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Swiss lakes and Alsatian cities

More time in the middle and at the far end

Submitted by River Town Notes
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Route and nights

  1. Geneva3 nights
  2. Zürich4 nights
  3. Strasbourg5 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

Compare: Rail

Trip stats

Trip days
13
Nights
12
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
67

Days by place

Strasbourg
5
Geneva
3
Zürich
3
Kilchberg
1
Colmar
1

Hotels and other stays

Hôtel Gutenberg · Strasbourg
5 nights
Hotel St. Josef · Zürich
4 nights
Hotel Cornavin · Geneva
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
33
Activity
22
Lodging
6
Rail
4
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Geneva
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Cornavin
  2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop Geneva

    Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Geneva
Hotel CornavinGeneva
Day 2 Geneva
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Geneva
  2. to · Activity Browse a Geneva market if trading and choose a bakery stop Plainpalais, Geneva

    Check which market trades on your date and the vendor hours.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near Plainpalais or the city center Plainpalais, Geneva
  4. to · Activity Walk the public streets around the market district and stop for coffee Plainpalais, Geneva
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Geneva
Hotel CornavinGeneva
Day 3 Geneva
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Geneva
  2. to · Activity Walk the Old Town and see the cathedral precinct St Pierre Cathedral, Geneva

    Check hours and separate admission for any interior.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the Old Town St Pierre Cathedral, Geneva
  4. to · Activity Explore Reformation history around Parc des Bastions or an open museum St Pierre Cathedral, Geneva
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Geneva
Hotel CornavinGeneva
Day 4 Zürich
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Cornavin
  2. to · Rail Travel from Geneva to Zürich Zürich

    Choose a confirmed train and allow time for station transfers.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Zürich
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel St. Josef

    Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Zürich

    Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Zürich
Hotel St. JosefZürich
Day 5 Zürich
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Zürich
  2. to · Activity Walk a public lakeshore route toward Zürichhorn Zürich lakeshore
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the lake or on the route back Zürich lakeshore
  4. to · Activity Choose a second short park loop or return to the old center Zürich lakeshore
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Zürich
Hotel St. JosefZürich
Day 6 Zürich
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Zürich
  2. to · Activity Walk the Viadukt and public streets to see industrial reuse Viadukt, Zürich West

    Check individual business hours before planning an interior stop.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near Viadukt or Schiffbau Viadukt, Zürich West
  4. to · Activity Explore the public surroundings of former industrial sites or check an open exhibition Viadukt, Zürich West
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Zürich
Hotel St. JosefZürich
Day 7 Kilchberg
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Zürich
  2. to · Activity Travel to Kilchberg and visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate with a confirmed ticket Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg

    Check timed admission and the local route in both directions.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch in Kilchberg if convenient or back in Zürich Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg
  4. to · Activity Return to Zürich and choose a short lakeshore walk or a cafe Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Zürich
Hotel St. JosefZürich
Day 8 Strasbourg
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel St. Josef
  2. to · Rail Travel from Zürich to Strasbourg Strasbourg

    Check the actual Basel connection and plan enough time for the transfer.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Strasbourg
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hôtel Gutenberg

    Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Strasbourg

    Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Strasbourg
Hôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
Day 9 Strasbourg
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
  2. to · Ground transport Travel through Neustadt toward Parc de l’Orangerie Parc de l’Orangerie, Strasbourg
  3. to · Activity Walk the paths around Parc de l’Orangerie Parc de l’Orangerie, Strasbourg
  4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or along the return route Strasbourg
  5. to · Activity Explore public streets and squares in Neustadt Place de la République, Strasbourg
  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
Hôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
Day 10 Colmar
  1. to · Rail Travel from Strasbourg to Colmar Colmar railway station

    Use a published train and allow time for the walk into town.

    Official information
  2. to · Activity Walk the canals and historic lanes around Little Venice Petite Venise, Colmar

    Use the quieter side streets if paths near the canals are crowded.

  3. to · Meal Lunch around the historic center Colmar, France
  4. to · Activity Explore the old town around Place de la Cathédrale Place de la Cathédrale, Colmar

    Choose one indoor museum only if its hours fit.

  5. to · Rail Return to Strasbourg Strasbourg railway station

    Adjust this travel window to a real departure.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
Hôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
Day 11 Strasbourg
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the European Quarter European Parliament, Strasbourg
  3. to · Activity Visit the European Parliament if a program is available European Parliament, Strasbourg

    Check visitor program, ID requirements, and closures. If unavailable, take the exterior route and continue to Parc de l’Orangerie.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch near the European Quarter or back in Neustadt Strasbourg
  5. to · Activity Walk the public routes along the Ill and around the European Quarter European Quarter, Strasbourg
  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
Hôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
Day 12 Strasbourg
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
  2. to · Meal Try an Alsatian bakery around the historic center Grande Île, Strasbourg

    Check the bakery hours and save room for lunch.

  3. to · Activity Walk around Place Kléber and nearby market streets Place Kléber, Strasbourg
  4. to · Meal Have an Alsatian lunch in the center Grande Île, Strasbourg

    Check service times and whether you need a reservation.

  5. to · Activity Follow a short riverside loop and stop at a cafe Quai des Bateliers, Strasbourg
  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
Hôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
Day 13 Strasbourg
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hôtel Gutenberg
  3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Strasbourg

    Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.

