shops and really cool street art all around the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hike in Waldhaus Flims<\/a>. From the Caumasee parking lot, you can do several hikes, including the Caumasee loop, which circles one of Switzerland’s most famous lakes. Camumasee is famous for its turquoise blue water. You can also do a four-hour hike that takes you past four lakes and two gorges. You can swim in Camumasee, so if it\u2019s hot, don’t forget your swimming costume. The water is crystal clear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drive further along the mountain road, stopping at Camping Viva for the night. This campsite has absolutely stunning views, located in a meadow amongst the mountains. It’s the perfect place to end the first day. They have a restaurant you can eat dinner at, but I enjoyed cooking in the van with views. They also have a sauna on site that you can hire for an extra fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2: Tujetsch to Interlaken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gelmerbahn \u2013 the steepest open funicular railway in Europe. This mountain cable car is dog friendly and takes you right up G\u00e4rstenh\u00f6rner, where you will see a beautiful mountain lake. It is really steep. There is one point where you feel like you are nearly at a 90-degree angle! But it does go very slowly, so as long as you are okay with heights, don\u2019t worry; it doesn\u2019t move like a roller coaster. At the top, you can do a two-hour hike around the lake and then get the Gelmerbahn back down.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We chose to do a quick swim (the water is as cold as it looks) and got a single ticket so we could hike back down. This hike took us just over two hours, which was longer than we anticipated. It is also quite steep, but the views are amazing, and the path is lovely all the way back to the car. I highly recommend booking in advance as the Gelmerbahn runs in time slots, so you don\u2019t want to have to wait ages if it\u2019s full. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next section of road is windy up and down the mountains. Take breaks when needed and enjoy the views. Take a pit stop to view Iseltwald<\/a> Lake. Camp in one of the campsites around Interlaken (book for two nights) and spend the rest of the evening exploring the area. There are some really great restaurants in Interlaken, along with shops and chocolate cafes. We happened to be there the night of the Women\u2019s EURO football semi-finals, so we found ourselves in a sports bar where my partner had the biggest dinner I have ever seen. England also won, so it was an extra good evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 3: Grindelwald<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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An adrenaline day! Make your way to Grindelwald, a mountain village that is the base point for a lot of activities. Here are some you can choose from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n