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Geneva, Switzerland
Start your roadtrip at Lac Léman — the lakeside promenade and Jet d'Eau are worth a morning stroll. Stock up on supplies at a Migros or Coop before heading into the mountains. Free car camping is limited here, so use a designated aire or campsite near Céligny.
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Gruyères, Switzerland
This fairy-tale hilltop village is famous for its cheese and fondue — visit the Gruyères cheese factory for a free tour. The surrounding Pre-Alps offer excellent car camping spots along quiet forest roads. Don't miss a bowl of double cream with meringue at a local café.
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Interlaken, Switzerland
Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz with jaw-dropping Eiger views, Interlaken is the adventure capital of Switzerland. TCS Camping Interlaken is a great car-friendly campsite right by the river. Use it as a base to drive up to Grindelwald or hike the Harder Kulm trail.
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Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
One of Switzerland's most dramatic valleys, with 72 waterfalls including the iconic Staubbach Falls. Valley Hostel Camping offers affordable car camping spots right in the valley floor. The drive in at dusk with waterfalls lit by the last sun is absolutely unforgettable.
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Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt itself is car-free, so park at Täsch (15 min away) where camping is available and take the shuttle train in. The Matterhorn views from Gornergrat are world-class — book the cog railway in advance. Grab a Raclette in the village after a day on the trails.
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Lugano, Switzerland
Cross the St. Gotthard Pass for a scenic mountain drive down into Italian-speaking Ticino. Lugano sits on a stunning lake with a Mediterranean atmosphere — the Parco Ciani lakeside park is perfect for a picnic. Campsite La Palma in nearby Agno offers lakeside car camping with great facilities.
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Flüelen, Switzerland
A quiet village on the southern tip of Lake Lucerne, ideal as a calm camping base before the final stretch. The drive along the Axenstrasse hugging the cliffside lake is one of Switzerland's most dramatic roads. Camp at TCS Camping Flüelen and take a boat trip up the lake to Lucerne.
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Lucerne, Switzerland
End your loop in charming Lucerne with its medieval Chapel Bridge and vibrant old town. The drive up Mount Pilatus or Rigi is a perfect final day adventure. Park at Camping Lido Lucerne just minutes from the city centre — well-equipped and walkable to everything.