Switzerland · MUSEUMS
The good museum visits fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you look past the photograph.
Visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zurich for an audio-guided, factory-side museum plus unlimited Swiss chocolate tastings.
“it was very interesting and you do get quite a few free samples”
Step into the FIFA Museum in Zurich for original World Cup artifacts, 1,000-plus exhibits, and hands-on football games with an included audio guide.
“Great place to visit, even if you’re only slightly interested in football.”
Zurich by bus plus an Old Town walk, standout churches and views from Zürichberg, and optional FIFA Museum with audio guide.
“The tour guide and driver did a fantastic job, they showed us many places of interest, treated us respectfully at all times and were full of interesting factual information.”
Zurich in a half-day combo: bus sights, a guided Old Town walk, and a 1-hour Lake Zurich cruise, plus optional FIFA Museum.
“Konrad was the perfect guide, funny, interesting, knowledgeable and very easy to understand. We were a small group of 11 in a minibus. Great overview of Zurich with lots of history, then a walk round the old town. Konrad recommended places to revisit and some decent eateries. We were left to walk by ourselves to the boat although pointed in the right direction would have been nice to be accompanied by our guide. Fairly easy to work out which boat to take when you got there, you can choose between three different time slots. Remember to download the ZSG tour app onto your phone before you go as this tells…”
Swiss National Museum entry in Zurich. Explore Switzerland’s history, family exhibits, plus access to Château de Prangins and Schwyz.
“the museum is outstanding for non swiss nationals too! the exhibits are innovative and informative. could have spent all day in museum. Cafe and gift shop top notch too!”
Walk the Beatus Caves in cool 8 to 10°C light, then learn geology in the museum near Lake Thun.
“The view of the climb and waterfall from the road was stunning. And the view as we climbed was always fantastic.”
Olympic Museum in Lausanne. Explore torches, uniforms, interactive exhibits, and garden views in a lakeside park, with digital content included.
“This was the best museum I have ever been to. There was so much to see, with a lot of interactive exhibits, and a wealth of information. The gardens were beautiful.”
Prebooked ticket to Lucerne’s Swiss Museum of Transport with indoor exhibits, hands-on simulators, and optional planetarium add-on.
“Bellissimo la speranza posto piacevole per andare com bimbi anche con amici tanti cos’è dì vedere in il museo”
Spend a day at Lucerne’s Swiss Transport Museum with flight and train simulators, iconic cars, VR media, and add-on films and planetarium.
“war wirklich super. top informativ. Ich kann es nur empfehlen”
One-day entry to Lausanne’s Olympic Museum with a 9-language audio guide, Olympic Park, and Lake Geneva restaurant views. $26.
Zurich highlights in about 2.5 hours by air-conditioned coach and guided Old Town walk, with an optional FIFA Museum ticket upgrade.
“It was nice to see so much within a short time. We got to experience the city by bus, train and cruise.”
One-way private pickup from Zurich to Lindt Home of Chocolate, with admission and audio guide plus tasting time, for about 2 hours.
“Note this is just a pick up service, you have to find and pay for your own way back into the city via bus or boat! So quite an expensive option to get there, but can be the only way to get a ticket when all other options are sold out. However the car was very posh and the tour is excellent well worth the visit.”
Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport full day pass with hands-on transport exhibits, Swiss Chocolate Adventure ride, and daily films and planetarium.
“Fantastica. E’ già la seconda volta che la faccio”
Visit the FIFA Museum in Zurich with tickets in English, see the original World Cup Trophy, and try interactive pinball and exhibits in 1 to 2 hours.
“It’s right across the street from the train station, which was very handy!! We enjoyed the history of it!”
A 30-minute multimedia Swiss chocolate experience in Lucerne at the Transport Museum, with an audio guide and free samples for families.
“We had a very pleasant walk from the City to the Museum. We were there mid week so not too many people around. The Museum was very interesting, and the Chocolate Adventure was most informative and excellent - fully recommend.”
Pick a mountain, a factory, a lake or a train.
