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Travel Tips Switzerland

Planning your perfect Swiss adventure? Our comprehensive guide to Switzerland is the only resource you will need. We have distilled our expert knowledge into one place, covering everything from the vibrant streets of Zurich to the serene shores of Lucerne and beyond. Discover hand-picked recommendations for authentic restaurants, must-see attractions, and local secrets to help you journey through Switzerland with the confidence of an insider.

Please see the following link for a separate page with travel tips for Zurich: https://suisseplustravel.com/travel-tips-zurich/

 

LUCERNE RESTAURANTS 

 

Hofgarten 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cxzCZYtbUNb8MZQu6 

Swiss restaurant hidden away from the crowds of tourists. 

 

Mill'Feuille 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qSKHXd2itSANMgHL6 

Warm eatery serving European fare, sharing plates, coffee & beer in a modern industrial-chic space. Located in the touristic part of the old town but frequented mostly by locals. 

 

Café La Suisse - Doorzögli 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/FkQe8mUw6Gay8T1fA 

No-frills restaurant with local Swiss specialties such as Cordon Bleu. The restaurant dates back to 1849 and is popular with locals during the carnival. 

 

Stadtkeller 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9efXTyYEcxko3ssU8 

Classic restaurant with live music & folklore shows, serving hearty local specialties. Swiss traditional live music daily from April to October from 7:30 pm. 

 

Restaurant Franz 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ufr3LTCT54DNNa2U9 

Experience authentic Austrian cuisine at this fabulous restaurant at the lakefront. From Monday to Friday they offer lunch deals. 

 

Art Deco Hotel Montana 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wqub2CDrain4uDEEA 

Fabulous views over Lake Lucerne from the hotel terrace. Perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and watch the sunset. 

 

Lucide Restaurant 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/a7s17MfkVXPRrLa47 

Fine dining restaurant at the KKL (Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre). 

 

VILLA Schweizerhof 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/MPfY6yuK44W2uzHt8 

Upscale Swiss restaurant in beautiful setting (villa at Lake Lucerne). 

 

Richemont Gastronomie 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wgM63vw9LyHakiXx9 

Bakery school with hotel. Good breakfast. 

 

Schlossbistro Meggenhorn 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/opZSRD9eJP6Wizhn7 

Bistro at the Meggen Castle. This castle is located 25 minutes by public transport from Lucerne city centre. From the castle, you have fabulous views over Lake Lucerne and the vineyard next to the castle. Definitely a hidden gem that is unknown to tourists. From the castle you can walk to a 5.5 metres high statue of Jesus Christ and enjoy panoramic views over the lake. 

 

BERN RESTAURANTS 

 

Lötschberg 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/3kMPfL3ySZdRUDq27 

Laid-back eatery with fondues, röstis, raclettes & other Swiss favorites, plus craft beers & wines. 

 

Kornhauskeller Restaurant & Bar 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ixqiiPCYcyaHMc7W7 

Impressive vaulted space with a relaxed vibe, serving Mediterranean, Swiss & Bernese specialties. 

 

Restaurant Röschtigrabe 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/69hrd6fjva1MVjxk7 

Swiss restaurant 

 

Gourmanderie Moléson 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/b3tYvgVuQMgcFob6A 

Light-filled, old-world bistro with wooden floors, serving typical brasserie dishes & fondues. 

 

Rooftop - Brasserie & Bar 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/u6Qs2injM8RqmJCXA 

 

Hotel Restaurant Goldener Schlüssel 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NYtiKgDAU42mMrgj6 

 

Kloetzlikeller 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CuVNPZWC8VELDC527 

Swiss restaurant 

 

Beaulieu 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9c8UxVN8uANsez1m9 

 

Hallers brasserie tout le monde 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vsyeveJ2jJ1991ZS6 

 

Provisorium46 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ccTH5z41stvqSVf57 

Swiss restaurant 

 

Restaurant Eiger 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HXpspAhsyazoXMHw8 

Swiss restaurant 

 

Café Kairo 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/U3rPbfph72pPwsK3A 

Burgers, falafel & craft beer are on the small menu at this hip cafe that hosts various events. 

 

suban THAI EATERY 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9NG6zzNwPDxJEMxJ6 

 

Restaurant Lokal 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2pZiCWG39GpUkWFRA 

BASEL RESTAURANTS 

 

Markthalle 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9To8N9GmfKvPm66KA 

Indoor food market with stalls serving cuisine from around the world, plus covered outdoor seating. 

 

Viertel-Kreis 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/KJQDCSyPdx9ieRg9A 

Modern Swiss restaurant using sustainable locally sourced products. 

 

Huguenin 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UczBuMwhWRCTtRTr6 

Café from 1934 serving Swiss classics such as hot chocolate. 

 

Restaurant Hasenburg 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HakoSRSgDCvr7JFu8 

Authentic Swiss restaurant with classic Swiss dishes. 

 

Restaurant zum Tell 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z78FDqBsWwtwGrNm6 

Authentic Swiss restaurant in an old townhouse, a place also frequented by locals not mainly tourists. 

 

Brasserie Les Trois Rois 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/oSHiN7RLcME2Sq5C7 

Classic Swiss & French dishes are served with beer & wine in a stylish, riverside hotel brasserie. Part of Hotel Les Trois Rois ("Three Kings Hotel"). Fancy and expensive 

 

Osteria Little Italy 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/3B6kHdbDff3aG5Yw5 

One of the best Italian restaurants in Basel 

INTERLAKEN REGION RESTAURANTS 

 

Hopplá Bistro 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HkvsHhE6rjpz4EEbA 

Excellent European food (Swiss, Mediterranean, Hungarian). 

 

Hüsi Bierhaus 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Es94vwtSP8B9pzmG6 

Beerhouse with pub style food and some Swiss classics. 14 types of beer on tap including local and international craft beers. 

 

IL BUONGUSTAIO 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/rdZEXXRBj5yPCf418 

Authentic simple Italian restaurant with excellent pizzas. 

 

Café de Paris 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/n8acQj7hFSn6gGk3A 

Traditional French brasserie dishes served in a chic setting with a spacious outdoor terrace. 

 

Stallbeizli Heubode 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/U45GFA8Ty2kFECxR9 

Authentic Swiss restaurant in Grindelwald where not many tourists go. Offers panoramic views over the nearby Alpine meadows and mountains. 

 

Café 3692 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eju9FqBFdwUU8EAY8 

Local fare, regional fresh products. 

 

Restaurant GoldenIndia Grindelwald 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/41Qrzqdwnpkwoc366 

Traditional dishes from northern India are the speciality of this relaxed eatery with alpine vistas.