Swiss Plateau Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chateau de Chillon showing a lake or waterhole and château or palace
Geneva
Bundeshaus showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a sunset
Old Town Lucerne showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and a bridge
Kunsthalle Zurich

Where to stay in Swiss Plateau

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Old Town Zürich

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Fraumuenster – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Zürich
Lindenhof which includes a house, a city and a river or creek

Zürich Center

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.

Zürich Center
Geneva featuring heritage architecture

Geneva City Centre

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Geneva City Centre. Check out top attractions like Mont Blanc Bridge and Paquis Baths, and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop or Mole Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Geneva City Centre
Old Town Lucerne showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and a bridge

Old Town Lucerne

Old Town Lucerne is popular for its lake views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lucerne Town Hall or Hertensteinstrasse.

Old Town Lucerne
Geneva featuring heritage architecture

Downtown Geneva

4/5(21 area reviews)

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Geneva. Check out top attractions like Shopping Area Geneve and Flower Clock, and jump on the metro at Coutance Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Downtown Geneva
Saint-Pierre Cathedral showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Geneva Old Town

Historical sites, lake views and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Geneva Old Town. Sights like Saint-Pierre Cathedral and Place du Bourg-de-Four are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Geneva area at Molard Tram Stop.

Geneva Old Town
Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
The price is AU$560 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$560
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

4.5 out of 5
Zurich Airport, Kloten, ZH
The price is AU$377 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$377
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kloten. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
citizenM Zürich

citizenM Zürich

4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
The price is AU$384 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$384
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
citizenM Zürich
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Los Lorentes Residences

Los Lorentes Residences

4 out of 5
Murtenstrasse, 147, Bern, BE
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Los Lorentes Residences
City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in

City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in

4 out of 5
Militarstrasse 106, Zürich
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund ...
City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in
INSIDE FIVE City Apartments

INSIDE FIVE City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Motorenstrasse 11, Zürich
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, an area shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund Stadium ...
INSIDE FIVE City Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Zoo Zurich

Zoo Zurich

4/5(4 reviews)

Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.

Zoo Zurich
United Nations European Headquarters

United Nations European Headquarters

4/5(18 reviews)

Tour the headquarters of one of the world’s most important organisations. See the impressive chambers and artworks and monuments in the surrounding parklands.

United Nations European Headquarters
Rhine Falls

Rhine Falls

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rhine Falls during your travels in Laufen-Uhwiesen. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

Rhine Falls
Chapel Bridge featuring a river or creek, heritage architecture and a bridge

Chapel Bridge

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Enjoy “history with a view” amid the natural beauty of Lake Lucerne from Europe’s oldest covered bridge.

Chapel Bridge
Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city

Bahnhofstrasse

4/5(70 reviews)

Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.

Bahnhofstrasse
Jet d\'Eau Fountain which includes night scenes, a lake or waterhole and a fountain

Jet d'Eau Fountain

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Visit this iconic Geneva attraction day or night to enjoy this spectacular fountain shooting water high in the air.

Jet d'Eau Fountain

Activities

Chamonix village with the river Arve.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

AU$188
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

AU$191
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
Gruyère: Cheese & Chocolate Tour with Golden Express Train

Gruyères: Cheese & Chocolate Tour with Golden Express Train

AU$429
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gruyères: Cheese & Chocolate Tour with Golden Express Train
people observing boats in geneva

Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

AU$110
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Geneva & Annecy Full-Day Tour

Full-Day Guided Tour : Geneva City & Annecy

AU$218
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Guided Tour : Geneva City & Annecy
Luxury French Alps Driving Tour Experience

Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour

AU$89
per traveller
Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour
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