This Swiss chocolate and cycling family vacation is all about Switzerland's sweetest temptation: chocolate. The route takes you along Lake Zurich, by boat across Lake Lucerne, past Lake Zug, and combines active vacations with gourmet experiences. You can immerse yourself in the world of chocolate making at Lindt & Sprüngli and Aeschbacher Chocolatier.
7 days / 6 nights
from $ 1,720
Price applies per adult traveling with half-fare in 2nd class and staying in a double room.
Sweet indulgence at Lindt & Sprüngli – chocolate tour and chocolate bar decorating chocolate bars
Over the Seedamm near Rapperswil with a view over the broad Lake Zurich
Picturesque boat trip on the Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Beckenried
Experience chocolate with all your senses in the ChocoWelt experience museum by Aeschbacher Chocolatier
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Travel itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Journey to Zurich
Day 2 Bike ride from Zurich to Rapperswil and visit to Lindt & Sprüngli
Day 3 Train journey from Rapperswil to Einsiedeln and bike ride to Brunnen
Day 4 Boat trip from Brunnen to Beckenried and bike ride to Lucerne
Day 5 Bike ride from Lucerne to Zug and visit to Chocolatier Aeschbach
Day 6 Cycling from Zug to Zurich
Day 7 Return journey from Zurich
Day 1
Journey to Zurich
Daily Itinerary
You travel from your individual starting point to Zurich by public transport.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 2
Bike ride from Zurich to Rapperswil and visit to Lindt & Sprüngli
Daily Itinerary
You cycle out of the city to Kilchberg, where you visit the Lindt & Sprüngli chocolate museum. From there, continue to Rapperswil.
Distance: 45 km / 28 mi
Elevation profile: ↑ 1,969 ft ↓ 1,969 ft
Overnight stay in Rapperswil
Day 3
Train journey from Rapperswil to Einsiedeln and bike ride to Brunnen
Daily Itinerary
You travel by train from Rapperswil to Einsiedeln. There you can visit the world-famous monastery. Continue along Lake Sihl to Brunnen.
Distance: 45 km / 28 mi
Elevation profile: ↑ 2,198 ft ↓ 3'658 ft
Overnight stay in Brunnen
Day 4
Boat trip from Brunnen to Beckenried and bike ride to Lucerne
Daily Itinerary
You take the boat across Lake Lucerne to Beckenried. From there, the route continues to Lucerne, past the Kastanienbaum peninsula.
Distance: 30 km / 19 mi
Elevation profile: ↑ 722 ft ↓ 722 ft
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 5
Bike ride from Lucerne to Zug and visit to Chocolatier Aeschbach
Daily Itinerary
You cycle from Lucerne to Zug on an almost flat cycling stage. On the way, you will visit Chocolatier Aeschbach's world of chocolate in Root and explore the old town of Zug.
Distance: 30 km / 19 mi
Elevation profile: ↑ 771 ft ↓ 820 ft
Overnight stay in Zug
Day 6
Cycling from Zug to Zurich
Daily Itinerary
You cycle through the Sihlwald Nature Park and stroll along Bahnhofsstrasse in Zurich before getting on your bike for the last time.
Distance: 40 km / 25 mi
Elevation profile: ↑ 1,312 ft ↓ 1,247 ft
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 7
Return journey from Zurich
Daily Itinerary
You travel by public transport to the end point of your journey.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
April to October
Recommended travel period
April to October
High season
July, August
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Deserved chocolate
After all those kilometers on the bike, I absolutely deserve this delicious chocolate. And it tastes even better when you make it yourself!
Tailor the trip to your needs.
7 days / 6 nights
from $ 1,720
Price applies per adult traveling with half-fare in 2nd class and staying in a double room.
