Switzerland is a country that is blessed with some of the most beautiful, scenic cities, closely placed villages, serpentine rods twirling through Alpine landscapes and deep hued forests. What else could one think of, for enjoying a road trip? Not to forget the culinary experience that leave your palate seeking for more. Due to close setting of its most prominently beautiful places, it is very much possible to cover the breathtaking stretch of Swiss Alps in just seven days. The best season could be summer for all the obvious reasons; the sunshine, clear skies, no snow and mushy roads! Normally people opt summer season for such road trips. Ensuring all season tires are in place, one can self drive through these challenging roads and enjoy the Alps. The best route for exploring this mesmerising country takes off from Zurich forming a clockwise circle to St. Morita–Locarno–Zermatt–Lauterbrunnen–finally ending at Gstaad.
This route offers you the best Swiss Alps have. Three hours driving on daily basis will never get you tired or fatigued. This is possible since these places are located in closer proximity from each other. One can stop at local cafes for tickling your taste buds with local delicacies. These cafes offer some great tasting local preparations. One can allot two days time duration for each stop en route. If you are self driving; ensure you are aware of the traffic laws, you have your international driver licence and the most important your vehicle has all weather tires attached.
Motorway from Zurich leads you to Arbon, a historic town on the southern shores of Lake Constance. Here you can just move ahead to Appenzell, town famous for its locally produced cheese. Else you could stroll in the city square (car-free area) and glimpse at shops, boutiques or cafes. The houses around here are decorated with vibrant frescoes. This route takes you to St. Morita via Flagella Pass. St. Morita is the first stop over on this route. Cutting in and out of Italy you move on towards Locarno. This town is located at the northern shore of Lago Maggie. This place has no resemblance to Switzerland. Proximity to Italy will certainly be felt and tasted in the cuisine and life style here.
Zermatt is the next stop. Though it is car free, you would still not miss the metallic demon an enjoy the ride in horse carriage or shuttle train. It’s a mountaineer’s paradise with natural attractions including the Schwarzenegger, Gorner Gorge, and glacier trails. Next you head to Launderette, where you witness the highest mountain station in Europe at 11,332 ft, Jungfrau. At the end, you reach Gstaad, a place to pamper oneself. You will be treated with an array of luxury hotels serving world’s best gastronomy preparations. It also boasts of hosting many world class events.
