Mountain Paradise:
The Best of West Switzerland

Rental car pick-up
Broker: Sunny Cars
Vehicle: Mietwagen Sunnycars
Rate: Sunnycars (Stand: 08.11.2018): DC – Volvo V40 /AC/A/4dr oder ähnlich, All-in/FF
Location: Zürich Airport

To Andermatt110 km | 2 hours

Attractions:

Zürich
The city at the northern end of Lake Zurich began as a Roman settlement called Turicum. Zurich didn't become a free city until the 13th century, and shortly after that joined the newly established Swiss Confederation. The town's rise to prominence began during the era of Protestant reformer Ulrich Zwingli, who lived in Zurich from 1484 to 1531 and laid the foundation for the emergence of a Puritan-capitalistic culture. Today Zurich is one of the world's richest cities in terms of per capita income and its citizens enjoy the best quality of life in the world according to a survey conducted in 2007. Millionaires and billionaires from around the globe have established a residence in the city because of Swiss bank privacy laws and the country's low tax rate. Yet Zurich has much more to offer than secret bank accounts and low taxes: an attractive old town with chic cafés and bars, over 40 museums, and the famous Bahnhofsstrasse, one of the most elegant shopping avenues in Europe.

Accommodation:
A hotel in Andermatt2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

In the beautiful village of Andermatt, directly on the Reuss river and close to the Gotthard massif, stands the 300-year-old building which now houses a boutique hotel. During its renovation, the old charm was consciously preserved – old materials such as wood panelling, beams and masonry were combined with modern elements in high-quality design. Each of the three categories offers rooms that have been furnished with a lot of attention to detail. Their design was influenced by Feng Shui and their alpine environment. In the morning a rich breakfast buffet with many local products awaits and provides a perfect start into the day. In the bar of the hotel, one can not only choose from 30 types of whisky, but there are also regular special events around the topic of single malts.

Attractions:

• Ticino: Paradisiac lakes, remote mountain villages
• Andermatt: At the center of exciting mountain passes
• Engelberg: Hiking and skiing paradise near Lucerne
• Furka steam locomotive: Over the pass with the cogwheel railway
• Tremolastraße: Scenic road at the St. Gotthard Pass
• Furka Pass: Watershed between the North Sea and the Mediterranean
• Susten pass (2,224 m): Wild romantic road with glacier view
• Grimsel Pass: Pass with a view between the Bernese Oberland and the Upper Valais

From Andermatt to Zermatt105 km | 2 hours 30 minutes

Attractions:

Simplonpass
With an elevation of 2,005 meters, this pass connects the Rhône Valley in the Swiss canton of Wallis with the Val d'Ossola in the Italian province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. People have been using the pass since prehistoric times. It was even later used by Roman emperors. The influential merchant Kaspar von Stockalper built the first road here in the 17th century, which is now a hiking trail. The modern road through the pass follows Napoleon Bonaparte's route. At the top of the pass there is a hospice. Coming down the southern side, you will find the Mediterranean-looking town of Simplon and the the romantically wild Gondo Gorge with the majestic, glacier-covered Fletschhorn towering above it. 

Accommodation:
A colourful boutique hotel2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

Red and zebra is the surprisingly attractive colour combination that greets guests to this tastefully decorated hotel, in which every room is different, and every room features a carefully coordinated colour scheme. As guests will happily discover, the entire property has been thoughtfully designed to please the body and soul, from the gourmet restaurant in the warm, wood-panelled dining room to the full three levels of swimming pool and spa facilities. The extraordinary hotel endeavours to make a stay there an intrinsic part of the Zermatt experience. And it succeeds.

