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…”
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.”
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.
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”
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.”
Spend a full day at Ballenberg open-air museum in Bernese Oberland, exploring 100+ historic buildings, crafts, and animals for $41.
“Merece la pena cada franco. Imprescindible si quieres conocer la cultura de Suiza ya que cuenta con cientos de casas tematizadas con diferentes épocas. Yo reservaría un día completo para esta actividad ya que dispone de muchísimas cosas para ver. Puedes traer tu comida y comer en los cientos de merenderos o salones habilitados para descansar.”
Zurich Swiss Finance Museum ticket for 1 day, with stocks and cashless society exhibits plus the Famous securities exhibition and an audio guide.
“My recent visit to the Finance Museum was unfortunately a disappointing experience!! In one word, please do not bother. I had anticipated an interactive and informative exhibit, particularly concerning global financial markets, that would engage and educate children. However, the museum's offerings were significantly below expectations, leading us to conclude that it does not currently provide sufficient value to warrant a visit.”
Geneva countryside by e-bike with stops at Flower Clock and Jet d'Eau, then a castle vineyard tasting of six wines and optional art museum.
“That was one of the funnest bike rides I have ever done! The country side is absolutely incredible and the guiding was top notch. The winery was such a cute place to try a variety of their wines which you can’t get anywhere else. It’s a shame because it’s some of the best wine I think I will ever have! If you have a spare morning or afternoon then definitely do this. I did the 9:30 myself and it was such a blast.”
Visit the Forum of Swiss History Schwyz for hands-on medieval fun, multilingual exhibits, and a family trail. One-day ticket from $17.
Art, Castle & Aliens in Gruyères from Geneva, with HR Giger Museum, a medieval castle walk, and Cailler chocolate tastings plus hotel pickup.
“Gabor was an amazing tour guide, keeping us entertained to and from Gruyeres. He took us around Gruyeres and show us spots you wouldn't know without him. Museum was brilliant and stopped in the bar for a drink. Castle was great to walk around and the views were out of this world. Stopped at St George's for lunch, view and food both stunning. Chocolate factory tour was so interactive and samples were very tasty.”
Pick a mountain, a factory, a lake or a train.
