Certainly Switzerland is Heaven on Earth. Millions of tourists visit Switzerland every year to enjoy the thrilling natural beauty. Going for Honeymoon in Switzerland is also very popular among couples. Here is a guide for 7 most amazing places to go for Honeymoon in Switzerland.
Lucerne
It will take only 40 minutes to reach Lucerne from Zurich. Surrounded by mountains Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn Lucerne is often mentioned as fairy tale city of Switzerland for its beauty. Lucerne is one of the best place for newly-wedded couples for honeymoon. Lucrene is easily accessible from every corner of Switzerland. Let’s see what are the things to do here.
Romantic Things To Do In Lucerne
Chapel Bridge – Take a stroll on the Chapel Bridge. Original Chapel Bridge was constructed in 1333, the new one is constructed in 1994 after the original one got destroyed by fire. The Bridge is decorated with beautiful paintings and you are going to love a walk here.
Lake Lucerne – After completing Chapel Bridge let’s see the astonishing Lake. Encompassed by the Swiss Alps the lake gives a panoramic view of the picturesque city. Take a boat ride in the lake, the memory of the ride will remain long time with you.
Musegg Wall – located in the old town the wall is open for public. It is amazing to see the 600 years old wall still standing with its historic value. You can see the four towers here which are open for public –Schirmer, Zyt, Wacht, and Männli. You will get an aerial view of the city and the mountains in the background.
St. Leodegar Church is another icon of Lucerne, constructed in the 17th century. Detailed architecture and designs makes it a must visit place for every tourist.
Mount Pilatus – take a gondola ride to Fräkmüntegg and also a cable car ride through vast greenery to Mount Pilatus.
Mount Rigi – Known as the Queen of the mountains in Switzerland. Mount Rigi offers best Sunrise view in Switzerland.
Swiss Museum of Transport – Each and everything about transportation! Past, present and future of transportation is present in the museum. Certainly do not miss a visit to this museum if you love.
Photography tour – Lucerne is a paradise for photographers. If you want to keep your honeymoon alive on photos also then go for this tour. You will click some beautiful picture of the main attractions and at the same time you can see most attractive places of the city.
Restaurants Near Lake Lucerne
Lucrene has nearly 400 restaurants to have food from. Here are few restaurants referred by locals –
Restaurant Geissmatt – This restaurant services European, Mediterranean and Italian foods. Good ambiance, tasty foods with pocket friendly pricing. Contact +41 41 361 13 13 for details.
Valentino – Valentino offers vegan friendly menu along with Italian & European dishes. You can also have pizza here. Lunch and dinner is available here, call +41 41 410 31 93 for more details.
Bellini Locanda Ticinese – This restaurant also offers good vegan and gluten free food options. You will get Local dishes along with Italian and Europians cusines. Well behaved staffs and tasty foods are their noticeable things. Contact +41 41 228 90 50.
Kanchi – Kanchi offers a wide range of Indian cuisines. Neat and clean place, good food and caring staffs. The restaurant is located near to Lucrene lake. Contact -+41 41 410 67 08.
Mirch Masala – is situated just 0.4km away from Lucerne lake. Here you will find fine dining experience with real Indian flavor of foods. Contact +41 41 410 63 08 for advance booking.
Zermatt – Switzerland
Zermatt, the very best ski motel in whole Europe boasts three hundred days of light in a year. As the ski regions are positioned at a height of 2000 meters, there is no scarcity of snow even at some stage in Spring. If you’re seeking out something different apart from skiing, then you may also choose sledging. If these adventures do no longer appeal to you, then pass for iciness wandering.
It is referred for most scenic views within Switzerland and you cannot miss this romantic place. Whether you’re searching for an adrenaline rush or just relaxation, this place permits you to take pleasure in its glory with clean snow and unparalleled memories. Certainly one of the most excellent Romantic locations in Switzerland to visit.
Romantic things to do in Zermatt:
– See Matterhorn
– Explore Gornergrat
– Matterhorn glacier paradise – Take a cable car ride
– Visit Matterhorn Museum
– There are five lakes where you can take a romantic walk holding hands in hands!
– Go for Skiing & Snowboarding
Best Places to have food:
- Chez Vrony -http://www.chezvrony.ch/de/restaurant/index.php
- Le Chalet -+41 27 967 13 80 for booking. Le Chalet serves Italian Food.
- Bergrestaurant Blatten AG -reservation at +41 27 967 20 96. View from the restaurant and food served are the best.
How to reach – You will take train to Zermatt as it is a car free zone.