Attractions:

• Zermatt: Car-free village at the Matterhorn
• Aosta Valley: Smallest and most beautiful region of Italy
• Brig: At the foot of the largest Alpine glacier
• Castello Fenis: Mighty castle of the counts of Challant

From Zermatt to Genf233 km | 3 hours

Attractions:

• Martigny: Roman town with French flair
• Lausanne: Capital of the Swiss Riviera
• Thonon-les-Bains: Spa with picturesque view

Accommodation:
A B&B in Geneva1 Night | Bed & Breakfast

The B&B is situated on a large green plot in a rural atmosphere in Petit-Saconnex, a quiet part of Geneva. Alain and Sylvie first renovated the former home of Sylvie's grandparents in 2012, which was built in 1923 and is now a listed building like many other houses in the neighbourhood. After moving in with their children in 2013, they decided to convert an outbuilding into a guest house. Today, the hosts offer three tastefully furnished rooms, whose design takes up typical Swiss themes (mountains, lakes and pastures). All rooms are equipped with a kitchenette, in addition a common kitchen can be used; in the morning a freshly filled basket with breakfast ingredients is brought to the rooms. In a neighbouring villa two apartments are also available for self-catering. The city center with shopping and business districts and the lake can be reached quickly.

Attractions:

• Lake Geneva: Medieval towns and castles in front of dramatic alpine scenery
• Geneva: French lifestyle and international culture on Lake Geneva
• Nyon: Charming village on Lake Geneva

From Genf to Mürren231 km | 3 hours

Accommdation:
A hotel accessible by cable car2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

Like the entire town of Mürren in which it is located, the unique mountain hotel is only accessible by cable car. It stands right next to the cable car station and offers 26 rooms with sensational views of the Bernese Alps. The restaurant with its panoramic view terrace serves cheese fondue and other Swiss specialities. The in-house sauna and the local indoor swimming pool are available to guests at no charge. Local activities include a thrilling ride on the cable car to the top of Mount Schildhorn, hiking on any of numerous marked paths, and a visit to nearby Trümmelbach Falls. A ride on the historical train that runs along the top of the valley from Mürren to the Lauterbrunnen cable car station is also recommended.

Attractions:

• Mürren: Car-free sunny village in the Bernese Alps
• Bernese Oberland: Between lake idyll and eternal ice
• Jungfraujoch: Phenomenal view from Europe's highest train station
• With the paddle steamer across Lake Brienz: Across the cleanest lake in Switzerland

  Wanderungen:

• Hike to the Sprutz waterfall: Behind the curtain of a waterfall
• Hike to the Rotstockhütte: Between Sefinental and Spielbodenalp

From Mürren to Luzern84 km | 2 hours

Attractions:

Ballenberg Open Air Museum
In the open-air museum you can find over 100 original, centuries-old buildings from all parts of Switzerland, 250 native farm animals, mainly endangered breeds, as well as historical useful plants (vegetables, herbs, cereals). In addition, demonstrations of traditional crafts and special events take place, which give insight into the former life. The museum is supported by a private charity founded in 1968.

Accommodation:
A rustic hotel in downtown Lucerne1 Night | Bed & Breakfast

The unique hotel was constructed of seven carefully restored buildings in the medieval old town of Lucerne. Every room in the inn has a character of its own, which makes guests feel as if they were staying in a private home rather than a hotel. The restaurant specializes in French cuisine, and during the summer months meals are served on the rooftop terrace overlooking the irregular medieval townscape of Lucerne and the lake beyond.

Attractions:

• Lake Lucerne: The heart of old Switzerland: Picturesque Lake Lucern
• Lucerne: Jewel of Central Switzerland
• Maria Loreto: One thousand steps and Marian mysticism
• Pilatus: Switzerland's most famous panoramic summit

From Luzern67 km | 46 minutes

Rental car drop-off
Location: Zürich Airport

Climate Compensation
In order to compensate part of the CO2 emissions caused by your travels, we raise a voluntary donation, which is being transfered in its entirety to the Klima-Kollekte GmbH in Berlin or Wildlands South Africa. 

With your donation CO2-saving projects are supported; one example being solar cookers for Lesotho. Further information can be found at www.umfulana.com/about-umfulana/projects/climate-compensation
www.klima-kollekte.de and www.wildlands.co.za

If you wish to opt out of the Umfulana climate initiative, please note this on your booking form.

Company: Sunny Cars
Rate: Sunnycars (Stand: 08.11.2018): DC - Volvo V40 /AC/A/4dr oder ähnlich, All-in/FF