Best day trips in Switzerland
Switzerland's excellent train network makes day trips easy and scenic. Pick a base city and explore the best excursions within reach, from mountain summits to medieval towns.

Day trips from Zurich
Rhine Falls, Lucerne, Mount Pilatus, Appenzell, Grindelwald, Titlis, and the Black Forest.
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Day trips from Geneva
Montreux, Chateau Chillon, Gruyeres, Lavaux vineyards, Chamonix, and Annecy.
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Day trips from Lucerne
Mount Pilatus, Mount Rigi, Mount Titlis, Interlaken, and Burgenstock.
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Day trips from Bern
Gruyeres, Emmental, Lauterbrunnen, Murren, and Thun.
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Day trips from Basel
Rhine Falls, Colmar, Black Forest, and scenic trains to Lugano.
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