Ticino – Switzerland
Ticino is a hidden gem inside the Swiss Alps. Certainly you are going to be amazed by the views of the surroundings of Ticino. It is a perfect place for newly-wedded couples to get more romantic. The blue water, heavenly looking mountains and the atmosphere will help you to know each other in more ways that you can imagine.
Romantic things to do –
Take a walk across Verzasca valley
Go for bungee jumping at Salvatica Dam
Visit the exotic Bellinzona Castle
Go to Monte San Giorgio – you are going to love this UNESCO heritage site
Dont miss Brissago Islands and its breathtaking views
Restaurants near Ticino
Grotto du Rii – www.grottodurii.ch You will get most authentic Italian food here.
Osteria Ticino – Contact +41 91 791 35 81 call for booking
Ristorante Locanda Orico – opens at 11 am and closing hours varies call +41 91 825 15 18 to confirm.
Antico Grotto Ticino – Not much veggie options but foods are good and reasonable price. Call +41 91 646 77 97
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Lausanne – Switzerland
One of the most Romantic locations in Switzerland is the old city of Lausanne. The International Olympic Committee headquarters and Olympic Park is here. Lausanne is going to bring out the artist in you. If you two are looking for a city with a mountain view and with lots of things like arts, museums, lakes then Lausanne is the best destination for you.
Romantic Things to do in Lausanne
Lac Léman –known as lake Geneva. Apart from the beauty of the lake gorgeous villages and palm tress are going to make it a memorable tour for you. Take a ferry ride to enjoy more.
Olympic Museum – if you like sports then you are going to love this museum. Here you can see everything related to Olympic from the very begining of the Olympic events. Visit website for more details.
Château d’Ouchy and Promenade – in 1923 the treaty between Greece and Turkey was signed here. At promenade lake side is nearly one kilometer long and a nice place for a romantic evening walk.
Cathedral of Our Lady – is a must visit place in Lausanne for its Architecture value. You are certainly going to love this place.
Collection de l’Art Brut – works of more than 1000 artists can be found here. A definite visit place with your beau. See website for more information.
Place de la Palud – you will find people sitting and having a chat here. Lausanne oldest fountain is here at the Place de la Plaud. Don’t miss the clock above here you can see scenes form the history shown between 9am to 7pm.
Sauvabelin Tower – Take a 360 degree of the beautiful city from above the tower. Also do not miss Musée de l’Élysée – the photography museum and Musee des Beaux Arts – the fine arts museum.
Where to Eat
- Eat Me Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge Lausanne, +41 21 311 76 59
- La Table d’Edgard – Call +41 21 331 32 15 for advance booking
- Vieux-Lausanne – this restaurants opens at 6pm, best place to have dinner. Call +41 21 323 53 90.
- Restaurant Italien Ulivo – +41 21 544 66 82, best place to have seafood and Italian pasta.
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Grindelwald – Switzerland
This valley town has a perfect setting for a wonderful honeymoon. Snow covered surroundings, the mountains, cable car ride – everything is waiting to give you a surprise!
Romantic Things to do in Grindelwald
Take a cable car ride to reach Grindelwald-First, you can ski or sledge here in winter. If it is summer go for hiking.
Go for adventures like Canyon rope swing, it will be once in a lifetime experience.
Feeling hihg! Go for Paragliding.
From Grindelwald-First hike up to Bachalpsee and go for a Cliff Walk by Tissot. It is one of a kind experience.
Where to Eat and Stay in Grindelwald
Restaurant Bellevue-Pinte +41 33 853 12 34, its nearly 8 minutes walk from Grindelwald station. Alpine-style colourful residential hote and restaurant. Food is awesome. For stay book room in advance.
Alte Post –You can have lunch or dinner here, call to book +41 33 853 42 43. This restaurant closes at 11pm.
Restaurant Glacier -call +41 33 853 10 04 for booking a table in advance. Spectacular view, caring and friendly staff and fantastic food as well. What else we could ask for!
Boutique Hotel Glacier -for a stay book thorough this website , Restaurant Glacier is inside this property. You have restaurant on the terrace, bar and a lounge with breathtaking view.
Golden India – Love Indian food! Golden India is the best place here to have mouthwatering North Indian Food. Give a call to +41 33 853 55 55 if you have an query.
Memory – Call +41 33 854 31 31 and book your place! This restaurant has a constant flow of people coming too have tasty food.
Basel – Switzerland
On the bank of River Rhine, Basel is one of the best honeymoon destinations of our recommendation. Strange blend of history and modern life is a pleasant surprise here. Mesmerizing views, art museums, cobblestoned streets and the romantic weather!