Trip calendar

Itinerary map Print itinerary

Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Geneva

    Europe/Zurich Open map for Geneva
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Cornavin
    2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop Geneva

      Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Geneva
    Hotel CornavinGeneva
  2. Day 2

    Geneva

    Europe/Zurich Open map for Geneva
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Geneva
    2. to · Activity Browse a Geneva market if trading and choose a bakery stop Plainpalais, Geneva

      Check which market trades on your date and the vendor hours.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near Plainpalais or the city center Plainpalais, Geneva
    4. to · Activity Walk the public streets around the market district and stop for coffee Plainpalais, Geneva
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Geneva
    Hotel CornavinGeneva
  3. Day 3

    Geneva

    Europe/Zurich Open map for Geneva
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Geneva
    2. to · Activity Walk the Old Town and see the cathedral precinct St Pierre Cathedral, Geneva

      Check hours and separate admission for any interior.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the Old Town St Pierre Cathedral, Geneva
    4. to · Activity Explore Reformation history around Parc des Bastions or an open museum St Pierre Cathedral, Geneva
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Geneva
    Hotel CornavinGeneva
  4. Day 4

    Zürich

    Europe/Zurich
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Cornavin
    2. to · Rail Travel from Geneva to Zürich Zürich

      Choose a confirmed train and allow time for station transfers.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Zürich
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel St. Josef

      Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Zürich

      Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Zürich
    Hotel St. JosefZürich
  5. Day 5

    Zürich

    Europe/Zurich Open map for Zürich
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Zürich
    2. to · Activity Walk a public lakeshore route toward Zürichhorn Zürich lakeshore
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the lake or on the route back Zürich lakeshore
    4. to · Activity Choose a second short park loop or return to the old center Zürich lakeshore
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Zürich
    Hotel St. JosefZürich
  6. Day 6

    Zürich

    Europe/Zurich Open map for Zürich
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Zürich
    2. to · Activity Walk the Viadukt and public streets to see industrial reuse Viadukt, Zürich West

      Check individual business hours before planning an interior stop.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near Viadukt or Schiffbau Viadukt, Zürich West
    4. to · Activity Explore the public surroundings of former industrial sites or check an open exhibition Viadukt, Zürich West
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Zürich
    Hotel St. JosefZürich
  7. Day 7

    Kilchberg

    Europe/Zurich Open map for Kilchberg
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Zürich
    2. to · Activity Travel to Kilchberg and visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate with a confirmed ticket Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg

      Check timed admission and the local route in both directions.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch in Kilchberg if convenient or back in Zürich Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg
    4. to · Activity Return to Zürich and choose a short lakeshore walk or a cafe Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Zürich
    Hotel St. JosefZürich
  8. Day 8

    Strasbourg

    Europe/Paris
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel St. Josef
    2. to · Rail Travel from Zürich to Strasbourg Strasbourg

      Check the actual Basel connection and plan enough time for the transfer.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Strasbourg
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hôtel Gutenberg

      Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Strasbourg

      Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Strasbourg
    Hôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Europe/Paris Open map for Strasbourg
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
    2. to · Ground transport Travel through Neustadt toward Parc de l’Orangerie Parc de l’Orangerie, Strasbourg
    3. to · Activity Walk the paths around Parc de l’Orangerie Parc de l’Orangerie, Strasbourg
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or along the return route Strasbourg
    5. to · Activity Explore public streets and squares in Neustadt Place de la République, Strasbourg
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
    Hôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
  10. Day 10

    Colmar

    Europe/Paris Open map for Colmar
    1. to · Rail Travel from Strasbourg to Colmar Colmar railway station

      Use a published train and allow time for the walk into town.

      Official information
    2. to · Activity Walk the canals and historic lanes around Little Venice Petite Venise, Colmar

      Use the quieter side streets if paths near the canals are crowded.

    3. to · Meal Lunch around the historic center Colmar, France
    4. to · Activity Explore the old town around Place de la Cathédrale Place de la Cathédrale, Colmar

      Choose one indoor museum only if its hours fit.

    5. to · Rail Return to Strasbourg Strasbourg railway station

      Adjust this travel window to a real departure.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
    Hôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
  11. Day 11

    Strasbourg

    Europe/Paris Open map for Strasbourg
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the European Quarter European Parliament, Strasbourg
    3. to · Activity Visit the European Parliament if a program is available European Parliament, Strasbourg

      Check visitor program, ID requirements, and closures. If unavailable, take the exterior route and continue to Parc de l’Orangerie.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the European Quarter or back in Neustadt Strasbourg
    5. to · Activity Walk the public routes along the Ill and around the European Quarter European Quarter, Strasbourg
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
    Hôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
  12. Day 12

    Strasbourg

    Europe/Paris Open map for Strasbourg
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
    2. to · Meal Try an Alsatian bakery around the historic center Grande Île, Strasbourg

      Check the bakery hours and save room for lunch.

    3. to · Activity Walk around Place Kléber and nearby market streets Place Kléber, Strasbourg
    4. to · Meal Have an Alsatian lunch in the center Grande Île, Strasbourg

      Check service times and whether you need a reservation.

    5. to · Activity Follow a short riverside loop and stop at a cafe Quai des Bateliers, Strasbourg
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
    Hôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
  13. Day 13

    Strasbourg

    Europe/Paris Open map for Strasbourg
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hôtel Gutenberg
    3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Strasbourg

      Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.