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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

Day trips from Zurich

Rhine Falls, Lucerne, Mount Pilatus, Appenzell, Grindelwald, Titlis, and the Black Forest.

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Day trips from Geneva

Day trips from Geneva

Montreux, Chateau Chillon, Gruyeres, Lavaux vineyards, Chamonix, and Annecy.

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Day trips from Lucerne

Day trips from Lucerne

Mount Pilatus, Mount Rigi, Mount Titlis, Interlaken, and Burgenstock.

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Day trips from Bern

Day trips from Bern

Gruyeres, Emmental, Lauterbrunnen, Murren, and Thun.

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Day trips from Basel

Day trips from Basel

Rhine Falls, Colmar, Black Forest, and scenic trains to Lugano.

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