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City Hopping & Wellness
5 days / 4 nights
City life and relaxation come together on this trip. The two cities of Basel and Zurich are among the largest and most vibrant in Switzerland and offer a colourful mix of old town, modern and nightlife. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you will end this short trip in a wellness hostel.
Highlights
- Basel's romantic old town
- Swimming in the Rhine
- Modern architecture
- SUP on the Rhine or Lake Zurich
- Uetliberg - for a great view over Zurich
- Zurich's trend districts
- Wellness Hostel Laax
«This trip offers sightseeing and wellness on a small budget.»
Your itinerary
Basel - Zurich - Laax
Day 1
Arrival by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Basel. Overnight stay in the youth hostel in Basel.
Highlights: Three-country corner, old town stroll, more than 30 museums, banks of the Rhine
Day 2
Rail journey Basel - Zurich / approx. 1 h
In the morning there is time to discover more sights in Basel. Afterwards, a short train ride takes you to Zurich, Switzerland's largest city. Overnight stay in the youth hostel in Zurich.
Highlights: Zurich Old Town, FIFA Museum, Zurich Nightlife
Day 3
Day at your free disposal in Zurich. Whether you marvel at the sunrise over the city on the Uetliberg, take a stand-up paddling tour on Lake Zurich or, if the weather is good, jump into the Limmat in one of Zurich's "Badis" - the city offers something for everyone to discover. Overnight stay in the youth hostel in Zurich.
Highlights: Uetliberg - Zurich's local mountain, Lake Zurich, trendy Zurich West district
Day 4
Rail journey Zurich - Laax / approx. 2 h 15
Use the morning to explore Zurich further. How about a visit to the WOW Museum before enjoying the wellness area in one of the only two wellness hostels in Switzerland? Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can unwind here in the afternoon. Overnight stay in the wellness hostel3000 in Laax.
Highlights: WOW Museum Zürich, Wellness in Graubünden
Day 5
Return trip by public transport to your final destination in Switzerland or extend your stay.
Highlights: Lake Cauma, Longest treetop circuit in the world