Romantic Things to do in Basel
Old Town Center – is a well maintained place and one of Europe’s oldest Town Center.
Visit Münster – is a sandstone cathedral and one of the prides of Basel.
Rhine – Take a boat ride with your loved one in the evening or as you wish best time for you. Basler Personenschifffahrt offers an hour harbour tour and that is going to show you major things of the town from water.
Local wine – Do not forget to get inside a cozy local wine serving place and taste local wine of your choice.
Foundation Beyeler – Most respected and most visited art gallery in Basel. Definitely you are going to love this place. Buy a ticket online in advance to avoid long queue at the counter.
Germany – From Basel take a tour of 24 Stops Rehberger Weg – a Swatch project with Tobias Rehberger. This is a cross border project along 6km path reaches up to Vitra Design Museum in Germany. You can walk this entire way or take a Basel Card it gives you free entry and bus journey.
Brewery – There are many brewery and pubs in Basel. You can visit Feldschlösschen and its around 10km from Basel. Here you can see how wines and beers are made. Monday to Friday it is open and guided tour is available.
Chocolate Tasting Tour – Isn’t it unbeliveable? Yes Xocotour Suisse conducts a Chocolate Tasting Tour! It is a walking tour of nearly two hours. You will be covering some traditional chocolate shops and at a chocolate factory where you can learn the process of making delicious chocolates!
Where to Eat in Basel
Sapori Del Sud – a small cozy restaurant serving delicious food. Be early or call +41 79 257 84 76 to confirm. The restaurant often gets crowded early.
Artigiano Café – For reservation or order visit website. This restaurant serves best pizza in Basel. You can have few drinks of your wish.
Za Zaa – Best family restaurant in Basel. Za Zaa is known for the friendly staff and best Lebanese food in the town. Visit website or call +41 61 501 80 44 for advance booking.
Trattoria aroma – A true traditional Italian restaurant. Not a very big place but the food here is awesome and the staff behaviour is good. Make a reservation at their website .
Indian Tandoori Palace – After all you are on honeymoon! Don’t care about the calories. Indian Tandoori is going to give you a life time experience of taste. Visit website or call +41 61 261 42 62 for advance booking.
Interlaken – Switzerland
You are on honeymoon and you are not visiting Interlaken is unimaginable. The most beautiful resort town in Switzerland. The valley town is enclosed in Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The emerald color water, the snow smeared surroundings, dense forest, and glaciers what else needed to entice you love-stricken couple!
Romantic Thing to do in Interlaken
Ignite your romanticism, Ride the Funicular and reach top of Harder Kulm. Views during the ride is going to mesmerize you.
Jungfraujoch – From Interlaken you can also take a funicular to Jungfraujoch. The journey will take around 2 hours and on a sunny day you can experience mystical blue mountains and glaciers.
Funky Chocolate Club – Have you heard about chocolate club! Get inside the apron and start making chocolate yourself! Making a chocolate for your loved one is something worth it while you are on honeymoon!
Interlaken Casino – Visit this century old casino surrounded by smoggy mountain and enjoy few drinks here.
Lake Thun – Nearly 14km from Interlaken this lake is 560m high and 48.3 square km. Take a boat tour of the lake it is amazing. Also you can visit Lake Brienz it is the most beautiful lake in Switzerland.
Hoheweg – walk along the main street. There are plenty of shops selling memorabilia, Swiss watches and many other things. It will be perfect to buy something for you spouse! In winter you can enjoy ice skating here. Do not forget to buy some souvenir for people back home.
Best Restaurants in Interlaken
Goldener Anker – Food, drinks and live bands. Quantity of food is good, comparatively low price that Swiss standard. The staffs are fluent English speaker, contact no. +41 33 822 16 72.
Little Thai – Love Thai food? This is the best restaurant to have Thai food in Interlaken. Though the place is small but the foods are awesome. Call +41 33 821 10 17 for any query.
Delhi House Restaurant – Once inside the restaurant you will feel Indian warmth. The restaurant has a wide range of Indian food on their menu and you are going to love the food here. Call +41 79 486 38 61 for any question you have in mind.
Migros Restaurant – This is a cafeteria style restaurant in a shopping center. Migros serves mostly snacks type foods and best for evening snacks. Call +41 58 567 81 30 for opening hours.
Taj Palace – One more place to taste Indian flavour! Taj Palace has 100 items to choose from. Many consider Taj Palace as the number one Indian restaurant in Switzerland. Contact number -+41 33 821 09 40.
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