Cycling holidays in Switzerland

Cycling in Switzerland - perhaps a somewhat unfamiliar thought for a flatland Tyrolean. Yet a network of well-developed and signposted national cycle paths, known as cycle routes, crisscrosses the country. The signposting for cyclists in Switzerland is exemplary by international standards. Easy-to-read signposts, local, regional, and national cycle routes, frequent separate cycle paths, and a close-knit network of reliable public transport - these are the best conditions for a successful cycling trip in Switzerland.

And what awaits you along the way

Magnificent architecture and rich culture await you in Switzerland’s major cities: Zürich, Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, and Basel. A variety of romantic towns, shaped by medieval or Baroque charm, such as Aarburg or Solothurn, invite exploration. Idyllic villages with contented cows—sometimes bustling, mostly calm and serene—dot the landscape. Striking contrasts emerge between city and countryside, French and German regions, Romansh and Italian-speaking areas, between the mountains and the Swiss Plateau, north and south.

You will experience both the incredible diversity and the shared traditions on your cycling holiday in Switzerland. The country’s excellent cuisine and renowned Swiss hospitality—chocolate and Bündner meat, Emmental cheese and Schaffhausen wine, fresh milk in an alpine hut, or an aperitif at a chic café on Lake Zürich—are as much a part of the journey as the varied cycling routes. On the Swiss Lakes Route you pedal past sparkling waters and charming towns, while the Rhine Cycling Tour in Switzerland follows the river from its source to Lake Constance. For those seeking a challenge, the Swiss Transalp offers alpine heights, breathtaking panoramas, and demanding climbs. A cycling trip in Switzerland is pure enjoyment!

And there is so much nature to discover: the famous Swiss Alps, the gentle pre-Alpine landscapes, or the diverse Swiss Plateau. The world-renowned Bernese Oberland with the Matterhorn and Eiger, the Grisons and Uri Alps, Alpstein, and Appenzeller Land—all provide dramatic scenery. Stunning lakes like Lake Lucerne, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Walensee, Lake Zürich, Lake Maggiore, and of course Lake Constance complete the picture.

Switzerland offers cycling routes for every taste—flat and leisurely along the Aare, with the mountains rising majestically around you, or challenging climbs into the high Alps. Or perhaps you prefer to explore the Mediterranean charm of Lago Maggiore? Switzerland has the perfect cycling holiday for everyone.